Too much food?

[Caro]

There was a study, several years ago, of a couple of labrador litters I think, and feeding them different amounts. They found the ones that were kept lean as puppies had less joint issues and lived longer than the rest of the litter.

Shelties never need what's on the pack - they can run on an oily rag, I think that's why so many of them get chubby.

 

[Scout’s Mom]

There was a study, several years ago, of a couple of labrador litters I think, and feeding them different amounts. They found the ones that were kept lean as puppies had less joint issues and lived longer than the rest of the litter.

Shelties never need what's on the pack - they can run on an oily rag, I think that's why so many of them get chubby.

Thanks for the info. Scout is now on decreased intake!

 

[Jess041]

Thanks for the info. Scout is now on decreased intake!

If it makes you feel any better, my dog always thinks she’s starving and she’s never been fed more than 2/3 cup a day. She would eat and eat until she couldn’t eat anymore if given the opportunity. She’s fine!

 

[Scout’s Mom]

He is such a foodie and I hate to deprive him, but I know his health is more important. He really not into toys, so I need to find something to replace the food.

 

[Sandy in CT]

If it makes you feel any better, my dog always thinks she’s starving

Brodie just stole a hamburger like he's been on the streets for months on end! Choked on it, barfed it up and I was able to toss it so no calorie gain. He's gotten REALLY good at counter surfing these past 2 or 3 months and to make things worse - the cat pushes stuff off for them.... UGH! Outnumbered here!

 

[Scout’s Mom]

Brodie just stole a hamburger like he's been on the streets for months on end! Choked on it, barfed it up and I was able to toss it so no calorie gain. He's gotten REALLY good at counter surfing these past 2 or 3 months and to make things worse - the cat pushes stuff off for them.... UGH! Outnumbered here!

That is SO funny! A cat who is an enabler!

 

[Scout’s Mom]

Yep, I forgot to address the exercise part of the equation. Will he play fetch? Or at least chase a ball or stick or frisbee that's thrown? We have a fishing pole rigged up with a toy that we can use to get the dogs chasing and leaping. If you have the time, a couple of walks a day for at least 45 minutes will help a lot.

1 1/2 cups a day of puppy food is a TON of calories. I would cut him back right away to a rounded 1/2 cup twice a day - fill in with veggies and a tablespoon of pumpkin if he's still starving.

Ok. I did that today. 1/2 cup twice a day. How many calories are in bully sticks? Because he is a puppy and loves to chew, he always has a bully stick to chew on.

 

[Ron Atkinson]

Isn't it grand that there all just tall enough to reach the counter. If Teddy stands on his hind legs his front paws are resting on the very edge of the counter.

 

[Sandy in CT]

How many calories are in bully sticks?

I just googled and it says 9 - 22 calories per inch - we used to do more but have finally gotten Brodie down to about 2 a week, sometimes 3. I do medium, 6 inch bully sticks in a Bully Buddy.

 

[Scout’s Mom]

I just googled and it says 9 - 22 calories per inch - we used to do more but have finally gotten Brodie down to about 2 a week, sometimes 3. I do medium, 6 inch bully sticks in a Bully Buddy