Reasonable Timeframe To Put On 2kg

[altheau]

Hi Guys,

When we went to the vet for something else, he said that Yuki could probably stand to put on at least 2 more kg, she is currently 13-14kg. If you where trying to put about 2kg on your dog, what do you think would be a reasonable timeframe for them to gain it in? I want her to put on the weight but I am not sure how long it would take to do this in a healthy manner.

Any input would be appreciated (I should have asked the vet but I did not think fo it at the time, we are due to see him again next week so will get to see if she has gained any weight then)

thanks

[Dogsfevr]

I would allow 2/3 months if doing it slowly.

Some dogs can tolerate food increase easily & will stack the weight but most slow & steady is the best way

[Incavale]

Hi Guys,

When we went to the vet for something else, he said that Yuki could probably stand to put on at least 2 more kg, she is currently 13-14kg. If you where trying to put about 2kg on your dog, what do you think would be a reasonable timeframe for them to gain it in? I want her to put on the weight but I am not sure how long it would take to do this in a healthy manner.

Any input would be appreciated (I should have asked the vet but I did not think fo it at the time, we are due to see him again next week so will get to see if she has gained any weight then)

thanks

Would have to depend on the breed & the age of the dog

[altheau]

Hi Guys,

When we went to the vet for something else, he said that Yuki could probably stand to put on at least 2 more kg, she is currently 13-14kg. If you where trying to put about 2kg on your dog, what do you think would be a reasonable timeframe for them to gain it in? I want her to put on the weight but I am not sure how long it would take to do this in a healthy manner.

Any input would be appreciated (I should have asked the vet but I did not think fo it at the time, we are due to see him again next week so will get to see if she has gained any weight then)

thanks

Would have to depend on the breed & the age of the dog

We picked her up from the pound so I can not say what breeding for sure, definatly some staffy, but is built more like a kelpie (possibly) and she is mature, somewhere between 2.5 and 4yrs the vet said.

[puggy_puggy]

Perhaps she needs more muscle then fat on her. Do you exercise her regularily?

What do you feed?

[altheau]

I would allow 2/3 months if doing it slowly.

Some dogs can tolerate food increase easily & will stack the weight but most slow & steady is the best way

I have to admit I have never had to work on getting an animal to put on weight before (Any dogs had previously where purchased from puppies so they were well fed from the get go). When I think about it 2kg on a doggy that is only 13-14kg to start off with is quite a bit, like 1/7th of her current weight, so 2-3 months does make sense.

[WreckitWhippet]

I'd be inclined to feed her and feed her well and exercise her.

Providing there is no medical reason why she's thin ( and some dogs just are ) then be satisfied when she has a shiny coat, nice white teeth and she's happy and energetic.

[altheau]

At the moment she gets

In the morning a Kong full of science diet, a chicken stick and sealed with optimum dog food, and closed with doggie cookie. She also gets something to chew on like a bone or a denta bone stuffed into a kong (otherwise one chomp and it is gone ) to keep her amused while we are at work.

At night she gets Science Diet, Optimum and some mixed vegies.

She also gets a couple of treats when we go out walking (Mainly for things like listening to me when there is another dog around) and a few for training.

As far as excercise goes we have only been able to start walking from Saturday as she has been in season (so we played lots of fetch). But since Saturday she gets a walk twice a day for at least 20mins but usually 40+ each. Every second day during the week i run (not very fast) and she comes with me. We also have at least one session of fetch till she is puffing. I just ordered her a backpack as she does not seem to get tired at all when we go for walks and i think she would like it (everyone elses dogs seem to )

We will be monitoring her weight pretty closely and adjust her food as needed of course, but so far she is at least maintaining her weight, but I think she looks to have put on a little bit of weight.

Another question out of curiosity, she is due to be desexed on the 6th of july, does desexing usually cause them to gain weight or not really?

[APBT]

At the moment she gets

In the morning a Kong full of science diet, a chicken stick and sealed with optimum dog food, and closed with doggie cookie. She also gets something to chew on like a bone or a denta bone stuffed into a kong (otherwise one chomp and it is gone ) to keep her amused while we are at work.

At night she gets Science Diet, Optimum and some mixed vegies.

She also gets a couple of treats when we go out walking (Mainly for things like listening to me when there is another dog around) and a few for training.

As far as excercise goes we have only been able to start walking from Saturday as she has been in season (so we played lots of fetch). But since Saturday she gets a walk twice a day for at least 20mins but usually 40+ each. Every second day during the week i run (not very fast) and she comes with me. We also have at least one session of fetch till she is puffing. I just ordered her a backpack as she does not seem to get tired at all when we go for walks and i think she would like it (everyone elses dogs seem to )

We will be monitoring her weight pretty closely and adjust her food as needed of course, but so far she is at least maintaining her weight, but I think she looks to have put on a little bit of weight.

Another question out of curiosity, she is due to be desexed on the 6th of july, does desexing usually cause them to gain weight or not really?

i would defiantly drop the breakfast meal of the science diet and dog cookie, maybe a different kibble or a fatty meat like lamb

i would also drop the denta and give a RMB during the day.

and kibble again for the night with the veg sounds good

maybe add a few "satin balls" to a meal or two every couple of days as well

SATIN BALLS

This recipe is one for putting weight on an animal quickly, as some use it for putting a couple extra pounds on a show animal prior to the big day, or an animal that may have been ill and needs a weight gain program. It has also been reported that this recipe will help with some forms of hair loss, such as when your dog(s) blow their coat, to keep the coat healthy and shiny. This recipe is entended to be fed raw.

10# hamburger meat

1 jar wheat germ

1 lg box of oatmeal (uncooked)

1 1/4 Cup vegetable oil

10 eggs

10 sm pkgs unflavored gelatin

1 1/4 Cup unflavored molasses

A pinch of salt

1 lg box Total cereal (2lb's)

(You may also add a pinch of garlic powder to add flavor)

Mix all ingredients together well, much like a meatloaf....put into separate freezer bags and freeze, thawing out as needed. It puts weight on in a very short time, not to mention the gloss in their coat. You can use it every day when they have a show to do and it does not produce diarrhea. It can be fed alone or with kibble.