You really have to stand your ground. Lighten up on the extra snacks including the ice cream and table scraps.. I know it seams harsh, but this is what can KILL your chihuahua. Some of these foods are not meant for their little bodies to have to deal with, let alone digest, and can make them really, really sick. Not only does the extra weight shorten your loved ones life span, but it can also make them miserable and can cause cancers and bone problems.
What I suggest you do is try cutting the extras in half and try leaving the food out (without the goodies added) for 10 minutes. If she hasn't eaten it within 10 minutes, put it away. Do this twice a day with 1/4 cup of food, that is all she should be eating. I know that she will protest about not getting her extra's on her food, but they know better than to starve themselves, and can skip 3 meals if that is what it takes. Also, you must not feed a chihuahua the standard kibble that is out there,not just because they are made with horrible ingredients (Iams Chicken meal=FEATHERS) but because they have a weaker sense of smell, therefore, they need a stronger smelling food. Try to find a local INDEPENDANT pet food store (NOT CHAINS that carry your standard Iams, Purina, Beneful, and whatnot) then talk to them about what it is your chihuahua needs. You will find that you will probably have to pay just a little more (if at all) but will find healthier foods that actually supply the proper nutrients and will satisfy your baby girl's needs. She will have smaller poops and will probably loose all that unhealthy weight in no time! Let me know how it goes or if you need help finding someone to talk to about food. Some foods I have found that Maize prefers are Timber Wolf Organics, and BilJac but check BilJac's exp. dates, some larger stores carry this but will still sell it way after it expires. Melanie Portage, MI --- In [email protected], "pvanb_bpvanb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I need help. My Chi, Tia, will be 2 on Nov. 10. When she went in for > check up last month, the vet said she needed to loose 3 #. I guess we > have spoiled her rotten. Some table food, ice cream, treats, and dog > food. Got her at 6 wks. (13 0z.) Vet wanted her to weigh 5#. Now she > weighs 9# and needs to loose. What to do? She thinks she has to eat > evey time we do and what ever we eat. OH, she won't eat dogfood out of > her dish unless I add a little water and a bean or 2. (Or chicken, or > something.) She will only eat dry food off floor in den, or from our > hand. (Is she spoiled?) > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
