[momofreese]

Reese has been on Dick Van Patterns Ultra weight reduction kibble. It seems like a highly rated food but she is continuing to gain weight and not lose.

I only give her about 1/8 to 1/4 cup twice daily which does not seem to be much at all.

She is always starving.

She gets baby carrots sometimes up to 6 a day since she crys all day for food and some cherios which my vet said were fine and hopefully low in fat and sugar. I now know that I should add string beans again, which she isn't too fond of, but than again she will eat almost anything short of dirt and styrofoam.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. She is up to a whopping 12.2 pounds and should probably be no more than 8 or highest 9 based on her past and frame type. She is 7 years old.

She is now snorting like a "real" pig and the vet has said that this is due to her weight and probably not being able to breath well. We thought it was her new way to communicate and of course thought it was cute. It really doesn't appear that it is a breathing problem but I will have to go with what my vet tells us.

Please, please help.. I want to keep her as healthy as possible and ensure a healthy, comfortable and long life. We were just told she has dry eye and will be on ointment twice daily for life. I certainly do not want any additional health problems like diabetes or thyroid issues.

Thanks so much for anyone who can recommend a good weight reduction food. She has been on a new med for weight loss as well, which did not work and made me feel uncomfortable using a medication. I would rather WE do it the natural way. I know how important exercise is, but this girl just doesn't believe in it. We end up dragging her down the street to walk. She has no desire to run around the yard or even take slow long or short walks.

Thanks again for any advice.