Posted by: Macswife at Sat Dec 16 18:25:44 2006 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ]
My Harley is about 12 years old, a rescue from a local shelter. I've had her for about one year...She is a Rottie/Lab Mix and has arthitis and the vet says her heart isn't great. Still I love her to death, she's playful and loving.........and a great companion. Here's my trouble.........she's WAY TOO FAT! She was 75 lbs. when I got her and is now at 112..I'm trying to diet her but nothing is working! I hope I can explain this...she's now on a "weight maintenance for older dogs" food, and I give her one cottage cheese container of dog food daily, and she's STILL gaining. Along with gaining, she's always ALWAYS acting like she's starving! My heart won't let her starve, and my head knows that she needs to lose for her health. ANY IDEAS?? I want to be able to feed her and have her comfortable and FEEL like she's fed...........and I want her ALIVE for as long as I can have her! Can she have veggies instead of dog food? Can she eat more often and have her metabolism boost as we humans do? Thanks in advance for any info. I have had dogs all of my life, most of them rescues, but have NEVER had this weight problem before. Oh and the vet HAS run tests, all normal, so it's not a thyroid thing.........thanks again. Forgive me if this is too long or confusing, I'm new lol.
