Fluffy lost another .8 pounds. Down to 36.7 pounds! Way to go, Fluff!
Fluffy is staying with Foster Mom CeCe this week and we hear that Fluffy is really stepping up his exercise. CeCe reports that she was walking with Fluffy up and down a hill in her neighbor's yard and Fluff started running down the hill. Woohoo!
We also hear that he has started to eat carrots (remember he told us he doesn't like the green beans) but he prefers them cooked and then cooled. That Fluff is quite the vegetable connoisseur! CeCe told us he asked for dip with the carrots but she had to tell him, "sorry, it's not on your diet, Fluff!"
Fluffy is also enjoying the children at CeCe's house and reportedly likes to kiss them! A charmer too!
Go Fluffy Go!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Fluffy Attends OBG Board Meeting
As part of our efforts to support Fluffy in his "biggest loser" campaign, we invited him to our monthly OBG board meeting. His small face is as cute as his pictures. He has such a beautiful soft white coat.
He received lots of cheers to keep up the weight loss. He made the rounds and met every one in attendance and especially enjoyed meeting OBG alumna, Daisy (formerly known as Macy), and OBG newcomer, Willy. His foster Mom says he is one of the easiest fosters she has had. It was clear he felt at ease when he took a snooze at her feet under the dining room table.
I had a chance to speak with Fluffy and he told me how grateful he is to OBG for saving his life and giving him a chance for a real forever home. He is working hard to lose all that extra weight and he knows he will feel so much better when he does. He said, "I know I should eat those green beans my foster Mom keeps giving me, but I just don't like them. I don't like green vegetables!" It's ok, Fluffy. How about carrots?!
We are right behind you, Fluffy! Lose that weight!
He received lots of cheers to keep up the weight loss. He made the rounds and met every one in attendance and especially enjoyed meeting OBG alumna, Daisy (formerly known as Macy), and OBG newcomer, Willy. His foster Mom says he is one of the easiest fosters she has had. It was clear he felt at ease when he took a snooze at her feet under the dining room table.
I had a chance to speak with Fluffy and he told me how grateful he is to OBG for saving his life and giving him a chance for a real forever home. He is working hard to lose all that extra weight and he knows he will feel so much better when he does. He said, "I know I should eat those green beans my foster Mom keeps giving me, but I just don't like them. I don't like green vegetables!" It's ok, Fluffy. How about carrots?!
We are right behind you, Fluffy! Lose that weight!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Wednesday Weigh In for Feb. 22
Fluffy lost another .8 pounds! Yay, Fluffy!
According to his Foster Mom, Fluffy is a little more active and beginning to wander the yard with his foster siblings. He doing well on carpeted stairs but has had trouble on un-carpeted ones.
We are also learning that Fluffy is a discerning eater -- plain dry food is not up to his tastes! So he gets a combination of dry and wet food and we hope he will eventually like more of the dry food. Fluffy's Foster Mom has been also trying green beans with him but he just spits them out -- a boon for his foster siblings who are thrilled to go over and scoop them up. Poor Fluffy does still have a sore tooth so that could be part of the problem. Unfortunately he cannot undergo any type of medical procedure that would require him to be sedated until he loses more weight.
According to his Foster Mom, Fluffy is a little more active and beginning to wander the yard with his foster siblings. He doing well on carpeted stairs but has had trouble on un-carpeted ones.
We are also learning that Fluffy is a discerning eater -- plain dry food is not up to his tastes! So he gets a combination of dry and wet food and we hope he will eventually like more of the dry food. Fluffy's Foster Mom has been also trying green beans with him but he just spits them out -- a boon for his foster siblings who are thrilled to go over and scoop them up. Poor Fluffy does still have a sore tooth so that could be part of the problem. Unfortunately he cannot undergo any type of medical procedure that would require him to be sedated until he loses more weight.
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| Fluffy is wandering the yard at his foster home! |
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Is Your Cocker Spaniel Overweight?
Check out this website for easy instructions on how to determine if your cocker spaniel is overweight.
One easy thing to do is place your hands on either side of your dog's rib cage; if you
can easily feel his ribs, it's good news - he's not overweight!
http://www.about-cocker-spaniels.com/overweight-dogs.html
Please always consult with your vet on weight issues, diet and exercise.
Please always consult with your vet on weight issues, diet and exercise.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
The start of OBG's Biggest Loser Campaign for Fluffy Pork Chop!
Fluffy weighed in at 42.3 lbs
on intake on 1/27/12.
After two weeks at the vets for intake vetting, he weighed in at 39.5 lbs on 2/9/12.
Fluffy is now in a foster home and his foster Mom is starting
him out with 3-4 short walks a day. The vet recommended frequent short periods of
activity so we don't put excessive strain on his joints.
He is getting 1/2 cup of food morning and
evening with fish oil and joint supplements. He can have very small treats and veggies such as no salt green beans
and carrots. He may also get a piece of apple or a small dried sweet potato treat.
He will probably lose weight more quickly at first and then slow
down. We are aiming for a pound a week for the first month and then a 1/2 lb a week which is a slow and steady pace to follow. GO FLUFFY GO!
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