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Judy in Waco · 11-23-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SamiNFurbabies

lol my Molly is on a permenant diet---because she inherited my metabolism

try giving other types of treats, like baby organic carrots ($3/HUGE packet), bell peppers, or green beans boiled in homemade chicken or beef broth (low sodium). This way, he'll still get yummy treats, but he'll be on a diet... Also lean cuts of meat cubes are good snacks
Sometimes I'll spread a little laughing cow light cheese on Molly's bell pepper slice and she goes crazy for it.

Good idea! Thanks.

Ladymom · 11-23-2008, 07:11 PM

Be strong! Being overweight is not only hard on his heart and lungs, it's bad for his joints. Obesity can also cause diabetes. I learned that the hard way when I adopted Lady. Too many treats made her two pounds overweight which is obese on a tiny dog and she was diagnosed with diabetes a year and a half after I adopted her. Seven years and twice daily insulin shots later, I wish someone had warned me before her pancreas stopped producing insulin.

Green beans were and still are our lifesaver. Lady likes the cut frozen beans slightly thawed. For a treat I put them in her Busy Buddy Twist and Treat. They are high in fiber and make them feel full.

QuickSilver · 11-23-2008, 07:18 PM

Not to be a wet blanket, but it is very unhealthy for dogs to be overweight -- it cuts down their life span by a lot. And as Ladymom mentioned, for a small dog, even a pound or two can be obese.

You can tell if your (grown) dog is in good shape by running your hand along his side. You should be able to easily feel his ribs, but they should not be jutting out.

As has been suggested, dogs like fruit (not grapes), so you can treat with that, or chicken, and obviously, more exercise.

I have the opposite problem with my boy. He's so skinny, and I can't seem to get more weight on him. I feed him ridiculous amounts of treats during the day and good dog food in the morning and at night, but he's a skinny minny.

I do love the title of this thread. Porky yorky, ha!

MeAndMyOlivia · 11-23-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Not to be a wet blanket, but it is very unhealthy for dogs to be overweight -- it cuts down their life span by a lot. And as Ladymom mentioned, for a small dog, even a pound or two can be obese.

You can tell if your (grown) dog is in good shape by running your hand along his side. You should be able to easily feel his ribs, but they should not be jutting out.

As has been suggested, dogs like fruit (not grapes), so you can treat with that, or chicken, and obviously, more exercise.

I have the opposite problem with my boy. He's so skinny, and I can't seem to get more weight on him. I feed him ridiculous amounts of treats during the day and good dog food in the morning and at night, but he's a skinny minny.

I do love the title of this thread. Porky yorky, ha!

Not grapes?

SamiNFurbabies · 11-23-2008, 07:42 PM

Grapes are bad for dogs.

Erin · 11-23-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MeAndMyOlivia

Not grapes?

Nope! Grapes, Raisins and Onions are toxic. Stick to carrots, green beans, apples (NEVER the seeds), bananas... heck mine will eat broccoli, peas... they love fruits and veggies!

SamiNFurbabies · 11-23-2008, 07:44 PM

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Green beans were and still are our lifesaver. Lady likes the cut frozen beans slightly thawed. For a treat I put them in her Busy Buddy Twist and Treat. They are high in fiber and make them feel full.
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Molly LOVES green beans so much.
I try to get fresh whenever possible--it's about $2-3 for a huge bag...which isn't bad for fresh...and it goes a long way.
However, we do frozen if fresh isn't available...
I haven't thought of stuffing them in a toy---that's a good idea!

yorkie_mama22 · 11-23-2008, 08:00 PM

we were having asparagus for dinner once and Stormy loved that, I hope that is alright for them because she ate a bit of it and loved it! lol

SamiNFurbabies · 11-23-2008, 08:01 PM

Asparagus is a staple in my dog's diet. They get it at least once a week, if not more often.

Ladymom · 11-23-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SamiNFurbabies

Molly LOVES green beans so much.
I try to get fresh whenever possible--it's about $2-3 for a huge bag...which isn't bad for fresh...and it goes a long way.
However, we do frozen if fresh isn't available...
I haven't thought of stuffing them in a toy---that's a good idea!

Isn't it weird how much they love green beans? Who knew?

SamiNFurbabies · 11-23-2008, 08:57 PM

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Isn't it weird how much they love green beans? Who knew?

Not sure...but Molly would do anything for one. She also loves cabbage soup...when i make that for myself (when i go on a diet)...she goes crazy!!! I don't add onions so that I can share...

Judy in Waco · 11-23-2008, 10:21 PM

Yes, I know how bad it is for them to be even a little overweight. I think it was actually from reading one of Ladymom's posts that I became aware of how serious it could be.

Joking is simply my way of dealing with it. I promise you that I am not taking the situation nearly as lightly as I sound.

I need to try the green beans. I hadn't thought of that. One interesting thing he really likes is brussel sprouts! Can you believe it?

Judy in Waco · 11-23-2008, 10:36 PM

Now I am confused.

He seems to pass all of the tests...

Maybe just comparing his 9.5lbs to Kandi's barely 4lbs is making him seem like he's overweight?

I need to get him evaluated. I respect and trust our vet, so that's what I'll do. In the meantime, more exercise and fewer treats won't hurt.

Thanks everyone.

QuickSilver · 11-23-2008, 11:01 PM

Hey, so maybe your yorkie isn't porky!

RMKC · 11-24-2008, 06:36 AM

My two wont touch Carrots or green beens, i wish....

11-23-2008, 07:11 PM	#17
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Be strong! Being overweight is not only hard on his heart and lungs, it's bad for his joints. Obesity can also cause diabetes. I learned that the hard way when I adopted Lady. Too many treats made her two pounds overweight which is obese on a tiny dog and she was diagnosed with diabetes a year and a half after I adopted her. Seven years and twice daily insulin shots later, I wish someone had warned me before her pancreas stopped producing insulin. Green beans were and still are our lifesaver. Lady likes the cut frozen beans slightly thawed. For a treat I put them in her Busy Buddy Twist and Treat. They are high in fiber and make them feel full. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

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SamiNFurbabies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: My House Posts: 517	Grapes are bad for dogs. __________________ Chrissy, Izze (Yorkshire Terrier),Molly & Suzie (Toy Poodles), Chachi (Chihuahua)

11-23-2008, 08:01 PM	#24
SamiNFurbabies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: My House Posts: 517	Asparagus is a staple in my dog's diet. They get it at least once a week, if not more often. __________________ Chrissy, Izze (Yorkshire Terrier),Molly & Suzie (Toy Poodles), Chachi (Chihuahua)

11-23-2008, 10:21 PM	#27
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Yes, I know how bad it is for them to be even a little overweight. I think it was actually from reading one of Ladymom's posts that I became aware of how serious it could be. Joking is simply my way of dealing with it. I promise you that I am not taking the situation nearly as lightly as I sound. I need to try the green beans. I hadn't thought of that. One interesting thing he really likes is brussel sprouts! Can you believe it? __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

11-23-2008, 10:36 PM	#28
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Now I am confused. He seems to pass all of the tests... Maybe just comparing his 9.5lbs to Kandi's barely 4lbs is making him seem like he's overweight? I need to get him evaluated. I respect and trust our vet, so that's what I'll do. In the meantime, more exercise and fewer treats won't hurt. Thanks everyone. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

11-23-2008, 07:18 PM	#18
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Not to be a wet blanket, but it is very unhealthy for dogs to be overweight -- it cuts down their life span by a lot. And as Ladymom mentioned, for a small dog, even a pound or two can be obese. You can tell if your (grown) dog is in good shape by running your hand along his side. You should be able to easily feel his ribs, but they should not be jutting out. As has been suggested, dogs like fruit (not grapes), so you can treat with that, or chicken, and obviously, more exercise. I have the opposite problem with my boy. He's so skinny, and I can't seem to get more weight on him. I feed him ridiculous amounts of treats during the day and good dog food in the morning and at night, but he's a skinny minny. I do love the title of this thread. Porky yorky, ha!

11-23-2008, 08:00 PM	#23
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	we were having asparagus for dinner once and Stormy loved that, I hope that is alright for them because she ate a bit of it and loved it! lol

11-23-2008, 11:01 PM	#29
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Hey, so maybe your yorkie isn't porky!

11-24-2008, 06:36 AM	#30
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	My two wont touch Carrots or green beens, i wish.... __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies