Need help gaining weight

[Jgk2383]

Google the recipe for Satin balls but be careful they do add weight on very quickly.

[SubMariner]

No health issues, he just has a very high metabolism! I hunt with him, so there are days where he will run up to six hours a day. The dog never stops I tell you! He comes from a long line of working dogs and has a very high prey drive, so I keep him busy.

Our GSP is also very lean compared to most of his non-field peers. When we are in obedience trials I am constantly amazed at how flabby the conformation/obedience GSPs are compared to those who are properly exercised or do what they were bred to do: field work. By the end of the field season Zio will be even more muscular & lean than he is now.

OTOH, some of the dogs from the field side look emaciated compared to ours. Not only can you see their ribs, but their spines & hips. Personally, I think they are TOO skinny, but that may well be JMHO. But man, do they have muscles!

Enjoy your "huntin' dawg"... we do.

[ann g]

Hi, I am having trouble putting weight on our 2nd rescue Boxer. He is roughly 1 1/2 year old & very active. I had him on Eukanuba puppy, no luck gaining weight. I have since switched to Blue Buffalo & he is still very thin. I brought him to the vet & his bloodwork came back normal. I wanted to rule out Diabetes. He weighs 55 lbs & eats twice the amount of our 75 lbs boxer (on purpose of course). He is happy and otherwise normal, just on the thin side. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I do give him plenty of treats as well. Thank you kindly!!

Have you tried a grain free food? My gsd was on the thin side til he tried Wellness Core, after 6 wks on that food, he began to put on good weight. He tends to keep it on with grain free. I agree with some other posts, so many dogs are overweight that people see an in shape dog and think their to skinny. I think your dogs look fine. Good luck