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Old 04-30-2008, 09:34 PM
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Default Gaining Weight

Hey just picked up my Greyhound (Tony) today and he is needing to gain about 1 kilogram as you can see his spine and his ribs are quite visible.
Im wanting to try and get the weight on him before winter as it will help with the cold weather etc.

Whats the best way of gaining weight?

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Old 04-30-2008, 09:43 PM
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Firstly has he been wormed out recently Morgan ?
The best I have found are sausages they work a treat. Mixed in the nightly feed, really stick to the ribs stuff. Get the cheap ones from Coles or your local supermarket.
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Old 04-30-2008, 09:48 PM
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Hey Morgan, Buy meat with high content of fat.
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How's Tony settling in Morgan ?
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Old 04-30-2008, 10:01 PM
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Yep he has been wormed about 15 days ago have to worm him again on the 11th.

He is settling very well a lay with him on his bed for a while now he knows its his
Very beautiful and gentle dog like all greyhounds.

I thought it was nice that the old owner/trainer requested that she be kept updated about how he is doing etc. She said she was very sad when he left.


Back to the question, so sausages are the best?

Im feeding him advance active at the moment.
Should i mix in some sausages for him?
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Old 04-30-2008, 10:33 PM
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Yep that's what I'd be doing. (start off @ 2 a day).
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Won't hurt to feed him breakfast, afternoon snack (when you get home from work), and a night time feed. (In the short term) to get the food into him. Most love left over pasta, mixed into their tea. (from the human's dinner leftovers).
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So 3 meals plus 2 sausages?

How long should this amount of food be fed for?
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I use fatty off cuts from the pet food store I get my meat from.. about 100-150grams on top of his normal food for a week will see him gain weight even if you are working him as per normal. Even an extra half a cup of kibble as well. When he is up a bit in weight gradually cut the extra food out until his weight levels out again... Gaining weight is easier than getting them to loose it, I hate cutting down the dogs food. Anyway good luck
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