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ArmaniMan · 05-12-2011, 04:41 AM

Nope- I see overweight dogs all the time and I will not say anything- it is the vets job, not mine. I try to stay out of other people's business- I don't give unsolicited advice on food, vet care, etc. It is frustrating to bite my tongue but I do it.

The only person I will tell is my parents- I know it is difficult sometimes when you see a dog every day to notice if they gained a small amount, so if I think one of their dogs is gaining weight, I will tell them- they will also tell me if they think mine are gaining or losing weight.

katienme2002 · 05-12-2011, 06:05 AM

IMO you have to be very careful with this. To me its like telling someone they have a fat kid..I guess if you go about it in the proper way, like telling them health risks,etc. it would be ok..Heck, I dont know..lol...

lexi43 · 05-12-2011, 06:17 AM

My friend has a St Bernard and her brother is going to kill this dog by the things he feeds her. He gives her pancakes with butter and syrup, white castle hamburgers, and not a couple but he will give her like nine or twelve at a time. When they go to Kentucky Fried Chicken he gives her about 10 biscuits. Everybody has told them they are killing this dog, but they only laugh. Now the dog is 6 years old and having problems with her legs already. Now they have a shih tzu and they're doing the same thing with the little dog. The dogs wont eat dog food and it's not like they are giving them healty people food, they're giving them junk. She is my friend but I think she is a real jerk. I hate to go over there because every time I do, I get into an argument with her. I have to admit though I have given our dogs table scraps but very seldom and it's mostly chicken turkey or chopped meat. This is why when we have dinner the dogs are locked in their pens because I can't stand looking at their sad faces and I know I'll give into them. Why are people so stupid????????????

AlicetheYorkie · 05-12-2011, 06:27 AM

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I agree, and which is why I didn't say anything. (the owners were young and fit mind you. Actually the lady was probably 100 lbs soaking wet, quite thin.) But I worry for the dog.

but then why do so many asian moms (mine and many NOT mine and are not relatives) think it's ok to tell me I've gained weight? Is there a certain age that you just stop listening to reason and say whatever you want? Kids under 7 and seniors over 70 are exempt.

My Grama used to find it perfectly acceptable to tell any of us if we had gained a bit of weight, lol. I probably wouldn't tell a stranger if their dog was fat, but like others have said, family or friends, I definatly would and I stay on their case about it lol. The vet I used to work for used to come right out and tell people in appointments - "your dog/cat is FAT" lol, I used to get so embarassed if I was in the exam with him and the owner he said it to was overweight themselves, oh boy, the looks he'd get

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Rachael1983 · 05-12-2011, 09:07 AM

This just happened to me yesterday. My friend was dog sitting and the dog was obviously overweight. It was a large dog, but I rubbed and played with her, I could not feel that slight indentation that you're supposed to feel near the ribs and pelvis. I told my friend "Lady" was pudgy and needed a diet. It was in a jokingly fashinton but I said I'm serious.

Being that this wasn't my friends dog, he said the dogs mom feeds it table food, plus kibble, plus canned food. All in one bowl, multiple times a day. So if her bowl is empty it gets filled up no matter if she ate a full meal that day.

capt_noonie · 05-12-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lexi43

My friend has a St Bernard and her brother is going to kill this dog by the things he feeds her. He gives her pancakes with butter and syrup, white castle hamburgers, and not a couple but he will give her like nine or twelve at a time. When they go to Kentucky Fried Chicken he gives her about 10 biscuits. Everybody has told them they are killing this dog, but they only laugh. Now the dog is 6 years old and having problems with her legs already. Now they have a shih tzu and they're doing the same thing with the little dog. The dogs wont eat dog food and it's not like they are giving them healty people food, they're giving them junk. She is my friend but I think she is a real jerk. I hate to go over there because every time I do, I get into an argument with her. I have to admit though I have given our dogs table scraps but very seldom and it's mostly chicken turkey or chopped meat. This is why when we have dinner the dogs are locked in their pens because I can't stand looking at their sad faces and I know I'll give into them. Why are people so stupid????????????

omg that is so sad. That dog is going to die. One of my friends had a cocker they fed like that. One day she was running in the yard and just keeled over and died.

capt_noonie · 05-12-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lexi43

My friend as a St Bernard and her brother is going to kill this dog by the things he feeds her. He gives her pancakes with butter and syrup, white castle hamburgers, and not a couple but he will give her like nine or twelve at a time. When they go to Kentucky Fried Chicken he gives her about 10 biscuits. Everybody has told them they are killing this dog, but they only laugh. Now the dog is 6 years old and having problems with her legs already. Now they have a shih tzu and they're doing the same thing with the little dog. The dogs wont eat dog food and it's not like they are giving them healty people food, they're giving them junk. She is my friend but I think she is a real jerk. I hate to go over there because every time I do, I get into an argument with her. I have to admit though I have given our dogs table scraps but very seldom and it's mostly chicken turkey or chopped meat. This is why when we have dinner the dogs are locked in their pens because I can't stand looking at their sad faces and I know I'll give into them. Why are people so stupid????????????

omg that is so sad. That dog is going to die. One of my friends had a cocker they fed like that. One day she was running in the yard and just keeled over and died.

DvlshAngel985 · 05-12-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

omg that is so sad. That dog is going to die. One of my friends had a cocker they fed like that. One day she was running in the yard and just keeled over and died.

That's horrible! Poor pup.

kdhawks · 05-12-2011, 06:27 PM

If it's someone I know well enough, I think I'd mention that their dog was overweight. I'd never tell a stranger their dog was fat though...even though I might REALLY want to tell them.

yorkietalkjilly · 05-12-2011, 09:38 PM

I worry that a fat dog is almost as much trouble medically as a skinny dog. What do you all think? I'm no vet but to me it is just another form of animal abuse when you feed a dog to the point that its heart can no longer pump adequate blood to the body, becomes enlarged, has to beat that much harder and can't keep fluid out of the lungs and shortens the dog's life. Not to mention that the little animal can no longer play without air hunger and the damage it has got to do to the joints. I just wonder if health wise, it is as cruel to overfeed as it is to starve? Has anyone ever spoken to their vet about it and gotten any input? If it is really bad for their health, maybe we should start saying something - not in a mean way but informative.

capt_noonie · 05-12-2011, 10:05 PM

Well if by skinny bordering on abuse you mean, nothing but skin and bones, hair falling out and all then yes. Like totally emaciated. But just on the skinny side then no. I was told to keep Uni on the skinny side bc of her LP, less weight=less stress on her joints. But yea, intentionally starving would be equally as bad, however, I don't think people that are cruel enough to intentionally starve their pet would be out and about with them in public for people to say anything about it. I'm sure they would be locked up in a cage in the backyard or something.

I do think in a way that people with fat dogs love them a lot, so they spoil them, but don't really understand the ramifications of a poor diet.

yorkietalkjilly · 05-12-2011, 10:17 PM

I agree that they overfeed out of love but if that is making them sick like starving a dog does, seems the same result for the dog doesn't it? I'm not talking about pudgy dogs but those grossly fat ones that can't breathe well and can't play or get around well, just pant. I so hate to see a sweet dog suffer!

05-12-2011, 04:41 AM	#16
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	Nope- I see overweight dogs all the time and I will not say anything- it is the vets job, not mine. I try to stay out of other people's business- I don't give unsolicited advice on food, vet care, etc. It is frustrating to bite my tongue but I do it. The only person I will tell is my parents- I know it is difficult sometimes when you see a dog every day to notice if they gained a small amount, so if I think one of their dogs is gaining weight, I will tell them- they will also tell me if they think mine are gaining or losing weight. __________________ Armani & Chloe

05-12-2011, 06:05 AM	#17
katienme2002 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 1,290	IMO you have to be very careful with this. To me its like telling someone they have a fat kid..I guess if you go about it in the proper way, like telling them health risks,etc. it would be ok..Heck, I dont know..lol... __________________

05-12-2011, 06:17 AM	#18
lexi43 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deer Park New York Posts: 1,586	My friend has a St Bernard and her brother is going to kill this dog by the things he feeds her. He gives her pancakes with butter and syrup, white castle hamburgers, and not a couple but he will give her like nine or twelve at a time. When they go to Kentucky Fried Chicken he gives her about 10 biscuits. Everybody has told them they are killing this dog, but they only laugh. Now the dog is 6 years old and having problems with her legs already. Now they have a shih tzu and they're doing the same thing with the little dog. The dogs wont eat dog food and it's not like they are giving them healty people food, they're giving them junk. She is my friend but I think she is a real jerk. I hate to go over there because every time I do, I get into an argument with her. I have to admit though I have given our dogs table scraps but very seldom and it's mostly chicken turkey or chopped meat. This is why when we have dinner the dogs are locked in their pens because I can't stand looking at their sad faces and I know I'll give into them. Why are people so stupid???????????? Last edited by lexi43; 05-12-2011 at 06:18 AM.

05-12-2011, 09:07 AM	#20
Rachael1983 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burbs of DC Posts: 2,198	This just happened to me yesterday. My friend was dog sitting and the dog was obviously overweight. It was a large dog, but I rubbed and played with her, I could not feel that slight indentation that you're supposed to feel near the ribs and pelvis. I told my friend "Lady" was pudgy and needed a diet. It was in a jokingly fashinton but I said I'm serious. Being that this wasn't my friends dog, he said the dogs mom feeds it table food, plus kibble, plus canned food. All in one bowl, multiple times a day. So if her bowl is empty it gets filled up no matter if she ate a full meal that day. __________________ Owned by Troy(RIP) & Emma

05-12-2011, 06:27 PM	#24
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	If it's someone I know well enough, I think I'd mention that their dog was overweight. I'd never tell a stranger their dog was fat though...even though I might REALLY want to tell them. __________________ katy&levi

05-12-2011, 09:38 PM	#25
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I worry that a fat dog is almost as much trouble medically as a skinny dog. What do you all think? I'm no vet but to me it is just another form of animal abuse when you feed a dog to the point that its heart can no longer pump adequate blood to the body, becomes enlarged, has to beat that much harder and can't keep fluid out of the lungs and shortens the dog's life. Not to mention that the little animal can no longer play without air hunger and the damage it has got to do to the joints. I just wonder if health wise, it is as cruel to overfeed as it is to starve? Has anyone ever spoken to their vet about it and gotten any input? If it is really bad for their health, maybe we should start saying something - not in a mean way but informative. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis Last edited by yorkietalkjilly; 05-12-2011 at 09:40 PM.

05-12-2011, 10:05 PM	#26
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Well if by skinny bordering on abuse you mean, nothing but skin and bones, hair falling out and all then yes. Like totally emaciated. But just on the skinny side then no. I was told to keep Uni on the skinny side bc of her LP, less weight=less stress on her joints. But yea, intentionally starving would be equally as bad, however, I don't think people that are cruel enough to intentionally starve their pet would be out and about with them in public for people to say anything about it. I'm sure they would be locked up in a cage in the backyard or something. I do think in a way that people with fat dogs love them a lot, so they spoil them, but don't really understand the ramifications of a poor diet. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

05-12-2011, 10:17 PM	#27
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I agree that they overfeed out of love but if that is making them sick like starving a dog does, seems the same result for the dog doesn't it? I'm not talking about pudgy dogs but those grossly fat ones that can't breathe well and can't play or get around well, just pant. I so hate to see a sweet dog suffer! __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis