Chris83 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 hi peoples i have started working my two, my male is 12 months and is just going through a growth spert he has gone really leggy and thinned out quite alot. i feed him orijen which is awesome for him but i want to give him some higher calorie foods on the days hes not working to help him gain a little weight and muscle but as his tummy is so se sitive i dont know what try any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 How much are you working him? If he's only 12 months, and as you say, into a growth spurt, his joints are still developing. Too much exercise could be harmful if it is too hard. You might try some plain yogurt to supplement his intake, a raw egg once a week, and perhaps some peas, carrots, and sweet potatoes to give him some good carbs. Sent from my HTC Desire using forumrunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 You could also add fish oil to your diet. We use Grizzly Salmon Oil in our food to bump the calories when we are working. But like Mazz said, at 12 mos be sure the work isn't too much for developing joints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris83 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 im working him cross country with a 2 year old female more muscle work than flat out speed, thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Solomon Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 when you say thinned out, do you mean he has lost weight? if yes, i would check for worms...stool sample to the vet! fun times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povodny Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Cottage cheese helps put bulk on to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Jones Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Chris ask Daniel Cameron for his fatty patty recipe great for putting meat on them there bones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Solomon Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hey Daniel Cameron, can you post that recipe here? I am looking to put some meat on my pups bones right now as well....thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I had a picky boy who we've had problems keeping weight on. We were given this recipe for Satinballs it worked really well for us! There are a bunch of varieties on the recipe you can find online. 5 pounds ground meat 5 cups Total whole grain cereal 5 cups oats (slow cooking type) 2½ cups raw wheat germ ¾ cup oil ¾ cup molasses 6 egg yolks 5 packets gelatin (non-flavored) 2 ½ tablespoons Solid Gold Seameal supplement Mix up, form balls, freeze, feed as treats or food supplement . Mix all ingredients together thoroughly like you would a meatloaf. Roll into balls no larger than 1 inch diameter. Divide into at least 6 separate containers or bags. Freeze. Thaw as needed for feeding. Satin Balls are a supplement to a regular diet designed to add weight to under weight dogs. Satin Balls are NOT a full spectrum diet in and of themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povodny Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 That's a great recipe, unless the sensitivity is gluten intolerance, something to consider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Cameron Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Sorry I had pmd this to Chris earlier. UK version. Fatty Patty:D I have also put this on Marley Bear & Lumi's Mummy tread. 500g mince meat cheep and fatty half jar peanut butter half jar pure set honey 1 tub soft cheese full fat 1 tud bouble cream full fat 1 cup/half mug of oil.. olive/cod liver 500g rolled oats 6 egg yolks (yellow) and the shells 6 cloves garlic chopped or crushed Do this in the sink bowl, get some plastic gloves also. Put oats in first, then all the wet, mix and allow to soak 10 mins, put raw meat in last. Make into burger size give 2 a day after they have had daily feed. If its too wet add more oats if too dry add more oil. You can also double the amount to make more. freeze on layers of greese proof paper. Go to Aldi for stuff it all there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley & Lumikkis Mummy Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 fab im going to make these after the weekend when ive been shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranger Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Cottage cheese helps put bulk on to yes our vet recommended cottage cheese, actually cheese in general, so when you rewarding with treats, use cheese maybe?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley & Lumikkis Mummy Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I gave him a tub of cottage cheese yesterday and he seemed to like it so will buy him some more of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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