Another skinny puppy type Q

Bee · 07-24-2011, 04:29 PM

Dillon "how much does yr puppy weigh" thread. My issue is that, I feel he is a little tooo lean as you can see every rib, his hip bones and feel most of his spine. If it wasn't for his energy levels, the fact I have wormed/deflead him, he does have bright eyes and a glossy coat, he would come under emaciated I'm sure. Or am I being a worrywart?
He is fed autarky puppy/junior food which agrees with him as nice normal poos(apart from when he has eaten crud that upsets him a little every now and again). I know gsd pups should be on the leaner side but..........Well here's some pictures. Would it be worth upping him to 4 meals a day till he has a bit of covering on his spine at least?

Or is he just a skinny fella who'll grow into himself?

Verivus · 07-24-2011, 04:43 PM

Upping the number of feedings per day will not change anything. Just increase the amount you're feeding per meal.

ChancetheGSD · 07-25-2011, 01:56 AM

How old is he? He reminds me of Chance when he was a puppy before his ribs sprung and he was physically able to carry more weight and muscle. he does look a LITTLE skinny but not horrible, I'd up his food by 1/4th cup twice a day (so an extra 1/2 cup a day) for now and see how he does. If he's under 2 years old, he probably is going to look scrawny for a while anyways. Most large breeds fill out similar to a GSD, they go through awkward skinny stages and then fill out and mature around 2-3.

And out of curiosity, what brand of food are you currently feeding?

This was my scrawny boy at about 10 months old I believe?

Basically skin and bones. :P

And here he was once he matured and filled out around 3-3.5 years old!

Filled out and pure muscle!

Your pup is really cute!!!

Bee · 07-25-2011, 03:44 AM

Thanks for the replys guys. I'm probably just being a worrying furbaby mum, but I would like to see a bit more covering on him.

He is on Autarky puppy/junior. I've tried burns, james wellbeloved and orijen, they all gave him a solid followed by pudding poo.

I tried upping his feed but then he gets the solid followed by pudding poo again, that's why I wondered if it was worth giving an extra feed in. As it is he is getting the recommended amount + a bit more and has a normal poo on that.

He is an active boy(and growing at a rate of weeds!), and although skinny, he is putting on weight at a good rate I think. For example, at 16 weeks he was 33lb so has put a good 7lb on. Is that enough? And now @ 18 weeks he is 40lb.

Is it just a case of playing catch up as he had quite a worm burden when we got him at 12 weeks @ 20lb and was skinny with a very dull coat then.

Chance is a handsome boy for sure! He has the look of a playful fella too

I don't understand what you mean by sprung ribs though? Is it similar to how a staffy pup's head splits at a certain age to the mature adult configuration?

Oldnewbie · 07-25-2011, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bee

Dillon "how much does yr puppy weigh" thread. My issue is that, I feel he is a little tooo lean as you can see every rib, his hip bones and feel most of his spine. If it wasn't for his energy levels, the fact I have wormed/deflead him, he does have bright eyes and a glossy coat, he would come under emaciated I'm sure. Or am I being a worrywart?
He is fed autarky puppy/junior food which agrees with him as nice normal poos(apart from when he has eaten crud that upsets him a little every now and again). I know gsd pups should be on the leaner side but..........Well here's some pictures. Would it be worth upping him to 4 meals a day till he has a bit of covering on his spine at least?

Or is he just a skinny fella who'll grow into himself?

What breed is your dog? He looks like a hunting breed and some of them stay very lean by nature. He looks healthy and probably could use a couple pounds but don't go by GSD standards for a different breed.

Bee · 07-25-2011, 08:04 AM

Thanks oldnewbie for replying, he is a gsd x weimaraner

PaddyD · 07-25-2011, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bee

Thanks oldnewbie for replying, he is a gsd x weimaraner

He looks like he got mostly weimaraner genes. As a weimaraner he doesn't look too skinny, maybe only slightly. He looks like he will be a big dog. Keep the pictures coming.

Bee · 07-25-2011, 09:10 AM

Thanks Paddy, that's good to know I'm just being a worrywart

ps, love the location lol

s14roller · 07-25-2011, 10:35 AM

He doesn't look too skinny to me either.

If he's getting the recommended amount for his age, I think it should be fine. They are growing and it's preferred that they be on the leaner side than the other way around. I've always aimed to be a bit under what was recommended although part of it is made up when she gets kibble as rewards for listening to commands, etc.

Also, your right that too much food at 1 sitting will cause loose stool...I just deduced this as well...so if needed, just give the dog some extra throughout the day.

07-24-2011, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bee Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 62	Another skinny puppy type Q Dillon "how much does yr puppy weigh" thread. My issue is that, I feel he is a little tooo lean as you can see every rib, his hip bones and feel most of his spine. If it wasn't for his energy levels, the fact I have wormed/deflead him, he does have bright eyes and a glossy coat, he would come under emaciated I'm sure. Or am I being a worrywart? He is fed autarky puppy/junior food which agrees with him as nice normal poos(apart from when he has eaten crud that upsets him a little every now and again). I know gsd pups should be on the leaner side but..........Well here's some pictures. Would it be worth upping him to 4 meals a day till he has a bit of covering on his spine at least? Or is he just a skinny fella who'll grow into himself?

07-24-2011, 04:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Verivus Master Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 701	Upping the number of feedings per day will not change anything. Just increase the amount you're feeding per meal. __________________ Chrissy Pookie the Papillon 4/17/09 "Kaiser" aka Exodus z Jirkova Dvora 4/14/11

07-25-2011, 01:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChancetheGSD Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,918	How old is he? He reminds me of Chance when he was a puppy before his ribs sprung and he was physically able to carry more weight and muscle. he does look a LITTLE skinny but not horrible, I'd up his food by 1/4th cup twice a day (so an extra 1/2 cup a day) for now and see how he does. If he's under 2 years old, he probably is going to look scrawny for a while anyways. Most large breeds fill out similar to a GSD, they go through awkward skinny stages and then fill out and mature around 2-3. And out of curiosity, what brand of food are you currently feeding? This was my scrawny boy at about 10 months old I believe? Basically skin and bones. :P And here he was once he matured and filled out around 3-3.5 years old! Filled out and pure muscle! Your pup is really cute!!! __________________ Gretchen -7.5 week old GSD Zoey -14 year old Pekapom Chance -(GSD/Kelpie) 6/2007-6/23/2011 Last edited by ChancetheGSD; 07-25-2011 at 01:59 AM.

07-25-2011, 03:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bee Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 62	Thanks for the replys guys. I'm probably just being a worrying furbaby mum, but I would like to see a bit more covering on him. He is on Autarky puppy/junior. I've tried burns, james wellbeloved and orijen, they all gave him a solid followed by pudding poo. I tried upping his feed but then he gets the solid followed by pudding poo again, that's why I wondered if it was worth giving an extra feed in. As it is he is getting the recommended amount + a bit more and has a normal poo on that. He is an active boy(and growing at a rate of weeds!), and although skinny, he is putting on weight at a good rate I think. For example, at 16 weeks he was 33lb so has put a good 7lb on. Is that enough? And now @ 18 weeks he is 40lb. Is it just a case of playing catch up as he had quite a worm burden when we got him at 12 weeks @ 20lb and was skinny with a very dull coat then. Chance is a handsome boy for sure! He has the look of a playful fella too I don't understand what you mean by sprung ribs though? Is it similar to how a staffy pup's head splits at a certain age to the mature adult configuration? Last edited by Bee; 07-25-2011 at 03:47 AM.

07-25-2011, 08:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bee Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 62	Thanks oldnewbie for replying, he is a gsd x weimaraner

07-25-2011, 09:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bee Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 62	Thanks Paddy, that's good to know I'm just being a worrywart ps, love the location lol

07-25-2011, 10:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
s14roller Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 262	He doesn't look too skinny to me either. If he's getting the recommended amount for his age, I think it should be fine. They are growing and it's preferred that they be on the leaner side than the other way around. I've always aimed to be a bit under what was recommended although part of it is made up when she gets kibble as rewards for listening to commands, etc. Also, your right that too much food at 1 sitting will cause loose stool...I just deduced this as well...so if needed, just give the dog some extra throughout the day.

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