German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America

Concreteboy · Newbie Joined: 19 Jan 2009 Posts: 1 Location: Littleton

My male is weighing about 12 lbs looks very skinny can see ribs he does not eat very much, can i maybe change his food? The breeder i bought him from has me feeding him a adult food that has alot of lamb and protein i exercise him 3 to 4 times a week 1 to 2 mile runs at the park. Confused

Rhonda · Junior Joined: 20 Nov 2008 Posts: 43 Location: SW Iowa

You don't mention what the fat/protein ratio is of your food. Regardless, I would really strongly recommend feeding a puppy food. I add a milk replacer, too. Our competition dogs that are being worked hard also receive the puppy food.

There are many brands out there that produce a good quality puppy food that won't be "too hot" and lead to risks of growth problems.

cmmilach · Posted: 02/08/09, 5:18 pm Post subject: Weight for a three month old male

Hi,

I feed my young dog Nutro Holistic for large breed puppies - he is thin and this seems to help him without causing issues with growth.

Cathy

Rhonda · Junior Joined: 20 Nov 2008 Posts: 43 Location: SW Iowa

I guess I bypassed another obvious thing....I would take the pup to the vet with a fecal sample and have him tested for worms. Worms are not uncommon in a young dogs....or old, for that matter!

Good Luck!

york_rotch · Member Joined: 30 Jan 2004 Posts: 10 Location: Winnipeg

My pup is just turning a year old this month and is approaching 70lbs. At 12 weeks of age he weighed 22 pounds. I'd have him looked at.
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