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chickensoup for dog soul food is putting weight on my dog - any suggestions?



 
 
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Old September 4th 04, 09:58 PM
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thanks!


"Jo Wolf" wrote in message
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The answer to this has probably already occurred to you... Reduce the
amount you are feeding, and/or increase the dog's exercise.

I'm using this food right now, and just had to cut back the amount my
youngest dog is getting... not by much, just a little.

If the weight gain is serious size, you can substitute some green beans
to make up the volume. Fresh, canned or frozen. Sounds weird, but it's
a long time method used by many very experienced owners... and vets.

The labels on dog food generally suggest Much more than most dogs
need.... The difference can be as much as 1/3 to 1/4 more than the dog
really needs, but it is quite individual. They are selling dog food,
after all.

Then when you get Fido (well, you didn't tell us your dog's name grin)
down to the right weight, you can make it easier to keep it there by
doing a simple "rib check" every week while petting or grooming. Run
your fingertips along the rib cage on the sides with moderate pressure.
You should easily feel each rib... not like a wash board, but without a
lot of padding between surface and ribs. From above, you should be able
to see a waist.

Jo Wolf
Martinez, Georgia



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Old September 4th 04, 09:58 PM
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thanks!


"Jo Wolf" wrote in message
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The answer to this has probably already occurred to you... Reduce the
amount you are feeding, and/or increase the dog's exercise.

I'm using this food right now, and just had to cut back the amount my
youngest dog is getting... not by much, just a little.

If the weight gain is serious size, you can substitute some green beans
to make up the volume. Fresh, canned or frozen. Sounds weird, but it's
a long time method used by many very experienced owners... and vets.

The labels on dog food generally suggest Much more than most dogs
need.... The difference can be as much as 1/3 to 1/4 more than the dog
really needs, but it is quite individual. They are selling dog food,
after all.

Then when you get Fido (well, you didn't tell us your dog's name grin)
down to the right weight, you can make it easier to keep it there by
doing a simple "rib check" every week while petting or grooming. Run
your fingertips along the rib cage on the sides with moderate pressure.
You should easily feel each rib... not like a wash board, but without a
lot of padding between surface and ribs. From above, you should be able
to see a waist.

Jo Wolf
Martinez, Georgia



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Old September 4th 04, 09:58 PM
NotGiven
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thanks!


"Jo Wolf" wrote in message
...
The answer to this has probably already occurred to you... Reduce the
amount you are feeding, and/or increase the dog's exercise.

I'm using this food right now, and just had to cut back the amount my
youngest dog is getting... not by much, just a little.

If the weight gain is serious size, you can substitute some green beans
to make up the volume. Fresh, canned or frozen. Sounds weird, but it's
a long time method used by many very experienced owners... and vets.

The labels on dog food generally suggest Much more than most dogs
need.... The difference can be as much as 1/3 to 1/4 more than the dog
really needs, but it is quite individual. They are selling dog food,
after all.

Then when you get Fido (well, you didn't tell us your dog's name grin)
down to the right weight, you can make it easier to keep it there by
doing a simple "rib check" every week while petting or grooming. Run
your fingertips along the rib cage on the sides with moderate pressure.
You should easily feel each rib... not like a wash board, but without a
lot of padding between surface and ribs. From above, you should be able
to see a waist.

Jo Wolf
Martinez, Georgia



 




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