maybe a blood test for a possible thyroid condition? i just bought Oreo some food from a higher end pet store thats 90% protein and no grains. Its called instinct. Im miking it with the bill jack now to ween him off that and im adding a few green beens as well.
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maybe a blood test for a possible thyroid condition? i just bought Oreo some food from a higher end pet store thats 90% protein and no grains. Its called instinct. Im miking it with the bill jack now to ween him off that and im adding a few green beens as well.
Ann
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I've used the Dr. Foster/Smith lite food and it's really very good. It take some time, but they do drop weight on it. It's also a good quality food. Combined with the green beans, I think you'd have some success with it.
I have four Shelties and they each eat a different food, and different supplements. Two of mine have medical issues, and one a weight issue, so that's the reason. I just have four containers and a measuring scoop and go down the line filling dishes. You really do get used to it, honest!
Ann
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How much does Randy weigh, coopersmom? Is he a very large Sheltie? If not, 3/4 cup of a good food like Avoderm sounds like an awful lot. Consider cutting him down to 1/2 cup twice a day with the green beans and I bet you'll see results, although it does take time I've found for the weight to come off.
coopersmom
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Randy is about 16.5 - 17 inches and weight 41.2 lbs today at Petsmart. He's a husky boy.
I found Wellness lite dog food (fat 9%) at my local feed store and am transitioning Baxter over to it. I cut back just a little on the food and added green beans. I don't want to cut back much more as he only gets a cup a day(a little less now) and even at his normal weight will be a big sheltie.
He seems to like the food fine but the green beans not so much. He does eat them - after he eats all the dog food.
Wellness is supposed to be a good food and the best part is I don't have to have it shipped. There was some mention though of it causing loose stools. We'll see how he does when he gets more of it at a time. I hope this helps him out.
Ann
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I found Wellness lite dog food (fat 9%) at my local feed store and am transitioning Baxter over to it. I cut back just a little on the food and added green beans. I don't want to cut back much more as he only gets a cup a day(a little less now) and even at his normal weight will be a big sheltie.
He seems to like the food fine but the green beans not so much. He does eat them - after he eats all the dog food.
Wellness lite is a great food...as long as he likes it and it doesn't make him loose (although the green beans could do that too) you'll be fine. Just be patient, it will take a while for the weight to come off. Good luck!!
Calliesmom
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He seems to like the food fine but the green beans not so much. He does eat them - after he eats all the dog food.
If he doesn't like beans, try another veggie. we switch between broccoli, green beans and just added peas. All frozen- they didn't like canned beans
Caro
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Yum, yum butternut pumpkin. mine looove pumpkin
Baxter loves pumpkin too and I do use it when I can get it but it's not always available. I'd stock up but usually when I find it they only have a few cans so hoarding is not an option. Apparently we've had two bad pumpkin growing seasons so there is a pumpkin shortage. I'm sure it'll only get worse with the pumpkin pie season approaching so right now poor Bax is stuck with veggies. I might have to resort to buying whole pumpkins and making my own but I hope not.
Calliesmom
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I've had no problems finding pumpkin in the grocery stores- even with the pumpkin holidays here. Pumpkin has been part of the overall diet for a long time for my pups so I buy it regularly. It's only been since someone on here mentioned frozen veggies which I bought for a pup that I was doggie-sitting, that I found out that mine would eat the frozen veggies. now they get lots of bulk in the bowls
