cshenk wrote:
> "Jeßus" wrote
>> cshenk wrote:

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>>> Most dogs his size, would be overfed badly at that ratio when you add in
>>> his regular morning and evening feedings, but he burns this off
>>> perfectly. In fact, this is tapered down now that he is at right weight.
>>> When we first got him it was 1 cup dry at morning and evening, plus 1/2
>>> can wet in evening (and the 'treats'). It took him 5 months to gain
>>> appropriate vet approved weight.
>> If a dog is overweight, then surely *real* issue is *what* they eat,
>> rather than merely the quantity or frequency of food? I certainly worked
>> (and still works) that way for me
>> For example, I avoid most grains (unless sprouted) along with other high
>> carbohydrate foods. I still eat them, albeit infrequently, which got be
>> back to my 'correct' weight. By doing this I also discovered inadvertently
>> that wheat and a lot other grains make me feel letharic.
>> If they're sprouted first - no problem.
>
> Sometimes yes. I know when there are some sorts of dog food, to feed less
> if it's a really high fat/meat sort. I tend to the upper market eukanaba
> and such foods for him.


I'm less concerned about fat (as long as it is good quality fat) and
more focussed on over all carbohydrate intake myself. I think we and
most domesticated animal get wayyyyy too much. But that's a whole
different topic with plenty of debate out there.

>> Anyway, getting off the track here...
>>
>>> (Before any freak out, Cash was a rescue pup with heartworms. Badly
>>> underweight and you could see his spine and count all ribs up to his
>>> shoulders when standing, which is highly abnormal for his body shape
>>> which is basically a larger sized very muscular beagle-look. Believed to
>>> be part beagle, and part bull mastiff per vet's measurements).
>> What a mixture
>> I'm sure with your care he will be in great shape soon (if not already).
>
> He is! After being turned down 4 times to be neutered (health reasons) we
> were finally able to have that done.

I'm sure Cash is really happy about being neutered too

> Honestly, I'd rather not have as I
> miss them happy dangles, but it was for his health as he's not up to mating
> and the scent of the lady doggies was driving him nuts.

And will keep him away from potential scraps with other male dogs.

My Kelpie (Dusty) is a female, she is still intact - I wouldn't mind
letting her have a litter /if/ I can find a suitable male Kelpie. If
not, then I'm afraid it's off to the vets for her. At present she is
only approx. 4 months old and the property is pretty secure, so I'm not
too worried about any unplanned 'surprises' as yet.