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TootiesMom · 03-01-2006, 07:33 PM

anyone have ideas for a low fat diet for a pup? I have a Chihuahua/Spitz mix.... . yea, what a mix... she is SO FAT. She doesnt eat any different than the other dogs and they are fine.... I considered a medical problem but the vets(I have taken her to 3) say not... She is the total Prima Donna of the house and doesnt move around much but the others are quite the couch potatoes too.... she has bad knees which of course the weight doesnt help...
any ideas?
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Thorsmomma · 03-01-2006, 07:38 PM

Puppys tend to be 'fat'. They have huge bellies and extra skin so it appears that they are fatter than that really are. I would not worry about it and just let her mature a little and I would expect all the puppy fat to go away, or for her to at least grow into it.

jkat · 03-01-2006, 07:44 PM

Aggie was determined by her vet to be a little Pudge a while back. We had to cut back her food intake little by little. Boy, she was NOT happy.

It turned out when I asked the first vet how much food we should give her, I heard her wrong. I thought she had said 2 tablespoons EVERY meal (4 feedings per day) but she meant 2 tablespoons DAILY. Oops. Aggie was only 2 months then.

What a goon I am....lol.

red98vett · 03-02-2006, 07:07 AM

I've heard adding green beans to the food helps alot - it gives them a sense of fullness and helps them lose weight because they aren't eating so much.

TootiesMom · 03-02-2006, 09:39 AM

Thanks! I never thought of green beans... she is not a puppy, she is 5 years old, just lazy and too spoiled... what kinds of food do ya'll recommend??
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yorkiepip · 03-02-2006, 09:45 AM

Can we see a photo please

Patti · 03-02-2006, 12:17 PM

I have a pom who is 12 .5 lbs and the vet wants her to lose 2 lbs! She really doesn't eat that much but she is very inactive. I was feeding her Cesars now I am switching her to Merricks and 99% fat free chicken breast.

TootiesMom · 03-02-2006, 07:19 PM

here is a pic of my "tubbie" Tinker... she is my light.... AND then came Tootie... I know this doesnt show much but its the only one on this puter...

TootiesMom · 03-02-2006, 07:19 PM

she is a chi, by the way... LOL... her daddy is a spitz.....

03-01-2006, 07:33 PM	#1
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,761	Fat Puppy anyone have ideas for a low fat diet for a pup? I have a Chihuahua/Spitz mix.... . yea, what a mix... she is SO FAT. She doesnt eat any different than the other dogs and they are fine.... I considered a medical problem but the vets(I have taken her to 3) say not... She is the total Prima Donna of the house and doesnt move around much but the others are quite the couch potatoes too.... she has bad knees which of course the weight doesnt help... any ideas? d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty!

03-01-2006, 07:38 PM	#2
Thorsmomma I Love Thor Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,138 Blog Entries: 1	Puppys tend to be 'fat'. They have huge bellies and extra skin so it appears that they are fatter than that really are. I would not worry about it and just let her mature a little and I would expect all the puppy fat to go away, or for her to at least grow into it. __________________ Hannah & Thor & Harry The boys on DOGSTER

03-02-2006, 07:07 AM	#4
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 29,994	I've heard adding green beans to the food helps alot - it gives them a sense of fullness and helps them lose weight because they aren't eating so much. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri.. AKA Spy-Girls (photos here) Click for LABELS Click for CARDS * SAY NO to PET STORES ! www.designsbyvillette.com USING YOUR PHOTOS !

03-02-2006, 09:39 AM	#5
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,761	Thanks! I never thought of green beans... she is not a puppy, she is 5 years old, just lazy and too spoiled... what kinds of food do ya'll recommend?? d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty!

03-02-2006, 09:45 AM	#6
yorkiepip Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brittany France Posts: 2,420	Can we see a photo please __________________ Anne, Pippa, Jake Woody

03-01-2006, 07:44 PM	#3
jkat YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 459	Aggie was determined by her vet to be a little Pudge a while back. We had to cut back her food intake little by little. Boy, she was NOT happy. It turned out when I asked the first vet how much food we should give her, I heard her wrong. I thought she had said 2 tablespoons EVERY meal (4 feedings per day) but she meant 2 tablespoons DAILY. Oops. Aggie was only 2 months then. What a goon I am....lol.

03-02-2006, 12:17 PM	#7
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 17,954	I have a pom who is 12 .5 lbs and the vet wants her to lose 2 lbs! She really doesn't eat that much but she is very inactive. I was feeding her Cesars now I am switching her to Merricks and 99% fat free chicken breast. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-02-2006, 07:19 PM	#9
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,761	she is a chi, by the way... LOL... her daddy is a spitz..... __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty!