Too many fat dogs.

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It's already obvious that we live in a country where obesity is an epidemic. But there's no excuse for dogs to suffer the same. If you don't want to eat healthier/less and not exercise regularly that's your problem. But it doesn't have to be your dog's too. So if you have an overweight or fat dog then do the right thing and cut back on its food intake and the snacks. Also exercise it regularly. Stop the madness.


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[babyjoemurphy]

I agree completely. I say just because I have a mastiff doesn't mean he has to be big. Linc is lean muscle mass lol. He carries no extra weight and his muscles are truly defined. I have a friend who has a GSD X. Dog should weigh no more then 60-70 lbs to be genourous on the numbers but she weighs in at 104 lbs. She is walked a few times a day but it's a slow even walk. I intruduced the owners to a better way of eating for her but table scraps still get in the way.
I take better care of Linc then I do myself lol
Now as for my cat.....she is fat. But she is also 13 yrs old and gives too shits about anything but sleeping now a days. She eats FROMM and gets less then her required intake but I chalk it up to she is an old girl. She does not get treats or table food.


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[Yamizuma]

Eating healthy and exercising regularly is not a magic cure for everything that causes obesity, in people or in pets. Judging a book by its cover can be very misleading.


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[Hector]

Eating healthy and exercising regularly is not a magic cure for everything that causes obesity, in people or in pets. Judging a book by its cover can be very misleading.


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I agree.

 

[maryl]

Unfortunately a lot of people think that they need to feed their pups "extras" My brother in law fed his cocker spaniel slices of roast beef from the table in addition to her regular meal. When I asked him why, he said she would "love" him more if he gave her the good stuff. The cocker was small and should have weighed 10-12lbs, they could not take her with them on a plane because she weighed over 20lbs. Even after talking to him he just didn't get it. I wonder how may other people feel the same? There is no reason for a dog to be fat, they can't open the refrig., they can't get into the pantry(usually). It's all up to us.

 

[Boxergirl]

While I do think that the majority of overweight dogs are that way because of too much food and lack of exercise, there are actual conditions that contribute to a dog being overweight. Thyroid conditions come to mind.

 

[marke]

i've raised pretty many littermates together that were fed and exercised the same , and come to the conclusion some dogs are just genetically fat ........ i'm raising three together right now , a chubby one , a thin one and a downright skinny one ........ and i do try to adjust their food intake accordingly , but you can only feed them so much , or so little ........ you leave a young pup too hungry and i guarantee they'll find something to eat , you feed them too much and you'll spend your spare time cleaning up diarrhea .......jmo

 

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Eating healthy and exercising regularly is not a magic cure for everything that causes obesity, in people or in pets. Judging a book by its cover can be very misleading.


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No kidding. That's not my point.
But too many ppl find excuses to validate their weight problem. "I have asthma". "I have a thyroid problem." "I'm big boned."
Either way, they are excuses. No one needs to be obese. Especially a dog.



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While I do think that the majority of overweight dogs are that way because of too much food and lack of exercise, there are actual conditions that contribute to a dog being overweight. Thyroid conditions come to mind.

No kidding x2. There are always variables. But I'd bet money on the fact that most are obese because they don't have the willpower to change their bad habits and laziness.


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[season]

If it's important to you you'll find a way. If not you'll find an excuse.


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[season]

I have a good friend who had every excuse and validation known to man. His favorite was his thyroid problem and the meds he was taking. He finally got sick of being fat so he made a change and stopped relying on excuses. He started eating better and got off his lazy butt. Guess what? He's not fat anymore. Neither is his dog.


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[Yamizuma]

I have a good friend who had every excuse and validation known to man. His favorite was his thyroid problem and the meds he was taking. He finally got sick of being fat so he made a change and stopped relying on excuses. He started eating better and got off his lazy butt. Guess what? He's not fat anymore. Neither is his dog.


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Wow Season! So glad your buddy's "lazy ass" found Harry Potter's magic wand. Those of us who actually have medical issues that "lazy ass" appears to have nothing to do with will all benefit from such wisdom. Fabulous to know.


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[Yamizuma]

Wow Season! So glad your buddy's "lazy ass" found Harry Potter's magic wand. Those of us who actually have medical issues that "lazy ass" appears to have nothing to do with will all benefit from such wisdom. Fabulous to know.


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Oops "lazy butt".


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[season]

Yeah, I was gonna correct u on that. If you're gonna quote me at least get it right. And he didn't find a magic wand. He found the courage and willpower to stop using his medical issues to validate his poor habits and sedentary lifestyle. He broke the chains and made a change. Yes, he still has some issues medically but he no longer allows them to control him. And his dog is better for it too.


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[babyjoemurphy]

I personally know someone that have thyroid issues. It's a tough go for sure. This person desperately wanted to loose weight. After almost everything she tried failed she resorted to doing it the wrong way. End result was a size 2 from a 20 and a mini stroke. Wasn't long before she went back up in weight and choose to deal with what life handed her. Happily she accepted her weight instead of killing herself to be thin.
That is one tough lesson to learn
Some people are just born to not be thin. And thin does not mean healthy. It's not about being lazy at all

But with that said I do agree with trying your best to keep your dog fit and healthy. This person I know was helping the weight gain. Vet cleared of all medical issues.


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[Boxergirl]

No kidding x2. There are always variables. But I'd bet money on the fact that most are obese because they don't have the willpower to change their bad habits and laziness.


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Speaking for people - Overweight does not mean lazy. Just as thin does not mean you have an eating disorder. Both assumptions are hurtful and unnecessary. Antidepressants are notorious for putting weight on people. Unfortunately many are forced to choose between being mentally healthy or overweight. I'd be rich if I had a dime for every time someone asked me when my two diabetic girls lost "all the weight" or said that if they hadn't had "all that sugar" they wouldn't be diabetic. Ignorance is an epidemic as well. I actually agree with you about most dogs. It's the insinuation that fat people are lazy that bothers me. When it comes to humans, maybe everyone should just mind their own business.

 

[Yamizuma]

It's already obvious that we live in a country where obesity is an epidemic. But there's no excuse for dogs to suffer the same. If you don't want to eat healthier/less and not exercise regularly that's your problem. But it doesn't have to be your dog's too. So if you have an overweight or fat dog then do the right thing and cut back on its food intake and the snacks. Also exercise it regularly. Stop the madness.


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What country is "this country" that "we" live in BTW? And I still want that Potter kid's magic wand...


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Speaking for people - Overweight does not mean lazy. Just as thin does not mean you have an eating disorder. Both assumptions are hurtful and unnecessary. Antidepressants are notorious for putting weight on people. Unfortunately many are forced to choose between being mentally healthy or overweight. I'd be rich if I had a dime for every time someone asked me when my two diabetic girls lost "all the weight" or said that if they hadn't had "all that sugar" they wouldn't be diabetic. Ignorance is an epidemic as well. I actually agree with you about most dogs. It's the insinuation that fat people are lazy that bothers me. When it comes to humans, maybe everyone should just mind their own business.

Like I said, there are always variables.


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What country is "this country" that "we" live in BTW? And I still want that Potter kid's magic wand...


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I live in the USA. And we have an epidemic here. The stats are staggering. And it's becoming that way with dogs. If you're looking for a magic wand to solve problems good luck with that. I'd suggest looking in the mirror. Opportunities to improve and get better aren't found in a stupid magic wand, relying on others. It's right there looking at us in the mirror.


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Speaking for people - Overweight does not mean lazy. Just as thin does not mean you have an eating disorder. Both assumptions are hurtful and unnecessary. Antidepressants are notorious for putting weight on people. Unfortunately many are forced to choose between being mentally healthy or overweight. I'd be rich if I had a dime for every time someone asked me when my two diabetic girls lost "all the weight" or said that if they hadn't had "all that sugar" they wouldn't be diabetic. Ignorance is an epidemic as well. I actually agree with you about most dogs. It's the insinuation that fat people are lazy that bothers me. When it comes to humans, maybe everyone should just mind their own business.

Like I've already said, there are always variables.


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