Fit Dogs Weigh In

2/28/2014

Typist: Huxley
Wilhelm, Brychwyn and I recently walked to our veterinarians office with Bethany for a weigh in. Did you know you can just walk into the vets office anytime to use the scale? A lot of people compliment us three dogs on how lean and fit we are and they often mention being sad that their own dog is overweight. Bethany always tells them that they should make use of the scale at the vets office to help their dogs lose pounds or maintain a healthy weight. It is surprising how many people say "oh, I never thought of that." Well, we Cascadian Nomads canines think using the scale is a lot of fun!

Oops! Too many dogs on the scale.

Brychwyn is always smiling. Doesn't our vet have a cool "Weight-related disease is nothing to take lightly" poster next to the scale?

Wilhelm takes his weigh ins very seriously.

Since I am a fit dog, I don't go to use the scale at the vet very often. Bethany makes me do a "stand, stay" sometimes to look at me from above. She says she likes to see my waist. Then she jiggles my sides and tickles my ribs. I like that! But one time the vet did it which I did not like. The vet said she was making sure she could feel my ribs and that there was a little bit of jiggle around my rib cage and in my middle but not too much. Having a visible waist, ticklish ribs and a little jiggle sure sounds like the kind of dog I always want to be! How do you think I look in my "stand, stay?"

Can you see my waist?

I weighed in at 84.6 pounds. Bethany was a little worried that I might weigh too much. But I am a very large collie! That is why the number on the scale is not the only way that Bethany, Jason and my doctor help me maintain a healthy weight. Also, our vet says we should try to weigh in at the same time of day every time we come in to use the scale. I might have weighed a bit more this time because it was a little earlier in the day than we usually go. I certainly wouldn't mind going back. Standing on the scale is fun!

Wilhelm shows off his furry waist.

Brychwyn's weight was down at our weigh in a few months ago so he has gotten to eat more food. Now it is time to stop because he is a pound and a half more than his ideal weight. That would be like Bethany weighing eleven extra pounds!

It is my understanding that if a dog is working on losing weight, they get to go stand on the scale more often. What lucky dogs! They get to be healthy and practice a "stand, stay" on the scale at the doctors office! But I am a very lucky dog too because I have always been fit and have kept my weight healthy. I have so many fun things to do! What about you? Do you like your weigh ins? How often do you get to go stand on the scale at the veterinarians office?

It doesn't really matter where we walk to as long as we walk! But weigh ins are fun.

Thanks to the FitDog Friday blog hop hosts SlimDoggy, Peggy’s Pet Place and To Dog With Love. We learn so much each week about dog health and fitness. Click around on the links below to find out more about keeping your dog trim and fit for life!

18 Comments

Tenacious Little Terrier link

2/27/2014 05:15:23 pm

I weigh Mr. N on our scale. Or rather he weighs himself. I taught him to go to the scale when I pull it out.
It always takes me a while to weigh him at the vet because I have to take all his stuff off (harness, clothes etc.) because they can add half a pound or so to his weight lol.

Bethany

3/13/2014 07:06:44 pm

Sometimes a compact dog is nice... My dad used to weigh himself and then hold our dogs in his arms and weigh them with him. And most of our dogs weighed at least 50lbs! I had never thought about even the tiniest extra gear making such a weight difference in a dog as small as Mr. N. Thanks for pointing that out.

Molly The Wally link

2/27/2014 07:05:58 pm

We use our vet scales all the time and yes they are free to use over here too. We like to be sure that we have no weight issues. Have a fabulous Friday.
Best wishes Molly

Huxley

3/13/2014 07:08:29 pm

Checking weight is an important part of staying lean and fit but also just healthy. A lot of health issues can be detected by any major changes in weight! I'm glad even your metric scales are free. ;)

Hawk aka BrownDog link

2/27/2014 07:33:03 pm

Hi Y'all!

Wow, your vet must be close. My vet is 4 hours from the shore and 2 hours from the mountain house. I only weigh in when I have a check up. I do have a local vet here at the shore. I can see him when I need him, but his scale is the exam room table that is like an elevator. When he's open the office is packed, so we'd have to make an appointment.

There are disadvantages to living in very rural areas.

Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog

Huxley

3/13/2014 07:10:36 pm

I so often envy your rural life, Hawk, but you're correct in that being able to walk less than a mile to our vet is a nice convenience.

Emma link

2/27/2014 08:52:38 pm

We get on the scale every time we visit the vet which means twice a year for check ups and usually once or twice for something dumb like a wounded paw. Katie and I always seem to have the same weight within a pound which is pawsome. The vet and lots of others we meet in life comment on how fit we are. Bailie is still a pup, so she is heavier every time she is at the vet, but she is growing so that is good. Knowing our weight is important and if we suddenly are losing weight it could be a sign of disease, so humans should always check their pets weight a few times a year we think. Keep marching on and staying fit...it makes for a happier, healthier life :)

Huxley

3/13/2014 07:12:38 pm

Thanks for pointing out how important knowing a pets weight can be for their health beyond just being perfectly fit, Emma. Rapid weight loss or gain can be a sign of something seriously wrong! Our vet always compliments how fit we are too. Isn't that just the best?

Diane @ To Dog With Love link

2/27/2014 11:46:49 pm

We weigh in often too! It's harder to see what's going on with a fluffy dog so I give Rocco a good feel under all his furs every day. The Unleashed by Petco near us also has a scale so you can weigh in and get some treats all in one visit!
Your pals,
Diane and Rocco

Huxley

3/13/2014 07:14:58 pm

Even though I didn't like it when the vet tickled my ribs, Bethany was really glad to have learned that fluffy dog weight checking technique. It is hard to just eye up what is happening under all my fur, for sure!

Peggy Frezon link

2/28/2014 12:22:04 am

You sure do look lean and fit. That's a great point about the scale, I didn't know that until a few years ago when Kelly and I were dieting. Now my dogs are both in good shape. We'd weigh in at our vet's more often but they're located about 25 minutes away so it's not super convenient.

Huxley

3/13/2014 07:17:58 pm

You could probably weigh in at any vet nearby, it doesn't have to be the one you go to all the time. I have heard Bethany encourage people who compliment how lean we are to find some way to weigh in regularly!

Nailah Bone link

2/28/2014 04:30:24 am

You pups look great! :)

Nailah has been going for weigh ins a lot recently since she's on a diet. Our vet is a little bit of drive so we go to PetSmart and use the scale at Banfield. They're really nice about it so it's no problem, also Niles and I get to check out their new items! :)

Huxley

3/13/2014 07:19:27 pm

Ooo! A fit dog weigh-in and treat shopping? Wait. Maybe not treat shopping if there is dieting... toy shopping? :)

Nuvet link

2/28/2014 06:00:48 pm

She looks really nice. You must be regular on weigh in. Sounds good but not always convenient. Distance matters

Huxley

3/13/2014 07:20:40 pm

Even if the closest vet isn't your regular vet, they will likely let you walk in to use the scale. Dogs health matters even if they don't make money off of you!

Greyhounds CAN Sit link

3/1/2014 05:40:55 am

Your boys all look so good! I was hoping my dogs would lose their appetite like they did the previous summer and drop a pound or two but no such luck this year :( Asher is trying to turn himself into a fat Greyhound. I weighed him yesterday and he's put on another pound in a few weeks :( Less food, more exercise ... him and me both, lol!

Bethany

3/13/2014 07:24:23 pm

Sometimes rapid weight gain or loss can be a sign of other issues besides just too much food and not enough fit dog time. I'd recommend checking in with your vet. And even if it is just too many calories in and not enough out, the vet will have great suggestions to help!

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