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Georgia in MS · 03-05-2009, 11:57 AM

The vet also did a pulse ox on him and it was 97% with him spazzed out and panting even, so that was really good. Turns out Jack is 1.5 pounds overweight. He needs to lose weight. The vet recommended starting Jack on Science Diet L/D. She said if he misses a meal or two because he does not like the change in diet, it's not going to hurt him.

I had just changed Jack to the Chicken Soup food, which he loves. I stopped giving him people food. He and I are now on a walking program to get him out for exercise. Though he is a quite active dog, he probably needs more exercise.

With all the knowledge you fine people have, what would you do? If this were your Yorkie, what steps would you take?

03-05-2009, 11:57 AM	#12
Georgia in MS Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 17	Results of Jacks BAT - Pre 1.3 - Post 25.4 The vet also did a pulse ox on him and it was 97% with him spazzed out and panting even, so that was really good. Turns out Jack is 1.5 pounds overweight. He needs to lose weight. The vet recommended starting Jack on Science Diet L/D. She said if he misses a meal or two because he does not like the change in diet, it's not going to hurt him. I had just changed Jack to the Chicken Soup food, which he loves. I stopped giving him people food. He and I are now on a walking program to get him out for exercise. Though he is a quite active dog, he probably needs more exercise. With all the knowledge you fine people have, what would you do? If this were your Yorkie, what steps would you take?