The Treat Lady went and looked up Labrador Retrievers on Wikipedia. This is what it said:
The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog in the world, and is by a large margin the most popular breed by registration in the United States ...They are exceptionally affable, gentle, intelligent, energetic and good natured, and Labradors are generally considered good companions for people of all ages.... [WELL DUH!] Labradors have a well-known reputation for appetite....They are persuasive and persistent in requesting food. For this reason, the Labrador owner must carefully control his/her dog's food intake to avoid obesity and its associated health problems...Labs can easily become overweight, due to their blatant enjoyment of treats, hearty appetites, and endearing behaviour towards people. Lack of activity is also a contributing factor. A healthy Labrador should keep a very slight hourglass waist and be fit and light, rather than fat or heavy-set. Excessive weight is strongly implicated as a risk factor in the later development of hip dysplasia or other joint problems and diabetes, and also can contribute to general reduced health when older. Osteoarthitis is commonplace in older, especially overweight, Labs. A 14-year study conducted by Purina showed that dogs which were fed a diet to maintain a lean body shape outlived dogs fed ad libitum by 15% or two years for the 48 dogs in the study stressing the importance of proper feeding. [OH CRAP]
So now she's very stingy with the treats, just like the Boss. Help! Please send treats ASAP !!! I am big boned and I'm starving!
Rooney,
ReplyDeleteChew up that stupid book asap!
Just tell the Treatlady with your eyes that you would rather eat treats than live two more years hungry. Add a few whimpers with the sad eyes.
Sometimes I just steal food out of people's hands or plates when they aren't paying attention. A thief? Yes, but not a hungry one.