Food for thought (literally)
Submitted by Kfer on February 10, 2011 - 2:27pmHello,
Per the breeder's instructions I gave her Hills Prescription i/d for 5 days when I first brought her home before I could give her the Royal Canin. This created no problems and the transition went smoothly.
Sisy is almost 4 months old now and I've been feeding her Royal Canin medium size puppy with great results: beautiful coat, bright and lively eyes, lots of energy and zero skin or digestive problems. The breeder told me to feed her the Royal Canin freely until 12 months, the vet also said the same but warned me to keep an eye on her weight.
And weight is the only concern I have:
9 weeks - 11.5 lbs @ the Vet's office (shots); the Vet thought it was good.
12 weeks - 17.5 lbs @ the Vet's office (shots); the Vet thought it was good.
16 weeks - 22 lbs (my home scale) - her next Vet visit is tomorrow.
By doing some research I've discovered that Sisy's weight is almost always greater than other bulldogs of the same age (male or female). Her bones are very thick though, and she's growing very massive chest and shoulder muscles.
I don't want to second guess an accomplished breeder or the Vet, but I'm wondering if I'm giving her too much of an extra-rich food.
What are your thoughts?
Thank you,
Ken
Pic 1 - 12 weeks
Pic 2 - 16 weeks
Chum was 30+ lbs at 18 weeks
when I brought him home and was deemed overweight by his vet. And looking back at his pix, yes he was super chunky monkey! He was pooping a lot and eating 3 cups of food a day and his vet asked to cut his food back to 1 cup a day. I've never fed my dogs that kind of food before :/
Skasqueeeeeeakaaay!!
Katie & Chumlee
*pix*
I just got home from work and thought these would be a little more helpful...
Then this was 6 weeks later...
Skasqueeeeeeakaaay!!
Katie & Chumlee
Right about now
at 4 months old is when most people here recomment to do the transition to adult food. Although its not proven, many people think the high calcium/protein in puppy food can contribute to Panosteitis in large breed dogs. http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/depano.html
She is a big boned girl and I wouldn't look too hard at the numbers on the scale as long as her ribs are easily felt and the waist and tuck-up (the belly area between ribcage and rear end) are there. Overweight dogs have an absent waist and tuck-up.
Rocco is also a big boy
I picked him up yesterday and he seemed alot heavier so i weighed him, prob been a month or so since his last weigh in but he is now at 61 lbs and only a year, no fat just muscle...some of the them are just big boys...
"Rocco has a spastic wiggle...probally why is nickname is Milkshake"
we just had a discussion
on how to tell if a bulldog is at a good weight not too long ago. There was some very helpful information given. Numbers don't eman much because there is too much variation in overall size.
(Audrey is my first bulldog and I have had a hard time knowing if she's at a good weight too)
Cathy and Audrey
My bullie is 7 months and 60
My bullie is 7 months and 60 pounds, Is there a good guide line for the amount of food that should be given?
27.5 lbs
OK. Sisy had her visit with the vet and her weight is 27.5 lbs @ 16 weeks. The vet told me that she looks great and is not overweight at all. He said her bones are very thick and has a lot of muscle. She had her booster shots and her rabbies shot.