Weight

[dinek]

Sean eats only his food and some treats during the day. He eats no people food but has gained too much weight. I've left dry food out for him to eat as he is hungry but realize he may be eating too much so I'm going to cut back on the amount.

I realize that he probably should get some more physical activity so we're going to take daily walks. Will be good for him and me, too.

Any suggestions about what else I can do so he will lose some of the excess weight?

[Elliern]

Just a question....why is he getting treats? These can really add calories, and is not something they need at all. I give cheerios when training and occasionally a teeny bit of cheese..just a taste really, when she has done something really awesome.
Also, some foods cause weight gain. My first yorkie was on Eukanuba years ago (when that was considered the best available!) and she gained weight, but didn't get really fat or anything, just weighed more than she should have.
Walking should be a good thing, too. Good luck to you. It is really great that you are keeping track of his weight and are doing something now. Yu are a good mommy.
ellie

[dinek]

Originally Posted by Elliern

Just a question....why is he getting treats? These can really add calories, and is not something they need at all. I give cheerios when training and occasionally a teeny bit of cheese..just a taste really, when she has done something really awesome.
Also, some foods cause weight gain. My first yorkie was on Eukanuba years ago (when that was considered the best available!) and she gained weight, but didn't get really fat or anything, just weighed more than she should have.
Walking should be a good thing, too. Good luck to you. It is really great that you are keeping track of his weight and are doing something now. Yu are a good mommy.
ellie

He "expects" a treat when he comes back in from P& P. (After he came to our home from the rescue 6 months ago, I wanted to make sure he adjusted and was trained well for going outside. I rewarded him each time so he now has me trained! ) I'm going to limit the treats, mostly giving him a piece of his food. (If it's in a special container he thinks it's a treat.) I don't ever give him cheese. I don't want him in the habit of eating any people food. My previous Yorkies always had cheese and became little beggars when we were eating. Sean is very patient while we are eating, lying in his "kitchen bed" until I'm done and then coming over to get picked up so he can watch my husband do the dishes.

Since it's been so hot and humid this summer, I haven't been able to take him for very long walks. As the weather cools off, we will walk much more. We can both use it!