Doberman puppy owners - track your weight gain here

[Betty]

Well, I rescued him at 13 weeks and he had coccidian. You could see his ribs, tail bone, etc. I had to explain to everyone that I had just adoped him, that he didn't look like that because of me... so, he was 17 pound:-<. But, he's gained 20 in less then 8 weeks! Attached is a picture of him the day I brought him home. If you look closely, you'll see his ribs and tail bone:-<!

 

[Chief13]

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Well, I rescued him at 13 weeks and he had coccidian. You could see his ribs, tail bone, etc. I had to explain to everyone that I had just adoped him, that he didn't look like that because of me... so, he was 17 pound:-<. But, he's gained 20 in less then 8 weeks! Attached is a picture of him the day I brought him home. If you look closely, you'll see his ribs and tail bone:-<!

How did he get Coccidian? Is it contagious? I have heard of it but dont know much about it. I am glad he is all healthy now though : )
ote="Betty, post: 324206, member: 4625"]Well, I rescued him at 13 weeks and he had coccidian. You could see his ribs, tail bone, etc. I had to explain to everyone that I had just adoped him, that he didn't look like that because of me... so, he was 17 pound:-<. But, he's gained 20 in less then 8 weeks! Attached is a picture of him the day I brought him home. If you look closely, you'll see his ribs and tail bone:-<![/quote]
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[Betty]

Coccidia (Coccidiasina) are a subclass of microscopic, spore-forming, single-celled obligate intracellular parasites belonging to the apicomplexan class Conoidasida.[1] As obligate intracellular parasites, they must live and reproduce within an animal cell. Coccidian parasites infect the intestinal tracts of animals,[2] and are the largest group of apicomplexan protozoa.
Infection with these parasites is known as coccidiosis.

So, it the parasites were eating his nurturance. It is contagious, but, only through fecal. If another dog eats the fecal, they can catch it. My understanding is it's not unusual in puppies. I just think, because of Rocco's situation, it wasn't caught very quickly. But, it was gone within a month and before I took him home. I couldn't take him home unless he was OK, because of my other pets.

 

[Chief13]

I am glad you pulled him through that. Looking forward to see how he progresses as he grows. Thanks for the info Betty!

 

[Betty]

Thanks me too. As you can see, you can't see his ribs anymore and he's such a love boy!

 

[JanS]

I thought Doberman standard for a male was 85 pounds? Is that correct?

It depends on if it's American or Euro bred, but for American I think 85# would be at the upper end of the spectrum.
Here's a good article on the American breed standard.
http://doberman-chat.com/community/index.php?threads/akc-doberman-pinscher-breed-standard.4/

 

[Betty]

Thanks soooo much!

 

[Magnus]

Magnus just turned 8 weeks yesterday and is 14# today. I'm excited to see how he progresses!

 

[Betty]

We weighed Rocco yesterday and he's up to 40 pounds!!! He's just growing and growing.

 

[Chief13]

Chief 13 weeks- 35.4 lbs
14 weeks- 37.1 lbs

 

[Betty]

Rocco 5 months and 10 days. I purchased the extra large bed. I have a towel on it, because he likes to use it as a teething ring:->.

 

[Kalpna]

Caesar just got weighted yesterday (a bit over 18 weeks). He now weights 49.72 lbs

 

[Magnus]

Magnus just turned 8 weeks yesterday and is 14# today. I'm excited to see how he progresses!

Magnus gained 5lbs in 1 week. He is now 9 weeks and is 19lbs.

 

[first dob]

OMG! That's fast! Dobie is 8 weeks, 9 pounds. Do y'all feed 2 or 3 times a day?

 

[JanS]

Do y'all feed 2 or 3 times a day?

Most of us feed pups 3 times a day until they're at least 6 months old. I didn't drop Albert down to 2 feedings until he was about 8 or 9 months though since he was still eating his mid day meal with lots of gusto.

 

[first dob]

Most of us feed pups 3 times a day until they're at least 6 months old. I didn't drop Albert down to 2 feedings until he was about 8 or 9 months though since he was still eating his mid day meal with lots of gusto.

Thanks! She's so little still I was thinking 3, too.

 

[Chief13]

Chief is 15 weeks today and weighed 40 pounds right on the button! : )

 

[Magnus]

OMG! That's fast! Dobie is 8 weeks, 9 pounds. Do y'all feed 2 or 3 times a day?

We do feed 3 times a day. Sometimes I even break his food down to even smaller meals and have done 4, only because he seems to like it that way. I just go by the recommended amount on his food bag and then break that up into 3-4 meals.

 

[Archer]

Archer's 19 month measurements
Weight: 87.5#
Height: 28.5"
Length: 28.5"
Chest: 36" around

No changes in measurements this month. His face does look like it's changed from last month and his muscles appear to be leaner.

 

[emtdaddy1980]

Xander was weighed at the vet today,
at 13 weeks he's 16.5#............ I really need to fatten him up.