Veggies and the overweight boxer update....

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DebbieR

Boxer Pal
Just a note to those who responded last month re: what veggies to feed etc. for my pudgy guy. To date he's lost 6 lbs, only 4 more to go! Also he passed his canine good citzen test a few weeks ago, and we're going to be taking a therapy dog class in October. Not to bad for an old fart!
 

tedjax

Completely Boxer Crazy
I have a very pudgy girl. I've tried cutting back on her food - she drives me crazy whining all night. She also has a huge roll of fat around her neck and I'm very concerned about it. I've taken her to the vet and they don't seem all that concerned, but I am. I must have missed your post last month. What kind of diet have you been feeding your guy? Beauty walks twice per day and she still runs and plays. She will be 6 in September. Thanks in advance for the info...

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Trish
Indy-Neutered, Natural, Fawn, Flashy-10/6/98
Beauty-Spayed,Cropped, Fawn, Black Mask-9/20/94; Adopted from rescue in New Orleans
Shiloh-10/18/85 to 10/14/98; Waiting for me at the Bridge
 

DebbieR

Boxer Pal
Jake was getting 2 cups dry Venison & Rice w/ a scoop of canned twice a day. I slowly cut the dry back to 1 cup twice a day, and substituted the other cup with blended up veggies. So far just carrots and green beans. (I just get the frozen ones, fresh is better, but w/my schedule it's easier to stock the freezer. Stay away from canned, too much sodium)
Jake's on thyroid meds and phenobarbitol both drugs make him incredibly hungry. His new diet is keeping him full and back at a normal weight.
 

tedjax

Completely Boxer Crazy
Thanks Debbie! I had Beauty tested for thyroid problems and she was ok. The vet said she was just fat! I feed her 1 1/2 cups of dry per day and a scoop of science diet in can. I think I will try substituting the veggies for the canned and see how she does on that. I'll let you know. Thanks again.

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Trish
Indy-Neutered, Natural, Fawn, Flashy-10/6/98
Beauty-Spayed,Cropped, Fawn, Black Mask-9/20/94; Adopted from rescue in New Orleans
Shiloh-10/18/85 to 10/14/98; Waiting for me at the Bridge
 

Krikkit

Boxer Insane
That is excellent Debbie :D Congratulationss on Jake's CGC too! I'm sure you will have a wonderful time with the Therapy classes :)
 
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