chadmain 0 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hey guys i got a 1 yr old bitch saluki grey colli wippet greyhound lurcher she was bulging with muscle and i dont no how but somehow shes loosing weight shes walked reguraly goes lamping atleast twice a weak and i feed her dr johns gold and tripe dont understand why shes loosing weight any ideas will be greatfull for a reply Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack2o 45 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 getting fitter?if she looks very thin try feeding slightly more. still quite young some change as they grow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hounddog3 751 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 have u wormed her out reguraly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamping-lad 160 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 have u wormed her out reguraly needs worming as said above Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,627 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Is her bed warm enough? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hubbs 178 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Gnipper I thought the same they can shiver weight off ! But could be worms to be honest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 10,013 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Gnipper I thought the same they can shiver weight off ! But could be worms to be honest spot on with the cold thing, make sure warm kennel , wouldnt bother with Tripe it holds water, feed 1lb raw mince chicken or lamb + meal , just give extra grub when worked + cold weather . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 if its been wormed and is still losing weight then increase the feed if it still looks thin after a few weeks then a trip to the vet may be required could be a multitude of things Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiny 7 1,694 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Make sure its beds draught proof. And add Carbs/Extra fat into the diet it will hold better condtion if other wise fit and healthy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hubbs 178 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Bird I agree with chicken mince it soon puts the weight on I swear by it ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graham4877 1,181 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 use a proper wormer , every 14 days for a month and up its food Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PUSSY DOCTOR 13 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 the dog could be hurting somewhere. if like said above you have wormed.and increased food and the dog is still losing weight.then in could be injured. injuries are not always visable.has its coat lost any condition.is the dog dehidrated.grab its coat just below the neck area or along its back.take a handful of fur lift and twist.see if it goes back quickly or slowly..if it goes back slowly.then its dehidrated.you cant beat a good boneman to look over your dog.much better then any vet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pip1968 2,490 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 put brown bread and rice in with its meat and biscuts it should fatten up in no time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pritch 335 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 one or a combination of all the above could be the cause but i would just get a quick check at the vet & if it's given a clean bill of health just increase it's food make sure it's warm dogs do burn more calories to keep warm in cold weather but wouldn't of thought it's been cold long enough to see a loss of weight on the other hand you may find a problem & the quicker you find it the quicker you can resolve it.good luck 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Baker 7 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 if your feeding your dog the same as you have in the past and not had a problem before then you need to go and see a vet,No good waiting a couple of weeks it could be an illness and then be to late.Its probably nothing but a few dollars at a vet job done and ease your mind. ATB 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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