Got him down to nearly 100lbs. He can still run at 35mph and hits like a freight train. Might be too thick for some of you but I’m pretty happy with where he’s at. Maybe another 5lbs to go but not more than that.
I’m sure you all have more important things to be getting on with but just...
Oh I’m sorry to hear that! How is he doing?
Yes Cato is only 2 and a half and the vet said I need to get him checked regularly from the age of 3. So I certainly shall be doing that.
I’m sure it makes no difference but just to clarify in case anyone is interested. I got Cato from Russia not...
I don’t know about that, when I was doing my research before I bought Cato I looked at a lot of euro breeders and every single one of them had the sire, bitch, grand sire etc holter tested and Doppler tested etc many times. Of course there are some dodgy breeders around but the vast majority of...
My main concern with catos physique isn’t one of aesthetics but one of health.
I’m very conscious that Doberman’s don’t have the healthiest hearts and suffer from DCM so I wanted to be sure that I was keeping him at a weight that doesn’t put any unnecessary stress on his heart.
However, after...
yeah, his body does look a bit chunky in comparison to his legs. I was a tad nervous about taking too much weight off too quickly though, didn’t want to starve the poor dog.
I agree with you and some others on here, I think another 10lbs will do the trick.
Will shoot for that and see what...
Thanks all of you for your comments, they were really helpful! Except @Ddski5 your comment was ridiculous! :p
I’ve just taken him to the vet and weighed him and he’s 48kg (105lbs), so he’s lost 11lbs since last time.
I think he definitely could lose another 5lbs for sure. But also I think...
You think so? 20lbs is an awful lot.
You cant quite see in this photo because the lighting isn't great but his last two ribs are fairly visible.
Other than the last two ribs what visual markers should I be looking for to indicate that he’s at his ideal weight?
Thanks
A month and a half ago I posted on here concerned that my dog was overweight at 116lbs, it was obvious he was carrying quite a bit of extra bulk and didn’t have much tuck. It was suggested that I put him on strict diet.
I did just that and after 6 weeks I think there is a clear difference...
It has been 3 weeks now and I think he’s almost there. Have not weighed him yet as it’s difficult to get into the vet but I think he’s looking in better shape.
I could not get him to stand still this morning so I only got a photo of him sitting, let me know what you guys think. I know it’s...
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Ok, from that chart I think he’s half way between heavy and ideal. Another 2 weeks and he should be there. Will try and get a side shot when I can. :)
He’s been on his diet (half rations) for 10 days now. I’m pretty sure I can see a difference starting to take place but it’s difficult to tell when I see him every day.
Here’s a picture of him from today.. what do you guys think? Any difference...
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