Sandy,

I am sorry to hear about Laddie's weight problems. I can sure commisserate
(my dogs aren't overweight, but I am)!

The problem with diet dog foods is that they are high in grains which are
carbs, which are the very thing that causes weight gain (not fat and not
protein)! Carbs also make you insanely hungry, and for dogs especially, they
are not
very nutritious, so they always act starved.

I would think about arranging a nutritional consultation with the staff
consultant via the PurelyPets.com website. She would be able to help you
construct
not only a good diet, but a good feeding schedule that will aid in Laddie
losing the weight. And it doesn't involve starving the poor boy, either. :)

Good luck!

Cat Donnelly
<A HREF="http://www.k9contacts.com/heartlandpug/">Pug Rescue of NW Arkansas</A>



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