jamie615 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Shadow is about 4 months old now and about 9-10kg I feed get a cup of good quality dry food twice a day but she only eats about 100g in total a day. Some days she will eat more. I've been told that the type of dog they are they eat less than normal but I feel she may be a little thin. Wanted to check befor I took her to the vet or anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 I don't know the average weight of 4 month olds because Dime came to me as a 14 months old, but as long as she's not lethargic or showing clear signs of being underweight I'd say she's fine. No dog would starve himself. If she's hungry, she'd eat. I must ask you this though do you know what breeding line does she come from? If she's from a racing line, do expect a leaner dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 · Hidden Hidden If she is only four months she should be fed more often. You want the total amount she will eat as an adult to be fed over the space of about 3 meals. When the pup is 6 months you can move to 2. Link to comment
Removed #5 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 As Liv has noted, if she's from a working line expect her to be naturally thinner. And vets are notorious for saying they're underweight by dog standards since overall they generally are more svelte than most dogs. Again agreeing with previous comments, if she's picking and choosing when to eat and sometimes leaves some then she's getting enough. If she were really hungry, she wouldn't. If she's normally active and isn't exhibiting any of the classic symptoms of being overfed (diarrhea, mostly) then you're probably doing a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 · Hidden Hidden Al is correct. This breed is easily mistaken for being too thin when they are actually fit. we get that comment a lot with our Eurohound. Link to comment
jamie615 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Thanks. I should add for thos who didn't see my new member thread. Shadow is not a sib she is a cross between an alaskan malamute and a Samoyed. She has been eating like this since we got her so I will monitor her and maybe feed her again during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 · Hidden Hidden A fit dog, no matter the breed is often thinner than the general public thinks. Link to comment
jamie615 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Ah right thanks. She loves her walks so should be fine then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzurA Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 is that what the feeding chart says on the bag ? cause mine is almost 3 months and being fed 250g a day, about 80 per meal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie615 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 is that what the feeding chart says on the bag ?cause mine is almost 3 months and being fed 250g a day, about 80 per meal I haven't got the bag anymore but it was around 250-300g but she won't eat that much. I did try her on 3 meals a day but her poo went too soft. I would say she eats about 150-180g now split between two meal. But if she doesn't eat it within 15 mins I lift it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzurA Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 sound a bit odd my puppy inhales his food, its never looks like its enough for him no matter how much i feed him he always wants more... maybe something is wrong? what are you feeding her ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie615 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 sound a bit oddmy puppy inhales his food, its never looks like its enough for him no matter how much i feed him he always wants more... maybe something is wrong? what are you feeding her ? I don't think there's anything wrong she is full of energy and not under weight just at that lanky stage now. I feed her Iams large puppy food it's dry . I will measure today to find out how much she is eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 My mix breed GSD/husky was only 9 kg at 4 months old, this is when we got him. He was particularly thin had diarrhea but seemed to have lots of energy, though think this was nervous energy. After get him well, we fed him 3 times a day, I think he was eating 180gms in total, he's now 6 months and I feed him twice a day a total of 250 gms. He's gained 4 kg in the 2 months we've had him and he looks a bit fuller, not so skinny. I know he would eat more if I gave it to him, but then it would just upset his tummy again. If your puppy is fit and well and toilet is good, then you can't make them eat more than they want, however smaller meals of 3 or 4 would be better as her tummy is still small. You said you tried this and her poo went soft, it probably will do for a few days, whilst her body adjusts. It might be an idea to try again and see after say 5 days, if things firm up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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