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 Subject :Should I feed my dog more?.. 2009-07-09 17:07:36 
Maddockson

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The bag says for his size he should eat 4 1/4 cups max per day. He currently eats six cups and is very thin. You cab see each rib very distinctly. he does not have parasites, but he is a very active 15 month old weimaraner.
 Subject :Should I feed my dog more?.. 2009-07-09 17:07:36 
Stephanos

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If you overfeed he could get bloat which is serious. As he is only 15 months I would say that he just needs time to fill out.
 Subject :Should I feed my dog more?.. 2009-07-09 17:07:36 
Faro

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First, make sure you are feeding a good quality food. If the food does not give the dog the nutrition it needs. it does not matter how much you feed.
Second, call his breeder, Ask them what is normal in his lines for a dog his age. Some breeds and/or lines mature at different rates and may appear thin when it is just how his family develops. If it is a good breeder, they will be able to tell you if this is normal for him or not. Also, they should be able to recommend a good food that does well for him.
Also, the feeding recommendations are usually for medium activity adult dogs. He will need more if he is still maturing and very active.
He is still fairly young and may not have filled out yet. But check to see what is normal for his lines. If the breeder feels that he is underweight and you are feeding him a good quality food in sufficient amounts you may want to get some blood work done at the vets to see if there is a problem.
 Subject :Should I feed my dog more?.. 2009-07-09 17:07:36 
Urquhart

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there could be something wrong with him if he eats that much with no weight gain. Was he tested for internal parasites or are you just going on the fact that you do not see them.

Typically unless they have a ton of worms you will not see them. The eggs shed in the stool and are microscopic and only a stool sample can show them. Also there is a microorganism they can get can get called coccidia which takes away there nutrients.

If he has had a neg fecal check still best to have a dr. check him something may be wrong with the puppy...
 Subject :Should I feed my dog more?.. 2009-07-09 17:07:36 
Corwyn

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If your dog is very active than I would suggest giving him treats thru out the day, such as milk bones. It sounds like he is not getting enough food to keep up with his energy level.
 Subject :Should I feed my dog more?.. 2009-07-09 17:07:36 
Maddockson

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Maybe the food you are feeding him is not giving him enough nutrients for him.Try changing his food.
 Subject :Should I feed my dog more?.. 2009-07-09 17:07:36 
Stephanos

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What are you feeding him?

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Since there was no reply as to what you are feeding him....

1. Examine the ingredients in the dog food. If the majority of the first 5 ingredients are a corn or grain product...change his diet to a quality food.

If you are feeding a quality food (minimal to no grains), he may need a different protein source.

2. Get his thyroid checked.
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