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In denial about my porky yorkie Yes, the cookie monster, Gizmo is now on a cookie/treat restricted diet. He's always been a bit of a teapot, but 9.5 lbs. is a little much! lol The vet didn't say anything, but...with Kandi in the house now, it's pretty hard to deny that he could lose a pound or so to be healthier. And from what I've read, even that much extra weight can put a strain on his heart and lungs. So, we're not changing his food, but we are restricting treats and going on walks more often. Poor Gizmo. :( He will miss those yorkie yummies, yogurt drops, and of course...cookies. :(:(:( |
awww poor Gizmo, if you want you can send a pound or two this way, I'd love for Stormy to get a lil porkier! ha |
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Chester weighs 9 lbs and he is not fat, I dont know how tall or long your fur kid is. |
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Loki is the same way!! He should be around 12 pounds and he's been around 12.5 and my dad came over today and said, "Wow Loki's gained a pound or two" and I totally didn't believe him so I put Loki on the shipping scale (Loki loved that - ha) and he was ALMOST 14 pounds. Ugh. This is the dog who is always hungry unless hes sleeping. He knows he gets a treat after going outside and if I don't give him one he will sit there and stare at the treat jar. He loves walks but walks mean "pee on everything and go home" I feel bad because he and Sammy eat almost the same amount and she is half his size (of course petite as ever!) but she never stops moving. I might do the green bean diet - replace some of his kibble with green beans... I admit I should walk them more but it's cold and they walk at completely different paces. Sammy walks slowly (she's short!) but at least she walks. Loki RUNS ahead and then abruptly stops to pee on something. I should walk them separately and then I would get twice the exercise, but I think I'm the lazy one :eek: |
To the poster who was wondering how you can tell- it can be hard with long coat breeds- but when you give your baby a bath- you should notice a waist that goes in- so "curves" if you will- their body should not be the same size all the way down if you are looking from on top- it should come in a bit before their hips. Also when they are wet- look at them when they are standing sideways and you should see where their ribs come down and then it should go up where his tummy is. Lastly - feel your yorkies ribs/spine - you shoudl not be able to feel a layer of fat over them- Gizmo- Layla understands- she had to loose one pound- which is a lot when you only weigh 7!!! But she enjoyed all the walks and the playing fetch - she did NOT enjoy the cut back on treats :( |
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But, I'm lazy too, so we'll see how long I keep it up. :rolleyes: |
Not a waist like a human but he should taper a bit at the back. When you go to the vet next ask them what the proper weight for Gizmo should be, you should be able to feel slightly his ribs. What is the right weight for one puppy is not always correct for another. My vet said that the skin should move easily as well, but some pups are more muscular than others. So, talk to your vet the next time you go. My girls are 7 and 9 pounds and they are littermates, and the vet said that they are the proper weight for them, even if they gained a little it wouldn't make a great deal of difference. Shylah and Brynna, said they are really feeling for Gizmo.:) Tammy |
Mine, get a lot of excersise on the stairs. When someone goes up, guess what they have to go up too. My little one has a nose problem:rolleyes: she has to know everything that is going on, so they get a lot of excersise going up and down:) Tammy |
lol my Molly is on a permenant diet---because she inherited my metabolism :D 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. |
Well, it does taper in a little, but I can feel some rolls on his back like loose skin, so I'm assuming that's fat. He's pretty darn solid and the vet hasn't said anything, but cutting back on treats and walking more wouldn't hurt. ;) |
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That might not be fat- layla has those rolls- especialy when she sits- and it is just extra skin. Perhaps he is not as big as you think he is? |
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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. |
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! |
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Grapes are bad for dogs. |
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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! |
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 |
Asparagus is a staple in my dog's diet. They get it at least once a week, if not more often. |
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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? |
Now I am confused. :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. :) |
Hey, so maybe your yorkie isn't porky! :) |
My two wont touch Carrots or green beens, i wish.... |
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