Hello everyone,
I have a wonderful 10+ year old GR (rescue dog, so not exactly sure, but I have had her for 8 years and she was at least two when I got her) with physical limitations. She had some permanent damage to her leg joints, and her hips at the time I took her in to save her from being put down.
We previously lived in a house with a yard and pool, she used the pool some, but there was really no area for her to run or play (which she probably could have done better when she was a bit younger).
Time went on, and she gained, and still continues to gain weight, while eating very little. I had her thyroid checked, and there are no issues there.
She eats very little, and has never been a big eater, but she is very overweight.
At age 10+ she is now at 135lbs.
I would love to help her take some of the pounds off and get her to a healthier weight, so that she can be more mobile, at least to the extent in which she can move around without pain.
She now has a bit of hip dysplasia, but this is not a major issue as she has regular laser treatments.
(I love her so much that I actually just this year, purchased the same laser that my vet uses. It is a full medical laser at 980nm)
She gets around walking okay, but she does have trouble getting up, mostly due to her weight and old injuries.
Anyone know of a diet to help her take weight off quickly.
I moved her over to Blue Buffalo senior, but that has done nothing to help her.
I am not opposed to a raw diet if it would help. I just need some advice so I can help my sweet tub of lard doggie.
Currently if I give her a normal sized bowl (the metal ones you get at the pet store, holds around 3 cups maybe) she will only finish it off just about every two days. Cutting calories for her seems almost cruel to me, so I have not done anything other than change to the low calorie food.
Also, lately she has started itching like crazy just above the base of her tail, and I took her to the vet a week and half ago since her ears started to itch.
The vet said she has a slight ear infection, but not all that bad. He has me using Mometamax.
I just thought I should mention these things, in case they are a symptom of larger issues that my vet may be missing.
I have a wonderful 10+ year old GR (rescue dog, so not exactly sure, but I have had her for 8 years and she was at least two when I got her) with physical limitations. She had some permanent damage to her leg joints, and her hips at the time I took her in to save her from being put down.
We previously lived in a house with a yard and pool, she used the pool some, but there was really no area for her to run or play (which she probably could have done better when she was a bit younger).
Time went on, and she gained, and still continues to gain weight, while eating very little. I had her thyroid checked, and there are no issues there.
She eats very little, and has never been a big eater, but she is very overweight.
At age 10+ she is now at 135lbs.
I would love to help her take some of the pounds off and get her to a healthier weight, so that she can be more mobile, at least to the extent in which she can move around without pain.
She now has a bit of hip dysplasia, but this is not a major issue as she has regular laser treatments.
(I love her so much that I actually just this year, purchased the same laser that my vet uses. It is a full medical laser at 980nm)
She gets around walking okay, but she does have trouble getting up, mostly due to her weight and old injuries.
Anyone know of a diet to help her take weight off quickly.
I moved her over to Blue Buffalo senior, but that has done nothing to help her.
I am not opposed to a raw diet if it would help. I just need some advice so I can help my sweet tub of lard doggie.
Currently if I give her a normal sized bowl (the metal ones you get at the pet store, holds around 3 cups maybe) she will only finish it off just about every two days. Cutting calories for her seems almost cruel to me, so I have not done anything other than change to the low calorie food.
Also, lately she has started itching like crazy just above the base of her tail, and I took her to the vet a week and half ago since her ears started to itch.
The vet said she has a slight ear infection, but not all that bad. He has me using Mometamax.
I just thought I should mention these things, in case they are a symptom of larger issues that my vet may be missing.