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Sandysbabies · 03-20-2012, 05:06 AM

Oh, I know. They look at you like, why are you starving me? Kayla loves food. To me, she is a cute size but the doc says no. Her mom and dad both weighed about 4 to 5lbs. She weighs about 8 or 9. Its like she can look at food and gain. They rarely have snacks unless its carrots, cheerios, or apples. I don't feed them but about 1/4 can of food mixed with kibble. I know it would help her so much to lose. Just going to have to try harder, with her and Lexi both. CT is horrible and we will do everything we can for her. We love her so much.

celstu1 · 03-20-2012, 06:29 AM

Luckily for me, my boys do not have CT, I can't imagine what you go through daily with her, but my heart goes out to you!
As for losing weight, my vet told me to feed them a 1/4 cup 2x a day. They seem to like that with some water drizzled on it. He also said if they are still starving feed them some green beans or carrots, but less carrots as they have more calories & sugar. I give them each 1 small treat a day when I leave for work and thats it. My Fletcher went from a really skinny 8.9lbs (hes a big boy) before his neuter, to a whooping 13.5lbs only 6 months after his neuter. Vet would like to see him at 11lbs if possible, maybe 10. Dexter was 7.5lbs at his last visit and he should only be 5.5lbs. So I am struggling with the weight loss thing too. Ive been diligent with feedings since mid-Jan and it does not seem like Fletcher has dropped an ounce. I would bet Dex dropped a 1/2 lb though. Its so hard to get them to lose weight! I thought it would fall off with the strictly controlled diet, but its not.

fifeandshaffer · 03-20-2012, 07:42 AM

My dogs with ct did well in water to calm them down, my one livedto go outside but usually would be so happy to see someone he would go into an attack. The summer was always worse, even if not hot in my house, I had oxygen at home it seemed to help for attacks. He could no longer go in car or out during the really hot day.
I used these to keep them cool they really worked well might work for your do too as opposed to a bath. You can buy them online or at a sporting goods store. I know how devastating ct can be, I'm so sorry. We need to stop bad breeders and our loved pets wont suffer. If I knew then what I know now.

Neck Coolers

Sandysbabies · 03-20-2012, 02:26 PM

We run a humidifer for her and the vet said to try to come in when the weather is cooler and not take her out when its hot. I don't know if this is genetic or not. I feel so sorry for her when she has an attack. All we can do is just do the best for her and pray.

03-20-2012, 06:29 AM	#17
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Luckily for me, my boys do not have CT, I can't imagine what you go through daily with her, but my heart goes out to you! As for losing weight, my vet told me to feed them a 1/4 cup 2x a day. They seem to like that with some water drizzled on it. He also said if they are still starving feed them some green beans or carrots, but less carrots as they have more calories & sugar. I give them each 1 small treat a day when I leave for work and thats it. My Fletcher went from a really skinny 8.9lbs (hes a big boy) before his neuter, to a whooping 13.5lbs only 6 months after his neuter. Vet would like to see him at 11lbs if possible, maybe 10. Dexter was 7.5lbs at his last visit and he should only be 5.5lbs. So I am struggling with the weight loss thing too. Ive been diligent with feedings since mid-Jan and it does not seem like Fletcher has dropped an ounce. I would bet Dex dropped a 1/2 lb though. Its so hard to get them to lose weight! I thought it would fall off with the strictly controlled diet, but its not. __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

03-20-2012, 05:06 AM	#16
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	Oh, I know. They look at you like, why are you starving me? Kayla loves food. To me, she is a cute size but the doc says no. Her mom and dad both weighed about 4 to 5lbs. She weighs about 8 or 9. Its like she can look at food and gain. They rarely have snacks unless its carrots, cheerios, or apples. I don't feed them but about 1/4 can of food mixed with kibble. I know it would help her so much to lose. Just going to have to try harder, with her and Lexi both. CT is horrible and we will do everything we can for her. We love her so much.

03-20-2012, 07:42 AM	#18
fifeandshaffer YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cherry hill, nj usa Posts: 306	My dogs with ct did well in water to calm them down, my one livedto go outside but usually would be so happy to see someone he would go into an attack. The summer was always worse, even if not hot in my house, I had oxygen at home it seemed to help for attacks. He could no longer go in car or out during the really hot day. I used these to keep them cool they really worked well might work for your do too as opposed to a bath. You can buy them online or at a sporting goods store. I know how devastating ct can be, I'm so sorry. We need to stop bad breeders and our loved pets wont suffer. If I knew then what I know now. Neck Coolers

03-20-2012, 02:26 PM	#19
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	We run a humidifer for her and the vet said to try to come in when the weather is cooler and not take her out when its hot. I don't know if this is genetic or not. I feel so sorry for her when she has an attack. All we can do is just do the best for her and pray.