gain weight

[akholic]

my rottie, Benji, almost 2, eats 2 meals a day, poo at least twice after each meal , the good thing is that he is still healthy and energetic, i am feeding him rice with dry dog food (nutri-source chicken meal for puppy). hope anyone can help!

[Ayoka]

Originally Posted by akholic

my rottie, Benji, almost 2, eats 2 meals a day, poo at least twice after each meal , the good thing is that he is still healthy and energetic, i am feeding him rice with dry dog food (nutri-source chicken meal for puppy). hope anyone can help!

Well, if his poop is soft and mushy, he may be reacting to the wheat and corn in the food...both ingredients are common allergens...if you have a look through the nutrition forum you'll find lots of info on good foods!!!

[Sharon Marples]

Originally Posted by akholic

my rottie, Benji, almost 2, eats 2 meals a day, poo at least twice after each meal , the good thing is that he is still healthy and energetic, i am feeding him rice with dry dog food (nutri-source chicken meal for puppy). hope anyone can help!

Sorry, but I am confused. Exactly what are you asking? Your post title is weight gain, but then you talk about him going to the bathroom twice after each meal. Are you asking us for suggestions on how to have him gain weight or to have less bowel movements? Basically, a good food source would do both. Is he thin? What does he weigh and how tall is he and how old is he?

As was suggested, you can do a search for the various threads on different foods and find lots of great suggestions here. I'm sure you will find something that can answer your questions.

[brunie's mom]

Stop feeding the dog rice!
If you want to add something extra to the dry food....feed a good quality canned food, or some chicken or beef (hamburger), or cooked eggs or cottage cheese or canned sardines or mackeral,etc.
By adding the rice you are just adding carbs....go for some good quality proteins instead.

He may be pooping huge amounts because of the brand of food you are feeding and the extra rice. I don't know what foods are available in Hong Kong?

Did you want Benji to add some weight?
How much does he weigh now? Are his ribs showing?

Gina

[Dugganmom]

I use Nutri source for my dogs....they have been eating it for 2 years and they do fine with it...But I am thinking about switching my lab for allergy reasons...What question are you asking?

[akholic]

i am sorry... i didn't ask the question right.

benji is tall, but really skinny, his ribs are slightly showing. since he eats a lot, i believe the reason is that he poops too much.

[Sharon Marples]

Originally Posted by akholic

i am sorry... i didn't ask the question right.

benji is tall, but really skinny, his ribs are slightly showing. since he eats a lot, i believe the reason is that he poops too much.

And the reason that he poops so much is because he needs a better food fed to him. Also, be sure that he has been wormed, if he has worms then he will get thin.

[kjd2121]

Why are you feeding him puppy food if he is 2 years old?? Lots of poop means you are feeding him a lower quality food that contains many grains and filler. get him more meat/protein in his diet.