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celstu1 · 10-04-2007, 05:37 AM

Hi,
So I have a question about an 'older' dog gaining weight. This seems a bit odd to me.
My boys had thier rabies shot in Dec 06. They were 1 year, 3 months old. Dexter weighed 4.4lbs and Fletcher weighed 5.6lbs. Now they are 2 years and 1 month old. Dexter weighs 6lbs and Fletcher weighs 9lbs. Is that normal to gain THAT much weight at that age???

About 2 months ago I put them on Royal Canin food and they both seemed to gain at least a 1 - 1.5lbs and they both seem really filled out (aka - chubby!!) But before that food, Dexter was 5.5lbs and Fletcher was 8lbs (roughly).

Just seems so odd that they gained that much weight AFTER they were already over a year old. Don't you think?

10-04-2007, 05:37 AM	#1
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Weight gain question.... Hi, So I have a question about an 'older' dog gaining weight. This seems a bit odd to me. My boys had thier rabies shot in Dec 06. They were 1 year, 3 months old. Dexter weighed 4.4lbs and Fletcher weighed 5.6lbs. Now they are 2 years and 1 month old. Dexter weighs 6lbs and Fletcher weighs 9lbs. Is that normal to gain THAT much weight at that age??? About 2 months ago I put them on Royal Canin food and they both seemed to gain at least a 1 - 1.5lbs and they both seem really filled out (aka - chubby!!) But before that food, Dexter was 5.5lbs and Fletcher was 8lbs (roughly). Just seems so odd that they gained that much weight AFTER they were already over a year old. Don't you think? __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz