Weight Loss in Dogs Without Homes

Lesson Question:

Why are the stray dogs we see so skinny?

Learning Objective:

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe why stray dogs are so skinny and explain what is going on inside their bodies!

Lesson: Read and Discuss the Story!

Activity

Think about what Jimmy’s mom said about how much food a dog should get to stay at a healthy weight. Match the pictures below to show which dog is eating which food.

Assessment

Complete the crossword puzzle below using what you learned from Jimmy’s story! You may refer to the text for spelling help.

Further exploration

Do you want more fun activities to help you become a veterinarian like Jimmy?

Veterinary coloring pages- https://ebusiness.avma.org/files/productdownloads/what-do-vets-do-coloring-book-english-12-2021.pdf

How should you be safe when feeding your pets- https://www.fda.gov/media/75722/download?attachment

What is a good weight for your dog- https://vet.purdue.edu/engagement/sepa/documents/Fitness_Dog_Weight.pdf

Good fitness activities for you and your dog- https://vet.purdue.edu/engagement/sepa/documents/Fitness_Doggie_Fitness.pdf

Note: all images above were generated using AI technology and are CC for NC