Max our new dog, a new blubber club member??? - Page 2

ssizefive · 22nd April 2012, 14:36

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Originally Posted by FLYER

weigh yourself then pick the dog up and get on the scale and get someone to tell you the weight as you wont be able to see the readout.

No doubt some brisk walks will get it into shape , you will probably find it's been given too many treats .

Pick him up

He'll have to shed a few pounds before i can do that. I am sure you are correct about the treats & also a lack of walking i think too. We will ge there with him - nice & steady away.

Steve.

SapperGB · 22nd April 2012, 15:23

Our last chocolate lab was over weight when we rescued her. You need to get this weight off her ASAP.
It is common for labs to suffer with their rear hips (hip dysplasia) , and once the arthritis sets in, using exercise becomes difficult.

It is high likely that an overweight lab WILL suffer from the following in later years:

Arthritis
Diabetes
Blindness

Lab's are walking dustbins and will eat until they make themselves sick - they dont simply stop when they are full.
I suggest getting him as much exercise as possible and a good quality low protein diet food. avoid ANY titbits altogether.

uk_dave&gill · 22nd April 2012, 16:02

Looks and sounds like a great dog! He doesn't look too lardy, but then I guess if he is overweight, then it is best to trim him down a bit

Our two are Labradoodles and to an extent, have inherited the Labrador eating gene. Maddy (the small one) loves her evening meal and would gladly have Charlie's if we let her (she's good and never steals it) but she isn't too worried about snacks. Charlie (the big one) often doesn't want her tea, but open a bag of crisps and she's there before you can get one out of the packet, even if she's upstairs and you are down!

Weighed them at the vets last week by the method prescribed above. Maddy was easy at 21kg (and can still see the readout), Charlie was a "quick, what does it say? I need to put her down" at 34kg.....

..... · 23rd April 2012, 05:07

I have five rescue labs..

This one was 9 1/2 stone when I got her four years ago.

I can recommend Hills rd food ..this is what she looks like now.

FLYER · 23rd April 2012, 08:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flintstone

I have five rescue labs..

This one was 9 1/2 stone when I got her four years ago.

I can recommend Hills rd food ..this is what she looks like now.

result !!!!!!!!

Ken · 23rd April 2012, 08:52

My Lhasa Sonny was four pounds underweight when I got him 13 weeks ago and is now spot on the correct weight.

On the other hand I have now lost seven pounds due to all the walking again

Good luck on the diet for Max he's a lovely looking dog

ssizefive · 23rd April 2012, 11:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flintstone

I have five rescue labs..

This one was 9 1/2 stone when I got her four years ago.

I can recommend Hills rd food ..this is what she looks like now.

Wow!! what a difference.
Steve

bigd · 23rd April 2012, 11:43

Hi ,is that food any good for human consumtion I could do with being on it Derek

Grumpy1 · 24th April 2012, 12:20

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Originally Posted by Phil

Looks lovely. How is he finding the change? I couldn't give my dog up for the world. There is a lady I am starting to get to know but my dog doesn't like her much. So she might have to go.

The dog might be trying to tell you something Phil!

lady zed · 24th April 2012, 17:12

Absolutely goegeous dog, and I agree with whoever said he doesn't look too overweight. Given dog food only and plenty of walks should be enough to get him to his ideal weight.

Phil - Just be careful Oscar isn't being over-protective, it's quite cute at first but it can develop into a real problem if left unchecked. Some dogs end up attacking when they feel threatened ie when their pack leader gets up close and personal with an intruder on the couch............

22nd April 2012, 16:02	#13
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	Looks and sounds like a great dog! He doesn't look too lardy, but then I guess if he is overweight, then it is best to trim him down a bit Our two are Labradoodles and to an extent, have inherited the Labrador eating gene. Maddy (the small one) loves her evening meal and would gladly have Charlie's if we let her (she's good and never steals it) but she isn't too worried about snacks. Charlie (the big one) often doesn't want her tea, but open a bag of crisps and she's there before you can get one out of the packet, even if she's upstairs and you are down! Weighed them at the vets last week by the method prescribed above. Maddy was easy at 21kg (and can still see the readout), Charlie was a "quick, what does it say? I need to put her down" at 34kg..... __________________ Dave

23rd April 2012, 11:43	#18
bigd Gets stuck in ROVER 75 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 642 Thanks: 18 Thanked 168 Times in 134 Posts	human consumtion Hi ,is that food any good for human consumtion I could do with being on it Derek

24th April 2012, 17:12	#20
lady zed This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the edge Posts: 6,659 Thanks: 1,354 Thanked 1,210 Times in 716 Posts	Absolutely goegeous dog, and I agree with whoever said he doesn't look too overweight. Given dog food only and plenty of walks should be enough to get him to his ideal weight. Phil - Just be careful Oscar isn't being over-protective, it's quite cute at first but it can develop into a real problem if left unchecked. Some dogs end up attacking when they feel threatened ie when their pack leader gets up close and personal with an intruder on the couch............ __________________ it's all about the first person you want to tell good news to

22nd April 2012, 15:23	#12
SapperGB Posted a thing or two 2005 190 ZT-T SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dagenham Posts: 1,242 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Our last chocolate lab was over weight when we rescued her. You need to get this weight off her ASAP. It is common for labs to suffer with their rear hips (hip dysplasia) , and once the arthritis sets in, using exercise becomes difficult. It is high likely that an overweight lab WILL suffer from the following in later years: Arthritis Diabetes Blindness Lab's are walking dustbins and will eat until they make themselves sick - they dont simply stop when they are full. I suggest getting him as much exercise as possible and a good quality low protein diet food. avoid ANY titbits altogether.

23rd April 2012, 05:07	#14
..... Loves to post Black ROVER 75 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 339 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	I have five rescue labs.. This one was 9 1/2 stone when I got her four years ago. I can recommend Hills rd food ..this is what she looks like now.

23rd April 2012, 08:52	#16
Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	My Lhasa Sonny was four pounds underweight when I got him 13 weeks ago and is now spot on the correct weight. On the other hand I have now lost seven pounds due to all the walking again Good luck on the diet for Max he's a lovely looking dog