Joe1888 672 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 a mate has a six year old dog lurcher, its been fed on dry most of its life untill recently were its been getting a cup of wag and 1 lb of raw beef, i think before it was getting a cup of wag, going on the guidelines on back of pack. its still looking abit bony/under weight, looking for some advice on best way to fatten it up abit. i did recommend upping the amount of wag and raw beef, just wondering if anyone else has any other tips? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe1888 672 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Guy int pub said make sure its wormed an everything and if its in kennel it ain't losing condition due to cold its wormed and lives in doors thanks mate, tell the guy in the pub the same Edited January 21, 2015 by Joe1888 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Some trimmings from the local butcher will soon get a back on it. There's nothing like lamb ribs for bulking them up..... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Donna Wildwood 288 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I fatten my BC up with tripe and lamb breast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greygamefowl 160 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I do a weekly trip to the slaughterhouse and get lamb ribs, necks and fatty beef cuttings cost me a few tinnies and a bottle of wine at Christmas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taz2010 1,297 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 local butcher plenty of fat trims will soon put weight on ya dog mate also i use calves milk if running a few nights a week Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slip lead 862 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Use a mince beef that's % beef and 20% fat, with rice or pasta and you will see weight gain after a week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LIGHT ON LIGHTS OUT 71 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Drop the wagg, honestly mate its shite. Up meat and either get a decent biscuit or use brown bread, atb 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,882 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Bulls heart, tripe and potatoes feed 2kg everyday for a week see the difference Or as farcy Darcy said butchers trimmings 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe1888 672 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) Drop the wagg, honestly mate its shite. Up meat and either get a decent biscuit or use brown bread, atb ive seen a few people say that, i feed mine different from my mate. am still new to owning/working lurchers were hes been doing it for years, dont really want to turn around and tell him whats best for his dug. is there an ideal weight for a lurcher at 24tts, i know it would depend on the x, its not heavy built, Edited January 24, 2015 by Joe1888 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slip lead 862 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 All dogs are different, some dogs (salukis) can look to SOME that there half starved and (bull) looking to heavy. It's just a case of knowing what's best for your dog. Some dogs when working hard don't need bigger portions, some do, and some just more fat added 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slip lead 862 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 put this up a few times before but might help someone.. Feeding_the_Racing_Greyhound.pdf GainGreyhoundNutritionSGV_2.pdf 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe1888 672 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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