Gimme a treat, gimme, gimme, gimme another treat!

I've gotta say, this is cute and sweet and adorable and makes you smile and laugh, but what is sad, too, is the fact that so many of us are killing the dogs we l♥ve with kindness. It's no fun to watch a pet die of congestive heart failure or diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure.

Too much weight complicates hip problems, shoulder problems and degenerative myelopathy. A fat dog struggles when he is playing with other poochies and with you, his best friend in all the world.

(Please mute the music on my blog to get the full value of this cartoon.)

The next time you want to give in to those pleading eyes - grab a leash, hook it to his or her collar and go for a walk. I guarantee you that your pooch will have more fun and be better off than you reaching into the pantry to give it an extra treat. Great "family" time with your dog and excellent for your physical and mental well-being!

What are you waiting for...where's that leash?☺