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    Re: Mistreated Dog

    We dont really know what the situation truley is.. they could be feeding the right amt.. how do we kno said dog doesnt have parasites helping to keep it thin... somethin to consider as well.

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    One thing I do know is that if I found out my dogs were being fed three times what I specified I'd be pretty ticked off.

    My young OEB is just over a year. She is not filled out and looks thin compared to my old one(>5y). The young one is long and lean and her ribs can be easily felt but she is not underweight or under fed. She is just young. Both of my dogs have a tucked abdomen and visible waist as they should.


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    Evaluate your dog using the following three-step process:

    Look at your dog from the side.

    Her tummy needs to tuck up from her chest and not be level with or hang below her chest. If you can easily see a dog’s ribs, she’s probably underweight. But in some breeds, including Greyhounds, Whippets, and Italian Greyhounds, the dog’s ribs show at a normal weight.

    Breeds with heavy coats need closer scrutiny because you probably can’t see ribs even when the dog is underweight, so try the next two steps for a more complete assessment.


    Look at your dog from above.

    As you stand over her and look down, your dog needs to have a visibly tucked-in waist, but her hipbones shouldn’t protrude too severely. If your dog looks like a barrel, a sausage, or a small beach ball with legs, she’s probably overweight. If her hips protrude sharply, she’s probably underweight. If she has a nice curve inward at the waist, she’s probably at a good weight.


    Feel your dog’s sides for the ribs.

    This test is especially important for heavily coated dogs, whose fur often conceals weight issues. If you can feel no evidence that your dog possesses a rib cage, she’s probably overweight.

    If you can feel the ribs but they have a slight padding, like a light blanket over them, then your dog may be just right. If the ribs are obvious and feel like they’re covered with only the thinnest layer of skin, your dog may be underweight.
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    Feeding a young dog once a day and not giving it water for 14 hours is unacceptable no matter the circumstance. I'm honestly surprised with how many people seem okay with this?
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    I can totally get playing devil's advocate here, but I feel everyone is sorta just...ignoring the water restriction. Even if the food limitation wasn't an issue, even if the pup has some sort of illness preventing it from gaining weight, even if it's an ideal weight, I can't think of any reason denying a dog access to water is EVER acceptable. ESPECIALLY a high-energy, growing puppy in summer.
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    Re: Mistreated Dog

    Quote Originally Posted by MissterDog View Post
    I can totally get playing devil's advocate here, but I feel everyone is sorta just...ignoring the water restriction. Even if the food limitation wasn't an issue, even if the pup has some sort of illness preventing it from gaining weight, even if it's an ideal weight, I can't think of any reason denying a dog access to water is EVER acceptable. ESPECIALLY a high-energy, growing puppy in summer.
    Yes, the dog should have water. My dogs always have fresh water.

    I already said I agree. What else is there for me, or any of us here, to do from our electronic device?
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    Re: Mistreated Dog

    Quote Originally Posted by Kira View Post
    Feeding a young dog once a day and not giving it water for 14 hours is unacceptable no matter the circumstance. I'm honestly surprised with how many people seem okay with this?
    Maybe I'm missing something but when I read your first post I took it as yall feed the dog once while it is in doggie day care. This would tell me the owner would then feed it again later at home. That's what I would do if I was in that situation. Is this not the case?
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    BTW, my dogs eat like they are starving no matter what. That is not a sign for me the dog doesn't get fed at home.
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    Re: Mistreated Dog

    Quote Originally Posted by KMG View Post
    Yes, the dog should have water. My dogs always have fresh water.

    I already said I agree. What else is there for me, or any of us here, to do from our electronic device?
    I wasn't challenging you directly, but as a general observation and reaction to the responses in the thread focused on the food intake and giving the owner the benefit of the doubt.
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    Re: Mistreated Dog

    Quote Originally Posted by KMG View Post
    Maybe I'm missing something but when I read your first post I took it as yall feed the dog once while it is in doggie day care. This would tell me the owner would then feed it again later at home. That's what I would do if I was in that situation. Is this not the case?

    He was boarding so when he stayed with us (overnight for 3 days) we were instructed to feed him once at 6AM and to take away his water at 4PM. We were also given a bag of dirt to sprinkle over his food?
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    Re: Mistreated Dog

    Quote Originally Posted by Kira View Post
    He was boarding so when he stayed with us (overnight for 3 days) we were instructed to feed him once at 6AM and to take away his water at 4PM. We were also given a bag of dirt to sprinkle over his food?
    Now that is more clear.

    Dirt? What was his reasoning for that?
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