We just got back from the vet and he had some horrible news for us.
He told us Vegas was fat.
Jerk!
He told us Vegas was fat.
Jerk!
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TessaAndSamson
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Geez girlie you scared me with that thread title!!!! My goodness I always fear the worse LOL I never looked at him and thought he was fat. How much does he weigh? Does he have a defined waist?
Geez girlie you scared me with that thread title!!!! My goodness I always fear the worse LOL I never looked at him and thought he was fat. How much does he weigh? Does he have a defined waist?
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Scared me too!!! Oh man!!!Did you tell him he was stupid!!
Scared me too!!! Oh man!!!Did you tell him he was stupid!!
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You are a Brat, I was so scared that he had a seizure of something like that. Well, if it makes him feel any better, my doctor says the same. He is perfect to all of us and that is what matters.
You are a Brat, I was so scared that he had a seizure of something like that. Well, if it makes him feel any better, my doctor says the same. He is perfect to all of us and that is what matters.
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Today he weighed in at 66 pds. I definately see a waist, but my Vet doesn't. He said Vegas needs to weigh about 10 pds less. So, now he only gets 1 cup of food a day and we have to start giving him a stew mixture of veggies as a filler. He told us it will be a challenge since his seizure meds are stimulants. Vegas has been the same weight since he was a little over a year old. Our normal vet is on maternity leave, and we decided we can't wait until she gets back......
In all fairness, we know he needs to loose some weight. It's the first time a vet has mentioned it...our other is just trying to get his seizures under control. We've already decreased his intake by 1/2 cup and started with the Charlie Bear low cal treats. Now Vegas will have to give up another 1/2 cup of food a day and start eating veggies. He loves his veggies, so I think it will be a good thing. Orion always is looking for food..so this will be a nice filler for her also. Vet said ....tomatoes, green beans, mushrooms and.......I can't think of the other one. I'm sure cooked carrots might be good. What else? Any suggestions?
A look at the paperwork said...cabbage, mushrooms, bellpeppers and tomatoes. Green beans for treats.
Today he weighed in at 66 pds. I definately see a waist, but my Vet doesn't. He said Vegas needs to weigh about 10 pds less. So, now he only gets 1 cup of food a day and we have to start giving him a stew mixture of veggies as a filler. He told us it will be a challenge since his seizure meds are stimulants. Vegas has been the same weight since he was a little over a year old. Our normal vet is on maternity leave, and we decided we can't wait until she gets back......
In all fairness, we know he needs to loose some weight. It's the first time a vet has mentioned it...our other is just trying to get his seizures under control. We've already decreased his intake by 1/2 cup and started with the Charlie Bear low cal treats. Now Vegas will have to give up another 1/2 cup of food a day and start eating veggies. He loves his veggies, so I think it will be a good thing. Orion always is looking for food..so this will be a nice filler for her also. Vet said ....tomatoes, green beans, mushrooms and.......I can't think of the other one. I'm sure cooked carrots might be good. What else? Any suggestions?
A look at the paperwork said...cabbage, mushrooms, bellpeppers and tomatoes. Green beans for treats.
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TessaAndSamson
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I thought mushrooms was a no no, maybe I remember that wrong. Anyway I add veggies everyday to my pups food and as treats. I use carrots, tomatoes, broccoli (I read on here they are bad if given in large amounts), apples, blueberries, green beans. I give the veggies raw unless I am already making some cooked veggies for our dinner and I will put some aside unseasoned for my furbabies.
I thought mushrooms was a no no, maybe I remember that wrong. Anyway I add veggies everyday to my pups food and as treats. I use carrots, tomatoes, broccoli (I read on here they are bad if given in large amounts), apples, blueberries, green beans. I give the veggies raw unless I am already making some cooked veggies for our dinner and I will put some aside unseasoned for my furbabies.
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IF YOU EVER DO THAT TO YOUR MOM AGAIN!!!!! YOU ALMOST GAVE ME A HEART FAILURE......
NOW...I thought tomatoes were poison to dogs????? veggies are alway a good thing for them....but
means you have to cook???? LOL JK love you and kisses to the kids
IF YOU EVER DO THAT TO YOUR MOM AGAIN!!!!! YOU ALMOST GAVE ME A HEART FAILURE......
NOW...I thought tomatoes were poison to dogs????? veggies are alway a good thing for them....but
means you have to cook???? LOL JK love you and kisses to the kids
TessaAndSamson
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The tomato itself is safe, its the rest of the plant that is bad if ingested.
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Are you SERIOUS? Carol has just looked over the list of ingredients....I think she's will cook it for them. No way am I touching mushrooms and cabbage and bellpeppers.
IF YOU EVER DO THAT TO YOUR MOM AGAIN!!!!! YOU ALMOST GAVE ME A HEART FAILURE......
NOW...I thought tomatoes were poison to dogs????? veggies are alway a good thing for them....but
Are you SERIOUS? Carol has just looked over the list of ingredients....I think she's will cook it for them. No way am I touching mushrooms and cabbage and bellpeppers.
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Hahaha! Oh my goodness Libra!! Your too funny.. Here I was thinking the worst like Tessa! Plus Vegas isnt fat.. that vet doesnt know what he's talking about. He's just voluptuous lol
Hahaha! Oh my goodness Libra!! Your too funny.. Here I was thinking the worst like Tessa! Plus Vegas isnt fat.. that vet doesnt know what he's talking about. He's just voluptuous
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I truthfully don't see it either in his pictures I think he looks great, he is just "big boned" My Vegas is 15 months old and weighs 60 and my vet said he was perfect, but then again I already knew that!! I think as responsible owners we all know better than to let them get "fat" is is not good for their health, or OUR backs when we have to put them in the tub!! Each dog is different, so I don't think there should be a set weight or chart to go by
I truthfully don't see it either in his pictures I think he looks great, he is just "big boned" My Vegas is 15 months old and weighs 60 and my vet said he was perfect, but then again I already knew that!! I think as responsible owners we all know better than to let them get "fat" is is not good for their health, or OUR backs when we have to put them in the tub!! Each dog is different, so I don't think there should be a set weight or chart to go by
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You are a BRAT! But I love ya anyways!
Let me know how the diet goes, losing weight in bullies is hard!!!!
You are a BRAT! But I love ya anyways!
Let me know how the diet goes, losing weight in bullies is hard!!!!
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[MENTION=2]desertskybulldogs[/MENTION] I have always noticed your banner at the bottom of your post "Bully Hugs From Our Gang" BUT I never realized those where all yours!! I don't know how you do it I would sit in the corner and cry if I had 5 to wipe wrinkles, eyes, butts, ears, just the cleaning up after VEGAS (and I am OCD also, my house is 100% ceramic tile, with area rugs so floors are always an issue with me) is all that I get done. Having chocolate brown furniture does not help, I need brindle, drool resistant colored!! Then to have children?? your amazing!!
[MENTION=2]desertskybulldogs[/MENTION] I have always noticed your banner at the bottom of your post "Bully Hugs From Our Gang" BUT I never realized those where all yours!! I don't know how you do it I would sit in the corner and cry if I had 5 to wipe wrinkles, eyes, butts, ears, just the cleaning up after VEGAS (and I am OCD also, my house is 100% ceramic tile, with area rugs so floors are always an issue with me) is all that I get done. Having chocolate brown furniture does not help, I need brindle, drool resistant colored!! Then to have children?? your amazing!!
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I got the same news on Linus (several times) and my husband had a similar reaction to you - "Linus isn't fat! I can feel his ribs." The vet asked that Linus lose 10 pounds too, he wants him down to 70 pounds, which would be fit for Linus, he's a big and long bulldog. So far, he's shed four pounds. Playing more with Truman and getting on a better diet has helped although it's never easy!
I got the same news on Linus (several times) and my husband had a similar reaction to you - "Linus isn't fat! I can feel his ribs." The vet asked that Linus lose 10 pounds too, he wants him down to 70 pounds, which would be fit for Linus, he's a big and long bulldog. So far, he's shed four pounds. Playing more with Truman and getting on a better diet has helped although it's never easy!
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Here are a few Veggies i feed the girls and they LOVE them. winter squash,brocolli I also give them frozen cranberries for the antioxidants, grapefruit and papaya.
Here are a few Veggies i feed the girls and they LOVE them. winter squash,brocolli I also give them frozen cranberries for the antioxidants, grapefruit and papaya.
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