The raw diet has been a blessing for us in helping the dogs lose weight. Besides the raw food, I have also changed the treats they get. Mostly they are getting carrots, garlic tablets, (for flea and tick protocol) dehydrated chicken breast, and freeze-dried liver. I have gone from giving them a processed snack at night and have switched to stuffed Kongs. I am very conscientious about what they are eating.
I mentioned in a post a couple of weeks back that Sampson has lost 20 pounds in one year. Actually all told he has lost about 29 pounds! At his heaviest he weighed 115 pounds, he now weighs 86.5 pounds. A huge difference.
Delilah has also lost 32 pounds, at her heaviest she weighed 105 pounds and she now weighs 73.5!
Our vet was so excited when she saw the dogs at Sampson’s annual check-up she was practically giddy, she said by helping him and Delilah lose the weight, we have probably given them 2 to 3 years extra life. Music to our ears.
Besides looking fantastic, both dogs have a lot more energy. Just this past summer Sampson could barely hang in for 40 minute walk. This morning we did an hour, 55 minutes of which was on trail. Up and down hills, over and under branches. Sampson would run ahead, then run back to me. At the 55 minute mark when we popped out of the woods, he still had the energy to engage in some running and wrestling with Delilah.
The increase in energy level is noticeable. In fact I have noticed them wrestling more frequently and believe it or not they even seem to rest better.
My pups are full of pep!
Such beautiful, healthy (and lucky to have you) dogs
Thank you Jan, I feel like I am the lucky one. 🙂
That is wonderful. They certainly have pep to spare. No wonder the vet was happy with the results of their diet change.
They’ve done great on it, that and all the dang walking we do. 😉
Watched with a HUGE smile on my face. I seem to have the opposite challenge with Candy and Ginger. We can’t seem to put any weight on them, I guess I shouldn’t worry about that since they both have TONS of energy. SOOOOO happy for you and your puppies. 😀 Laura
Be greatful Laura, as long as they are healthy and I know they (and you) are happy!
THAT is such GRRRRRREAT news
Congratulations S & D!!! You Healty Ones you!!!
If I remember correctly Frankie, your mom takes really great care of you too!
Wow – those pups are sure lucky to have you as their mom!!
Aw thanks, but I feel like I am lucky to have them!
That is wonderful, they sure look great!!
I just picked up some pumpkin so we can try your recipe for Yumkin, can’t wait for the girls to try it.
Thanks Misty, let me know how the girls like it.
Works with people too! 🙂 Good to hear they’re on the way to good health!
Are you on the raw diet? I’ve heard of it, but I don’t think I could commit….LOL
Great job in getting them to lose all that weight! It’s awesome to see them so full of energy, and wonderful that they play so well together!
Thank you Donna, it really was a lot of work on our parts, but they bring us so much joy that it was a journey of love.
They are full of super pep!! 🙂
I couldn’t believe it when he busted out of the woods and got his run on. 🙂
So you’re telling me that if I had a nice salad and piece of fish for lunch instead of a cheese calzone I’d feel like running around and wrestling outside?
Sampson & Delilah look terrific!
Yeah Pamela, that’s pretty much it in a nutshell. 😉
Thanks, we are pretty happy with the way they look.
Very cute video, they look so happy!