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Thanks everyone That really means a lot. She looks so much better and I really hope it continues. Do you think her weight looks good? She feels really boney, but I think it's just due to the muscle loss. It's been pretty cold and rainy but she's handling it really well. Haven't seen her shivering yet. Thanks again everyone. It's great to know she looks good to you all too!
She looks terrific! Weight wise she looks fine. IMO within the range of healthy weight, I like to keep a senior dog closer to the thin end of the scale.
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Thanks! I'm so glad everyone thinks she looks healthy. I'm glad she's thinner too, just wanted to make sure she's not too thin. She's a couch potato too, so I'm glad obesity hasn't ever become a problem.
Trust me, your dog looks amazing for her age! And good for her breed in general! I work at a Petco and every cocker that comes in looks like an obese walrus with a bad case of dandruff. Usually with joint issues by the age of 5 because of the obesity... And matted so bad that the groomers have to shave them down to the skin.
Its so refreshing to see such a good example of a well cared for senior dog! Well done!
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Thank you!! It really means a lot. I'm hoping her skin keeps improving and we can let her hair grow out again. We've always kept up on her weight because of joint issues - but we've never had a big problem keeping her thin. I feel so bad hearing about animals left ungroomed for their fur to matt like that How hard is it to brush?
I want to take better pictures of her now! I will today I think. She is not easy to photograph though!
Apparently TOO hard for most of the people in my area. You would be horrified if you saw some of the messes that our groomers have to clean up. And as far as obesity goes, if anyone brings a dog in that is actually in good weight, people give them dirty looks and think they are starving the dogs. It is really sad what has become accepted as the "norm". You guys are the only thing keeping me clinging on to reality.
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And as far as obesity goes, if anyone brings a dog in that is actually in good weight, people give them dirty looks and think they are starving the dogs. It is really sad what has become accepted as the "norm".
I actually take it as a compliment when one of the show-folks tells me that I should feed my doberman more The ones that I interact more have learned that there is no use in telling me as I refuse to do anything to increase the fat (though I put a few kg on her for shows but still it doesn´t measure up to the typical show-condition).
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Re: A silly brag for my old gal...
That really means a lot. She looks so much better and I really hope it continues. Do you think her weight looks good? She feels really boney, but I think it's just due to the muscle loss. It's been pretty cold and rainy but she's handling it really well. Haven't seen her shivering yet. Thanks again everyone. It's great to know she looks good to you all too!
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The ones that I interact more have learned that there is no use in telling me as I refuse to do anything to increase the fat (though I put a few kg on her for shows but still it doesn´t measure up to the typical show-condition).
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