In a message dated 1/6/2002 4:14:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> agree, if a dog has a weight problem, reduce intake and do not change = > to a "diet" dog food. In my experience, one of the worst things you can = > do is put an overweight dog on low cal and a senior dog on senior food. = > You can't believe how I have worried over this problem. But how little can you feed before being overcome with guilt? Charlie was not purchased to be show quality so I have no complaints that he got too big. He weighs 32 pounds, down from 37 a year ago. For his size, which would be way too big for the standard, he should probably way about 27 pounds according to my vet. He is 3 years old, no heart murmurs and in excellent health, other than being overweight. He is now on 1 1/2 cups of reduced calorie California Natural. He loses maybe 1/2 pound per month. His treats consist of nothing but raw carrots and raw green beans. He always seems hungry. He is the joy of my life and I hate thinking that he is always hungry. I want your advise. I have toyed with the idea of an all natural high protein diet but my vet is avidly against it and I really don't have any idea what is enough or too much, or what supplements are required. Thanks any suggestions. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Glenn Fulton Cincinnati/Mason ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
