healthy but needs to gain a little weight. (She was about 20 lbs underweight when I got her) Anyone know of a safe, fast way to put weight on her. At one time there was a Kennel Ration dry dog food that did the trick but I can't find it anywhere anymore.
2006-09-08 15:24:24 · 13 answers · asked by just curious 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Train her 10 minat a time a few times a day with liver treats. I use Bill-Jac from pet smart as a special treat for the first few sessions of a new task. They are high in fat and my little dogs can't have too many, but they beg for them. Literally! That way you are teaching her acceptable behaviors and getting some meat on her bones! Double positive!
2006-09-08 15:48:53 · answer #1 · answered by sparklepup 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you would want to quickly put weight on her because she would develop an appetite and habit for whatever you feed her and it may be difficult to change her diet and stop the weight gain. I would think just a healthy food and give her just a little more than the suggested serving, and she would gain the weight gradually, that way you can just cut back a little after she reaches the desired weight. I had a St Bernard many years ago and know that the large breeds tend to have problems with arthritis and other joint issues as they age, and I know it is much easier for them to keep mobile if they are not over weight, so you wouldn't want to go too far the other way.
They are wonderful dogs, best of luck with her!
2006-09-08 15:42:15 · answer #2 · answered by Janni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try feeding a mix of 1/2 quality dog food, and 1/2 large breed puppy food. Being a St, she's practically still a puppy anyway. You can also try mixing a little vegetable oil in with her food as well. It will give her some extra calories, and help make her coat shiny too. Better yet, you might try putting a little bacon or hamburger grease on it. She'll probably like the taste more.
2006-09-08 19:09:53 · answer #3 · answered by dj_serene80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I faced a similar dilemma before. I suggest you to use Science Diet, they have it for underweight and overweight dogs. If you can't do that, just keep with the food that you have now and DOUBLE the amount of food in each feeding and INCREASE your feedings, like three times a day. Or you could put a little bit of gravy over her food each time, as you may know gravy is fattening and it willhelp her gain some weight. If you are incomfortable with her eating "human" food, then try some of Add Vita Gravy to your dog's dry food every day and you're not only giving him great taste, you're giving him the added nutrition of 16 essential vitamins and minerals, important antioxidants, and essential fatty acids to improve the condition and look of his skin and coat. It's formulated with fresh, natural ingredients and available in a variety of flavor's to suit every dog's taste. Vita Gravy never contains artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, colors, animal by-products, or added chemicals or preservatives.
Hope that was of some help to you and good luck!
2006-09-08 15:39:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - start off with a human grade quality dog food like Dick Van Pattens brand and add a few tablespoons of pumpkin pie filling and some yogurt to each meal of wet and dry food mixture - feed twice daily and you can pick up extra high caloric supplements at most better retail pet stores or you can order on-line from Dr's Foster and Smiths catalog. Pick up a Kong and some Kong stuffing and lots of high quality cookies and treats and just keep the dog nibbling and within 10 days you should start to see him filling out Avoid KenLRation anything OK -
2006-09-08 15:45:34 · answer #5 · answered by Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we had the same situation with a St. Bernard that was a stray and my husband got at the pound. Severely underweight. We just fed her about two cups of Nutro in the green bag twice a day with a little canned food mixed in and she was at her fighting weight in a few weeks. Lots of treats and lots of love. Ours is such a sweetie, I always loved goldens (we have one of those too, as well as a black lab) but I think my new favorite breed is the Saint! good luck!
2006-09-08 15:29:12 · answer #6 · answered by jbarnicoatmsw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local Coop feed store and buy weight gain, high protein and might set you back a few bucks but thay have it. Thay will tell you how to fat a dog, pig, cow, bull, and a camel up. I have use them but I don't know the name of the stuff. Local farmer will help with dead chickens or local butcher with left overs of scrap meats. Start checking the stores for old meat that the shelf has expired. good luck
2006-09-08 15:37:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont want her to gain too fast or eat too much at a time its not healthy for her.
Just keep food out for her and let her eat what shes hungry for. Most dogs will not overeat. I keep a self feeder out for my dog. Soem days he eats alot others he doesnt.
Find a high calorie dog food at your local pet store. You might check the puppie foods.
2006-09-08 15:41:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animal foods unfortunately come and go.
I knew a lady once that had some problems gaining weight and she started drinking half and half straight to gain weight. And it helped her gain weight. You might also try giving her regular ice cream. Utilize the ice cream as a treat for your pet. I tried it with my horse and she is now overweight.
2006-09-08 15:33:00 · answer #9 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would like to say thank you for saving a shelter dogs life!!!! Good Job, We need more people like you!!! Yes you what to feed him 2 a day. Yes they have to eat slow and not too much at one given time or it could bloat. This is very bad and if not treated fast he would die. So Good Luck
2016-03-27 03:32:14 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋