My border collie is unusually skinny, you can feel his bones when you pat him.?

Question

He eats like a champion - so thats not the problem. He does run the yard line all day, everyday - an extremely active dog. Why wont he put on any weight

Answer 1

Are you feeding a proper food?

Food like Iams, Pedigree, Old Roy and store brands do not offer all the nutrients your dog needs, therefore they can eat and eat but still not have proper nutrition.

Try switching to a quality food if you haven't already such as Nutro or Royal Canin

Answer 2

If you haven't had him checked for worms you need to.
There are several different types of worms that can cause a dog to become underweight.
If you don't have him checked and the worms eradicated, he will eventually get sick and weak.

And only puppies will have a bloated belly with worms. Not adult dogs.

Answer 3

I know I already answered but afterwards I read some of the other answers and usually when a dog has worms it has no muscles but has a huge pot-belly. Just thought you might want to know.

Answer 4

Probley has worms take him to a vet to be checked over

Answer 5

He possibly has worms...take him to the vet for a test and medication

Answer 6

take him to the vet and have him checked for diabetes, worms and a overall CBC, as well as his thyroid tested it could be something internal

Answer 7

well he might have some sort of worms that are eating what he is eating, try deworming him and if that doesent work you might want to try a vet.

Answer 8

How old is he?? If he is still a pup, then you don't want him heavy, he needs to grow first, then fill out. If he is an adult, then have him checked for parasites.

Answer 9

He may have worms

Answer 10

maybe it has worms have you had it checked