Is my pup gaining too much weight too fast?

Dennq · 08-31-2010, 01:07 PM

Just had last set of shots on my pup and of course the Vet weighed him. I was shocked. On July 26 th he weighed in at 25.5 lbs. Had him in there today Aug 31 and he weighed 45.1 lbs. Thats basically 20 lbs in a month!!! Thats crazy growth. Is this normal??

I dont think he is overweight.

rickaz80 · 08-31-2010, 01:25 PM

If thats the latest picture, he looks good to me. He may be getting ready for a growth spurt. I assume you are regulating his food.

Jacek · 08-31-2010, 01:41 PM

Oh man, that is a nice looking pup!

Taylor · 08-31-2010, 01:52 PM

He is identical to my Strider. They could be twins. Strider is a large guy to.

paulag1955 · 08-31-2010, 02:06 PM

What did your vet say? My vet wanted Shasta's growth to be around 10 to 12 pounds a month.

Stosh · 08-31-2010, 02:36 PM

He looks great to me too! Stosh had a big growth spurt like that too, I think it was 18 lbs in a month, then he slowed back down to 3-4 a week.

roxy84 · 08-31-2010, 05:55 PM

no way to tell if he is overweight from that type of pic. he would at least to be standing with a pic form the side.

paulag1955 · 08-31-2010, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennq

Just had last set of shots on my pup and of course the Vet weighed him. I was shocked. On July 26 th he weighed in at 25.5 lbs. Had him in there today Aug 31 and he weighed 45.1 lbs. Thats basically 20 lbs in a month!!! Thats crazy growth. Is this normal??

I dont think he is overweight.

Can you clarify? Are you concerned that your puppy is getting fat or that your puppy is growing too fast and might be at risk for pano?

Dennq · 08-31-2010, 07:35 PM

another look from the top...?

I am worried he is growing too fast and is at risk for problems later on in life and if he looks obese. Twenty lbs in a month is alot of growth.

rickaz80 · 09-02-2010, 11:42 AM

Is he on puppy food? My VET has us stop feeding the pup puppy food relativity soon because of the possible problem mentioned above ( fast growth ).

08-31-2010, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dennq Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kingsville, Ontario. Canada Eh! Posts: 216	Is my pup gaining too much weight too fast? Just had last set of shots on my pup and of course the Vet weighed him. I was shocked. On July 26 th he weighed in at 25.5 lbs. Had him in there today Aug 31 and he weighed 45.1 lbs. Thats basically 20 lbs in a month!!! Thats crazy growth. Is this normal?? I dont think he is overweight. Attached Thumbnails

08-31-2010, 01:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Taylor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 403	He is identical to my Strider. They could be twins. Strider is a large guy to. __________________ Taylor Mommy of 5 little girls, Arwen-10/15/06-Blk/Tan GSD and Strider 03-23-10 Blk/Tan GSD

08-31-2010, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
paulag1955 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 2,781	What did your vet say? My vet wanted Shasta's growth to be around 10 to 12 pounds a month. __________________ Paula Shasta - GSD (4/30/10) RIP Duchess - Shetland Sheepdog (12/25/88 - 2/14/04)

08-31-2010, 05:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
roxy84 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SW MICHIGAN Posts: 2,211	no way to tell if he is overweight from that type of pic. he would at least to be standing with a pic form the side. __________________ Derek owned by: Kimba (gsd) 5/9/07 Saby the mutt~1/15/01 Frisco (gsd) 6/21/02 Luka (feline)d.o.b.~2004 RIP-canines-Buddy, Roxy, Kujo, Kato, Pierre felines-Chanel, Panther, TJ

08-31-2010, 07:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dennq Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kingsville, Ontario. Canada Eh! Posts: 216	another look from the top...? I am worried he is growing too fast and is at risk for problems later on in life and if he looks obese. Twenty lbs in a month is alot of growth. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Dennq; 08-31-2010 at 07:38 PM. Reason: additional info

08-31-2010, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
rickaz80 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: tucson AZ Posts: 194	If thats the latest picture, he looks good to me. He may be getting ready for a growth spurt. I assume you are regulating his food.

08-31-2010, 01:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jacek Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 94	Oh man, that is a nice looking pup!

08-31-2010, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	He looks great to me too! Stosh had a big growth spurt like that too, I think it was 18 lbs in a month, then he slowed back down to 3-4 a week.

09-02-2010, 11:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
rickaz80 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: tucson AZ Posts: 194	Is he on puppy food? My VET has us stop feeding the pup puppy food relativity soon because of the possible problem mentioned above ( fast growth ).

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