2006-08-04 09:42:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
How old is your dog? How active is your dog? What are you feeding him? How much are you feeding him? How much is he going to the bathroom? Were his parents thin also? Has he always been thin? Unfortunately, no one on Yahoo! answers is able to answer these questions for you and we can't give you great advice unless you can tell us. My general thought is that you aren't feeding him enough and not feeding him high quality food. Try gradually switching to a high ultra premium quality food like Natural Balance (NOT Natural Choice, Nature's Blend, Nutro, etc), Evo, Candidae, etc. They are usually available at smaller pet food retailers - they are more expensive, but you usually feed less with better results.
2006-08-04 09:53:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs are thin by nature and some just are thin.
You need to be sure you are feeding a high quality diet.
Like Innova, Candiea, Wellness, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul, California Natural, Solid Gold something along those lines is a high quality food.
How much food are you feeding many dogs require more food than the bag states. I have one who eats twice as much as the bag says and he remains thin. He is very active and has always been thin. He gets great care and lots of exercise and he eats well but it is just his nature to be thin but not skinny.
Feed more, better food, feed something with probiotics in it to help him digest the food he eats and use it better.
Add some fat to his diet. It will add calories and make his coat nice.
2006-08-04 10:04:15 · answer #2 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many things. Maybe the dog food you are feeding him/her doesn't have enough nutrients in them. Pay attention to the labels well. Is he/she eating at all? Watch the habits. If not it could be another problem all together. If you notice the animal still losing weight after feeding bring it up to your vet.
2006-08-04 12:01:21 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't mention how old your dog is. If it is still a puppy it could just be a growth spurt. If he is older it could be his teeth.
Most vets know absolutely nothing about animal nutrition. Make sure you are feeding a high quality food, and that your dog is getting enough to eat.
2006-08-04 09:48:33 · answer #4 · answered by Sharingan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say how old your dog is. Some young dogs stay thin until they get older. Buy your self a good brand of dog food and go by the directions on the bag about how much you are supposed to feed them it goes by their weight.Good luck.
2006-08-04 13:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by plynn_03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably depends on its age because my golden was very skinny when she was a puppy but now she's grown tons and she's much larger and more muscular. And what your feeding it could also be a factor.
2006-08-07 16:43:54 · answer #6 · answered by ckm44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably just needs a higher protein diet. The higher the protein levels in the dog food, the more calories.
2006-08-04 12:55:07 · answer #7 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the type of dog food you are feeding him. And try feeding atleast twice a day.
2006-08-04 09:49:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to feed it more if it is very active you need to feed it food for active dog
2006-08-04 09:47:44 · answer #9 · answered by brenda4ever 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is probibly the heat. because dogs tend not to eat alot in the summer.
2006-08-04 10:01:14 · answer #10 · answered by bell boy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋