He's 37' at withers with 40' neck size, big boned, he's supposed to be huge by 2 but he's almost 3 with no significant weight gain. he's been checked for every possible worm and has none...they just tell me he's a young active dog but he does nothing but sleep and follow me around the house. I just want him to reach his potential and be a "huge,massive" dog
2006-07-14 04:51:45 · 8 answers · asked by Rissa 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have Giant Schnauzers and went through the same problem with my male whenhe was young. He hit 4 and the weight just packed on. Check with your vet and make sure there is no underlying problem. If everything checks out, we used a almost all protein food on him call Biljack. You can get it at petsmart or any store of that nature. I worn you it must be kept in the fridge and it smells awful but it puts the weight on. lol
2006-07-14 05:34:25 · answer #1 · answered by j_t3006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he's the 'runt' of the litter.
He's pretty young yet, but at 2 yo he CAN be pretty much fully grown, but whether or not he's filled OUT weight-wise depends a lot on what you feed him AND how much you work him.
En. Mastiffs are working breed dogs and like young men, require hard work to achieve full size, muscle & weight potential.
2006-07-14 04:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by fiddlesticks9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may just be his metabolisim. My Akita was pretty slim at two years old. I did a bunch of worm checks - found none, but dewormed him just in case. Had him checked out, fed good quality food. He was fine, the next year he really filled out to look like an Akita should.
A thyroid check would be a good place to start though.
2006-07-14 05:14:26 · answer #3 · answered by Mustang Gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are you trying to fatten him up? obesity among dogs is high! and its very unhealthy and hard on their heart and kidneys. LEAVE HIM ALONE! there is no law saying he HAS to weight that amount. i had a St. Bernard that was on the light side too, she was just dainty. that happens sometimes. he's not even full grown yet! mastiff grows up to 3 1/2 yrs of age sometimes 4 yrs. he'll fill out sooner or later. just let nature take it's course.
2006-07-14 04:59:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thyroid problems? Have the vet check his thyroid function. Thyroid problems hit dogs as well as people. Thyriod problems can affect energy levels and weight gain/loss.
As this article discusses, thyroid disease in dogs has MANY symptoms, and some are quite contridictory. Get your pup checked out ASAP!
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/thyroid.html
2006-07-14 04:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by WhatAmI? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a high protine diet and food with lots of meat.
get some blood tests done there are many health conditions that caurse dogs to lose weight.
2006-07-14 05:00:24 · answer #6 · answered by Joanne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is healthy, leave him alone - keep in mind - the larger the dog the shorter the lifespan - be happy with him as he is :)
2006-07-14 05:04:28 · answer #7 · answered by Sal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe hes just small. as long as he is healthy, then it shouldnt matter. if you try to alter your dog's eating or activity without consulting a vet, your dog's health could be compromised.
2006-07-14 04:55:20 · answer #8 · answered by Bean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋