Confused About Health of 9 Months Old GSD

Nikhil · 09-16-2011, 03:14 PM

Hello,
This is Nikhil from India. I have a gsd dog, Clinton, who is about 9 months old.
I have a doubt

about his growth(health) that whether he is growing according to his age or not. He is 26 inches tall in height & his weight is about 57 lbs( 1 month ago).
15 days back, he is suffering from fever(106' F) and he had not eaten anything for about 5-6 days. Now he is fine but he had lost some weight(not measured yet but he looks thin as compared to 1 month ago).
I want to know that how much food i should give to him. Does he need some extra diet to get his old shape back & gain some weight or the diet he taking earlier is enough.

looking for a reply !!

MicheleMarie · 09-16-2011, 03:41 PM

the diet he was on will probably work...my boy is 9months and about 60ish pounds and he's perfect weight.

do you have a picture?

**MaggieRoseLee** · 09-16-2011, 05:44 PM

I would maybe up the amount of normal meals for a week or so, then get back to his normal amount.

onyx'girl · 09-16-2011, 06:25 PM

If you can add in some digestive enzymes and probiotics that would help him too. Good to read he recovered from his illness!

Nikhil · 09-17-2011, 04:03 AM

Thanx for the suggestion.
I would surely increase his diet & look to add some more nutrients in his diet.

rjvamp · 09-17-2011, 07:13 AM

Glad to hear he is feeling better.

Nikhil · 09-21-2011, 01:52 PM

I would like to know that what should be the ideal(average) weight & height of a 9 months old GSD

Nikhil · 09-21-2011, 01:59 PM

I had increased his diet by 15%, hope he will soon be back to his old shape....

I would also like to know that what should be the ideal(average) height & weight of a 9 months old GSD.

WVGSD · 09-21-2011, 03:54 PM

Nikhil:

There truly is no one set of numbers to give you. Different genetics/pedigrees equals different size and weight dogs. With German Shepherds being bred all over the world, as are most other breeds, there are different expectations for size and weight.

If your dog is in good flesh (not flabby and can feel his ribs when gently touching his sides), he is probably the correct weight for his particular frame. There are many 60 pound German Shepherds and there are also dogs that are in teh 100 pound range. It really depends upon their individual genetics/pedigree, nutrition and health.

09-16-2011, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nikhil New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Meerut , India Posts: 19	Confused About Health of 9 Months Old GSD Hello, This is Nikhil from India. I have a gsd dog, Clinton, who is about 9 months old. I have a doubt about his growth(health) that whether he is growing according to his age or not. He is 26 inches tall in height & his weight is about 57 lbs( 1 month ago). 15 days back, he is suffering from fever(106' F) and he had not eaten anything for about 5-6 days. Now he is fine but he had lost some weight(not measured yet but he looks thin as compared to 1 month ago). I want to know that how much food i should give to him. Does he need some extra diet to get his old shape back & gain some weight or the diet he taking earlier is enough. looking for a reply !! Last edited by Nikhil; 09-16-2011 at 03:17 PM. Reason: change in title

09-16-2011, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
MicheleMarie Master Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Denver ish Posts: 638	the diet he was on will probably work...my boy is 9months and about 60ish pounds and he's perfect weight. do you have a picture? __________________ Samson Vom Gieske GSD 12/2010 Snickers-GSD Mix Rescue 06/2004 ::MILLIONS AGAINST MONSANTO::

09-16-2011, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,210	I would maybe up the amount of normal meals for a week or so, then get back to his normal amount. __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

09-16-2011, 06:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	If you can add in some digestive enzymes and probiotics that would help him too. Good to read he recovered from his illness! __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

09-21-2011, 03:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
WVGSD Master Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 999	Nikhil: There truly is no one set of numbers to give you. Different genetics/pedigrees equals different size and weight dogs. With German Shepherds being bred all over the world, as are most other breeds, there are different expectations for size and weight. If your dog is in good flesh (not flabby and can feel his ribs when gently touching his sides), he is probably the correct weight for his particular frame. There are many 60 pound German Shepherds and there are also dogs that are in teh 100 pound range. It really depends upon their individual genetics/pedigree, nutrition and health. __________________ Shannon Max - rescued GSD - adopted Dec 22, 2010 to the Bridge on March 7, 2012

09-17-2011, 04:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nikhil New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Meerut , India Posts: 19	Thanx for the suggestion. I would surely increase his diet & look to add some more nutrients in his diet.

09-17-2011, 07:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
rjvamp Knighted Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,248	Glad to hear he is feeling better.

09-21-2011, 01:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nikhil New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Meerut , India Posts: 19	I would like to know that what should be the ideal(average) weight & height of a 9 months old GSD

09-21-2011, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nikhil New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Meerut , India Posts: 19	I had increased his diet by 15%, hope he will soon be back to his old shape.... I would also like to know that what should be the ideal(average) height & weight of a 9 months old GSD.

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