I have tried many of the high end commercial brands and he just does not have a hugh appetite so does not eat the required amount to get the calories the vet wants. He is completely healthy otherwise, just to skinny. Please help.By Vet wants my dog to gain weight w/2400 cal/day. Does anyone have a homemade healthy dog food recipe?.?
The vet can give you supplements for weight gain. A friend recued a mother dog, and her pups, right at death's door. It was horrible how skinny she was, just heartbreaking. Anyway, the vet gave her a supplement to add to her food, and weight gain, came right back. Worms are sometimes the cause of not being able to hold weight, but I'm positive your vet discussed that, correct? Check it out, being underweight is just as bad as overweight. Most dogs have good appetites, how old the dog is,also may be a concern. If it's getting older, then yeah, I would expect a low appetite, but if any other age, dogs love to eat. Good luck, I hope he gets chunky!By Vet wants my dog to gain weight w/2400 cal/day. Does anyone have a homemade healthy dog food recipe?.?
What is too skinny? My dogs were said to be too skinny too but they aren't. They are very fit. Do you see bones or feel the spine or can you only slightly feel the ribs? You should be able to feel the ribs but not see them.
Just feed your dog. A vet shouldn't encourage fast weight gain anyways. All you need to do is feed him normal portions and he will gain it.
I have two labs and a sheperd and here is what I have been feeding them for the last 7 years. Not only will they maintain a healthy weight, but the diet will improve their coats (no dandruff). 2 bags of brown rice, one whole chicken (white meat pulled off and cooked until done), and two bags of frozen green peas. Cook the rice and green peas until done. Combine the cooked chicken, peas and brown rice into a large stirring bowl and mix. Pour contents into pet's food bowl roughly two 8 oz. cups per dog
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