what is best to feed my dog so that he puts on weight? (he is an underweight greyhound)?

Answer 1

You can feed a bit more protein each day, that should help.

Answer 2

Has he been checked for worms or any underlying problems by the vet?Greyhounds are naturally skinny and dont have a lot of fat on them,they're not supposed to be fat.Try giving him pasta or rice mixed in with his evening meal.Dont give him a high protein food as it'll make him hyper,when the dogs are racing they're on a high protein diet to give them loads of energy.A food that contains less than 20% protein is fine.The last thing you want is him zooming round the house at un-godly times in the morning.Also someone suggested adding bread into his diet,dont as this will give him diarrohea.Greyhounds can have very sensitive stomachs and cant take rich foods very well either.Try putting half a tin of tuna in sunflower oil in along with his food every night,this is really good for their joints and gives the coat an amazing shine.

Answer 3

I think you can get special greyhound food in the pet store. I sooo want a greyhound but as I live in a small 3 bed semi with 2 dogs and 3 cats I will have to wait a while. Good luck.

Answer 4

Hey ho, my working sheepdog has a gluten allergy and i have had a devils job to get weight on him, 2 years on and i have discovered the wonders of tripe.
I feed a good dry food (James Wellbeloved) and morning and night i feed with it about 5 tablespoons of raw tripe twice a day (i buy it in 5 kg frozen bags and defrost only what i need on a daily basis) it stinks if you heat it so feed it raw (still smells but just don't stick your nose too close lol) .
My boy is now a very healthy happy dog and i don't get people telling me to feed him now.
It does give him extra energy though and you'd have to play with the amount once you got your dog to the weight you want as it really does pile on the pounds if your not careful

Answer 5

First, you will want to talk with your vet about the weight issue. If, and only if, your Grey gets a clean bill of health, then try a higher calorie, hig quality food. My Grey does wonderful on Nature's Variety New Zealand Venison Meal & Millet Medley. We've tried almost everything out there and this stuff works wonders for Greyhounds. No more loose stool and he keeps weight on.

http://www.naturesvariety.com/content.lasso?page=1326&-session=naturesvariety:D02A7379117b7255A8pRHLA763C4

Answer 6

If you got your dog from a rescue group, check with them first. They can give you plenty of advice. He should have been checked for parasites prior to placement, so that shouldn't be an issue, but if he hasn't gained weight after several weeks, you should have him rechecked by your vet.

It's important not to overfeed him -- he should gain steadily, but gradually. Depending on his size and energy level, he may eat anywhere from 6-8 cups of high quality kibble while he is gaining weight, then cut back once he reaches ideal weight. Greyhounds are naturally thin dogs, but you should see no more than the last two ribs and no hip bones on them. If he's picky, mix some yummy stuff in his food to tempt him -- some of the ones I give are canned food, plain yogurt, cheese, peanut butter, fish oil, sardines in oil, cottage cheese, green tripe (stinky, but they love it) and garlic powder for flavor. His kibble should have a named meat source such as "chicken" or "lamb" as the first ingredient (not "meat meal" or "meat byproducts") and no corn or wheat products. Go to a pet supply store, not the grocery store. Greyhounds are prone to gas, so it's important to make food changes very gradually so as not to upset their stomachs.

Congratulations on adopting a greyhound. They're greyt!

Answer 7

Puppy food, that's what we use on rescue dogs who need to put on weight, watch him closely tho, greyhounds are supposed to be lean, a fat greyhound is not a happy greyhound

Answer 8

The best food to feed any dog is a natural and holistic pet food. I use BURNS which is natural and made by a vet you can by it online. It is a suitable food for any breed it keeps the dog at a healthy weight and you give them a little more to build them up to the weight i highly recomend to taking a look at the website below.

http://www.burns-pet-nutrition.co.uk/?gclid=CImapPS0ro0CFSMKGgodFgYi1Q

Answer 9

What are you feeding now? Did you just adopt this dog? Have you checked to make sure there is not a medical reason for his weight?
I personally feed Canidae and I LOVE it! There is a great recipe for something called Satin Balls that you can give as a treat or meal supplement. It's specifically for weight gain in dogs. Here is the recipe...
http://www.njboxers.com/satin-balls-recipe.htm

Answer 10

has a vet told you the dog is underweight? if so they should have advised on diet.
if it is just your opinion he is underweight, go to vet to see if it really is a problem, even although dog looks too skinny to you it may still be within normal limits.
i had a greyhound cross which looked starved no matter what it was fed on but vet said she was healthy.

Answer 11

Greyhound is not a dog with a lot of excess weight. The best you can do for you dog is to exersize it. They do best on a high protine diet.