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dwerten · 11-24-2008, 06:56 AM

another important thing is our vet said to feed 1/2 of what pet food manufacturers state on bag as they want to sell more food and reason why so many dogs are overweight as my dex was overweight and now normal size. If you food process carrots and green beans that is good too as they are fillers and you break the cellular wall so they can digest those properly. I feed all mine separately as due to health issues each eats a different diet and that helps as well as free feeding on can be eating the others portion

dwerten · 11-24-2008, 06:58 AM

being just 2lbs over weight can definitely affect the trachea in this bread so that is another reason to keep their weight down as you will notice they reverse sneeze alot more when they are overweight and you definitely do not want collapsed trachea

phfgkl · 11-24-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Erin

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!

I don't give the skin of apples either, and one suggestion, never more than 1 or 2 pieces of apple, unless you feel like cleaning up diarrhea..Live and learn

phfgkl · 11-24-2008, 07:28 AM

Mine that is almost 14 lbs isn't really what I would call fat, I would call her big. The thing is people seem to forget, that these dogs used to be up close to 30 lbs years ago..My main concern is their health, mine is in good shape, she runs and never gets any "junk" food. She doesn't eat anymore than my normal weight dogs. I think she's a throw back, as does the vet.

mkawczak · 11-24-2008, 07:45 AM

Everyone makes fun of Aiden. I know I need to post pics,but he's HUGE and only 9 mo old. My uncle has a "normal" sized yorkie Maggie,and he always
teases me saying Aiden is part Rotweiler. I think I should walk him more also,but it's so cold and almost dark by the time I get home,and it's huntng season. I live way off the road in the woods,I'm nervous. I should do what Cesar Milan does,put him on the treadmill...at least that would get the dust bunnies off it!!! HEHEHEH

Erin · 11-24-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by phfgkl

I don't give the skin of apples either, and one suggestion, never more than 1 or 2 pieces of apple, unless you feel like cleaning up diarrhea..Live and learn

Ah, very true! I always peel them for myself anyway so i didnt think of that, but yes I also learned to only give a piece or two the hard way

Erin · 11-24-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by phfgkl

Mine that is almost 14 lbs isn't really what I would call fat, I would call her big. The thing is people seem to forget, that these dogs used to be up close to 30 lbs years ago..My main concern is their health, mine is in good shape, she runs and never gets any "junk" food. She doesn't eat anymore than my normal weight dogs. I think she's a throw back, as does the vet.

Loki has always been big too. His legs are twice as long as Sammy's (she can walk under him!) even though she is 10" long and he is 13" long. So I never worried about the fact that he wasn't a standard weight or size, but at 4 he should not still be gaining weight so we will be cutting back a little.

Judy in Waco · 01-02-2009, 01:32 PM

I just realized that I never posted to say what the vet report was.

Uh, oh...he's a chunky monkey! lol They said he should have a little divet at his waist (as you all explained to me) and nope, nada, not there.

They didn't say how much he should lose though, so we'll try to drop a pound or so and get him checked again. I stopped worrying about it while he had his staph infection (bad groomer) and was on steroids and antibiotics, but now he's up to 9.75lbs.

So, I'm going to separate him from Kandi at meal times and cut his portion size some, add some green beans and see what he thinks. I'll also cut his treats in half. He is exercising more now that he can run around and play with Kandi, so hopefully that will help.

Thanks for all of your advice.

chattiesmom · 01-02-2009, 01:49 PM

Gizzy, my friend, I feel your pain. I am a chubby wubby - my back holds water when mommy bathes me and I am on a Di*t too. I hate that bad word. We are going to have to work hard at losing those extra ounces so that our mommy's won't worry so much.

Judy in Waco · 01-02-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Gizzy, my friend, I feel your pain. I am a chubby wubby - my back holds water when mommy bathes me and I am on a Di*t too. I hate that bad word. We are going to have to work hard at losing those extra ounces so that our mommy's won't worry so much.

Hi! It's me, Gizzy. Water has a funny way of doing that doesn't it?

I tried to tell them it was my luxuriously thick cottony coat for winter, but they just giggled at me and gave me kisses. I liked the kisses from the girls in the office, but if I can't have those YYs your mama makes...oh no!

Whew! My mama says I can have a few, just not as many as before. That might be okay. Thanks! Us chubby wubbies need to stick together.

Shelby&Seymour · 01-03-2009, 02:57 AM

Shelby has been SLOWLY losing her excess weight (We made some changes in the food that we were feeding). She is still about 1 pound over weight....... but she would rather say
"It's not fat.... it's just fluffy"!!!!

Good Luck with your di*t Gizmo!

Laurn7f · 01-03-2009, 05:50 AM

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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.

hahahaha that sounds like my diet!!!

littlewhip · 01-03-2009, 06:48 AM

My molly was 3.5 pds before her spay and i have noticed she has gained at least a pd or more

Now is this accociated with spaying or is she getting to many goodies

I tryed the apples & carrots, My kids just snif and walk away

any other healthy low fat goodies someone can recomend ? Thanks

Judy in Waco · 01-03-2009, 07:08 AM

Unfortunately, Gizmo turned his nose up at the green beans last night (but Kandi loved them) lol!

Gizmo says he wants to be on Adkins!

(We are researching a raw diet.

)

Judy in Waco · 01-03-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by littlewhip

My molly was 3.5 pds before her spay and i have noticed she has gained at least a pd or more

Now is this accociated with spaying or is she getting to many goodies

I tryed the apples & carrots, My kids just snif and walk away

any other healthy low fat goodies someone can recomend ? Thanks

Gizmo feels her pain. He doesn't like apples or carrots either.

11-24-2008, 07:45 AM	#35
mkawczak Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 3	Everyone makes fun of Aiden. I know I need to post pics,but he's HUGE and only 9 mo old. My uncle has a "normal" sized yorkie Maggie,and he always teases me saying Aiden is part Rotweiler. I think I should walk him more also,but it's so cold and almost dark by the time I get home,and it's huntng season. I live way off the road in the woods,I'm nervous. I should do what Cesar Milan does,put him on the treadmill...at least that would get the dust bunnies off it!!! HEHEHEH __________________ N.Y. 'S FINESTPONGO,AIDEN,HARLEY, KI-KI ,GARFIELD ,MINI-ME

01-02-2009, 01:32 PM	#38
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I just realized that I never posted to say what the vet report was. Uh, oh...he's a chunky monkey! lol They said he should have a little divet at his waist (as you all explained to me) and nope, nada, not there. They didn't say how much he should lose though, so we'll try to drop a pound or so and get him checked again. I stopped worrying about it while he had his staph infection (bad groomer) and was on steroids and antibiotics, but now he's up to 9.75lbs. So, I'm going to separate him from Kandi at meal times and cut his portion size some, add some green beans and see what he thinks. I'll also cut his treats in half. He is exercising more now that he can run around and play with Kandi, so hopefully that will help. Thanks for all of your advice. __________________ 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)

01-02-2009, 01:49 PM	#39
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	This post is for Gizmo from Chizzie Gizzy, my friend, I feel your pain. I am a chubby wubby - my back holds water when mommy bathes me and I am on a Dit too. I hate that bad word. We are going to have to work hard at losing those extra ounces so that our mommy's won't worry so much. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses* www.foxypups.etsy.com

01-03-2009, 02:57 AM	#41
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	Shelby has been SLOWLY losing her excess weight (We made some changes in the food that we were feeding). She is still about 1 pound over weight....... but she would rather say "It's not fat.... it's just fluffy"!!!! Good Luck with your di*t Gizmo! __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃

01-03-2009, 06:48 AM	#43
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	My molly was 3.5 pds before her spay and i have noticed she has gained at least a pd or more Now is this accociated with spaying or is she getting to many goodies I tryed the apples & carrots, My kids just snif and walk away any other healthy low fat goodies someone can recomend ? Thanks __________________

11-24-2008, 06:56 AM	#31
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	another important thing is our vet said to feed 1/2 of what pet food manufacturers state on bag as they want to sell more food and reason why so many dogs are overweight as my dex was overweight and now normal size. If you food process carrots and green beans that is good too as they are fillers and you break the cellular wall so they can digest those properly. I feed all mine separately as due to health issues each eats a different diet and that helps as well as free feeding on can be eating the others portion

11-24-2008, 06:58 AM	#32
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	being just 2lbs over weight can definitely affect the trachea in this bread so that is another reason to keep their weight down as you will notice they reverse sneeze alot more when they are overweight and you definitely do not want collapsed trachea

11-24-2008, 07:28 AM	#34
phfgkl BANNED! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,376	Mine that is almost 14 lbs isn't really what I would call fat, I would call her big. The thing is people seem to forget, that these dogs used to be up close to 30 lbs years ago..My main concern is their health, mine is in good shape, she runs and never gets any "junk" food. She doesn't eat anymore than my normal weight dogs. I think she's a throw back, as does the vet.

01-03-2009, 07:08 AM	#44
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Unfortunately, Gizmo turned his nose up at the green beans last night (but Kandi loved them) lol! Gizmo says he wants to be on Adkins! (We are researching a raw diet. ) __________________ 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)