Feed suggestion, Do I need to gain weight? - Page 2

KIEFER · 01-30-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sasasola

Blue Buffalo is a far better kibble than Science Diet! Don't let your vet pressure you into switching to that.

Thanks for the site. I think the ingredients speak for themselves. Happy to find Blue Buffalo has a 4 star rating.

2manydogs · 01-30-2013, 11:55 AM

The Feeding guideline on the bags is just a suggestion by adult weight. It varies from dog to dog depending on activity levels or even metabolisms are different. I would increase him to 2 cups twice a day and see if that helps put a bit of weight back on him.

Carmensmom86 · 01-30-2013, 12:35 PM

Feeding science diet would definitely not be an improvement. It seems that vets may not be as informed as we might think about dog nutrition.

KIEFER · 01-31-2013, 03:24 PM

adding side view of KIEFER and will increase to 2 cups.

2manydogs · 01-31-2013, 03:34 PM

Ya, he is a little thinner than I would like to see. Increase to 2-2.5 cups per feeding and see if it makes a difference.

SaharaNight Boxers · 01-31-2013, 04:03 PM

On Blue Wilderness I was giving around 5 cups a day to keep weight on Duke. Don't be afraid to bump his intake up. Go by calories needed for his weight, not the bag.

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Mom2Titan · 01-31-2013, 04:15 PM

I agree with Kari (2manydogs) increase his portions - keep us posted

**martinc** · 02-01-2013, 12:20 AM

Increase slowly,his stomach may not welcome too much more kibble...or serve 3 meals/day.

He is thin for a 5yrs old...Valant is an Hippo compared to him

01-30-2013, 11:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
2manydogs BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts: 4,252	The Feeding guideline on the bags is just a suggestion by adult weight. It varies from dog to dog depending on activity levels or even metabolisms are different. I would increase him to 2 cups twice a day and see if that helps put a bit of weight back on him. __________________ Kari ~ Keeper, servant and mommy to the following crew Proudly Raw fed since 2010

01-31-2013, 03:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
KIEFER Intermediate User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Blue Bell, PA Posts: 50	adding side view of KIEFER and will increase to 2 cups. __________________

01-31-2013, 03:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
2manydogs BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts: 4,252	Ya, he is a little thinner than I would like to see. Increase to 2-2.5 cups per feeding and see if it makes a difference. __________________ Kari ~ Keeper, servant and mommy to the following crew Proudly Raw fed since 2010

01-31-2013, 04:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
SaharaNight Boxers Power User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 534	Feed suggestion, Do I need to gain weight? On Blue Wilderness I was giving around 5 cups a day to keep weight on Duke. Don't be afraid to bump his intake up. Go by calories needed for his weight, not the bag. Sent from Petguide.com Free App

01-31-2013, 04:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mom2Titan BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Posts: 2,200	I agree with Kari (2manydogs) increase his portions - keep us posted __________________ Cindy - Mom to Titan & Kailer, Boxer, docked & floppy Mom to Rocky & Brody-Ragdoll boyz

01-30-2013, 12:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Carmensmom86 Experienced User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 266	Feeding science diet would definitely not be an improvement. It seems that vets may not be as informed as we might think about dog nutrition.

02-01-2013, 12:20 AM	#18 (permalink)
martinc Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 3,752	Increase slowly,his stomach may not welcome too much more kibble...or serve 3 meals/day. He is thin for a 5yrs old...Valant is an Hippo compared to him __________________ Born 22-02-2002 @ 2:22:22-Yes I'm a rescued dog (28-07-09)...now get that camera out of my face!

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