Doberman puppy owners - track your weight gain here

[JanS]

I really wish people wouldn't try to pet him when he's trying to jump on them. Especially when I'm trying to sign my life away and can't pay attention!

I hear you there. Our dogs sit nicely by my side when I'm at the window to pay the bill after a visit, but I have to keep an eye in the back of my head to be sure someone isn't behind me trying to bring their dog up to visit or anything like that. Not that either of ours are aggressive or over eager, but if another dog starts sniping in their face they will defend themselves.

 

[NikiL02]

On positive news, Nero only had overabundance of bacteria in his stool. So he's on antibiotics (and probiotics) for the next 10 days. I sent it out the sample for parasites and got the call back today that there were none (vet was worried about giardia.)

 

[Oh Little Oji]

Just turning 27 months and my boy Oji is down to 67.4 lbs. today. Oh, shoot. This is the puppy weight gain thread.

 

[NikiL02]

Any ideas why he's losing weight?

 

[bomary]

Just turning 27 months and my boy Oji is down to 67.4 lbs. today. Oh, shoot. This is the puppy weight gain thread.

That guy!!!...I think he has just figured out that it stresses you out if his weight fluctuates a pound or two, so he does it for attention!!
I have fallen in love with him since his little "boing boing" video, so I just think he is perfect!!
But...I'm a worrier, so if you are stressed about it, I TOTALLY get that. You know I have no advice...I just absorb knowledge here!!..but man he looks good to me. Send him over!...I'll put my little Jax (aka "Broad Ass") on a plane to you!

 

[Oh Little Oji]

That guy!!!...I think he has just figured out that it stresses you out if his weight fluctuates a pound or two, so he does it for attention!!
I have fallen in love with him since his little "boing boing" video, so I just think he is perfect!!
But...I'm a worrier, so if you are stressed about it, I TOTALLY get that. You know I have no advice...I just absorb knowledge here!!..but man he looks good to me. Send him over!...I'll put my little Jax (aka "Broad Ass") on a plane to you!

Thanks! And thanks for the offer!

Yeah, he is quite a thing. If you love him after those videos, you'd really get a kick out of meeting him. Quite a force.

Wish we could meld Jax and Oji and come out with the best qualities of both – a Jaxoji. Or an Ojaxi.

 

[Oh Little Oji]

Any ideas why he's losing weight?

Not sure. I do think he has trouble absorbing the nutrition he needs. He produces too much stool it seems to me.

I have had some success putting a few pounds on him with feeding him larger amounts – like 5 - 6 cups, but the stool production is frequent and copious and gets runny – like his g.i. tract is inflamed.

 

[bomary]

Thanks! And thanks for the offer!

Yeah, he is quite a thing. If you love him after those videos, you'd really get a kick out of meeting him. Quite a force.

Wish we could meld Jax and Oji and come out with the best qualities of both – a Jaxoji. Or an Ojaxi.

No kidding. I'd love to give Jax's name first on that little dog-name combo, but "Ojaxi" sounds cooler!
I sure hate that your guy has such the sensitive G.I. I guess they all have their own little individual quirks, etc. that worry us to absolute death.

 

[NikiL02]

Not sure. I do think he has trouble absorbing the nutrition he needs. He produces too much stool it seems to me.

I have had some success putting a few pounds on him with feeding him larger amounts – like 5 - 6 cups, but the stool production is frequent and copious and gets runny – like his g.i. tract is inflamed.

You've probably tried quite a few foods then. What about that new one another user posted.... darn it i can't remember the name!!

 

[JanS]

Oh, shoot. This is the puppy weight gain thread.

LOL, keep tracking here. I did with our dogs until they were fully matured since it make for good reference how much they can fill out even after they're a year or two old.

 

[Horselady]

Neegan weighed in today at 29lbs. I think he's 13 weeks, could be 14 now... I think he looks thin but he's so hyper and doesn't always eat the best because he'd rather play.

 

[bomary]

Jax and I went to the vet today to get his monthly meds. and so I could weigh him (and chit chat with the vet techs. because they love my boy!!)
He is holding steady at right at 88.5 lb. I'm really glad about that. People have been saying, "He looks bigger...he is bigger every time I see him," and I am paranoid about him getting too heavy.
He got to meet one of the vet tech.'s dogs, a Lab who was up there for his 1 yr. exam. They freaking loved each other. I was so happy that Jaxie was calm and just sniffy and first...then ready to play, play, play!

 

[Crystal]

Willow is 22weeks and she hasn't really put on weight in the last few weeks. She's thrown up all of her food a few times recently. She's had Uti's constantly and consistently on antibiotics. She contracted Bordetella ( we couldn't give her the vaccine because she's on antibiotics ) 22weeks 42.8lbs she's was gaining nicely now 4lbs maybe in a month and a half

 

[NikiL02]

Awe poor willow! She looks adorable on the couch though. Her ears are doing well! I wish mine were more of a cuddle bug but he only relaxes in his crate.

 

[bomary]

She's a little cutie! I'm sorry to hear she's had a rough time of it lately.

 

[LifeofRubie]

Well, seems like Rubie is destined to be a petite little lady! She was just over 24" tall last I measured her. Her 10 month weight was taken yesterday.

Born 12/21/2015
11.5 weeks - 17lbs
20 weeks - 28.5lbs
6 months - 39lbs
7 months - 45lbs
10 months - 50lbs

We feed Annamaet Salcha Poulet. We put three cups of food in her dish in the morning. Sometimes she gobbles it right up, sometimes it takes her until 5pm to eat it. When it's empty, we put three more cups in. Sometimes she gobbles it right up, sometimes she doesn't take a second look at it. I've never known a Doberman to regulate themselves but she definitely eats more when she's done something physical. If it's been a lazy day, she'll leave her bowl full. Now if only I could do the same

 

[Crystal]

Awe poor willow! She looks adorable on the couch though. Her ears are doing well! I wish mine were more of a cuddle bug but he only relaxes in his crate.

Thanks, yeah she is definitely a cuddler but fearful of everything so I think that's why.

 

[Crystal]

She's a little cutie! I'm sorry to hear she's had a rough time of it lately.

Thanks so much!!!

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Thanks, yeah she is definitely a cuddler but fearful of everything so I think that's why.

I think she looks beautiful and I have to say mine go through so many fear periods. Geez, it gets frustrating. My female more so than the male.
They stuck all these campaign signs out at the end of street where we walk, the wind was blowing them and poor Bacall's hair stood up, growling and wanting to bark. She got skitzy so I calmly walked her closer to them and we did our sit, down and stay exercises. She eventually realized they were not going to attack her. Lol
When I walk them in the wind they get a bit spooky when we first start out but mid way through the walk they settle.

Willow is a petite girl like Bacall.

 

[bomary]

I think she looks beautiful and I have to say mine go through so many fear periods. Geez, it gets frustrating. My female more so than the male.
They stuck all these campaign signs out at the end of street where we walk, the wind was blowing them and poor Bacall's hair stood up, growling and wanting to bark. She got skitzy so I calmly walked her closer to them and we did our sit, down and stay exercises. She eventually realized they were not going to attack her. Lol
When I walk them in the wind they get a bit spooky when we first start out but mid way through the walk they settle.

Willow is a petite girl like Bacall.

Jax started acting funny in the wind, too! We don't get much of it here, so I guess it makes sense. There are flags flying in front of the school and he just stops, smells the air, hair raised for a bit, and then he moves along...then it happens again the next time!!