Feed for overweight OES with dry skin
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| Are you in Canada or the US? I don't know if you have Omega brand egss, but they are from grain fed only chickens, and are higher in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Our old golden retriever, Sam, got dry skin and hot spots, and we used to just give him an egg in his food bowl one a week or so. My parents gave it to him raw, and I think a lot of people do, but you have to be careful of salmonella wih that. Scrambled, in the microwave is a quick way to cook it without adding extra grease or fat. You just use a coffee mug, crack an egg in it, stir it up with a fork and about a teaspoon of water and nuke it for 30-50 seconds depending on yor microwave.
Some people also use a little oil in their food occasionally, but that would add a lot of fat to your dogs diet that you don't want if she is overweight. There are also supplements you can buy. |
| Thanks! I'll see about the eggs, we're in the US, by the way. My husband has been suggesting oil on her food, but right now I think her weight problem is more pressing than the dry skin. She is one of the laziest dogs I've seen! BUT.... we are picking up a playmate for her this weekend, and I'm hoping he will get her up and moving more! We are getting Cooper from Bill (Dogs in Trouble), and Bill tells me he is very energetic. If that doesn't work, I will check into the supplements. I thought there probably were supplements for that. |
| Brenda,
It has been recommended to me (by Grannie Annie of NEOESR - who has quite a bit of knowledge) that instead of feeding a "weight control" food - feed less "normal" food - but mix in things like green beans. Maybe you could try that! I bet a playmate will help with the weight issue too. Congrats - I hope everything works out well! Kristen |
| Thanks! That's something to consider. I had her on less "normal" food for a year and she lost 4 pounds in that time. However, wehn I had her spayed recently, the vet recommended a low calorie food so that she would still feel full, but get less calories. I think for now we're going to see how the extra exercise works out. I'm betting it's a lot like humans- exercise is always going to win out over dieting!
Oh yeah- and I'm hoping it'll help me too!! Liz and I have finally come up with a good time for walking every day, now that I've got my little preemie to a point where he isn't so demanding. So that should help her too. |
| Low calorie food may only make her more hungry. Nutrient dense food may make her feel satisfied.
This is the basis for the Atkins diet... fats and protein make one feel full, while carbs make blood sugars rise and fall creating hunger, and that the rise in blood glucose causes a release of insulin, which allows fats to be stored. Just thought I'd pipe in. |
We've finally pinpointed the problem for Liz. It was so simple. Just a thyroid problem. Her blood tests came back today and hse's starting medication. It was so obvious, I don't know how we missed it. Gee- it explains alot, her being overweight, the skin and coat problem, etc. Now I'm wondering if we're going to have a rambunctious sheepie problem!!  Cooper is a very busy boy, I can't wait to see what it's like to be tripping over two of'em!! |
| Good news! The thyroid med will help, but do consider tailoring a better diet for her. Right now I have one dog on a diet.......she must loose 78 pounds...yes, you read that right. She's on a modified BARF diet; veggies, meat (mackerel), raw bones, and a tiny bit of kibble. So far we've lost 10 lbs in a month. She feels great plus she's getting peppy. |
| Not to worry- we are doing more for her weight problem than the meds. She has lost 3 pounds in the last month (this is right after her being spayed), from 92 lbs to 89, thanks to nightly walks, and Cooper! |
SheepieBoss wrote: Good news! The thyroid med will help, but do consider tailoring a better diet for her. Right now I have one dog on a diet.......she must loose 78 pounds...yes, you read that right. She's on a modified BARF diet; veggies, meat (mackerel), raw bones, and a tiny bit of kibble. So far we've lost 10 lbs in a month. She feels great plus she's getting peppy.
Okay - I've gotta ask! What kind of dog is this that needs to loose 78 lbs???? That's incredible! How did they ever get to be that much overweight? Is it health related to - ? thyroid??? 10 lbs in a month - great job - maybe I should switch myself to a modified BARF diet!
Just curious. Kristen |
| Glacier is an 8 year old Great Pyrenees near dwarf.....you gotta see her short legs and underdeveloped head........think seal. She was a foster dog about 5 years ago and left us weighing about 75 lbs. In the 5 years she has had 3 homes, all of which overfed her and kept her outdoors w/o attention or care. A twice yearly shave (you never have to shave if you brush once in awhile) was her grooming. I happened to meet the president of rescue last summer (I left the organization years before) and mentioned how we regretted not keeping Glacier. So when the last owner got tired of the giant white blimp in her backyard, she contacted rescue who immediately thought of us.
From the day she arrived, she remembered and was remembered by my dogs and quickly relearned the routine. She's now playing even though she's so fat she can't hold the play position without falling over. |
| How sad! I'm glad she found her way back to you! Just another story to show that placement of rescues isn't an easy job!
Kristen |
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