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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama  How would you feel if someone asked you if you would be mad if your child lost weight while they were with you? Probably more than a little offended, even if you knew it was true and needed. I'm sure she hears it from her vet, too. The same thing with the teeth. You can point out what you see, but bottom line is it's her decision whether or not she gets things done.
I would just concentrate on making him as healthy as possible while you have him...if he gets a bit more exercise and loses a bit of weight, so be it. You can point out when she returns how much more active he's been and how much better his knees seem to feel.
As far as the treats go, I would take them and not feed them, but when she returns tell her that he really seemed to enjoy blueberries, carrots, green beans or what ever the treat of choice is in your house.
For the harness, if it's within your budget I would go buy one that fits properly. When she returns, you can explain the safety issues of a poor fitting one. |
This is what worries me. I don't want to offend her at all, but just want the dog to be in better shape...As for treats, I'm hesitant to feed him anything except what she gives me because he has allergies. Okay, I guess it doesn't hurt to just point it out to her. After all, I pointed the harness thing out to her and she got it the next day. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by capt_noonie I'm just curious, if she's not a friend of yours, how are you pet sitting for a month and a half? So she hired you then? If you are a pet professional, I would think your advise would be closely followed. But then again, we all know how many times good advice falls on deaf ears. |
I'm pet sitting for her because her regular pet sitter is out of town and I've met her once before I pet sit her maltese. I'm not a professional pet sitter, but just pet sit when I can (I'm a student). I do really want to tell her because I don't think she knows...I do wonder if her vet tells her this. I just want her baby to live a long happy life. He's already wheezing from what I think is collapse trachea. He also runs/walks very slow...I though it was because he was old when I first saw him. After I felt him, I realize he's super overweight. By this time, she has already left for her vacation.