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The Weigh-In

The weigh-in is tomorrow.  No, not for me, for her…

Chelsea has a weigh-in at the vet tomorrow, and we start preparing for it a week in advance. It’s kind of like Weight Watchers. You know the weigh-in is coming,  so you cut back for a few days.  I hope the bow doesn’t add ounces to the scale.  She’s wearing it, because who can resist a plump Chihuahua in a bow?  Helps hide the rolls around the collar. 

I can tell she hasn’t lost any weight. She feels heavy when I pick her up, and well, she looks heavy too.  I’m going to make my husband take her for the weigh-in.  He’ll get in trouble and he’ll turn around and blame me.  It’s worth it not to have to go. 

And then today, in the mail came the solution to Chelsea’s problem. I just couldn’t believe it when I opened the “In The Company of Dogs” catalog!  Apparently I’m not alone with this problem.  Just look at this!

Hummm…maybe a doggie gym is in order.  Will someone local please open one so I can drop her off for an hour every day?  Can’t you picture it?  Little rooms, each with a treadmill, workout equipment, bowls of water and a TV playing Lassie?  I’d even pay a membership fee.

Hugs,

Anne

31 Comments

  • SheilaC

    I can sympathize with poor Chelsea! I hate the weigh in at the doctors as well!

    And aren’t you supposed to take off >everything< before you even think about stepping on the scale for maximum "light-ness"?? I thought that was an unwritten rule?? hehe

    That treadmill is too funny!!

    Good luck
    SHeilaC

  • Nichole Wade

    Now you know that she is perfect the way she is! I know they are fussing over it…hmmmm…maybe we need some diet treats or something? Try some carrot sticks maybe? Poor baby, I know all about trying to hide fat rolls! :) Nichole

  • Bev

    Lola has the same issue. Charlie is thin and Lola is “big boned”. They are like a little shih tzu version of Jack Sprat and his wife! Here’s what I deal with:

    Charlie: “I can’t eat all this!”

    Lola: “Say, if you’re not going to finish that….”

    I dread taking her to the vet too..I always get scolded..sigh..

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