Tcarnagie
08-12-2008, 07:59 AM
Here is Jasper's week 1 update:
He initially weighted 3 lbs 4 oz on Aug 1, 2008 when he went for his vet visit. Prior to that he had gained 10 oz in 10 days and so in a little over 6 weeks he went from 1.65 lbs to 3.35 lbs. Well the vet put him on a diet and we switched his food from Canidae to Wellness Healthy Weight.
His results are:
Weight today (8-12-08) after eating breakfast.....3.3 lbs
Waist measurement was 15-1/2" on 8/1/08........Today 10" after eating breakfast. Yes, you read that right HE LOST 5-1/2" OFF HIS WAIST!!!!!
Prior to this his belly was extremely bloated looking and always stayed hard, now it is normal and softer feeling (like it should be).
The main goal of the diet was to slow down the rapid amount of weight that he was gaining and to let him grow into his size more normally and this seems to be doing that so far. I have to report his info to the vet this afternoon, but I know they will be pleased. He will probably stay on this for another week or so and then we will start to add back regular food which will be Wellness Puppy.
He initially weighted 3 lbs 4 oz on Aug 1, 2008 when he went for his vet visit. Prior to that he had gained 10 oz in 10 days and so in a little over 6 weeks he went from 1.65 lbs to 3.35 lbs. Well the vet put him on a diet and we switched his food from Canidae to Wellness Healthy Weight.
His results are:
Weight today (8-12-08) after eating breakfast.....3.3 lbs
Waist measurement was 15-1/2" on 8/1/08........Today 10" after eating breakfast. Yes, you read that right HE LOST 5-1/2" OFF HIS WAIST!!!!!
Prior to this his belly was extremely bloated looking and always stayed hard, now it is normal and softer feeling (like it should be).
The main goal of the diet was to slow down the rapid amount of weight that he was gaining and to let him grow into his size more normally and this seems to be doing that so far. I have to report his info to the vet this afternoon, but I know they will be pleased. He will probably stay on this for another week or so and then we will start to add back regular food which will be Wellness Puppy.