[newhall9]

Hi,

My Corgi is overweight (36.2 lbs at 2 years old). We have been using Eukanuba Weight Management and have been giving the amount it said on the pakage (about 1 3/4 cups). She gets cookies but usually only about 2 of the small Mother Hubbard cookies a day. She gets a dental chewy every once in a while. My question is are we over feeding her? We walk her atleast 4 times a day plus will generally bring her to the dog park. My concern is she usually does not play at the park and I am not sure if it is because of her wait or something else. Also, when we walk she lies/sits alot or wants to turn around. We just fully switched to Eukanuba Weight Loss yesterday and are giving 1 1/2 cups of that. Any one have any ideas about what is going on or any ideas.
On a seperate note we gave her a pig's hoof because it was recommended from the pet store. Never give these!!! Now she has a slab fracture in her right P4 tooth and possibly another one in her left P4. The Animal Dentist we went to today said a root canal will cost between $1500-2100/tooth plus another $1500-2100/tooth for a crown. My local vet said pulling it would cost a few hundred dollars. Has anyone had experience with this? We are not sure what to do. Obviously, if we save the tooth it would be the best but it could cost up to $8400, which is a lot. The other option is pulling the tooth (teeth) but I am not sure if that will leave her at a disadvantage because they are her main chewing teeth. What are your thoughts? I know I must seem like the worst Corgi owner but I am trying. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Matt