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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PLEASE don’t overfeed the dog! Ignore the drooling and begging - many domesticated dogs would eat themselves to death given the chance.

[b]Sadly like American humans the majority of American pet dogs are overweight[/b] or obese - too many owners/stewards of dogs exhibit love by treating and feeding the dogs - a fat dog lives on average 2.5 years fewer than a fit dog with optimal body condition score.

Dogs should have a waist that is noticeable when looking at the dog from above - a significant tuck in after the ribs and before the back legs. You should be able to easily feel a dog’s ribs just beneath the skin. In some breeds like sight hounds, the ribs should be visible without touching the dog. Dogs should be lean, they should not be big round sausages who waddle when they walk.

PLEASE, follow the instructions and don’t overfeed the dog. You are a bad dog sitter if you feed that dog more than directed and anything you didn’t ask the owners about in advance - some dogs have allergies etc.[/quote]

You just had to toss that bit of venom in, didn’t you. [/quote]

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