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03-25-2013, 01:50 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Boston, MA, USA
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| Introduction and Question Hello, We are Jane (human) and Ella (dog). I have been a lurker of this group for a couple of years and have enjoyed all discussions and support. I need to address Ella's overeating: I rescued her at 11 mos. and 4.2 lbs. The vet said she needs to put on weight. She lives for food. She is 5.5 yrs. old and now a whopping 6.8 lbs. She is a couch potato. The only fetching she will do is if there is a food reward for each retrieval (smart dog) and gets bored with the game. We are not getting out much-hope to improve as it gets warmer. She eats 1/4 cup of all natural, weight control dog food twice/day. But she will go back and lick that empty bowl, glancing over her shoulder to see if I'm going to get up and do anything about it (smart dog). Can anyone suggest food substitutions such as veggies? I'm thinking of reducing her food more and just doing veggies or something at night. I'll take any suggestions, food/exercise-related, as I'm sure there is something I haven't thought of. Looking forward to getting to know other members. I can really relate to the Jenny Craig for dogs post, it is Ella's story exactly. Best, Jane |
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03-25-2013, 02:39 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kenmore, Washington
Posts: 3,299
| First of all, welcome to YorkieTalk. I'm sure other members will come along with more suggestions, but what we do with Miss Piggy Gracie is to cut back on the dry food and add peas and carrots. We cook enough frozen peas and carrots for about three days and keep them in a zip lock bag so we can just toss a handful in with her dry food. See loves them and it makes her feel full without as many calories. And boy oh boy, if we don't put them in we get THE STINK EYE.
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03-25-2013, 02:40 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: hannacroix,ny
Posts: 1,363
| Welcome. Guess it's about time you introduced yourself and your pup! Lol Don't have any answers for your problem but I have a rather over weight guy too! He just loves to eat and I hate to see him hungry! I'm sure there will be lots of members who will give you advice. Glad you decided to post! |
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