Weight gain on Natural Balance?

[hugz4all4]

Originally Posted by amandawash

My thoughts exactly. I hate hearing when people are feeding it to their super young puppies but whatever.

What is the required protein limit for puppies?? I had Tucker on TOTW and that had 32 percent protien. I honestly believe he has gained to much weight on it for his size. When he was 10 weeks old he weighed 2.5 pounds and that was before I switched him compeletly over. At 16 weeks old (his last vet checkup) he was 5 pounds, in 6 weeks he gained 2.5 pounds. That just seems like alot to me but I could be wrong. I know that you cant go by the charts and parents but for his small cobby frame I wouldnt think he could handle too much more weight. He isnt alot taller than he was when I first got him. My toy poodle who has been 4 pounds and sometimes under since she was 5 months old had even gained weight on TOTW, she actually looks alittle fat!! Im guessing that not all high protien foods are meant for all dogs.

[hugz4all4]

bump so I can get an answer.. what is the right protien levels for puppies and is it possible for a puppy to gain to much weight to fast?

Thanks

[amandawash]

Originally Posted by hugz4all4

What is the required protein limit for puppies?? I had Tucker on TOTW and that had 32 percent protien. I honestly believe he has gained to much weight on it for his size. When he was 10 weeks old he weighed 2.5 pounds and that was before I switched him compeletly over. At 16 weeks old (his last vet checkup) he was 5 pounds, in 6 weeks he gained 2.5 pounds. That just seems like alot to me but I could be wrong. I know that you cant go by the charts and parents but for his small cobby frame I wouldnt think he could handle too much more weight. He isnt alot taller than he was when I first got him. My toy poodle who has been 4 pounds and sometimes under since she was 5 months old had even gained weight on TOTW, she actually looks alittle fat!! Im guessing that not all high protien foods are meant for all dogs.

Hey girl. Your little Tucker is too cute!! You know, you can ask 20 different people this question and get 20 different answers. I prefer having puppy on a mid-level protein food such as Wellness or Innova puppy foods. I don't care for the super high protein kibbles, especially if the dog's liver function hasn't been tested.You are totally right though and hit the nail on the head- not every food will work for every dog.

If you and your vet feels Tucker is too heavy, I would switch him to something a little less rich. However, I would rather have a puppy a bit chubby than too skinny.

Good luck! He is just darling! Also, some have huge growth spurts fast and then slow down, and some grow more later on

[hugz4all4]

Originally Posted by amandawash

Hey girl. Your little Tucker is too cute!! You know, you can ask 20 different people this question and get 20 different answers. I prefer having puppy on a mid-level protein food such as Wellness or Innova puppy foods. I don't care for the super high protein kibbles, especially if the dog's liver function hasn't been tested.You are totally right though and hit the nail on the head- not every food will work for every dog.

If you and your vet feels Tucker is too heavy, I would switch him to something a little less rich. However, I would rather have a puppy a bit chubby than too skinny.

Good luck! He is just darling! Also, some have huge growth spurts fast and then slow down, and some grow more later on

Thanks so much for your reply, I really do appreciate it.