When you disagree with the pet care instructions do you say anything?
I recently sat for a family and the dog was very overweight for its breed and stature. The instructions didn't mention diabetes or other health conditions but did call for a cup of food 3 times a day and pork skin treats as often as I liked.
It was a quick visit (just two nights) and a very hot weekend so doggy didn't eat the food on her prescribed schedule (common for most dogs the first day or two). I only gave her one treat because I was monitoring the regular food intake. She drank water, not as much as others but some....but her urine was very yellow and not much of it.
Also, her nails were pretty long and she had trouble sitting and laying because of her weight. I know some families can't afford regular vet visits but should I have pointed out the overfeeding and lack of nail care to the parents? Maybe suggested some low-cost vet and grooming options?