In article >,
"Ophelia" > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > In article >,
> > "Ophelia" > wrote:
> >
> >> T wrote:
> >>> In article >,
> >>> says...
> >>>>
> >>>> Omelet wrote:
> >>>>> I microwave it.
> >>>>
> >>>> As do I! My dog loves it and eats more than we do
> >>>
> >>> Does it have the same effect on dogs as it does humans?
> >>
> >> Well, no so far, but I expect kathleen could tell you better. The
> >> vet nurse said I could give her brocolli and carrots.
> >
> > I've heard/read of cooke carrot diets for dogs to help them lose
> > weight.
>
> That is the idea. Blue needs to lose 2kg. It will help her joints. Just
> now I give her anti inflamatory drugs and they do help. I have been mixing
> the freshly cooked veggies in with her food

What kind of dog is she?
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Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> "Ophelia" > wrote:
>
>> Omelet wrote:
>>> In article >,
>>> "Ophelia" > wrote:
>>>
>>>> T wrote:
>>>>> In article >,
>>>>> says...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Omelet wrote:
>>>>>>> I microwave it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As do I! My dog loves it and eats more than we do
>>>>>
>>>>> Does it have the same effect on dogs as it does humans?
>>>>
>>>> Well, no so far, but I expect kathleen could tell you better. The
>>>> vet nurse said I could give her brocolli and carrots.
>>>
>>> I've heard/read of cooke carrot diets for dogs to help them lose
>>> weight.
>>
>> That is the idea. Blue needs to lose 2kg. It will help her joints.
>> Just now I give her anti inflamatory drugs and they do help. I have
>> been mixing the freshly cooked veggies in with her food
>
> What kind of dog is she?

You saw a pic of her just a couple of days ago Border Collie.

In article >,
"Ophelia" > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > In article >,
> > "Ophelia" > wrote:
> >
> >> Omelet wrote:
> >>> In article >,
> >>> "Ophelia" > wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> T wrote:
> >>>>> In article >,
> >>>>> says...
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Omelet wrote:
> >>>>>>> I microwave it.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> As do I! My dog loves it and eats more than we do
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Does it have the same effect on dogs as it does humans?
> >>>>
> >>>> Well, no so far, but I expect kathleen could tell you better. The
> >>>> vet nurse said I could give her brocolli and carrots.
> >>>
> >>> I've heard/read of cooke carrot diets for dogs to help them lose
> >>> weight.
> >>
> >> That is the idea. Blue needs to lose 2kg. It will help her joints.
> >> Just now I give her anti inflamatory drugs and they do help. I have
> >> been mixing the freshly cooked veggies in with her food
> >
> > What kind of dog is she?
>
> You saw a pic of her just a couple of days ago Border Collie.

She looks different from mine so I was not sure. :-) Sorry.
BC's are cool. You are having a weight problem with yours? Jewel's is
so active, I have trouble keeping weight ON her, especially in the
summer! She's got kibbles 24/7 too and I feed her canned or semi-moist
at night.
--
Peace! Om

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. -- Dalai Lama

Omelet wrote:
>> You saw a pic of her just a couple of days ago Border Collie.
>
> She looks different from mine so I was not sure. :-) Sorry.
> BC's are cool. You are having a weight problem with yours?

4 1/2 pounds the vet wants her to lose.

Jewel's
> is so active, I have trouble keeping weight ON her, especially in the
> summer! She's got kibbles 24/7 too and I feed her canned or semi-moist
> at night.

Well, as I have mentioned, Blue is getting on for 13 years of age

"Ophelia" > wrote :
> That is the idea. Blue needs to lose 2kg. It will help her joints. Just
> now I give her anti inflamatory drugs and they do help. I have been
> mixing the freshly cooked veggies in with her food
>
I think she is lovely as she is!

In article >,
"Ophelia" > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> >> You saw a pic of her just a couple of days ago Border Collie.
> >
> > She looks different from mine so I was not sure. :-) Sorry.
> > BC's are cool. You are having a weight problem with yours?
>
> 4 1/2 pounds the vet wants her to lose.
>
> Jewel's
> > is so active, I have trouble keeping weight ON her, especially in the
> > summer! She's got kibbles 24/7 too and I feed her canned or semi-moist
> > at night.
>
> Well, as I have mentioned, Blue is getting on for 13 years of age

So slowing down a bit, I see. <sigh>

It's always a challenge isn't it? Jewely is only about 4.
Years that is.
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Peace! Om

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. -- Dalai Lama

cyberpurrs wrote:
> "Ophelia" > wrote :
>> That is the idea. Blue needs to lose 2kg. It will help her joints.
>> Just now I give her anti inflamatory drugs and they do help. I have
>> been mixing the freshly cooked veggies in with her food
>>
> I think she is lovely as she is!

Awwwwwwwwwwww thanks) So do I, but I will follow their instructions if it
makes her life easier)) I would do anything for that sweet, wee soul)