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yorkie_lover03 · 08-04-2008, 09:55 AM

Winston goes for his health check at the vet on Thursday. Let's cross our fingers and hope all goes well.

JeanieK · 08-04-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_lover03

There was an ad in the paper for a free yorkie to a good home where I live...being that I already have one and have been wanting to get him a friend I called the lady. When she brings him to my home he's so over weight (17 lbs) roughly that he can't even play...he lays around all the time. I took him from her because I felt that she was killing him. She told me he had a hard time with dog food so she's been feeding him 3 Junior Bacon Cheese burgers and a 5 piece nugget from Wendy's 2 times a day for the past year!!!! I know this can't be good for the poor thing, he's 6 years old (human) as well so I know that age is working against him too. I would like to see him lose some weight but I'm not really sure about how to get him off the burgers and nuggets because I'm defiantly not going to feed him that. Any suggestions???

Holy cow. I'd be fat too if I ate all that every day. I'm so happy for him that he is going to be taken care of properly.

I would just put out the food, if he's hungry he'll eat. and if not well then he'll lose some weight. Dogs usually eat better if there is another dog there to compete with.

zoeybear · 08-04-2008, 10:07 AM

That poor guy is gonna be pissed when he doesn't get his bacon cheeseburger anymore!

mscat · 08-04-2008, 10:08 AM

I am very happy you took this seriously overweight Yorkie... Definately take him to the vet for a complete checkup and bloodwork.
All that extra is very bad for his oragns. especailly if he just lies around all day. It might hurt him just to try and get up and walk. It is too much pressure on his joints.
Ask the vet about hydro therapy . When swimming, it is easier on his entire body. He will be getting the exercise he needs without having to support his weight.
Also he needs to be on a low fat diet, being fed just twice a day . Offer him water all the time too.

marcerella02 · 08-04-2008, 10:10 AM

poor guy. If he is having a hard time walking- try filling up your tub and getting him to "swim" it will be easier on his joints and he will need to do less of it to have the same results as walking. God Bless you for saving his life.

Baby Blessing · 08-04-2008, 10:11 AM

When you take him to the vet ask about using a swimming pool, it is one of the best excercises, great for trimming and loosing weight, with him being so overweight I can see how walking, etc is so difficult. This time of year pools are on sale, at reduced prices now that it is August. Please keep us updated and also I want to say what a wonderful person you are, am sure with you now over seeing his care that he will do well.
Hugs, Patti and Jack

luvmyYorkieJack · 08-04-2008, 01:40 PM

Thanks Marcerella for suggesting swimming. I was thinking about ways to help slim him down today and I can't believe I didn't think of swimming right away.

Yorkie_lover03: I'm not sure how well he will stay above the water with his extra weight but if you need a lifevest to help him keep afloat, look at sitstay.com. I happened across this site on one of the threads here and ordered one. They fit so much better than any of the ones I have found in my hometown.

Good luck with Winston. I am so happy that he is with someone now who will do everything right for him. Thank god! Again, congrats and good luck.

marcerella02 · 08-04-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by luvmyYorkieJack

Thanks Marcerella for suggesting swimming. I was thinking about ways to help slim him down today and I can't believe I didn't think of swimming right away.

Yorkie_lover03: I'm not sure how well he will stay above the water with his extra weight but if you need a lifevest to help him keep afloat, look at sitstay.com. I happened across this site on one of the threads here and ordered one. They fit so much better than any of the ones I have found in my hometown.

Good luck with Winston. I am so happy that he is with someone now who will do everything right for him. Thank god! Again, congrats and good luck.

great suggestion with the life jacket. Another suggestion would be to put his harness on and use it to hold him above water...o r when i'm doing Layla's hydrotherapy for her knee.. i just hold her under her chest.

luvmyYorkieJack · 08-04-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

great suggestion with the life jacket. Another suggestion would be to put his harness on and use it to hold him above water...o r when i'm doing Layla's hydrotherapy for her knee.. i just hold her under her chest.

Another great idea! Do you use a tub or a pool? I'm guess with either you are in there with her to get a better hold?

Now I'm sitting here staring at Jack trying to figure other ways to possible get this little guy (Winston) active. Anything is better than nothing! And I'm thinking in terms of baby steps, nothing that would require him to exhaust himself. Ah, well I am sure I will think of something.

marcerella02 · 08-04-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by luvmyYorkieJack

Another great idea! Do you use a tub or a pool? I'm guess with either you are in there with her to get a better hold?

Now I'm sitting here staring at Jack trying to figure other ways to possible get this little guy (Winston) active. Anything is better than nothing! And I'm thinking in terms of baby steps, nothing that would require him to exhaust himself. Ah, well I am sure I will think of something.

I fill up the tub and just stand in there holding onto her-- or i'll sit onthe edge of the tub... we usually are both quite soaked when we are done but it is great exercise!

shirlblack · 08-04-2008, 02:03 PM

My goodness what was she thinking? She has just about killed the poor thing and now she's giving him away? Thank God she did. It'll be hard to get him on a good diet but I believe it can be done with a lot of care and patience. Bless you for taking him in.

Missiemiss · 08-04-2008, 02:10 PM

I believe he just found his angel in you.

I would hate you at first if you took away my WENDY'S but will love in you in the long life I will have afterwards! GOOD FOR YOU!

I hate to open up this can of worms but....perhaps coating his dry food with a WEE BIT of bacon drippings for while. There are much less calories to that than the diet he was on. I too agree about the water therapy. You just need a kiddie pool!

Keep us posted!!!

BaileysMom2008 · 08-04-2008, 03:06 PM

What are these people thinking....Poor little thing! I hope you can get him on a balanced diet. Im sorry i cant help i have never fed my dogs table scraps or anything so i dont know how to fix it. Good Luck!

andibaby · 08-04-2008, 03:14 PM

What was that lady thinking-and how expensive!!! Was she very obese as well? Imagine the gas to go get all that food, not to mention the cost of the food and how UNHEALTHY it is!
I am so glad he will be taken care of-goodluck-and we are here for you!

spanky's mom · 08-04-2008, 03:19 PM

God bless you for saving him and welcome you will get alot of wonderful help here, Good Luck keep us updated.

08-04-2008, 10:07 AM	#18
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	That poor guy is gonna be pissed when he doesn't get his bacon cheeseburger anymore! __________________ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

08-04-2008, 10:08 AM	#19
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I am very happy you took this seriously overweight Yorkie... Definately take him to the vet for a complete checkup and bloodwork. All that extra is very bad for his oragns. especailly if he just lies around all day. It might hurt him just to try and get up and walk. It is too much pressure on his joints. Ask the vet about hydro therapy . When swimming, it is easier on his entire body. He will be getting the exercise he needs without having to support his weight. Also he needs to be on a low fat diet, being fed just twice a day . Offer him water all the time too. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

08-04-2008, 10:10 AM	#20
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	poor guy. If he is having a hard time walking- try filling up your tub and getting him to "swim" it will be easier on his joints and he will need to do less of it to have the same results as walking. God Bless you for saving his life. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

08-04-2008, 10:11 AM	#21
Baby Blessing Our Blessings R Many Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the shelter of God's Loving Care. Posts: 3,095 Blog Entries: 1	Swimming Is Easier And Great Excercise When you take him to the vet ask about using a swimming pool, it is one of the best excercises, great for trimming and loosing weight, with him being so overweight I can see how walking, etc is so difficult. This time of year pools are on sale, at reduced prices now that it is August. Please keep us updated and also I want to say what a wonderful person you are, am sure with you now over seeing his care that he will do well. Hugs, Patti and Jack

08-04-2008, 01:40 PM	#22
luvmyYorkieJack Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mankato, MN, US Posts: 180	Thanks Marcerella for suggesting swimming. I was thinking about ways to help slim him down today and I can't believe I didn't think of swimming right away. Yorkie_lover03: I'm not sure how well he will stay above the water with his extra weight but if you need a lifevest to help him keep afloat, look at sitstay.com. I happened across this site on one of the threads here and ordered one. They fit so much better than any of the ones I have found in my hometown. Good luck with Winston. I am so happy that he is with someone now who will do everything right for him. Thank god! Again, congrats and good luck. __________________ Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... it's about learning to dance in the rain. Jack & Madden

08-04-2008, 09:55 AM	#16
yorkie_lover03 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6	Winston goes for his health check at the vet on Thursday. Let's cross our fingers and hope all goes well.

08-04-2008, 02:03 PM	#26
shirlblack Bailey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,553	My goodness what was she thinking? She has just about killed the poor thing and now she's giving him away? Thank God she did. It'll be hard to get him on a good diet but I believe it can be done with a lot of care and patience. Bless you for taking him in. __________________ Shirl and Bailey

08-04-2008, 02:10 PM	#27
Missiemiss Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 651	I believe he just found his angel in you. I would hate you at first if you took away my WENDY'S but will love in you in the long life I will have afterwards! GOOD FOR YOU! I hate to open up this can of worms but....perhaps coating his dry food with a WEE BIT of bacon drippings for while. There are much less calories to that than the diet he was on. I too agree about the water therapy. You just need a kiddie pool! Keep us posted!!! __________________ Gracie Froto Blair and RIP Bear-Bear 12/31/08 & RIP Roscoe 06/12/08 Free Samples! All-Natural, High-quality Pet food for your Furbaby! http://www.trilogyonline.com/missiemiss

08-04-2008, 03:06 PM	#28
BaileysMom2008 ♥My Lil' Monkey Girl♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,367 Blog Entries: 1	What are these people thinking....Poor little thing! I hope you can get him on a balanced diet. Im sorry i cant help i have never fed my dogs table scraps or anything so i dont know how to fix it. Good Luck! __________________ Starla Bailey's Mommy "To the world you may just be one person, but to one person you just may be the world"

08-04-2008, 03:14 PM	#29
andibaby Owned By Ace and Lizzie Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,028	What was that lady thinking-and how expensive!!! Was she very obese as well? Imagine the gas to go get all that food, not to mention the cost of the food and how UNHEALTHY it is! I am so glad he will be taken care of-goodluck-and we are here for you! __________________ Andrea-Momma to Ace Lizzie and baby Sid

08-04-2008, 03:19 PM	#30
spanky's mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 219	God bless you God bless you for saving him and welcome you will get alot of wonderful help here, Good Luck keep us updated. __________________ Spanky & Violetts MOM