I have a male rottweiler, he's about 8 months old and I'm still feeding him Purina's Beneful for Puppies. He's beginning to get bored of the same food. But I heard that puppy food is for the nutrients and for the dogs to gain weight, I really wan my Rottie to gain more weight.
2006-07-20 08:17:17 · 19 answers · asked by Allie 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Do u feel u'r rott is underweight? If so, take him to the vet, could be worms. Hook worms are known for dogs losing weight. if u'r rott is not underweight, remember he's still growing. As he matures, he'll put on more weight. Also, u can start mixing puppy and adult food together at this point. Do that till he's a year and then go straight to adult food.Not a good idea to give him canned food. He could get the runs. NEVER give u'r dog raw meat. U'r dog is not wild he is domesticated. Raw meat is NOT a good idea. Try a different brand of food as well. I feed my dogs NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE and their weight is just fine for their sizes.Believe me, he'll put on weight, but make sure he doesn't become obese.The right food and regular visits to the vet and u'r rott will grow to become a beautiful adult dog.
2006-07-20 08:29:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If he's pure or mixed with another large or extra large breed, he's actually a puppy until he's 2 years old. So you'll want to continue with puppy kibble for another 12 to 16 months.
Purina is not a good, high quality kibble so you may want to consider switching his food to another brand, but staying on a puppy kibble.
You could also consider offering a home-made raw meat mix to his kibble. This will give him an added boost of vitamins and such.
And just like children do......a puppy's appetite will subside for a period of time during a "growth spurt". He may not be bored with the food so much as he is just not hungry because he's growing again.
Good luck!
2006-07-20 08:26:21 · answer #2 · answered by Adoption P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A puppy should be on puppy chow until they are 6 months of age. After that you can change to adult food, but do it slowly or he will get the runs. Take 3/4 of the puppy food and 1/4 of the new food for a few day, and then go half and half for a few day, and then go 3/4 new food and 1/4 puppy food, for a few days, then go with all new food, and he wont get the runs.
2006-07-20 08:30:27 · answer #3 · answered by venus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of the advice you are being given here is for the US and looking at the flag and seeing Bakers then I assume you are UK. First of all ABSOLUTELY NO BAKERS. If the breeder was feeding him that crap then that tells me a lot about the person that bred him. Truly, Bakers is THE worst food you can give him. It is full of colourants and preservatives. Canned pedigree food is no better and for a large breed puppy he needs the best diet possible to ensure he has healthy bones and joints. If you are going to feed a kibble then he needs something like Arden Grange which is expensive but necessary. Please make sure you insure this dog as rotties cost us a lot of money in health problems - I mean thousands. Also make sure you stick to the 5 min per day per month of life for exercise as well, otherwise you will face joint problems at about 8 months old. If you would like to feed the very best diet for your little man then you need a raw diet. I am quite happy to send you lots of stuff on raw feeding, and give you UK websites / forums to join to help you with any problems you may come across. Keep my email details also and ask if there is anything you need to sort out. So......... two choices really... a good food like Arden Grange - or go completely raw which is actually quite cheap if sourced correctly, and excellent for a growing rottie. Have you got paperwork with this dog. I know most of the UK breeders (well, good ones) and am interested in pedigrees. Keep in touch is you need to. Add on -- Needs.... vets and petstores really do NOT know best when it comes to nutrition. Sorry.
2016-03-16 02:27:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want him to gain weight you can put him on high energy and give him a calorie supplement like nutri cal every once in a while. Puppy food is high in fat which rot will need for a while. Usually with large breed dogs its good to keep them on puppy for about 15 months. They take longer to grow and need the nutrition more than smaller ones.
2006-07-20 08:22:11 · answer #5 · answered by K<3C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most vets advise leavings your dogs on puppy food until 1 year old.
2006-07-20 08:22:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to wait until he is a year old, after that you can slowly mix his food with the new food you choose. The puppy food he is on will help him gain weight and be healthy
2006-07-20 08:21:23 · answer #7 · answered by vettech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a 5 month old male rottweiler, and he's been on normal dog food for a month now, the vet told us we needed to give it to him, theres no need for him to be on puppy food, and he enjoys the food we give him, so maybe talk to the vet.... anyway good luck with him, rottweillers are the best! (",)
2006-07-20 08:23:19 · answer #8 · answered by - 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a dog is considered a puppy until he is 1year old keep him on the puppy food and try mixing can puppy food with it or something so he wont get so bored
2006-07-20 08:21:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to kittens and puppies, it's preferred to keep them on the young animal diet until they are a year old, since they are still growing.
2006-07-20 08:26:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋