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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppie  what is that? |
Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil is oil from Salmon (fish) and is great for skin, coat, immune system, and cardiovascular health. Omega 3's and 6's which are essential fatty acids. It's a bit stinky, but the scent has really given my dogs renewed interest in eating. Even my Liver Shunt dog has put on weight! (They tend to be skinny)
Coconut products: kind of a miracle food. Giving you a link here as the benefits are way to many for me to list. This link refers to benefits to people but I have seen similar lists for pets. And mine love it! Coconut oil, milk , & meat all provide the benefits.
Coconut Research Center Home Page
And some info copied and edited from previous posts:
Sometimes they can go thin from not having the right gut flora. They may be eating fine, but their bodies may have a problem digesting the food. Adding a Probiotic to their diet can help, and certainly won't hurt. Probiotics can also prevent diarrhea.
And the general guidelines are: You should be able to feel the spine but not so much the sides or each individual vertebra. You should be able to feel the ribs,and a soft cushion between them and the skin. If you can see the ribs, the dog is underweight. Muscle, tendons and some fat should be covering the hips and shoulders. Bones should not be excessively evident. Age and activity will influence how an animal appears. If your dog is on the thin side, do not overfeed to put weight on. Read the feeding guidelines on the food packaging and follow them. Make adjustments to the amount as needed. Don't add fats or gravies (people food) to your dogs food, as they can cause pancreatitis. You can feed treats between meals, but be aware of the nutritional content. Nothing too fatty. Gradually the weight will come on. Also, weighing your dog weekly will help. So would a diary so you can see exactly what you pup has eaten and how he does with it. If you still think your pup has a weight problem, you'll have documented info for your vet which can help in a diagnosis.
Even though I am not an Iam's fan, this is from their website and may help a bit more:
Your Pets Ideal Weight: A Visual Guide It has diagrams and better explanation.
And another developed by Purina:
Canine Health Body Condition System