Posted by Julia Jenkins on August 18, 1998 at 11:57:39:

In Reply to: Dog is overweight... posted by Jamie on June 29, 1998 at 13:08:42:

> My pekingese dog is a year old. She just turned a year may 19th, 1998. I've heard from people that the average weight for a pekingese is 14 pounds. Well my pekingese is about 21 pounds. I keep her food dish full so when she gets hungry she can eat. She always seems hungry. Then when i give her food she swallows it whole, and seltemly she chews it. The only thing she really chews is her dog food. But puppy treats I give to her when she goes to the bathroom outside, she comes in the house and she gets a doggy treat for going to the bathroom outside. I give her one and she just swallows it whole. Doesn't even try to chew it. Can you suggest anything?? She is over weight?? What is the Average weight for a Pekingese?? Thanks, hopefully someone gets back to me soon. Please write to me if you have an answer to my problem with Baby. My e-mail address is Neon12778@aol.com. THanks!!!

Your problem does not require a rocket scientist to figure it out. You should not be leaving your dogs food bowl filled all of the time. You should give him measured amounts three times daily. If you are too lazy to do this than of course you will have a fat dog!