Mim Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I'm not sure what you should do but to stop giving him choices sounds like a good idea. Our dogs get petfare and they gulp it down. If you go on their website you can order a free sample to be delivered, but this is just giving him another option. http://www.petfare.com.au/ Doug looks perfectly healthy. I haven't weighed Sarge in a while (vet weighed him when he got desexed but I didn't ask) and he feels like he weighs more than 12kgs but I'm not sure. You can easily feel his ribs and he has a defined waist, tummy tucks up slightly. Hope he starts eating well soon. Will he eat bones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Just to add to mimdeledio's post... Some boys (and girls) end up heavier than the standard states...big boned dogs tend to go over, it's all about the individual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikle Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 (edited) I'm not sure what you should do but to stop giving him choices sounds like a good idea.Our dogs get petfare and they gulp it down. If you go on their website you can order a free sample to be delivered, but this is just giving him another option. http://www.petfare.com.au/ Doug looks perfectly healthy. I haven't weighed Sarge in a while (vet weighed him when he got desexed but I didn't ask) and he feels like he weighs more than 12kgs but I'm not sure. You can easily feel his ribs and he has a defined waist, tummy tucks up slightly. Hope he starts eating well soon. Will he eat bones? He will eat bones but only after they have been 'aged' in the garden bed for a few weeks... Just to clarify - i have only tried him on 3 brands of kibble. he was on advance until about 6 months, pro plan for 2 and then pedigree puppy. I didn't mean to spoil him with choice, I was purely trying to find something that he enjoyed to eat that was also good for him. I understand now he will eat it if I give him not other options. I guess I was more concerned about his lack of appetite than anything. Edited January 16, 2007 by bikle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 It's rare for a Corgi not to be a piggy eater but I have known a few so don't worry, Doug isn't on his own Out of curiosity (just a thought)...does he get any table scraps? Maybe he thinks he should be getting them ALL the time and this may be contributing to his fussy habits. Is he crate trained? If so maybe put him in his crate and give him a lamb flap or something to chew on, this way he can't hide it somewhere outside and may be more inclined to eat it on the spot? There are lots of different things you can try, but remember to try to only give him the things you want to continue him with (like bones, meat, vegies etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikle Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 It's rare for a Corgi not to be a piggy eater but I have known a few so don't worry, Doug isn't on his own Out of curiosity (just a thought)...does he get any table scraps? Maybe he thinks he should be getting them ALL the time and this may be contributing to his fussy habits. Is he crate trained? If so maybe put him in his crate and give him a lamb flap or something to chew on, this way he can't hide it somewhere outside and may be more inclined to eat it on the spot? There are lots of different things you can try, but remember to try to only give him the things you want to continue him with (like bones, meat, vegies etc.) Ever since he was a pup I have never given him table scraps. He is crate trained. I'll give him a lamb flap this weekend in there and see how it goes. What age do u stop feeding your pups 'puppy' food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 We feed a diet based mainly on raw but they do get a little bit of dry each day (some will agree and some will disagree) but this works for our dogs...I generally change them over to adult dry when they reach 12 months everything else remains the same (bones, raw meats, vegies, yoghurt etc.) they all get that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Hijacking Bikles thread Aziah, what would be the maximum weight for a corgi fully grown (are they fully grown by 15 months?) if they are big boned? Sarge definetly weighs more than 12kgs but not sure by how much (going to the vet again at 5, re:his stitches, so will weigh him properly). You can feel his ribs easily and from above you can clearly see he has a waist. Back to Doug, Has he been vomiting at all? Other than the saliva? Maybe he has an upset stomach? Or MAYBE you were just blessed with the fussiest corgi in WA? And also, do you add fish oil to his food? When we did the dogs wouldn't touch their food, so now they have capsules instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikle Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Hijacking Bikles thread Aziah, what would be the maximum weight for a corgi fully grown (are they fully grown by 15 months?) if they are big boned? Sarge definetly weighs more than 12kgs but not sure by how much (going to the vet again at 5, re:his stitches, so will weigh him properly). You can feel his ribs easily and from above you can clearly see he has a waist. Back to Doug, Has he been vomiting at all? Other than the saliva? Maybe he has an upset stomach? Or MAYBE you were just blessed with the fussiest corgi in WA? And also, do you add fish oil to his food? When we did the dogs wouldn't touch their food, so now they have capsules instead. Breed standard for dogs is between 10 and 12 kgs. No fish oil is added to his meals. Tried sardines though.. he won't eat them. He likes salmon though... and will eat tuna sometimes - depending which way the wind is blowing. He usualy has a vomit every second day. Always saliva only. He has always done it. Since we have had him so it is not a recent thing. Often after mad digging-related zoomies or playing with his tennis ball. Always saliva. Nothing else. He is an EXTREMELY drooly dog. It drips off his tongue like a tap. I have spoken to his breeder about it and she has suggested it is because he is overly excitable and recommended that I try some naturopathic calming options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 (edited) mimdeledio: what would be the maximum weight for a corgi fully grown (are they fully grown by 15 months?) if they are big boned? I wouldn't like to go stating maximums and minimums some lines are much slower to mature (like mine) (so Sarge would fall into that category since he's related)... You'll probably find that by now he will be finished growing length and height wise but you may notice changes in him up until he hits the 2 year mark. Our Spyder went through so many growth stages (maturity wise) between 14 and 24 months, one day I'd look at him and think yuk! the next I'd think gee you're finally looking good again :) Spyder's around 13-14kg, all muscle and currently in lovely condition (weight wise), I find because he's a big, heavy dog who's really energetic he needs more than the others to keep the weight on. Chelsea is at a lovely weight at the moment and she weighs 12 kgs (for male and female comparison) It all depends on the dog, as long as you're happy with how he feels and looks then you're going ok We must remember that they are a Working Dog so they should be moderate (not huge and not so small they look as they are a Toy breed)... Edited January 16, 2007 by AZIAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Many fussy eaters enjoy tucker time(available from vets/city farmers) its a very good polony roll,we use the garlic only but many dogs do well.We use it through the kennels & nearly all the fussy eaters enjoy it but in the end stick to your routine,he may well go a few days here & there without eating ,he will drive you insane but hes only 8 months & its important to try a set the eating rules now . If he doeant eat his bones straight away remove them aswell.Dont allow him to bury & retrieve when he feels like it. Also when trying raw give a very small amount & if he eats it straight away dont give more,leave the success to that small portion.Often people fill the bowl with more & the dog doesnt eat it & they get frustrated again. Fussy eaters can be the most annoying thing but the more you focus on it the more it bothers you. If he likes his tin at present then use it,the fact he eats it from his bowl is still teaching him thats his meal. I presume the vet has checked but drooling & fussy eating can sometimes be related to tonsils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Thanks Aziah. Sarge is a very fit dog and has a strong muscley body and he doesn't look too fat or too thin so I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akitaowner Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Hi Bickle sounds like ur on the right track - my boy was a bit of a fussy eater when he was growing up and i started feeding him some barf at around 6 months and he never got human food. just didnt always feel like eating i guess - i adjusted the portions down so he was only getting a tiny bit but he would finish it and slowly increased it - hes still not really a big boy for akitas but very healthy and a good weight for his size. im still feeding advance large breed puppy to both of mine for brekkie more as a snack than anything else! and i add a bit of tinned fish - sardines/tuna/mackeral as i thought it was more interesting than the plain kibble everyday!! never any complaints.... bought another pup 6 months ago - and Mav will always clean his bowl but my girl could eat for Aus so very different habits even tho they are half litter mates!! No dog will starve itself (but they will try to get something more yummy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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