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What Could Go Wrong If You Put A Dog On A Diet? Watch This Owner Learn The Hard Way
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What Could Go Wrong If You Put A Dog On A Diet? Watch This Owner Learn The Hard Way

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Janeiza, a woman from Thailand who owns an entire Pomeranian family, has decided to “put” one of her pups on a diet. While not knowing how the little critter would react, she took out her phone and recorded her pup receiving its smaller-than-usual lunch portion. To put it mildly, the pom wasn’t happy about it.

The woman shared the video on her TikTok, and it went so viral, influencers are probably already creating spinoffs to capitalize on its success. As of this article, it has over 19 million views. Continue scrolling and check out what all the fuss is about!

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Before you start a diet plan for your dog, you need to make sure they’re overweight. Feel their backbone and ribs. “If the spine and ribs are difficult to feel, the dog is overweight,” David Gonsky, the medical director of West Loop Veterinary Care in Chicago, said.

You can also look at your dog from the side. Their stomach should be raised; a sagging stomach is a sign that they are carrying unwanted weight.

Lastly, get a view from the top. Looking down at the pup, you should see a “waist,” or inward curves, between the back of their rib cage and hips.

If you confirm your suspicion and your dog really is overweight, exercise more. This will help your dog burn calories and can reduce its appetite. A good start is taking them for an extra walk or a game of fetch.

Be playful with your pet in general. Toss around balls, frisbees, employ squeaky toys, and other dog toys to get them excited about moving around. Shoot for 10-15 minutes of exercise, twice a day.

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“Table food, treats, or even just generous portions of regular meals can lead to weight gain,” Gonsky added.

If your dog is eating large servings of food, cut them down. But not like in the video; a little each day will be enough.

“Use an actual measuring cup to measure your pet’s food, not just a cup out of the cabinet,” says Thomas Watson, a veterinarian at Carolinas Veterinary Medical Hospital in Charlotte, N.C., said.

You may also not realize just how many extra calories you’re giving your dog when you toss them a treat.

“Reducing the number of treats given in a day greatly helps,” Watson explained.

Give your dog half of what it is used to, and then reduce it even more over a few days. Alternatively, swap your typical treats for healthy foods like carrots, green beans, or rice cakes. “These healthy treats are low in calories and can be beneficial to your dog,” Gonsky added.

People said a lot of funny things after watching the video

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rl_2 avatar
R L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While the human knows it's a joke, the dog does not, but more concerning is the way that it acted. Most dogs would gobble up the 2 pellets and then ask for more. A dog that shows aggression needs training.

kathinka avatar
Katinka Min
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I disagree. Why should a dog not show agression when it is angry? It directs its anger at the bowl - which for a temperamental dog like a pom is pretty good frustration control. If you forbid a dog to show the first signs of agression (like snarling) all you end up with is a dog that jumps straight to the next level of escalation and bites. If someone wants a dog that is all sunny temper and smiles, they need to get a Golden retriever or a beagle. Anybody who gets a more independent or temperamental dog usually (hopefully!) knows what they are getting into. It's a question of breed and temper, not training.

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The pomeranian was throwing a tantrum. And, not that I can blame it. That miniscule portion was not even a taste test.

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Oskar vanZandt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree with the original response of one of the humans to this post: Dr Blah etc. "D*ck move, human. D*ck move!" I thought it was an actual attempt at portion control for health reasons but then realised it was a prank. :(

charlottecottrell avatar
Nannychachi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We've always been Chihuahua people. Two years ago we got a mini Pomeranian. Oh, my gosh. They are bi-polar little monsters some days!

catmarshall57 avatar
BusLady
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Came here to see a cute little dog, and it didn't disappoint. But the post itself was just dumb.

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Lou Wow
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree. They have trained it to behave that way by teasing it and then rewarding it for displaying aggression. Dogs can’t count and have no idea about quality. They don’t know when they have been ripped off.

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CARMEN FLORES
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That "owner" should not have any pets if she thinks this is right. Even if joking it was a stupid thing to do.

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Lisa Chambers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The one thing a dog counts on is a proper portion of food and they can develop mistrust issues when you play around like that. This was a dumb thing to do and I am surprised she wasn't nipped.

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WildBerry
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Extremely staged. Dog was taught to react that way and then, oh so conveniently, the camera fades out. Bogus

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serge
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's one very unhappy vicious dog....it just wanted to rip someones heart out...

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"If your dog is fat, YOU aren't getting enough exercise." Don't starve the pooch or tease about it's meals.

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Lauren Caswell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was young my mum asked me to give the cat some biscuits- I honestly thought he had the same biscuit guidelines as me ie no more than two! Mum couldn't figure out why the cat was carrying on until I told her how many biscuits I'd given him XD poor kitty!

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Cat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Welcome to the club! Lol the house master in my flat has been put on a strict diet by his vet, and the master is extra grumpy a couple of hours before his dinner time

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Keryl Cryer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, boy! We have found Cashew the French Bulldog’s Pomeranian soulmate.

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Leslie Burleson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, I think this is totally hilarious , but for real, if he's allowed to act that way he could one day bite your child for going near their food. No worries , it's not hard to train them out if this behavior . There are a bunch of good dog trainer tik toks about how to do it

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Bowtechie
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3 years ago

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Aunt Messy
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3 years ago

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Poms are nasty, ill-tempered little twirling tiny fangs and sheer temper. I wouldn't have you if you paid me.

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3 years ago

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I'm pretty sure evolution created wolves, but human interference and selective breeding resulted in those little mutants. Poms are my fave btw.

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Suzi Leeman
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3 years ago

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Those "dogs" (first of all....they are NOT "dogs", they are some form of a mutant cross between a rat & some other small, nasty disgusting, despicable, ugly, wild varmint-like beast. They are the EPITOME of GROSS LITTLE RAT ASSHOLES!! They have NO PERSONALITY, other than being AGGRESSIVE, GREEDY, AND UNFRIENDLY & DISAGREEABLE to EVERY possible living being on earth! They hate people, animals, other dogs, INCLUDING their OWN BREED! And i have seen them terrorize & try to rip to SHREDS other dogs, that had actually lived in the SAME HOME as them, FOR YEARS!!! But, every time the owners tried to introduce & acclimate the other dogs, pets, and people in the home where they LIVED, it was THE very exactly SAME, very VICIOUS ATTACK, barred teeth & all!! The male was eventually euthanized; but not until both dogswerdigs went to lve, and be

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Wyatt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My pom and poms I've met are just chill lap dogs. Just train them and you've got nothing to worry about.

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rl_2 avatar
R L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While the human knows it's a joke, the dog does not, but more concerning is the way that it acted. Most dogs would gobble up the 2 pellets and then ask for more. A dog that shows aggression needs training.

kathinka avatar
Katinka Min
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I disagree. Why should a dog not show agression when it is angry? It directs its anger at the bowl - which for a temperamental dog like a pom is pretty good frustration control. If you forbid a dog to show the first signs of agression (like snarling) all you end up with is a dog that jumps straight to the next level of escalation and bites. If someone wants a dog that is all sunny temper and smiles, they need to get a Golden retriever or a beagle. Anybody who gets a more independent or temperamental dog usually (hopefully!) knows what they are getting into. It's a question of breed and temper, not training.

Load More Replies...
catmarshall57 avatar
lsoo avatar
Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The pomeranian was throwing a tantrum. And, not that I can blame it. That miniscule portion was not even a taste test.

dutchvanzandt avatar
Oskar vanZandt
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree with the original response of one of the humans to this post: Dr Blah etc. "D*ck move, human. D*ck move!" I thought it was an actual attempt at portion control for health reasons but then realised it was a prank. :(

charlottecottrell avatar
Nannychachi
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We've always been Chihuahua people. Two years ago we got a mini Pomeranian. Oh, my gosh. They are bi-polar little monsters some days!

catmarshall57 avatar
BusLady
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Came here to see a cute little dog, and it didn't disappoint. But the post itself was just dumb.

shaynameidela avatar
louwow avatar
Lou Wow
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree. They have trained it to behave that way by teasing it and then rewarding it for displaying aggression. Dogs can’t count and have no idea about quality. They don’t know when they have been ripped off.

Load More Replies...
magdalena1776 avatar
CARMEN FLORES
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That "owner" should not have any pets if she thinks this is right. Even if joking it was a stupid thing to do.

lisachambers2018 avatar
Lisa Chambers
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The one thing a dog counts on is a proper portion of food and they can develop mistrust issues when you play around like that. This was a dumb thing to do and I am surprised she wasn't nipped.

babzzz1 avatar
WildBerry
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Extremely staged. Dog was taught to react that way and then, oh so conveniently, the camera fades out. Bogus

sergevolders_1 avatar
serge
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's one very unhappy vicious dog....it just wanted to rip someones heart out...

cruzarts avatar
Steve Cruz
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"If your dog is fat, YOU aren't getting enough exercise." Don't starve the pooch or tease about it's meals.

laurencaswell4 avatar
Lauren Caswell
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was young my mum asked me to give the cat some biscuits- I honestly thought he had the same biscuit guidelines as me ie no more than two! Mum couldn't figure out why the cat was carrying on until I told her how many biscuits I'd given him XD poor kitty!

babycatg2002 avatar
Cat
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Welcome to the club! Lol the house master in my flat has been put on a strict diet by his vet, and the master is extra grumpy a couple of hours before his dinner time

kerylcryer avatar
Keryl Cryer
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, boy! We have found Cashew the French Bulldog’s Pomeranian soulmate.

lesburleson avatar
Leslie Burleson
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, I think this is totally hilarious , but for real, if he's allowed to act that way he could one day bite your child for going near their food. No worries , it's not hard to train them out if this behavior . There are a bunch of good dog trainer tik toks about how to do it

hjsayen avatar
Bowtechie
Community Member
3 years ago

This comment has been deleted.

onemessylady avatar
Aunt Messy
Community Member
3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Poms are nasty, ill-tempered little twirling tiny fangs and sheer temper. I wouldn't have you if you paid me.

katieandjaredcoates avatar
Kisses4Katie
Community Member
3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

I'm pretty sure evolution created wolves, but human interference and selective breeding resulted in those little mutants. Poms are my fave btw.

suzisfl avatar
Suzi Leeman
Community Member
3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Those "dogs" (first of all....they are NOT "dogs", they are some form of a mutant cross between a rat & some other small, nasty disgusting, despicable, ugly, wild varmint-like beast. They are the EPITOME of GROSS LITTLE RAT ASSHOLES!! They have NO PERSONALITY, other than being AGGRESSIVE, GREEDY, AND UNFRIENDLY & DISAGREEABLE to EVERY possible living being on earth! They hate people, animals, other dogs, INCLUDING their OWN BREED! And i have seen them terrorize & try to rip to SHREDS other dogs, that had actually lived in the SAME HOME as them, FOR YEARS!!! But, every time the owners tried to introduce & acclimate the other dogs, pets, and people in the home where they LIVED, it was THE very exactly SAME, very VICIOUS ATTACK, barred teeth & all!! The male was eventually euthanized; but not until both dogswerdigs went to lve, and be

frogarcher avatar
Wyatt
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My pom and poms I've met are just chill lap dogs. Just train them and you've got nothing to worry about.

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