fifi Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) I'd definatley be at least doubling that kibble amount and adding a fatty meat. The amount you quoted wouldn't keep a kelpie in good condition. And if weight doesn't start to appear once you up the food, as suggested, bloods to eliminate EPI or thyroid. fifi edited as you posted at the same time, have you tried adding tinned sardines to a meal ? most dogs will become more appetant at the taste/smell, or some pan juices from meat cooking will often stir them to eat. Edited July 10, 2009 by fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildatHeart Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) only pictures i have on hand to try and show. To me she lots a bit skinny, what does everyone else think? My MIL always comments on how skinny she is but she has a very overweight lab. Edited July 10, 2009 by WildatHeart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildatHeart Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) I'd definatley be at least doubling that kibble amount and adding a fatty meat. The amount you quoted wouldn't keep a kelpie in good condition.And if weight doesn't start to appear once you up the food, as suggested, bloods to eliminate EPI or thyroid. fifi edited as you posted at the same time, have you tried adding tinned sardines to a meal ? most dogs will become more appetant at the taste/smell, or some pan juices from meat cooking will often stir them to eat. wont eat them :D ETA: so if it is epi or throid what does that mean treatment wise? what is EPI? thanks Edited July 10, 2009 by WildatHeart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) She doesn't look skinny in the pics, she looks quite fit. She may be light in bone or a smaller frame GSD, rather than an underweight one. EPI = exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, she would be thin with often dry flaky skin or coat, cow pat yellowy poos. fifi Edited July 10, 2009 by fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MolassesLass Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 The duck barf mix from Canine Country I have found to be excellent for keeping bulk on a dog without making them flabby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildatHeart Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 She doesn't look skinny in the pics, she looks quite fit. She may be light in bone or a smaller frame GSD, rather than an underweight one.EPI = exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, she would be thing with often dry flaky skin or coat, cow pat yellowy poos. fifi Thanks fifi, she never has dry flaky skin or coat and her poos are always small or hard. The only time she did have the above (not yelloey poos though) is when she was on supercoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 W A H - have you tried feeding allowance divided into 3 meals a day? perhaps she has a small stomach, and just cannot fit a lot in at once ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 W A H - have you tried feeding allowance divided into 3 meals a day? perhaps she has a small stomach, and just cannot fit a lot in at once ? That's what I have to do with my youngest, very energetic dog. She's happy and healthy but you can see every rib. She only eats as much as she wants to, so small more frequent meals are the only way to keep her looking half-decent. I'm hoping she grows out of it. Vet checks shows nothing wrong and coat etc are fine. I think your GSD looks fine in the photos, hard to tell from the pics perhaps but she doesn't look too thin to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildatHeart Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 W A H - have you tried feeding allowance divided into 3 meals a day? perhaps she has a small stomach, and just cannot fit a lot in at once ? yes, ive tried everything, i'll put biscuits out and they will still be there when i get home from work. i tried splitting it up and it didn't make a difference so now i just give it to her everymorning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APBT Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 only pictures i have on hand to try and show. To me she lots a bit skinny, what does everyone else think? My MIL always comments on how skinny she is but she has a very overweight lab. looks more then fine to me, nice and fit. the more weight they run around wit the harder it is on there joints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 If you can't get your dog to eat more in volume, you'll need to increase the calorie content of what she will eat. You could try feeding a higher fat "performance" or "working dog" kibble and fattier meat like lamb. I can't tell much from a photo about a dog's condition unless its really porky or emaciated. You need to get your hands on the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildatHeart Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thanks for the replies. I might increase the calorie content like a few have said, poodlefan and someone else. I would like her a tad fatter, not much, but some days she looks 'tucked up' in a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 how about lots of chicken wings treats very fatty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willis08 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 only pictures i have on hand to try and show. To me she lots a bit skinny, what does everyone else think? My MIL always comments on how skinny she is but she has a very overweight lab. your dog has a nice coat, very shinny. I don't think she looks too thin. By the way, is it just the photo, or is your dogs nose seriously bent/crooked ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildatHeart Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 no its not, i caught just as she was about to sneeze, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muschee Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Not sure if this will help any, but I've also got a dog that doesn't seem all that fussed about eating. I've recently discovered he loves cooked oats and I think this is helping put weight on him. You have a very beautiful dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Send your dog to my Mum's house - she can fatten up any dog in record time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 No offence to the OP but I have a friend who weighs food and it drives me insane I ask her what's so difficult about digging the spoon in and putting what you think into the dish? BTW - she doesn't look underweight to me in those pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 the dog is not underweight ... my Krueger came to me at your bitches weight at he was emaciated BUT twice her size. Dont worry about her she's fine as she is, if its a cold day or cold where she sleeps give her more warmth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Looks like a nice lean fit dog to me - just how they should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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