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Thank you for all the training answers. Another question. Our rescue dog still has ribs visible after 2 weeks with us. I am feeding her complete dry food, for her weight (the vet weighed her) PLUS webbox meat roll – about 2 thirds a day + maximum recommended dog treat biscuits.
She is definitely a stronger dog than when we got her, but I can still see her ribs. How long does fat take to layer?
Just for fun – I say we give her 2/3 of a webbox roll a day, but I went late night shopping and left the box out on the table last night, and after I gave her breakfast this morning I discovered two rolls were gone. The funniest thing is that she’d put one of the two wrappers in the bin!! Crafty monkey. I’ve learnt that lesson!
asked: Thank you for all the training answers. Another question. Our rescue dog still has ribs visible after 2 weeks with us. I am feeding her complete dry food, for her weight (the vet weighed her) PLUS webbox meat roll – about 2 thirds a day + maximum recommended dog treat biscuits.
She is definitely a stronger dog than when we got her, but I can still see her ribs. How long does fat take to layer?
Just for fun – I say we give her 2/3 of a webbox roll a day, but I went late night shopping and left the box out on the table last night, and after I gave her breakfast this morning I discovered two rolls were gone. The funniest thing is that she’d put one of the two wrappers in the bin!! Crafty monkey. I’ve learnt that lesson!
Feed her small meals more often, I feed under weight dogs 5 times a day till they start to look ok. I would be giving her some rice mixed through with the dry food also. And give her raw chicken necks or wings as 1 feed.
My vet suggested mixing wet food into the dry food to encourage her to eat more and put on weight. You could do the same.
just feed her a normal meal you would feed a healthy dog
ive rescued 2 dogs and trust me they will turn fat in no time but giving them extra food or a bunch of table scraps to make them gain weight will make them sick too
idk the extent to which your dog weight-wise but id say in a few months she should be fine
There is nothing wrong with her appetite,so no problem there.Has she been checked for worms and digestion issues.
She might be naturally a thin type with ribs showing.Look closely into her eyes,if they are clear,and alert then she’s doing alright.If she has dull eyes without a fixed concentrated gaze then maybe a problem with tummy.Does her coat shine.Stick to what the vet said,as she’ll get even more greedy.
For a large breed 2 meals a day are better and for increased weight,science diet canned food is great and my vet. recommended it for mine
just like people, give the dog the right amount of food and exercise and he’ll be in perfect shape
Check for worms and other parasites that the dog may have.
Do what your vet says is the safe way to go.
Hey, it’s hard for humans to lose weight or put on weight quickly, same for dogs.
Good luck.
fEED HER IN MODERATION AND EXERCISE HER EVERY DAY AND IT WILL KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL.
The first day we found Princess, we fed her every 3-4 hours until she finally quit eating when we put the bowl down. Then for the next few weeks we fed her 3 times a day until she stopped showing as much in the ribs and tail bone area. Now she is eating 2 times a day (1 cup each meal) with treats in between. We will often give her a smoked ham hock a day (like you put in beans for flavoring). The fat and meat are good for her coat, and the bone is good for her teeth and helps to keep them clean. We have had Princess for a month or so and she has gained 10 lbs or more and is almost at her ideal weight.
We feed our two of our three dogs Iams SmartPuppy, and our special needs dog gets a Purina Veterinary diet. The ham hocks can be bought at a grocery store in the meat dept. Here they aren’t expensive at all.
Good luck!
I wouldn’t worry about fattening her up. You didn’t say what kind of dog she is, some breeds are thinner than others. I take in rescue dogs for a local rescue organization. Most of them are underweight.
One dog we have came from a puppy mill. She lived in a cage for 8 and half years. We got her in July and she is fine… now.. You don’t want to encourage over eating. A fat dog is unhealthy…
I wrote an article on what is in dog food. The link is listed below… You may want to take a look at it.
Because she was a rescue dog, her stomach may actually be smaller than other dogs. If you feed her smaller meals through out the day, she should put on more weight quicker. But i’d suggest letting her body adapt it’s own way.
By the way, Smart Dog!
Allow the dog to slowly gain weight. It may take up to two months for the dog to get to a good weight. Don’t rush weigh onto the dog, or else it will just be fat. You want the dog to gain muscle mass, not fat; or else you will just get an overweight dog.
Keep in mind that dogs are supposed to be lean. If your dog is in a good and healthy weight, you can easily feel the ribs whenever you gently press on the ribs. A dog doesn’t need a lot of fat, it is extremely unhealthy for the dog and can cause many health issues.
I would suggest using a high protein canned soft food, moist dog food, and high quality dry food mixture. It gives the dog a good flavor, plus a lot of essential nutrients needed. The lowest quality food I would go with is Pedigree food. Anything is better than Ol’ Roy, though! And for snacks, a good thing to give her chicken or beef or turkey, straight from the butcher shop is always the best.
You might also consider a RAW diet if your financially prepared for the costs. It can be expensive at times, so if you can’t afford it it is understandable.
Good luck with your new dog. Remember, they need to gain muscle, not fat! If the dog doesn’t gain any more weight in about three more months on a well-made diet, than that is all the bigger the dog needs to be!