We received some bad news this week. During a routine checkup with the vet we were told that our beloved Rocco is "obese". Somehow his weight has skyrocketed to an alarming 20 pounds! His ideal weight is 15 lbs. The doc explained it in human terms... it's like a man who should weigh 150 lbs. weighing 200 lbs. We were also told that if he continues at this weight it will take 2 years off his life. This was all very disturbing news. However, we couldn't help but find a little humor in the situation, especially when the doctor asked if Rocco was an "apartment dog" (translation- does he not have any room to run around and play). Actually doctor, Rocco has 1/3 of an acre to run and play in all day and his best buddy, Rowdy, is his ideal weight and perfectly healthy. Now we are not the kind of family that produces overweight children or animals. I am really quite embarrassed. What can we be doing differently... less food, more exercise? What is Rocco's excuse? Perhaps is all of the apples and pears that Rocco gorged himself on throughout the fall ? Could it be all of the snotty tissues he pulls out of the bathroom trash can and eats under our bed (how many calories are in snot anyhow)? Regardless, he is now officially on a diet. Our plan... feed him less and try to walk him more. I'll keep everyone up on his progress.
3 comments:
Hi Kristi!
In Italy we give beef tripe to overweight dogs... they like it and it is very low in calories. Does it make sense to you?
Silvia
Our Rowdy dog is way fat too. I might have to use the tip Silvia left...
Good news... Rocco has lost 2 pounds! However, he lost the 2 pounds a few weeks ago and can't seem to lose any more weight. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and start walking him more. I need the exercise too. It's just hard to get motivated to walk in the cold, snowy winter weather.
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