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Overweight ? (Pembroke Welsh Corgi)
Hi all,
I have a 12-week-old male Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Recently he started to gain weight very quickly. Now he is almost 11 lbs. Yesterday we took him to receive the combo vaccine and the vet said he looks ok. However my friend said his 5-month-old puppy Corgi weights only 10 lbs, and overweight may cause "CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA". I am so worried. Is my puppy normal? Sammy |
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On 24 Nov 2003 22:21:50 -0800, (Sam) wrote:
Hi all, I have a 12-week-old male Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Recently he started to gain weight very quickly. Now he is almost 11 lbs. Yesterday we took him to receive the combo vaccine and the vet said he looks ok. However my friend said his 5-month-old puppy Corgi weights only 10 lbs, and overweight may cause "CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA". I am so worried. Is my puppy normal? Do corgis vary in size? If so, then they may mature at different rates. I am not really familiar with the breed or the variations in the breed. I would probably lean toward the vet's opinion since they have the dog's health in mind, regardless of the breed. Can you feel your puppy's ribs? You shoudln't be able to see them, but you should be able to feel them a little. If so, then he probably is not overweight. If you can't feel them, then he may be overweight. I'm not sure about puppies and diets since you want them to get the nuitrition for proper growth. But you may need to cut back on the portions a little. I have an overweight sheltie who seems to gain weight on air. She has an enlarged heart, so she starts coughing when overweight. Her heart pushes on her windpipe, and with added fat, that leaves less room, so it pushes more. The solution for her is to supplement her kibble with green beans. They are non-fat and very low in calories, yet they add content to her meals, so she feels like she has gotten a satisfying meal. I use the french style since they are shredded and take longer to eat, and also the "no salt added' since they don't need salt. If you get to a point where your vet feels your dog is overweight, I would ask their opinion on the green beans. I don't know if it would be good for a puppy since it would be replacing some of the kibble. My dog is an adult, so she just needs maintenance. No more growing for her. Meghan & the Zoo Crew Equine and Pet Photography http://www.zoocrewphoto.com |
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"Child" wrote in message
.44... (Sam) wrote in news:799dd85c.0311242221.675de860 @posting.google.com: Hi all, I have a 12-week-old male Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Recently he started to gain weight very quickly. Now he is almost 11 lbs. Yesterday we took him to receive the combo vaccine and the vet said he looks ok. However my friend said his 5-month-old puppy Corgi weights only 10 lbs, and overweight may cause "CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA". I am so worried. Is my puppy normal? Its lovely that you are so concerned about your dog. If you took him to the vet yesterday, I wouldnt' worry too much. Your friend may have a dog who is going to be smaller than your boy. You should judge dogs against their frame and structure, not against other dogs. Can you feel ribs (sometimes its hard in pups because the skin is loose)? Can you feel hip bones? -- BethF, Anchorage, AK It's YOUR God. They are YOUR rules. YOU burn in hell. Doe he have a waist? My little guy, Stewart, is about 28 lb at 3 and a half years. He is not overly large for his size, but the important thing is that he has a waist and is still very active. As Corgis get overweight, they tend to loose a lot of their natural energy, which should be near boundless, and turn into little potatoes. That is certainly not good. Additionally, displasia is not, as far as I know, generally a major concern with Corgis (please correct me if I am wrong). Scott |
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"Child" wrote in message
.44... (Sam) wrote in news:799dd85c.0311242221.675de860 @posting.google.com: Hi all, I have a 12-week-old male Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Recently he started to gain weight very quickly. Now he is almost 11 lbs. Yesterday we took him to receive the combo vaccine and the vet said he looks ok. However my friend said his 5-month-old puppy Corgi weights only 10 lbs, and overweight may cause "CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA". I am so worried. Is my puppy normal? Its lovely that you are so concerned about your dog. If you took him to the vet yesterday, I wouldnt' worry too much. Your friend may have a dog who is going to be smaller than your boy. You should judge dogs against their frame and structure, not against other dogs. Can you feel ribs (sometimes its hard in pups because the skin is loose)? Can you feel hip bones? -- BethF, Anchorage, AK It's YOUR God. They are YOUR rules. YOU burn in hell. Doe he have a waist? My little guy, Stewart, is about 28 lb at 3 and a half years. He is not overly large for his size, but the important thing is that he has a waist and is still very active. As Corgis get overweight, they tend to loose a lot of their natural energy, which should be near boundless, and turn into little potatoes. That is certainly not good. Additionally, displasia is not, as far as I know, generally a major concern with Corgis (please correct me if I am wrong). Scott |
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"Scott" wrote in message ... "Child" wrote in message Doe he have a waist? My little guy, Stewart, is about 28 lb at 3 and a half years ........His is a 12 week old puppy - they don't have waists! buglady take out the dog before replying |
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"Scott" wrote in message ... "Child" wrote in message Doe he have a waist? My little guy, Stewart, is about 28 lb at 3 and a half years ........His is a 12 week old puppy - they don't have waists! buglady take out the dog before replying |
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.......His is a 12 week old puppy - they don't have waists!
I'm 40 and neither do I! -Sharon |
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