Hes built like a racehorse, and i can see his last 2 ribs, I get it.

Ok, here is what an Affen is supposed to look like, not at all fat!!! But definitely cobby...



Here is my skinny boy...


And not such a good angle but here is Enzo for comparison...


Both of them...

Even lying down it is clear that despite being a year younger Enzo is much more 'solid' than Goz.

Hope that helps clarify, and just to say; I'm a mother, I worry, it's my job.

J.

Thanks Mini, I've been meaning to try him on Darlings, I like how they personalise the food, but I feel guilty because I can't afford it for all 3 of them! I know, how silly am I???

I did try 3 smaller meals with no success.

At the moment he gets one raw meal and one kibble (Burns or Arden Grange as the more processed ones turn Pepper into a dog with ADHD!) same as the other 2, but it's always very hit and miss how much of either he eats. More likely to eat raw, but not always.

J.

A marked difference!

What are the rest of his litter like in comparison? (parents compared to enzos that sort of thing?)

A late developer perhaps? (i can relate ) Looking at his legs (am thinking from a horse perspective?) he looks like he has less bone than enzo so will be lighter build to start with.

Although there are some 'schools' of thought that complete food content doesnt make much difference but i would find something with the best type of protein as previously mentioned (eg named meat meal over non meat protein, good fats etc). I tried bionic biotic at one point as a food supplement cant say i saw any weight improvement but others have good results with it. Its supposed to increase nutrient absorption.

Interesting, thanks, I think I'll try Darlings and if I have no luck with that give the bionic biotic a go....

I just worry that if he were to get ill he has nothing to fall back on otherwise he's a healthy, active little chap, so maybe I just need to take a chill pill!

Thanks for the help,

J.

Hi J
I agree DM, looking at the photographs (it is difficult to tell from photographs but look at the one with them both laying down ), Gozo appears to have finer bones and is 'slighter' but he still looks healthy with a shiny coat.

Some 'bouncy' dogs always 'on the go' can have a problem putting weight on and building muscle but body up as they mature

Right guys, I have just placed an order with Darlings but even for a little chap like Gozo it was expensive! But if it works it will be worth it, I'll keep you all posted.

J.

About time, http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...2999413/Counci l-seizes-5-stone-dog-for-being-too-fat.html

Dear Labman,

1. Your link doesn't work, try this...
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...g-too-fat.html

2. Sad as that case is, it is irrelevant to this thread.

3. PLEASE WILL YOU GET OFF MY THREAD AND GO START YOUR OWN ABOUT THE DANGERS OF OBESITY IN DOGS!!! (Which we all heartily acknowledge and support!!!)

I apologise to everyone else for shouting but the only conclusion I can draw from his complete lack of understanding is that he is deaf!

J.

Hi J,

I have a friend with bichons who are extremely finicky eaters at times.

She uses the Royal Canin mini sensible if she wants to get a bit more weight on them.

Kate