Vet tells me Coco is obese!!!

[FlDebra]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Did you see post 8? She posted a picture of all three dogs, this is the picture of Coco. I agree with the vet on this. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/att...icture-125.jpg

Thanks for pointing that out, Nancy -- I agree as well! That is a much different view than I saw in her album. It is also another good reason that I should rad all the way through before posting. I had done that the first time when I replied in August, but then I just looked in the album when the thread was bumped to the top of the list this month. Well, since I just suggested if she really did not think they were overweight, maybe see another vet, I guess that was not too bad. Glad I at least listed both options.

I agree, Coco's form, although still cute as a button, is that of an overweight dog and since the term "obese" comes in to play at that certain percentage (can't remember what it is offhand), then I bet the vet is right on with his dx. Hard to hear that about our "kids" but better to help them lose a little and live a lot longer.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

Thanks for pointing that out, Nancy -- I agree as well! That is a much different view than I saw in her album. It is also another good reason that I should rad all the way through before posting. I had done that the first time when I replied in August, but then I just looked in the album when the thread was bumped to the top of the list this month. Well, since I just suggested if she really did not think they were overweight, maybe see another vet, I guess that was not too bad. Glad I at least listed both options.

I agree, Coco's form, although still cute as a button, is that of an overweight dog and since the term "obese" comes in to play at that certain percentage (can't remember what it is offhand), then I bet the vet is right on with his dx. Hard to hear that about our "kids" but better to help them lose a little and live a lot longer.

Yeah, those overhead shots don't lie! Joey's breeder said that Yorkies don't have the extreme waist that some breeds do, and should look a little like a sausage wth a waist.

[diane boden]

I constantly worry that Alfie is overwieght since he was neutured. He gets fed twice a day and I try to be careful about the amount. He gets around 1hours exersice a day and loads of playtime with Rosie. He has what breeders overhere would term alot of heartroom & I can just feel his ribs & backbone. He had his booster today so I asked the vet who had a feel & said he wasd quite happy with his current weight as compared to most neutured dogs he sees his weight gain isnt too bad & to keep doing what I am. Made me feel a little better.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by diane boden

I constantly worry that Alfie is overwieght since he was neutured. He gets fed twice a day and I try to be careful about the amount. He gets around 1hours exersice a day and loads of playtime with Rosie. He has what breeders overhere would term alot of heartroom & I can just feel his ribs & backbone. He had his booster today so I asked the vet who had a feel & said he wasd quite happy with his current weight as compared to most neutured dogs he sees his weight gain isnt too bad & to keep doing what I am. Made me feel a little better.

You sound like you are doing eveything right, and this might be the weight that you should always aim at, if he's full grown.

[yorkiejunkie]

Originally Posted by jmdt

I guess I'm a typical Italian mama. I just want everyone to be full. manga!!! This is going to be tricky because they are used to just eating when they feel like it. If I put the food down how long do I keep it there? I measured their food bowl and they are getting 10oz a day in the bowl. Mind you all three eat out of this bowl. I haven't been giving them any treats because since Trixie was diagnosed with pancreatitis a few weeks ago I havent given them any. They get plenty of exercise. They run and chase eachother in the backyard. They are like cats, they stalk eachother then charge. It's hysterical. Of course iIwant them to be healthy and live forever so I will do anything for them. I know they are a little chubby but to blurt out obese I was sad. I guess I'm as overprotective with them as I am with my 4 kids. Makes me sad when someone talks bad about them Thanks for your help and advice.

Don't feel bad, your babies did NOT understand the "hurtful" words. But an extra 1/2 lb on a tiny frame can be a big deal!
That said, they are all young, and keeping them 'trim', adds to their life, and enjoyment of life.
ALWAYS measure the food, and feed separately. Start with 4 times a day, and go down to 3 then 2, if that's what works for you.
I took a big girl, who was free fed, and started with 6 meals a day... and went down to 2, like the rest of the crew.
It is very obvious that you love them! You will do what is in their best interest!

[diane boden]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

You sound like you are doing eveything right, and this might be the weight that you should always aim at, if he's full grown.

Yes he's fully grown, I thunk he is anyway, he's 15 months on thursday. But hes so greedy, I have to seperate him from Rosie at mealtimes as he'd eat hers as well. His portions look so small but I guesss judging by the amount of trouble he gets into hes getting enough calories. He was slightly bigger than he is now so I had to cut out the rawhide chews and other treats. so now he's chewing otherthings, namely anything made of wood. Just hoping he grows out of it someday.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by diane boden

Yes he's fully grown, I thunk he is anyway, he's 15 months on thursday. But hes so greedy, I have to seperate him from Rosie at mealtimes as he'd eat hers as well. His portions look so small but I guesss judging by the amount of trouble he gets into hes getting enough calories. He was slightly bigger than he is now so I had to cut out the rawhide chews and other treats. so now he's chewing otherthings, namely anything made of wood. Just hoping he grows out of it someday.

Joey's a chewer too, and some of the chewing sticks are extra hard, so they can chew a long time without getting many calories. We use Merrick Bully Sticks, and they have a low moisture content so it takes Joey a full week to eat one, this way, he can satisfy his chewing need, yet keep that trim youthful figure! Chewing is really good for them, and it helps keep their teeth clean.

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Yeah, those overhead shots don't lie! Joey's breeder said that Yorkies don't have the extreme waist that some breeds do, and should look a little like a sausage wth a waist.

Wow, a "sausage with a waist?" I don't think Prince looks like that but his vet said his weight was fine. Even though his vet said his weight was fine, I decided to offer him Blue Buff lo-cal kibbles as his snack (5 pieces), and for his breakfast. Because he has CT, I think it's healthier for him to be as light as possible. He exercises for a very short period of time, every day.
Since I started the lo-cal, my husband and I noticed that we didn't hear his kness making little clicking noises as often.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

Wow, a "sausage with a waist?" I don't think Prince looks like that but his vet said his weight was fine. Even though his vet said his weight was fine, I decided to offer him Blue Buff lo-cal kibbles as his snack (5 pieces), and for his breakfast. Because he has CT, I think it's healthier for him to be as light as possible. He exercises for a very short period of time, every day.
Since I started the lo-cal, my husband and I noticed that we didn't hear his kness making little clicking noises as often.

Well that's probably not a great description, here's a picture; maybe it will be more descriptive.
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Glad the weight loss program is working, and his little joints are doing better.

[diane boden]

Dont think we have bully sticks over here but I do give them dried tripe, much healthier than other chews. Alfie loves anything he can chew, So does Rosie but shes a lazy madam & wants some-one to do the hard work. I draw the line at softening up tripe, yukkkk..

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Well that's probably not a great description, here's a picture; maybe it will be more descriptive.
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Glad the weight loss program is working, and his little joints are doing better.

Thank you! I gave Prince a bath last night, and you know, he does look a little like that pic, when he's wet. He has a lot of hair, whick can be deceiving. (By the way, I love your baby's hair cut)!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

Thank you! I gave Prince a bath last night, and you know, he does look a little like that pic, when he's wet. He has a lot of hair, whick can be deceiving. (By the way, I love your baby's hair cut)!

It's really hard to tell when they have long hair, and I think that's how Joey was able to put on weight without me knowing it. Now I weigh him before his bath, I don't want he to get chunky again. Thank you, Joey's breeder gave him that cut, and I absolutely love it.