i have a friend that told me today his buffy(cocker spaniel) was over weight (she weighs 42lbs.)and the vet said she needed to lose some.....she's 12 yrs. old , doesnt get walked, she just hangs out around the house, but as she ages, she doesnt participate with the other 2 doggies, she might bark at them when playin'......he feeds her one lil,6-8oz. dixie cup of lamb and rice when he leaves in the a.m. and another at night......would you take away her food quanity or excercise her a lil'....i personally dont think she gets enough food(my cats get more than what she gets), but she's healthy, so i have no say....he loves her with all of his heart and will be devastated when her time is up.....i want them both to be happy and healthy.........but is taking her food away the answer? i may be wrong, i've been known to be wrong before , and if i am , please help me understand , if he is going about the wrong way, then please help him understand.......i suggested a low calorie lamb and rice, that is all she can eat or her skin gets irritated......and a lil short walk in the morning or evenings......