The Story of Obie the Dachshund
He’s the self-proclaimed winner of the dog’s version of weight loss show “The World’s Biggest Loser” and it’s hard to disagree. Obie the dachshund weighed in at a whopping 77 pounds when he was at his highest but through hard work and perseverance has managed to shed all the excess weight and now weighs in at 23 pounds.
The story of Obie gained worldwide attention when photos emerged of Obie looking particularly plump due to overfeeding by his previous, older owners who also didn’t exercise him. Obie was quickly adopted following the release of the images and the road to a healthy and happy dachshund began.
Weight Loss Journey
Obie was forced to undergo some strict dietary changes, which included no extra treats and plenty of extra walkies. In addition to these lifestyle changes Obie was forced to undergo surgery in order to remove the significant amounts of excess skin leftover from his larger days.
80% of Dogs Develop Arthritis or Joint Pain by 7 Years old – Here’s How to Protect Them
Most of us train our dogs when they are puppies to jump up on furniture. We think it’s harmless (and easier than always lifting them), but for dogs, couches and beds are very high compared to the size of their bodies.
Every time they jump it compresses their back and applies enormous force to their joints.
It’s no wonder that an incredible 80% of dogs experience arthritis or joint pain by only 7 years old.
Luckily, there is a vet-recommended solution.
It’s the PawRamp by Alpha Paw. An adjustable ramp that allows dogs to safely get on and off couches and beds. PawRamp makes joining you in bed or on the couch effortless and fun.
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