Oh poor Lilly. Hannah can sympathize on the weight issue. We've had to cut back seriously on most treats. That's where the problem is in our house, I'm sure. There are cookies when they get up, Dad sometimes leave the crusts of his breakfast cheese toast, a noon time milk bone, dried lamb bits for training treats, and the nighty cookie, which is a Bonz. They only get a cup of dry dogfood per day plus 4 TD nuggests for their teeth, but I have to face it that snacks add up.

Whatever the cause of Lilly's weight gain, I hope it can be identified and resolved. As for the rash, if the thyroid is not the problem, you might want to try an oatmeal shampoo. My Tizzie got a great deal of comfort out of those, and she did have some sensitive skin.