My dog eats 3 meals a day, has a walk 2wice a day, is upto date with all his injections etc, but is still super skinny?, We tried to feed him more but that just made him sick, a friend said worms, but hes not long had the tablet and been tested?
We got him from the dogs home a year ago, and hasn't changed in weight? hes just over one year old? HELP i love him
2006-10-27 00:11:15 · 28 answers · asked by superstar 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
What is the breed? You may have to change the food. My friend has a German Shorthaired Pointer who, in order to keep any weight on, has to be on a "high energy dog" brand food... sorry, don't know the name. Ask your vet about it.
2006-10-27 00:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by MotherBear1975 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, well you don't say what breed of dog you have. Some are naturally thin whereas some are naturally bigger. Perhaps you are 'over-walking' him. Some species do not need miles of walking each day, whereas some do. My advice would be to go onto a web page for your breed and see if you can pick up some more tips there. Worms would make him pot bellied not skinny. If he is a mixed breed then just accept him for what he is, not what you think he should look like. Hope this helps.
2006-10-27 00:25:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What breed is your dog, and is it getting the right dog food for his breed? It does sound like it could be worms. Get the vet to double check. How long are his walks?! A dog can be over-walked as well as under-walked. Either do a Google search for your breed of dog to get further help, or ask your vet. Good luck, and let us know when he recovers ;-)
2006-10-30 21:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by PhoenixRights 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here are a few options, being young they have higher metabolism until around as early as 4, but you want to feed him a food w/ more protein, such as science diet, i know its expensive but it has less fillers so actually he will eat less of the food, and sometimes they can have worms just after being treated, you cant always see the worms, try the food and if that doesnt work take him to the vet, if it was me, I would take him, but since he isn't actually losing weight, just not gaining it, I would try the food, some people go as far as feeding them weight gainer for animals. you are there w/ him, you know how he acts, but i wouldn't wait no more than a month or two.
2006-10-27 00:42:23 · answer #4 · answered by ninabuck11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a habit of picking up stray dogs, i have one at the moment that i picked up two years ago, she was very skinny and malnourished, i took her to the vet because she could not put on any weight, and i was told that when a dog is badly malnourished it takes up to 12 months to get nourishment back and a further 12 months after that to build its muscle back, as long as the dog is eating, there shouldn't be too much to worry about, but seeing a vet for peice of mind won't hurt. If you want more information my email is glrybnaughty@yahoo.com Good Luck Glory
2006-10-27 03:06:13 · answer #5 · answered by glorybnaughty1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of dog do you have i mean whippets etc are really skinny...if worms are ruled out then you need to get him to the vet's and have test's done. No dog needs 3 meals a day! how is his poo ? does he have dioreha?? these are just some things you should be discussing with your vet.
2006-10-27 13:06:17 · answer #6 · answered by Vita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a Vet he may have a chronic illness. Worms usually segment and this eventually shows up like grains of rice in the dogs stools.
2006-10-27 00:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone I know had a problem like this with their dog and it turned out to be a thyroid problem. He had to have special food from the vet for a while and tablets I think but he's fine now, happy and healthy! Take him back to the vet and stress you're problem and that you're worried and mention this, good luck and dont worry (hard not to I know) but im sure he'll be fine!
2006-10-27 00:15:57 · answer #8 · answered by jackie t 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mention breed. Some dogs are naturally thin. As long as you feed him proper, give him plenty of water and exercise, he should be fine. If he gets sluggish and acts sick, then take him to a vet, otherwise, having him a year and he is ok, I wouldn't worry too much.
2006-10-27 01:53:07 · answer #9 · answered by FireBug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Boxer, he is fed twice a day and walked three times a day, as they have so much energy..and these type of breeds are built to be slim...
What breed is yours, that maybe the reason why?
I would def get him checked out at vets or you could ask for advice over the phone..!
2006-10-27 00:21:22 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋