During her yearly checkup with the veterinarian, we were told that Maggie needs to drop about 4 pounds in order to be at a healthy weight for her breed (she’s a Beagle) so we have been working really hard to get her in shape before she packs on the pounds for winter.  We have been able to steer clear of the natural weight loss products that have been approved for use in pets.  I am absolutely against using anything manufactured for Maggie’s weight loss.  Dogs cannot tell us what’s wrong with them, so there really is no way to know how they are really feeling if they are taking certain drugs.  It’s pretty risky to use, but I am curious to know if any of you use manufactured weight loss drugs for your pet.  Please leave your comments below.

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Maggie has been doing very well lately - currently she is curled up on the couch sleeping soundly.  I am really surprised how much she has come out of her shell since living with us (it’s been over a year now) and she isn’t scared by people anymore.  When we take her on walks, she wags her tail whenever she sees people and she has really turned into a great dog.  We are so happy we were able to find her at our local animal control office and she has brightened our lives considerably.

We have been taking her on at least two walks a day because she really needs to drop a few pounds.  Since dogs can’t take diet pills like the alli diet pills that are currently on the market for humans, she really needs to get the extra exercise.  I welcome all the comments you have regarding Maggie, and if you need to see a picture of her, please check out my “About the Author” page.

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If you have a flower garden or fish pond in your backyard, it can be difficult to find ways to keep your pets from destroying your landscape.  One of the best ways is to put up a small fence to keep unwanted guests out of your garden.  The fence can serve as a barrier between your flowers (or pond) and your pet or other animals.  If you have a pond, keeping it clean by using pond filters can help reduce the interest your pet might have in it.

Flower gardens can be interesting places for your pets, and you need to make sure you are not planting anything that might be toxic.  It’s best to check with your local nursery and your veterinarian to make sure your plants are safe for your pets!

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Maggie can be quite a little troublemaker when she puts her mind to it.  The other day she managed to get her paws on a roll of toilet paper.  She completely tore the entire roll into shreds!  She also likes to get into some briefcases that were laying around the house.  I think she liked the briefcases since they were made out of leather and all she really did was chew on the edges of it - she didn’t completely destroy it (the same cannot be said of the toilet paper roll).

So what kinds of things does your dog get into when your back is turned?  Please leave your comments below!  I am interested to see what kinds of trouble your furry friends get into!

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There has recently been a drug approved for use in pet weight loss.  I have read many articles about this drug and I generally think it is an unsafe way to control your pet’s weight.  The articles I read were not very clear about the diet pill side effects, and I don’t think the product has been tested at great lengths.  Have any of you heard about this drug?  Have you been prescribed it by your veterinarian?  If so, I would love to hear your comments below!

Maggie is a few pounds overweight, but we have made sure her diet is very strict and that she is getting more exercise.  We have not resorted to giving her a pill to help her lose weight.  I have always felt that the best way (and the safest) to lose weight is through natural means, but I could be wrong.  That’s why I want you to leave your comments below and let me know what you think about the diet pill for pets.

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