My GSD has been on a natural diet for about a month now and just by feeling his side I can tell he has lost some weight. He is 95 lbs. and can easily carry 5 more lbs. Currently, he is getting at least 2 lbs. (split between 2 meals) of food each day, but I believe he should get between 2.5 - 3 lbs. So my question is how much food could I feed at any given meal without upsetting his stomach? Granted this is probably trial and error, but don't believe feeding 2.5 - 3 lbs for a single meal can be good? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Same thing happened to my dogs when I first started feeding raw, actually one gained and one lost a few. If you think 2.5 # a day is going to suit him better, simply add a 1/4 # more each meal, or give him a larger breakfast and smaller dinner. It doesn't have to be EXACT at each meal, so don't stress over that. You could even start with a week of adding 1/4 more to make sure he is okay with the extra food (at 95 lbs. I expect him to be just fine) then go up again in a week.
Meant to ask.. what has he been eating so far, and have you experienced any stomach upset?
Also... can you post a pic of your dog from the side and from looking down toward his back? I used to think "too thin" was one thing when now I know it can be "just right"... Especially with GSDs, a bit lighter is far better than a bit heavier (hips).
He has been getting chicken necks, legs, thighs, & heats. The hearts have been like 2x per week. Turkey necks, ground beef, and lamb shanks. I mix up the veggies every week and he gets them every other day and about 1/4 cup. No upset stomach at all, but he had a spout of loose stool when I gave him chicken wings. The vet did a test on his stool and there was no bacteria present so it might have been the additional fat on the wings?
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
How Much Food Per Meal?
#272001 - 04/07/2010 07:46 AM 
Top
Especially with GSDs, a bit lighter is far better than a bit heavier (hips).
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic
.jpg)
.jpg)
