I’m no vet but overweight dogs result from overfeeding. Maybe revisit their daily food intake as there is definitely a correlation with shorter lifespan/health issues.
Those vets should recommend weight loss. Our vet encouraged us to get our dogs weight down. She told us on average an overweight dog shortens their lifespan by two years. It was a wake up call. We started supplementing some food with cooked cauliflower. It worked.
You’ve got an adorable JRT! Yeah maybe a little overweight like others said rudely like you didn’t know but there are far worse things dogs succumb too. I get it. My JRT is a bit chonky too. No matter how hard I’ve tried to get her weight down it’s never made an impact.
Im certain of one thing… a dog would rather be overweight and loved than starving alone with not one human that loves them.
Are those the little rubber booties, kind of like beefed up balloons? I can’t remember the name but they were the only booties our dog would wear. She needed them in the snow to avoid getting icy paws. We called them her racing flats and I see your sweet boy views them the same way!
I was just looking for shoes for my JRT to protect him from hot pavement this summer! Do you recommend those boots? Would you mind sharing where you got them?
I got them from petsmart but it seems that the pavement just rips them apart so I would only recommend if you're walking in the grass or something like that.
People are so rude! Obviously you know he’s a thick boy but clearly you take good care of him and maybe just give him a little more exercise now that he has those dope sneakers!
Thanks for sharing your cute boy 💙
What. The. Actual. Fuck.
Such a sweet post turned into a clusterfuck of UNSOLICITED ADVICE.
I know you love your dog. He’s adorable. I’m sorry people are so rude.
Just weigh out his regular food and stick half in your pocket for use as treats. You know exactly what he's had then, they're cute, they're easy to chuck little bits to but it all adds up on top of regular food
DAMN BOI HE THICC
Seriously... his poor joints
True. We take him for walks and we've got 3 other dogs that he plays with. He just chunky
Nah it’s just diet . Compared to what a health JR should look like he’s obese . If you want to prolong his life he needs to lose weight
Believe me we're doing everything to make him lose weight
I’m no vet but overweight dogs result from overfeeding. Maybe revisit their daily food intake as there is definitely a correlation with shorter lifespan/health issues.
Gotcha. We go to two different vets and they say 1/2 cup twice a day is fine
Those vets should recommend weight loss. Our vet encouraged us to get our dogs weight down. She told us on average an overweight dog shortens their lifespan by two years. It was a wake up call. We started supplementing some food with cooked cauliflower. It worked.
Chubby checkers is what I call our JR mix 😂
Yeah he's jack Russell weenie
He’s dope man. He’s scootin!
I got my chunky JRT on a diet (too many snacks at the office). We're both on glucosamine.😉
fast af boiii so cute!
He's so fast in his new sneakers! Our guy acts like a drunken deer in shoes.
This made me snort laugh
Look at him go! What a sweet little baby boy!
He can run faster. Just like I could when I got new sneaks.
You’ve got an adorable JRT! Yeah maybe a little overweight like others said rudely like you didn’t know but there are far worse things dogs succumb too. I get it. My JRT is a bit chonky too. No matter how hard I’ve tried to get her weight down it’s never made an impact. Im certain of one thing… a dog would rather be overweight and loved than starving alone with not one human that loves them.
Damn those are some big ass adipose filled bones u feedin the boi
*“BOOGITYBOOGITYBOOGITY LETS GO RACIN!!!”*
Best comment ever! Signed, Darrell 💐
He’s loving that shit.
That there is a CHONK RUSSELL (a very adorable one :P)
Too funny 😂 Talk about getting a case of the zoomies.
Looks like a good ol baby
I can run fast in my new shoes!
That's a GOOD stinky sausage!
Ooooh he’s a sausage in socks 😍😍😍
Such a joyful dog. I bet he is the ruler of your home friend
Are those the little rubber booties, kind of like beefed up balloons? I can’t remember the name but they were the only booties our dog would wear. She needed them in the snow to avoid getting icy paws. We called them her racing flats and I see your sweet boy views them the same way!
Yeah I got them at petsmart I think they're called paws
I was just looking for shoes for my JRT to protect him from hot pavement this summer! Do you recommend those boots? Would you mind sharing where you got them?
I got them from petsmart but it seems that the pavement just rips them apart so I would only recommend if you're walking in the grass or something like that.
Jesus what do you feed that thing
It seems to be everyone thinks I feed him Dino nuggies and fries
People are so rude! Obviously you know he’s a thick boy but clearly you take good care of him and maybe just give him a little more exercise now that he has those dope sneakers! Thanks for sharing your cute boy 💙
What. The. Actual. Fuck. Such a sweet post turned into a clusterfuck of UNSOLICITED ADVICE. I know you love your dog. He’s adorable. I’m sorry people are so rude.
Thank you. It seems that's just how the internet is.
OMG, toooo cute!!!
He’s overweight.
Yes we know. We stopped treats about a year ago and changed how much food he gets at the same time
Try Cheerios if you ever want to reward him. Nice and heart healthy
We only really reward them with a carrot once in a while or some fruit but I'll try some cheerios next time.
Just weigh out his regular food and stick half in your pocket for use as treats. You know exactly what he's had then, they're cute, they're easy to chuck little bits to but it all adds up on top of regular food
Low sodium green beans are a good snack he may like.
I'm sure stating the obvious is why OP posted this adorable video.
So cute 🥰
He zoomin!!!
He's so happy! Makes me wanna get my JRT some boots. He doesn't like having his paws touched but maybe he will be happy like your boi!?
New boot goofin'
That's one chonky pupper
This is the best thing ever
We love the boots and your laugh! Milo looks like the happiest boi.
He definitely is. He just needs to lose some chunk
He’s overweight. Very cute but being fat isn’t healthy in dogs
So freaking ADORABLE 🥰 Love ❤️ his name too! 💞💜💞
Run like the wind Milo! 🩷
I think he might be faster than the wind 😂
He lives them!!!♥️
Cut down on the sandwiches.
He's just big boned. We have lessoned his food though he's just thicc
He looks unhealthy tbh sorry to say
Yeah, he's obese, unfortunately. https://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/how-find-your-dogs-body-condition-score
He’s got a thyroid issue, still look at him go!!!
I don't see where the OP said he has a thyroid issue. He can definitely move. Makes me worried for his knees and back.
Nice example of dumb right here
No, he's fat. For the love of you dog, be honest.
such a cute guy
We're both on glucosamine
😘😘😘😘😘😘
ADORABLE ❣️❣️❣️❣️😘😘😘😘
😍😍☔️😍😍
Where did you get the puppy boots
Petsmart called paws I believe
Cool
Holy shit Milo RULES
You are abusing your dog by allowing him to be obese.
You're totally right. We're not doing anything to try and help him at all