My bitch isnt keeping or putting weight on

[Guest Aardvark]

to much protein cuts the dog in chickens full of it as is rabbit an your dry meals prob over 20%....change the meal an feed tripe an beef

I don't get what you said at the beginning

to much protein cuts the dog in chickens full of it as is rabbit an your dry meals prob over 20%....change the meal an feed tripe an beef

I don't get what you said at the beginning

to much protein an the dog wiill look skinny

[robwelsh 354]

I can't see how..my bitch is bouncing with muscle, she has minced chicken blocks 1 block 4 carcuss twice a day

Edited May 22, 2012 by robwelsh

[Guest Aardvark]

had the same problem thats what the vet told me an it worked

[skycat 6,174]

It is not the amount of protein the dog gets, but the amount of fats and carbs as well. A diet which is low in carbs and fats will make the dog very lean. I've found that most Saluki types need more carbs than some other types. My Collie lurcher gets no carbs or she gets as fat as a pig, but my Saluki blooded dog needs carbs or he looks like a hat rack.

 

Very active dogs and growing pups need a well balanced diet containing enough protein (for growth) but also need a lot of fat (for energy). A lot of chicken from pet food suppliers is low in fat. I've never yet had a dog look skinny on a raw diet (minced beef, chicken carcases, lamb ribs etc) together with carbs: oats seem to be best, though rice is OK. Rabbit is very low in fat and if you are only feeding rabbit you need to add extra fat to the diet.