I admit that I gave Cody some tablefood, a tidbit here and there etc. He lost 30 pounds after ACL surgery, as the surgeon read me the riot act. Being part Lab, he was food orientated, but he had hip dyspasia. He weighed 90 when he passed, but that was a steady weight for over 3 years. With Klo, I learned my lesson, as GSDs are prone to hip problems too. She has never ever gotten any table food, except for some pieces of apple or peach and carrot. I don't think I could live through watching another dog suffer with hip problems, not helped by my stupidity. Baked Beans? Yikes!!! Plus, too much protein isn't good either. Poor Chloe could use more hugs and kisses instead of a muffin. I'm sorry your mom doesn't want to take your advise