Comments on: Simon’s Sister’s Dog: Fed Up http://writefromkaren.com/2009/10/24/simons-sisters-dog-fed-up/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:05:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: chair http://writefromkaren.com/2009/10/24/simons-sisters-dog-fed-up/#comment-8160 chair Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:16:21 +0000 http://writefromkaren.com/?p=13444#comment-8160 I agree, obesity will cause a pets death, people should be more careful! I agree, obesity will cause a pets death, people should be more careful!

]]> By: Rachel http://writefromkaren.com/2009/10/24/simons-sisters-dog-fed-up/#comment-8142 Rachel Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:36:33 +0000 http://writefromkaren.com/?p=13444#comment-8142 What oregonsunshine said. What oregonsunshine said.

]]> By: oregonsunshine http://writefromkaren.com/2009/10/24/simons-sisters-dog-fed-up/#comment-8141 oregonsunshine Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:15:15 +0000 http://writefromkaren.com/?p=13444#comment-8141 Allowing your pet to become obese is just as cruel as starving your pet. You're right there, Karen. Begging is something that dogs can be taught NOT to do. Mine don't beg. It's not allowed. They're not allowed in the kitchen ever or in the dining room when we're eating either. However, with that being said, dogs are opportunists. It's their nature. So, you can't expect a dog to sit alone in a room with a steak on the floor and not eat it, nor can you expect a dog to not take a scrap from Mummy's loving hand when she offers it. It's up to the human owners to quit anthropomorphizing our pets into little human children to be spoiled and do what is best for them. After all, most parents know that giving their children everything they want isn't a good idea. Obesity in dogs is just as dangerous as it is for humans. It shortens their lifespan, they can develop diabetes and other health related issues including heart disease. (In case you didn't notice, teaching responsible pet care and ownership is one of my passions. Getting off my soap box now!) Allowing your pet to become obese is just as cruel as starving your pet. You’re right there, Karen.

Begging is something that dogs can be taught NOT to do. Mine don’t beg. It’s not allowed. They’re not allowed in the kitchen ever or in the dining room when we’re eating either.

However, with that being said, dogs are opportunists. It’s their nature. So, you can’t expect a dog to sit alone in a room with a steak on the floor and not eat it, nor can you expect a dog to not take a scrap from Mummy’s loving hand when she offers it. It’s up to the human owners to quit anthropomorphizing our pets into little human children to be spoiled and do what is best for them. After all, most parents know that giving their children everything they want isn’t a good idea.

Obesity in dogs is just as dangerous as it is for humans. It shortens their lifespan, they can develop diabetes and other health related issues including heart disease.

(In case you didn’t notice, teaching responsible pet care and ownership is one of my passions. Getting off my soap box now!)

]]> By: Jen @ mommablogsalot http://writefromkaren.com/2009/10/24/simons-sisters-dog-fed-up/#comment-8140 Jen @ mommablogsalot Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:27:55 +0000 http://writefromkaren.com/?p=13444#comment-8140 I get that food dropped is fair game for a dog, but I think it really should be a household rule not to just hand food down to the dog at the table. Dogs can overeat just as easily as people. Cute video though. I get that food dropped is fair game for a dog, but I think it really should be a household rule not to just hand food down to the dog at the table. Dogs can overeat just as easily as people. Cute video though.

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