Redditor Secretly Puts Their Family's Overweight Dog On A Diet After She Started Having Health Issues
Some dog owners miss the warning signs until a routine problem turns into a real health scare. In this Reddit story, one user says their family’s overweight dog started having issues, and they decided to quietly cut back on the food before anyone else could stop them.
The catch is that the rest of the household does not seem to agree, and the Redditor is worried that hiding the diet change might make them the bad guy. That tension between wanting to help and not wanting to start a fight is what makes this post so messy.
Here’s how the story unfolded, and why the comments got so heated.
Here's the original post by Reddit user u/DoggirlNumbers:
OP's family refuses to put their dog on a diet because “they feel bad.”
OP started cutting down on their dog's food but never told anyone about it.
This is where the family drama starts to show.
Here's the reason why OP thinks they might potentially be the a-hole:
Here's how the Reddit community reacted to u/DoggirlNumbers's post:
OP and their parents take the dog on walks regularly.
That is when the comments started steering the conversation.
Cutting the dog's diet in half might not be healthy.
The diet was recommended by OP's vet.
Extra exercise would also help quite a lot.
The family clearly was not on the same page.
This is similar to the woman snapping at the old man in the park over dog treats.
OP's family is ignoring their dog's suffering.
Why is the family ignoring the vet's advice?
OP is the only one who truly cares about that dog.
And the replies only got more pointed from there.
One user asked OP to provide more info about the dog's diet.
OP's intentions are good, but the diet has to be safe for the dog.
OP doesn't have enough free time to take her dogs on walks more often.
It would be much better if the whole family was on board.
The parents seem to be impossible to convince.
OP might need to find a new stashing spot.
Dog obesity is a huge cause of disease.
OP is the only one making sure the dog stays healthy.
If the vet's okay with this diet, the parents should be too.
The family’s priorities were not exactly subtle.
The fact that OP's family is ignoring their dog's health and focusing on making her happy and fed is truly mind-blowing. If you truly care about your dog, you need to ensure that you are not doing something that is shortening their lifespan and potentially causing them to develop chronic diseases.
Props to OP for going against her family and making sure her dog is healthy.
In the end, this Reddit thread is really about one person trying to protect a dog while the rest of the house argues over feelings.
For another pet-weight drama, see the friend who ignored instructions and fed fresh meat.
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