New puppy on the way

BillnKristen · 01-31-2012, 03:06 PM

Hi everyone, we are picking up our first GSD puppy, Ruger, an 8 week old male this Friday. I just spoke to the breeder and was told he has "knuckling" in his left front leg. I haven't heard of this before but was told that it is due to him growing too fast at a young age. She told me to keep him on a low protein food for 2 weeks and the problem will be solved. Any input or suggestions is greatly appreciated, because at this point I am a bit nervous of joint problems further down the road. We purchased a 6 lb bag of the Royal Canin MAXI puppy food which I had planned on putting him on when we get him. But this has a crude protein percentage of 28.5%, right now he is eating Gravy Train, which I know is just cheap. Again any suggestions, concerns, comments are greatly appreciated thank you!

**JakodaCD OA** · 01-31-2012, 03:44 PM

I'm no vet and I'm not really a food expert, but that gravy train he's on could be his problem??? Not enough calcium?

Hoping someone with more 'food' experience will chime in.

BlackGSD · 01-31-2012, 05:35 PM

I would rethink buying a puppy from someone that would feed it Gravy Train!

**JakodaCD OA** · 01-31-2012, 06:12 PM

tracy, was thinking that but didn't want to be a 'debbie downer'

juliejujubean · 01-31-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackGSD

I would rethink buying a puppy from someone that would feed it Gravy Train!

I agree

BillnKristen · 02-01-2012, 01:40 PM

Thanks for the advice everyone, it is appreciated. I have found this website www.greatdanelady.com all about this issue. We are going to put him on a strict diet as soon as we get him and follow this plan. I will post pics of his progress and keep everyone updated.

jprice103 · 02-01-2012, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackGSD

I would rethink buying a puppy from someone that would feed it Gravy Train!

^ What she said!!

LaRen616 · 02-01-2012, 02:23 PM

If you are worried about joint problems (which you should be) are the parents OFA'd?

I also would not buy a puppy from a breeder feeding Gravy Train, that isn't even food, that's garbage.

BlackGSD · 02-01-2012, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakodaCD OA

tracy, was thinking that but didn't want to be a 'debbie downer'

I couldn't help myself. I just get a bad feeling when I read that someone is getting a baby puppy that has "issues", then on top of that, is being fed junk food. No wonder the poor thing has a problem.

Emoore · 02-01-2012, 11:14 PM

You haven't placed a deposit, have you? Because I wouldn't buy this puppy if I were you.

01-31-2012, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
BillnKristen New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	New puppy on the way Hi everyone, we are picking up our first GSD puppy, Ruger, an 8 week old male this Friday. I just spoke to the breeder and was told he has "knuckling" in his left front leg. I haven't heard of this before but was told that it is due to him growing too fast at a young age. She told me to keep him on a low protein food for 2 weeks and the problem will be solved. Any input or suggestions is greatly appreciated, because at this point I am a bit nervous of joint problems further down the road. We purchased a 6 lb bag of the Royal Canin MAXI puppy food which I had planned on putting him on when we get him. But this has a crude protein percentage of 28.5%, right now he is eating Gravy Train, which I know is just cheap. Again any suggestions, concerns, comments are greatly appreciated thank you!

01-31-2012, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	I'm no vet and I'm not really a food expert, but that gravy train he's on could be his problem??? Not enough calcium? Hoping someone with more 'food' experience will chime in. __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

01-31-2012, 05:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
BlackGSD Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 7,795	I would rethink buying a puppy from someone that would feed it Gravy Train! __________________ Tracy Siren vom Banach { Sable female GSD 3-20-08} R.I.P. Wrangler male ACD/Aussie mix. 9-29-99 to8-29-11.

01-31-2012, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	tracy, was thinking that but didn't want to be a 'debbie downer' __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

02-01-2012, 02:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	If you are worried about joint problems (which you should be) are the parents OFA'd? I also would not buy a puppy from a breeder feeding Gravy Train, that isn't even food, that's garbage. __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

02-01-2012, 01:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
BillnKristen New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	Thanks for the advice everyone, it is appreciated. I have found this website www.greatdanelady.com all about this issue. We are going to put him on a strict diet as soon as we get him and follow this plan. I will post pics of his progress and keep everyone updated.

02-01-2012, 11:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	You haven't placed a deposit, have you? Because I wouldn't buy this puppy if I were you. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

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