Okay y'all, I need some dog food suggestions. I feed my dog 2-3 cups of food every day. He never goes without being fed. But even with that, he doesn't gain weight. He's currently eating some off brand dog food from Walmart because that's all my husband & I could afford to get him at the time so I think that contributes to it. What are some great dog food brands that will help him gain weight and fatten up? He's not all skins and bones, not at all. I just want him to get meatier. Any suggestions, dog owners?
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Try a puppy food. Puppies burn more calories since they are growing so their food tends to have a higher fat content. You might want to talk to your vet about your best options for his particular breed and age though =)Other Answers:
- Purina dog chow.
- blue wilderness! it basically has the highest protein content. its a great quality dog food as well! no grains and all natural. it will be sure to put some meat on him(:you said you couldnt afford a better food at the time...if you can afford a better food now, it would be good to not buy his food from grocery stores or walmarts anymore. they dont sell quality dog food and all of it is full of fillers and junk. hope i helped! (:
- Try a puppy food.
- Your dog sounds as though he is the perfect weight. As long as you're not actually seeing his ribs & spine, he's fine. You can always try increasing the amount of food you feed if you can't afford better. Trust me, you don't need the higher protein foods to fatten him up. I did just fine making mine fatter just by feeding him more. That's why he is overweight now, and I am trying to get him to lose weight. One of the better quality foods they have at Walmart is Racheal Ray's Nutrish, and I believe they carry the new Purina. Don't remember what its called, but I think its in a yellow bag. Ingredient-wise they are fairly good for the price.
- A diet starts in earnest after you've cut back on his food by one-third to one-half. Stick with this plan until he reaches a healthy weight. Be strong. In spite of those pleading looks, your dog will not starve.Also, keep in mind that the amount recommended on the bag or can of food is only a starting point. Dogs are individuals, and the amount they need to eat depends on a number of factors, including their metabolism, the type of food they eat, their age, how much exercise they get, and what the climate's like where they live. So after he loses his excess weight, continue adjusting the amount of food he gets until you find an amount that can sustain a healthy weight. You can check this site and review the dog foods http://uniquepetsproducts.com/pets-foods/dog-foods/ . Hope it helps.
- Hi! Unless your dog looks sickly and weak, I guess it's okay that he's not putting on too much weight, especially if he tends to stay indoors. If you are really concerned, though, I can suggest IAMS for weight control. You may want to take him to the vet, too, to be sure his not gaining weight is normal. Good luck!
