<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff, font-family:tahoma, new york, times, serif;font-size:14pt"><span><span>Julie,<br>You mentioned problems with weight...<br> ></span></span>A year ago, MacKenzie was up to 70 pounds. She'd put 10 pounds on in 6 months. The vet told us - cut it back, she's way overweight. So, for the<br>last year we've had MacKenzie on half rations. <<br><br>Hattie had a problem with weight... at 5 and a half, she started to limp a bit... so I was bound and determined not to let our bad habits hurt her. (Dad loves to give her bites and treats) <br>I put her on a very strict diet and she is looking great! Can't tell you actual pounds, but I'm betting at least 10# in <3 months. <br><br>How did we do it? Frozen green beans cut very small about 1 cup per meal, 1/3 cup no carb kibble, and about a tablespoon of chicken or beef. It was a bit of a problem at first,
until I learned that beans are NEVER supposed to be more than 1/2 inch in length (I buy the long skinny ones from the freezer dept at ALDI)... In general, 2 meals a day were holding her...but recently as she has lost weight and become more active, I've had to add a third meal (or suffer seeing her eat poop). I swear by this. I don't much care for having to cut beans all the time, but it looks like she is happier and healthier and if that means less arthritis or diabetes... I'm for it.<br><br>Good luck<br>Dona and the svelte Princess Hattie Rose<br><div> </div>For dog hats and embroidery visit<br>http://www.earstoyou.net</div></body></html>