I have a 1 year old Pomchi and am not sure how much he has to weigh to be healthy. Am feeding him Purina ONE he only eats once a day. And he weighs about 7 or 8 pounds. He don't look like hes going to die, he has lots of energy and plays alot. I just need to know the average weight for a Pomchi. Hes also the only dog now we had 2 others but some one killed theam. Is he sad because they are gone?
2007-02-14 13:23:59 · 5 answers · asked by dalisay29 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i'm not sure about his weight, but i can tell you that Purina dog food is crap. Pedigree is also crap. sure they are "name" brands, but they spend more money on advertising than on quality food. i work at a pet store, so i have heard all the reasons why. Purina and Pedigree simply do not have as good of ingredients as other Supreme Nutrition Dog Foods.
I highly suggest that you switch to Science Diet, Nutro, Natural Balance, Royal Canin, or Eukanuba. these are all much better for your dog's health in the long run. notice that grocery stores sell Pedigree and Purina, but not any of the other foods. this is because Pedigree and Purina are cheaper. This phrase that someone told me puts it perfectly: people who want their dog to survive buy their food at grocery stores, people who want them to THRIVE buy them Supreme Nutrition Dog Food at pet stores.
You will notice that these Supreme dog foods cost more, but at the same time, the dog does not need to eat as much, due to the more nutritious food. so in terms of money, it all equals out in the end.
2007-02-14 14:01:39 · answer #1 · answered by Brad342 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the average weight for a chiuahua is 4 pounds and the average for a pomeranian probably isnt but 6-7. So I would think shes in a perfectly normal weight range.
2007-02-14 21:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by shelbylou0404 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all doesn't depend on the breed of a dog itself. on certain occasions it maybe a crossbred or inbred animal. Normally dint go on weight as a tool to healthiness. similar to humans. give it a good diet , deworm him and give plenty of fresh water. check the gums it should be pinkish in co lour. see the mucus membrane(underneath the eyelid) it should be light pink.
2007-02-14 21:43:19 · answer #3 · answered by Vinesh K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is a good weight just keep out fresh food everyday and he will eat when he needs it, my chihuahua weighs 6 lbs and hes healthy
2007-02-14 21:35:44 · answer #4 · answered by Crystal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could be sad. Try to feel his rib cage, there should be moderate fat coverage, not too much, you should still be able to feel the ribs.
2007-02-14 22:17:58 · answer #5 · answered by Margaret 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋