Max is on a diet

[judy]

I have been worrying about Max lately. He has gained about 2 pounds over the winter, he's sluggish, he is panting after doing things, and sounds all stuffed when he is breathing through his nose.

I took him for a checkup today, and the vet said he needs to go on a diet and get some exercise. He didn't hear anything wrong with his heart, etc. He took blood to get it tested, especially for his thyroid hormones.

I have to feed Annie separately because he eats her food too. The vet thinks that Max is trying to be dominant over the food, and that might be why he gained so much weight.

When he tried to get the blood, Max wouldn't stay still. He needed 3 people to hold him still, and he has a big bruise on his chest. Poor Max!

I think I'll get him Science Diet for weight loss. I'm very relieved that it's only his weight.