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The vet said my dog needs to lose weight.

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Sentence

Narrator

The vet said my dog needs to lose weight.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

Your dog needs to lose weight to improve its health.

Describing Habits

I'm adjusting my dog's diet to help it lose weight.

Asking About Others

Does your vet think your pet needs to lose weight?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If my dog didn't lose weight, it could develop health problems.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The veterinarian indicated that weight loss is necessary for my canine companion.

Casual

My dog's gotta lose some weight, the vet said.

Simpler English

The vet said my dog is too heavy.

Phrases to learn

lose weight

To decrease in body mass.

needs to

Requires or must.