Feeding times for Corgi pups

[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

I used Connie as an example of a grossly overweight Corgi. I could use another Corgi or two who are also members of the WWCWC.

Connie was definitely overweight, grossly? I can beat her weight many times over.

If Connie was exercised daily like she should, she would be at target weight by now. it's as simple as that.

Maybe not as simple as that - depends on her metabolism. As you've never hands on dieted an obese corgi to a healthy weight, you are only assuming. And I can tell you from hands on experience, each dog is different as well.

She should be on special diet food for seniors whilst she is where she is at and thence on 'straight' seniors food as the major part of her daily meal.

Silly me, I should have known you would insist on a special "formula."

Senor food is important to hit the right balance and ingredience emphasis for dogs aged 7 and over.

Bollucks - you are welcome and entitled to your opinion, but that is all it is, your opinion.

Debbie

[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by Louwants

So, needless to say, it's green beans, pumpkin and carrots with about a 2/3 cup of kibble split between two meals. Now, if only this stupid weather would break so I can get them outside for more excerise. Only one serving of peanut butter in their Kong, and if they don't eat their food in twenty minutes, off the floor it comes. Duncan is a scrounger and Chloe is a nibbler. If you don't keep a close eye on Duncan, he'll run over a scarf down Chloe's food she hasn't eaten.

Sounds like you have a plan Lou Ann. Throw in the "annnnnnt" to your hubby whenever he's thinking about slipping a bite of his sandwich to the corgsters <VBG> and you'll have everybody on track pretty soon. You may even need to scale back one serving of their meals to compensate for his "sharing." <G>

As for the rude comments, consider the source.

Debbie

[Louwants]

Thanks, Debbie....it did upset me a bit, as you can tell.

I've already been doing the "annnnnnnnt" at my husband. I'm quite proud of him, he hasn't given in once...so far. I told him they can have 1 tbs. peanut butter in their kong once a day, instead of filling it to the rim twice a day like we've been doing. I'll admit, I am guilty on that part.

Poor Chloe, though....she keeps staring at her food bowl, not thrilled over the pumpkin; and she hates green beans. Duncan, he thinks he is getting a big treat.

[Michael Romanos]

Food designed for senior dogs is not bollocks. It is as relevant as that which is produced specifically for puppies by tried and trusted dog food producing specialists.

A dog can be classified as grossly obese, Debbie, without having attained your opinion of reaching some kind of zenith.

[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

Food designed for senior dogs is not bollocks. It is as relevant as that which is produced specifically for puppies by tried and trusted dog food producing specialists.

I rest my case.

Debbie

[Copper's Mommies]

I admit that my dog is overweight. And people that don't know us tell me he is fat. Well whatever! I'm happy the dog is happy. I am grossly offended that Michael is embarrassed to be seen with Connie the over weight dog. I'm a little overweight too... I'm sure he would be horribly offended to have to be seen in public with me if he is afraid to be seen in public with an over weight dog.

I love my dog to death and know he needs to lose weight, but I can not control what he gets from other people as he is not with me 24/7.

[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

A dog can be classified as grossly obese, Debbie, without having attained your opinion of reaching some kind of zenith.

Well duh, I've had one foster that was "pudgy" at 20 pounds - she was a very petite undersized girl. At 18 pounds she was perfect.

The fact remains Michael you don't have real hands on experience in dieting a truly overweight dog. Your answer to over exert their physical capabilities can be as hazardous to their immediate health as their weight is. "Diet" food formulas are lacking in some needed nutrients to keep a diet really balanced. Fat is one example, even though they need reduced fat, they still need some fat in the diet. That's why when I was dieting Emma (who did lose 30 pounds) I gave her canned salmon or mackeral with her meals from time to time. You are so blinded by Madison Avenue and/or NZ's version of it that you take it as gospel. Real world, in the trenches getting one's hands dirty, well you've exhibited that is to be walked away from for you.

Debbie

[Michael Romanos]

Debbie - you're too mad for words.
There are two ways to reduce weight for humans and for dogs. Diet and exercise. Granted there are genetic issues but still an able human and an able dog can successfully get down to a suitable weight per size ratio through diet and exercise.