[capt_noonie]

I have a thought. I am assuming since you are caring for her pup for 1 1/2 months that she gave you the number to her vet. Call up the vet and tell them you are pet sitting and noticed so and so conditions with the dog and ask if the vet has discussed the issues with her before. Also while she is gone put him on a diet, and don't give the bad treats. Most likely she will come home to happier, healthier dog and she'll ask you what you did, and hopefully she'll stick with it. Bc you did the hard work and not her, maybe it will be easier for her to keep him at a healthy weight from now on.