Hi, Glenn,
How much exercise does Charlie get? I'm wondering if a couple of good
walks during the course of his day might not take off the weight and
enable you to feed something palatable.
If he is like most of my Cavaliers, he won't run around a heck of a lot
on his own, but need to be "inspired" to do so. <G>
Suze (who needs a bit of roadwork herself after the holiday!)
Glenn Fulton wrote:
>
> 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.
>
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> Glenn Fulton
> Cincinnati/Mason
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