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My dog is overweight. Can a vet write a letter for my landlord?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 3 years and 4 months old | 50 lbs

Hi, i need some help with my dog. We are about to be evicted because she has gained weight and will not pass the laws in the building. We live in BC and will not surrender our dog but we are coming to the last 3 days of trying to solve this problem of her weight/height. A Our property manager has asked for a letter from a vet starting that our dog is not over 20' and not over 40 lbs'. Could anyone assist us? We are devastated. 1 bedroom in BC costs $2100 and are very hard to find.

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Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 23rd, 2019

I am so sorry, but we cannot help you with this. We would have to examine her in person, and document the actual findings in a medical record. To falsify records, or for one of us to sign our name to a letter stating that your dog fits the "requirements" of the building, could result in the loss of our license to practice, as we haven't directly examined him. If your dog's height is within the limit, and its just the weight that is the problem, and she is overweight, I do think you can find a vet local to you that would be wiling to right a letter to vouch for Brooklyn's good health and behavior record to the best of their knowledge, and to vouch that she is indeed overweight and you guys are working with her in this aspect. While no one can lie for you, a vet who has examined her in person can attest to her being a good candidate for a resident in the building. Best of luck, and i'm so sorry that we cannot directly assist you.

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