Any suggestions what i can do to get him to gain weight?
2006-12-20 03:32:08 · 12 answers · asked by ChasnBox 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
most dogs dont get their weight until around 2 years old and boxers arent fully mature until around 3. some boxers are smaller than others. i have a 2 year old that weighs 70lbs. it just depends. if u can see his ribs, try feeding him more or getting a nutritional supplement that will put on a few pounds. if you cant see his ribs and he seems to be healthy otherwise, i would just give him time and he should bulk up.
2006-12-20 06:06:25 · answer #1 · answered by silverliciousness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a male or female? Males tend to be larger but, either way the dog is slightly under weight. I would have it vet checked and then give it more time and exercises to build muscle. Some dogs don't come in to full growth until two years of age. Don't try to fatten it up. Fat doesn't make healthier.
2006-12-20 03:55:37 · answer #2 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My older dog Ruffie she was like that too but the vet said that she is just going through a lot of changes and she will start gaining wait soon. She did. I think it might e the same way for your Boxer. Good Luck.
2006-12-20 03:48:09 · answer #3 · answered by Jess. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average weight for a boxer is 55 – 75 lbs. I would contact your vet for more advice.
2006-12-20 03:40:49 · answer #4 · answered by Chad B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most boxers carry their weight in their torso and have long thin legs. If you're worried the dog is too heavy try weight control food and if you're worried about it being to thin then try adding sauces to the food like gravy or something.
2006-12-20 03:38:46 · answer #5 · answered by kalypsokitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's only 1. Don't rush him. He will fill out as he gets older. As long as your vet is ok with this weight then I wouldn't worry about it.
You don't want to start a precedence of too much food...
2006-12-20 03:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by KJ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for his size, that sounds okay. I have a Dalmatian, who is about the same size. He weights between 49 to 51 Pounds.
2006-12-20 03:58:24 · answer #7 · answered by Lady Jasmin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's still young, I wouldn't worry. Some dogs can take as much as five years to finish filling out.
If your vet thinks his weight is healthy, he's fine.
2006-12-20 03:40:44 · answer #8 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its still young and hasnt put on its muscle yet, but dont worry, its kinda in the ackward teenage years like kids :)
2006-12-20 03:53:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him on a diet!!!!! Try this food called Science Diet it works.
2006-12-20 04:34:36 · answer #10 · answered by Lauren E 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋