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Hello I was just wondering i have a dog is an american pitbull terrier but he doesnt gain weight i already used redcell to see if that would help but it doesnt i mean he does gain weight but his body doesnt change he looks the same but heavier so i would like to know if any one knows how to make him gain weight and for him to look bigger . Some people says that is because i make him do a lot of excercise but i guess that is not the reason and i checked him for all type of worms and he is clean i would really appreciate it if someone could help me
Hi, Megaman,
Have you talked with your Vet about wanting your dog to gain weight?
Your Vet would be able to let you know what the average weight should be for your dog for a long, healthy life. Too much overweight can reduce a dog's life in years. Please check with him/her.
Hi, Megaman,
Have you talked with your Vet about wanting your dog to gain weight?
Your Vet would be able to let you know what the average weight should be for your dog for a long, healthy life. Too much overweight can reduce a dog's life in years. Please check with him/her.
I agree with Fredg - the vet will be able to advise you on this, your dog may not need to gain weight. As long as he is healthy!!!
How old is he and do his ribs show? It is natural for dogs to continue to fill out after they are a year old. Put him on any good dog food. If he is truly too lean, the concentrated, meat based products will help. Compare him to this chart.
Don't be too quick to fatten him up. If he is still young, his joints need time to develop before being asked to carry too much weight. Too much exercise can cause weak joints too. Stick to low impact things like swimming. Avoid jumping or running on hard surfaces until more like 2 years old.
1. First did you take him to the vet?
2. Did the veterinarian say he needs weight?
3. Why would you want him to look bigger?
4. Why are you exercising to the point that he is not gaining weight?
5. Why would you give you dog red cell which is used mainly as a horse supplement?
Red cell liquid is a supplement of vitamins, iron, and minerals for dogs. This product has been shown to increase red blood cells and increase stamina. Usual dosage is 1 to 2 teaspoons per day depending on body weight.
Why would you want to increase the stamina of you dog? This whole thing smalls really bad, Lets add this all up Pit-bull ,Look larger ,Increase the stamina by giving your dog Red Cell, Over exercised and wont gain weight,
The average apbt shouldnt be anymore than 65 lbs. They are just like humans though they should weigh as proportioned to their stucture and height and age. If it is a puppy meaning anything less than 1.5 years you shouldnt worry about messing w/ his weight let him grow to what hes going to be. If hes older than that how much does he weigh now and how tall is he. Pit bulls are lean muscular dogs and shouldnt appear to be "big". One of my pit bulls is 40lbs which is the proper weight for her age and size. If you stand above your dog you should see the arch of the ribcage it should be a nice oval size not on the round side and not on the flat side. In this breed it is typical of some bloodlines to see a few ribs that is normal. The hips should be well defined and muscular, being able to slightly feel the upper most part of the hips. If you feel from the stop to the occupult which is the topline of his skull in between his ears you should only feel a slight bump which is his skull. The cheeks should be well defined. If you still have any concern ask your vet if he is the proper weight. Feeding improper diets and vitamins could cause problems if not taken with care. If you feed your dog a good nutritional diet and he has good exercise your dog is what hes going to be and making him fat isnt the best option. It will only cause even more problems. Love your dog for who he is not for what you want him to look like of the stereotype of the breed.
my dogs ribs doesnt show but im worried because i seen different pitbulls and they are much thicker than mine last time i talk to the vet he said he had a nice body proportion and he looked very athletic but i just wanted another opinion and about the red cell i never would fight my pit i just fed him because i talked to a lady and she said that red cell would increase my dogs weight but thanks to all of you >
hey lab man thanks for the help but you know what if those images that you show me are right then i guess my dog has the ideal body weight cause if you see him from above you can see his weights and his ribcase doesnt show and so why so many pitbulls lood like really thick >
I hope you are not offended by the questions about fighting. We are here because we love dogs and want to help. Once in a while, we don't have enough details to be sure we aren't helping somebody that is abusing their dog. Such questions are very difficult for us to answer.
As I said, even maintaining good body condition, a mature dog will look stockier than one a year old. Of my dogs that went away to dog guide school at a year old, I am surprised how different they look in a few months in their graduation picture. Here is a picture that sort of illustrates it. Both the yellow Lab, about 12, and the black one, less than a year, are good lean dogs. Still, they look quite different. The other 2 dogs are my daughter's. The little Shepherd is a fine, big boy now. I'm jealous.
In the past, dog nutrition wasn't as well understood as it is now. Dogs need a diet that is complete and balanced. All but the cheapest commercial dog foods provide exactly what dogs need. Adding something like the Red Cell upsets the balance and is more likely to cause problems than solve them. Just feed him his dog chow.
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