hes been wormed and everything hes on
vatimas but no weight gained someone please help me out thank you so very much
2006-09-11 10:14:05 · 6 answers · asked by christina y 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Why do you want him to gain weight? Is this dog noticeably underweight? How old is he? If it's a very young adult, he may just not be matured yet - he's at the lanky stage. If he's healthy the weight he is now, he likely doesn't need any excess weight on him.
If you're feeding him a good quality food, plus vitamins, don't worry. If he's really underweight, you need to have the vet check him.
2006-09-11 10:26:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has your vet said he's underweight? If not, he probably doesn't need to gain weight. If the vet thinks he does, they should have recommended how to go about it. The ideal body shap for a dog is to feel their ribs, but not see them easily. You should be able to see a waist when looking down at them, and a "tummy tuck" when looking at them from the side. If you see your dog's spine, it's underweight. Feed a good quality dog food, for active dogs, or one with higher calories. Have you had a fecal check? There are dewormers for different types of worms...no dewormer gets all types. Most worms you won't see. If the vet hasn't done a fecal check on him, that should be done to rule out parasites. If the vet hasn't see him recently, he should be checked by the vet to rule out a medical problem.
2006-09-11 17:31:17 · answer #2 · answered by talented mrs v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ingredients
10 pounds hamburger meat [the cheapest kind]
1 lg. box of Total cereal
1 lg. box oatmeal
1 jar of wheat germ
1 1/4 cup veg oil
1 1/4 cup of unsulfured molasses
10 raw eggs AND shells
10 envelopes of unflavored gelatin
pinch of salt
Mix all ingredients together, much like you would a meatloaf.
Divide into 10 quart freezer bags and freeze.
Thaw as needed and feed raw!
Uses
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2006-09-11 17:24:38 · answer #3 · answered by Queen of the Dachshunds 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With some Boxers this is normal, depending on their genetics. Remember, it is best to have them on the thin side because they are healthier. I wouldn't worry about him if the Vet hasn't said anything to you. Keep him on his regular food. Try Science Diet!
2006-09-11 17:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try talking to your vet about this if it is a big concern for you. Maybe he has some other reason as too why your pup won't gain.
Hope this helps and good luck.
2006-09-11 17:26:51 · answer #5 · answered by Mama2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
freefeed (access to food at all times)
2006-09-11 19:31:57 · answer #6 · answered by bigbossmaya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋