how can i put weight on my 10 month old pup she sulukie cross collie and i leave dr john food out all day for her but she does not seem to be gaining weight i am very worried as she looks extremelly thin please help thankyou
2007-06-09 08:33:33 · 12 answers · asked by melody3470 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Just to weigh out all other possibilities take her to the vet. It will help to assure you that there isn't anything wrong. Also, if you think that she is to skinny is it because she doesn't have that puppy "pot belly" that is thought to be cute but is actually not healthy for the puppy and can be the start to puppy obesity. I don't know how long you are away with the comment of you leave her food out all day, but no matter how long or short you are away from home you shouldn't leave their food out all day anyway, during set times you should put a part of her daily serving into her bowl and feed it to her and after she is done eating pick up the bowl. That way it puts you in the "Alpha dog" role you could also see how much or how little she is eating. Or it could be as simple a thing as she doesn't like her dog food, she is eating enough to sustain her but that is it, dogs can be like people in a since of food in likes and dislikes so if the vet doesn't find anything wrong try a new flavor or brand dog food and if you don't want to do that there is even a gravy out there for dogs. I hope all works out.
2007-06-09 09:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by Danie girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is at a very active age and requires more calories. It seems that she doesn't like the food brand you are using. That happens.
First, get the vet to give her a check up. Then purchase a richer food such as Eukanuba puppy, or Bil Jac puppy, etc. (A top tier food, best quality). Give her a bowl of food, offer it to her 3-4 times a day. She may be more inclined to eat if it's not available all the time.
Also, keep her on puppy food for 4 more months before switching to adult, it will be healthier for her until then. It will help her hold her weight and add more fat to her diet. If you don't see any improvements in the next month, go back to the vet.
You can also try contacting breeders of those breeds and see what they specifically use. There are many breed specific dog clubs you can find online, and most are more than happy to help.
Good luck!
2007-06-09 08:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All puppies go through a leggy stage and Salukis are extremely slim dogs anyway. Once she matures she will begin to put on weight. Free feeding is not the best way to encourage your dog to eat. Feed her at set times of the day, if she hasn't eaten all her food in 10 minutes, pick it up and don't feed her again until the next meal time. Sounds mean, but once she knows what it is to feel hungry, she'll start eating better.
2007-06-09 10:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by anwen55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not supposed to leave food out all day for your dog.
Imagine how hard it would be to want to eat food that has been left out for you all day. There's no excitement of getting fed when it's always at his/her disposal.
I'd recommend feeding your pup wet food about 3 times a day. Maybe a slightly bigger portion than most pups need.
Don't forget to still exercise your dog though, otherwise, he/she will go crazy.
2007-06-09 08:39:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to the vet and make sure she is healthy.
Auluki dogs are this dogs a lot like a greyhound so your vet can tell you if the dog is actually a good weight or might help you on what to give her.
I have a feeling it's her breed not that she's actually thin
2007-06-09 08:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please just take her to the vet and get her checked over, it might be nothing to do with her food.
Should she be on her own all day? Can someone come back and spend some time with her halfway through the day? Dogs don't like to eat on their own, they want some more of the 'pack' around while they eat.
But you do need to take her to the vets to rule out other issues.
Good luck :)
2007-06-09 08:38:08 · answer #6 · answered by Fairy Nuff 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mix real food in with her dog food. cut up chicken or steak, or mix in last night's leftovers. my mom used to do that all the time and my dog's started to get overweight, so maybe only do it for a period of time and then cut back, or just a few times a week.
2007-06-09 08:41:21 · answer #7 · answered by chichi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to take her to the vet or give her more food that she likes.
2007-06-09 08:36:42 · answer #8 · answered by Erick 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Staple large bayles of wool to her back!
2007-06-09 08:41:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you wormed her? Otherwise tripe is good.
2007-06-10 00:11:56 · answer #10 · answered by jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋