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How tall is she? From what I can tell in the pics she doesn't look too underweight. Most of us feed a bit more than that so you might consider gradually increasing the amount.
How long have you had her?
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How tall is she? From what I can tell in the pics she doesn't look too underweight. Most of us feed a bit more than that so you might consider gradually increasing the amount.
How long have you had her?
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I have had her for 2 weeks now and just two weeks ago she was afraid of everything and everyone, would lay down and shut down with a leash! The rescue was not sure how long she was on her own but could have been a couple of weeks!
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What a cute little girl! I see a couple ribs in this pic but I don't think it will take too much to get her back up to where she should be and slow gain is the key.
I'm guessing she may not even be 8 months yet so bumping her up to 3 meals per day might help as well.
I'm guessing she may not even be 8 months yet so bumping her up to 3 meals per day might help as well.
bethanykovach24
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Thank you very much! She has opened up so much and is learning very quickly! Every day or walks get longer and longer and she is such a sweet girl who does listen well! Funny thing is that she is very independent as well and loves napping!
She does have a very weak bite so when she eats or takes a treat, half falls out of her mouth! She actually loves playing with the cats toys over her own!
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Bless you for taking her in! Slow and steady. Keep doing what you are doing in feeding her consistently, no rush needed. She'll gain the weight in due time. She sounds like a goofy and lovable girl, you must feel lucky to have her and her you!
Welcome! She doesn't look too bad to me in terms of weight. Curious: Does she have non-cropped ears?
bethanykovach24
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Thank you! You are correct. Who ever had her before she ran away cropped her tail (I think at home) and her ears where never touched. Frankly, they give her so much character that my boyfriend and I are going to leave them!
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Lol that's funny that one stands. She to old to have them cropped though so you'd have to leave them. She's cute I love her color !
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She really is such a special girl! You can't tell in my pictures but she actual is a doubled dew claw girl and next we when she gets fixed, the dew claws will come off as well so we won't have to worry about her getting caught on anything!
Today was her first day at a dog park and no dogs around but she was able to run free and also chase me! Our night walk didn't get very far because she is so spooked but I'm sure the more we do it, the better she will get!
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Awwwww she's a cutieShe really is such a special girl! You can't tell in my pictures but she actual is a doubled dew claw girl and next we when she gets fixed, the dew claws will come off as well so we won't have to worry about her getting caught on anything!
Today was her first day at a dog park and no dogs around but she was able to run free and also chase me! Our night walk didn't get very far because she is so spooked but I'm sure the more we do it, the better she will get!
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can't wait to see more pics and learn more about her she's a lucky girl to go to such a good home For her skittishness remember do not coddle or baby talk fearful behavior. If you do coddle, pet, or baby talk her you'll set her back and will actually be reinforcing her skittishness. Praise when she shows confidence and she'll get it realllll quick
Yeah, I thought I was seeing an un-cropped, standing ear. Awesome.
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Love the weight of the meisher monster...that looks like gradual weight to me...how were you able to get that weight on her that quickly? suggestions pls
Also how do I get some weight on my little 10 month old munchkin - he is still at 67lbs and I want him to look like Bogie and Bacall a bit - he is on raw right now...should I be giving him 1 meal of kibble and 1 of raw? let me know
Also how do I get some weight on my little 10 month old munchkin - he is still at 67lbs and I want him to look like Bogie and Bacall a bit - he is on raw right now...should I be giving him 1 meal of kibble and 1 of raw? let me know
No don't do that. How many pounds of food is he getting. Add high fatty ground beef to his diet or up the consumption. What is he being fed mostly ? Leaner meats or more substantial meats ?
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Thanks!! Its been a trip that's for sure! I was writing a new posting when your post came in so I figured ill respond here!
I have been feeding her 6+cups (of a food that is 418kcal/cup) a day in that duration and it definitely did the trick.. though her stool isnt fantastic on it, i just had to suck it up and deal until i felt she was at a good weight. Im now considering other foods to start rotating.
I completely agree with @AresMyDobie... kibble and raw are apples and oranges. .. if your doing raw with him... listen to her, @TheDoctor'sMom and other raw enthusiasts. . They will guide you in the right direction!
Also consider if your guy is at his healthy weight... do you have any current side and top down pics?
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I know its been only little over a week since the 10 month weigh in but just weighed ger today on a whim and my girl has hit the 70 lb mark!!
Three pounds in the last 8 days!
I was going to post this in the nutrition section but i guess this works as well.So after the whole pseudo-bloat/sock-eating craziness and transitioning her back to her food, i decided to replicate a variable from one of my food trials when she had done the best and started soaking her food again with great results for the most part. Much more firm stools with only the softest coming in the afternoons which is correlating to when she is a lunatic fence running.
Im going to continue to observe as its been less than a week. When i get to a quarter bag i think im going to transition her to a better quality food more nutritionally efficient and try the rotation method that Dr. Dodds talks about... or at least that is the plan!
Well... ...Dog my cats! Raise the flag! 
Haleluia and pass the ketchup! 
Smack me with a wet noodle! 
I'll be a monkey's uncle!
Knock me over with a feather! 
Call the priest and layeth the smacketh down! 
This evening, Oji has FINALLY. GOTTEN BACK. UP TO. SEVENTY (70) POUNDS.
Little Oji was 70 pounds back when he was like 8 or 9 months or something, then he dropped for some reason.
Now, at two years, he is a respectable female size!
Raise the flag! Haleluia and pass the ketchup! Smack me with a wet noodle! I'll be a monkey's uncle!
Knock me over with a feather! Call the priest and layeth the smacketh down! This evening, Oji has FINALLY. GOTTEN BACK. UP TO. SEVENTY (70) POUNDS.
Little Oji was 70 pounds back when he was like 8 or 9 months or something, then he dropped for some reason.
Now, at two years, he is a respectable female size!
Prushanks
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Thats awesome news Tad!!!!! So excited for ya!! I swear Oji and Miesha were either separated at birth or soul mates!!Well... ...Dog my cats!
I'll be a monkey's uncle!
This evening, Oji has FINALLY. GOTTEN BACK. UP TO. SEVENTY (70) POUNDS.
Little Oji was 70 pounds back when he was like 8 or 9 months or something, then he dropped for some reason.
Now, at two years, he is a respectable female size!
Fingers crossed they both stay on that track!!! So happy for you both!!
And um... more pics please... you cant keep that stud all to yourself... you'd be doing the community a disservice!
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