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Originally Posted by Jenn218  That's what it is like with Mojo.........he isn't big by any means, but he has gained so much. He is still a little guy, just rounder, thicker, heavier, stockier.
My vet mentioned weight gain with neutering and said it just depends on the dogs. (er, probably the humans). The neutering is the only thing that I can blame it on because that is the only difference, besides his food. We feed the same amount of food, just the different brand (from Nutro Natural Choice Lamb and Rice to Canidea). His weight was fine and normal and the same up until a few months after his neuter when we started noticing the change. So, it has to be that....plus, I know lack of good exercise...although we do walk, just not far or often.
I think I will try to no treats...but will continue to do them if we do photos or training. Okay, maybe I will just stop them for awhile....and amp up our walking. |
So i just went to the nutro site and the canidae site to compare the amounts of food a small dog is suppose to be getting a day. minimum canidae is 1/2 cup and minimum nutro is 1/3 cup. so feeding 1/3 cup canidae shouldn't be making him gain weight. hmmm...
the canidae site does say that for the light/senior formula you can feed 1/4 cup per day. maybe try cutting his food down to 1/4 cup and not eliminating the treats? just a suggestion, if mojo likes his treats and you won't feel bad about not giving him any goodies throughout the day.