MeSH headings : Animal Feed; Animals; Caloric Restriction / veterinary; Diet, Reducing / veterinary; Dog Diseases / etiology; Dogs; Malnutrition / etiology; Malnutrition / veterinary; Risk Assessment; Surveys and Questionnaires; Weight Loss

TL;DR: Caution is warranted when making weight loss recommendations using commercial diets until further research on the nutrient needs of obese dogs undergoing weight loss is undertaken, as restriction of commercial diets to achieve weight loss in dogs may result in nutrient deficiencies. (via Semantic Scholar)