Overweight Dog? Really?

Question

I have a 6th month old puppy whose parents are mother(Maltese): 8lbs and father(toy poodle)5lbs. She's a Maltipoo but I'm concerned because she's 10 lbs! She HAD/ maybe still does, got her a booster 2 weeks ago and I heard that worms eat up all their nutrition. Is that why she is getting fat? Because all she's taking in is it's all fat?

LOL. Here's the deal. She only eats 1 cup of SCIENCE DIET a day. I split it up tinto 1/2 a cup for two meals. She gets walked 2- 3 times a day! Yes i know! She's very spoiled! Once in the morning, ONCE at night, and sometimes in the afternoon! However, she comes back from thsoe walks w/ even MORE energy that we play tag in the house!

No my vet did now say she's overweight, I just think she's just much bigger than she's suppose to be compared to her parents.

Answer 1

Her weight should be proportionate to the dog. Feel for the dogs ribs, if you feel them with a little pressure, she's fine. If you can see them, she is too thin, and if you can't feel them with pressure, THEN she is overweight.
Just because her parents were small doesn't necessarily mean she will be too. How tall is she? Taller than her parents? If yes, she should weigh more, just like people. If you are taller than your mom, you naturally weigh more than her too.

Answer 2

Worms will make a dog LOSE weight because, with a heavy worm burden, the worms take in all of the nutrition that the dog would normally absorb, or they damage the intestinal tract so that the dog can't properly absorb nutrients and then the dog becomes malnurished and thin. With worms like roundworms, they can make the dog have a poochy belly because there is a big mass of worms living in there and making the belly distended, but it's not weight on the dog.

The size of the parents can help you estimate the size of the dog, but it's not a sure thing. 10 pounds may just be normal for her. I would recommend taking her into the vet and having her checked out. You can just take her in and weight her and have either the technician or vet take a look and give you advice on her weight. Usually they won't charge as much for a quick visit like that. To determine if she is overweight, just take a good look at her. Weight isn't eveything, just like in people. Look at her from the top. Does she have a distinct waist like an hourglass, or is she more barrel-shaped? Feel her ribs. Can you see them? If so she's too thin. Do you have to push hard through a layer of fat to feel the ridges? If so, she's too fat. Can you just rub lightly and feel the ribs, but not see them without touching her? That's just right. Look at her from the side. Does her tummy tuck up to her abdomen instead of pooching down? Her tummy should be much higher than her rib cage. If she looks like she is a good weight and she doesn't have extra fat deposits on her body, she's probably just fine. If she had worms, it's a good idea to get a second deworming two weeks after the first to take care of the parasites that are just becoming adults. Also, make sure you have her on a good heartworm preventive.

Answer 3

Yes, if someone allows their dog to become overweight and does nothing to investigate the reason for the weight gain or refuses to put the dog on a weight loss diet. There are medical conditions such a thyroid, cushings, hormone problems ect that can cause a dog to gain weight and it not be the owners fault at all. I have had experience of dirty looks when taking an overweight dog out who had a misdiagnosed thyroid problem. Her tests came back borderline normal at two different vets, the third vet agreed to give her Soloxine and guess what? Yep, the weight started to come off.

Answer 4

It isn't the shots or worms.
You have to monitor how much you are feeding the dog. Most puppies eat twice a day. In the morning and in the evening. Check the food you are giving the dog and ONLY give them that much! I would put your dog on a low fat diet. There are dog foods out there designed for overweight dogs.
Taking the dog out for more walks will also help! Like humans they need to burn off what they are eating! It will also keep them happy and content!
Good Luck!

Answer 5

Wow one cup of dog for for a small dog is alot.
To get them to loose weight cut back on the amount of dog food you feed. Cut out treats and she will loose weight.
Read the bag of food and see how much you are suposed to be feeding her for her weight and go with the lowest amount and you may need to cut that back some.
If the vet does not think she is over weight she may be fine just going to be bigger than her parents.

Answer 6

If you can not feel her ribs easily, she is fat. Make sure you feed the amount suggested on the container of her ration.(she must receive for the weight she is supposed to have, not her current weight.) I have a bull mastiff and she only gets fed 600g per day, so your dog should be fed much less.

Answer 7

Worms would make her hungry, but not fat. Take her for daily walks and use the recommendations on the dog food container for her feeding. Did the vet say she was over weight?

Answer 8

if your worried that your dog is overweight than onlu feed him three times a dau(recomened by vets) and take him for walks and runs.

Answer 9

a good way to diet dog is to feed it vegetable peels that has been cooked in a beef stock. It reduces the weight while the minerals and vitamins are still been taken in.

Answer 10

God shes big, and no it has nothing to do with the shots they usually lose a few ounces until they feel better...what are YOU feeding her, your dog doesn't prepare her own food.