How much should a 91/2 month old female Pembroke weigh? - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T10:47:51Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/how-much-should-a-91-2-month-old-female-pembroke-weigh?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks---yes, just a spoonfu…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-24:1150197:Comment:18370102014-01-24T16:01:17.821ZSusan Marie Kovalinskyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/SusanMarieKovalinsky
<p>Thanks---yes, just a spoonful of pumpkin because in the start she sometimes had problems with both diarrhea and constipation, both which the pumpkin helps. Sometimes I don't give it at all, but she does get it several times a week. </p>
<p>Thanks---yes, just a spoonful of pumpkin because in the start she sometimes had problems with both diarrhea and constipation, both which the pumpkin helps. Sometimes I don't give it at all, but she does get it several times a week. </p> Yes, you can add any protein…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-24:1150197:Comment:18369892014-01-24T04:17:27.851ZAnna Morellihttp://mycorgi.com/profile/AnnaMorelli
<p>Yes, you can add any protein and it will be beneficial, up to 20% of her food, but if you add that much, then reduce the kibble accordingly. I like to give just the plain kibble some of the time, to make sure I don't create a finicky eater, or a dog that over eats simply because I'm adding stuff. Pumpkin I'm sure you are giving in a very small amount, so that's not a problem. If the pup is regular on it's own however, I don't see the need to use it.</p>
<p>Yes, you can add any protein and it will be beneficial, up to 20% of her food, but if you add that much, then reduce the kibble accordingly. I like to give just the plain kibble some of the time, to make sure I don't create a finicky eater, or a dog that over eats simply because I'm adding stuff. Pumpkin I'm sure you are giving in a very small amount, so that's not a problem. If the pup is regular on it's own however, I don't see the need to use it.</p> Oh. OK - maybe that's part…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-24:1150197:Comment:18369152014-01-24T01:28:54.648ZSusan Marie Kovalinskyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/SusanMarieKovalinsky
<p>Oh. OK - maybe that's part of the problem. Will do. Is it OK to sometimes give her low fat cottage cheese? I also give pumpkin to keep her regular .</p>
<p>Oh. OK - maybe that's part of the problem. Will do. Is it OK to sometimes give her low fat cottage cheese? I also give pumpkin to keep her regular .</p> Mix in the chicken for extra…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-24:1150197:Comment:18371462014-01-24T01:27:13.700ZAnna Morellihttp://mycorgi.com/profile/AnnaMorelli
<p>Mix in the chicken for extra protein, leave out the rice unneeded carbs :-)</p>
<p>Mix in the chicken for extra protein, leave out the rice unneeded carbs :-)</p> Thanks, Anna: I buy it onli…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-23:1150197:Comment:18369592014-01-23T20:54:49.567ZSusan Marie Kovalinskyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/SusanMarieKovalinsky
<p>Thanks, Anna: I buy it online and will order the adult formula as I need to order more in the next couple of days.</p>
<p>Beth, yes, I have been giving her extra runs as she loves the snow, and will run for 20 minutes in it about 3 x per day, and with keeping her on just enough food (but not too much chicken or rice , which I often mix in ) it should even out.</p>
<p>Thanks so much to all :-)</p>
<p>Thanks, Anna: I buy it online and will order the adult formula as I need to order more in the next couple of days.</p>
<p>Beth, yes, I have been giving her extra runs as she loves the snow, and will run for 20 minutes in it about 3 x per day, and with keeping her on just enough food (but not too much chicken or rice , which I often mix in ) it should even out.</p>
<p>Thanks so much to all :-)</p> You can switch to an adult fo…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-23:1150197:Comment:18368782014-01-23T17:32:44.219ZAnna Morellihttp://mycorgi.com/profile/AnnaMorelli
<p>You can switch to an adult food in the same line right now ( or as soon as you're out of your current stash ). Puppy foods have higher fat content and your pup does not need that.</p>
<p>You can switch to an adult food in the same line right now ( or as soon as you're out of your current stash ). Puppy foods have higher fat content and your pup does not need that.</p> Think of letting her mature i…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-23:1150197:Comment:18370382014-01-23T17:04:09.331ZBethhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Beth306
Think of letting her mature into her current weight rather than dropping weight. And I agree it is probably time to start gradually cutting her back. It's hard to get used to but I evaluate my dogs' activity about every day and adjust their food accordingly. Lots of training and extra treats? Slightly less food. No walk because of horrible cold? Slightly less food. Going swimming? A bit more food.<br />
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I try to give them a very good look over at least twice a week as well to make sure they aren't…
Think of letting her mature into her current weight rather than dropping weight. And I agree it is probably time to start gradually cutting her back. It's hard to get used to but I evaluate my dogs' activity about every day and adjust their food accordingly. Lots of training and extra treats? Slightly less food. No walk because of horrible cold? Slightly less food. Going swimming? A bit more food.<br />
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I try to give them a very good look over at least twice a week as well to make sure they aren't gaining.<br />
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But early on, as you can see from the top photo, I wasn't so good at it and Jack was fat before I noticed it. Thanks, Yes I am still givin…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-23:1150197:Comment:18368602014-01-23T15:38:22.067ZSusan Marie Kovalinskyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/SusanMarieKovalinsky
<p>Thanks, Yes I am still giving her Merrick puppy formula kibble but I guess when she is a year old I'll switch to adult formula. She is enjoying running around in the snow here and is always frisky and up for exercise so that is a help :-) I will keep an eye on her weight as I don't want her to become obese as my last dog did. This will be a prevention is the best cure agenda. </p>
<p>Thanks, Yes I am still giving her Merrick puppy formula kibble but I guess when she is a year old I'll switch to adult formula. She is enjoying running around in the snow here and is always frisky and up for exercise so that is a help :-) I will keep an eye on her weight as I don't want her to become obese as my last dog did. This will be a prevention is the best cure agenda. </p> Generally pups are in a rapid…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-23:1150197:Comment:18367532014-01-23T04:12:56.851ZAnna Morellihttp://mycorgi.com/profile/AnnaMorelli
<p>Generally pups are in a rapid growth stage 'till around 7 or 8 months and then start to slow down, requiring less food than they did before.They are still growing however and need the nutrients, so don't make drastic changes. You can reduce a bit and reassess things in a few weeks, then reduce a bit more if needed and wait a few more weeks to reassess again. Then you may notice a growth spurt and need to go up a bit.... it's more of an art than a science. Increasing exercise is a good…</p>
<p>Generally pups are in a rapid growth stage 'till around 7 or 8 months and then start to slow down, requiring less food than they did before.They are still growing however and need the nutrients, so don't make drastic changes. You can reduce a bit and reassess things in a few weeks, then reduce a bit more if needed and wait a few more weeks to reassess again. Then you may notice a growth spurt and need to go up a bit.... it's more of an art than a science. Increasing exercise is a good thing on all fronts.</p> wanted to add that mine sits…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-23:1150197:Comment:18367422014-01-23T01:12:04.105ZSusan Marie Kovalinskyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/SusanMarieKovalinsky
<p>wanted to add that mine sits a bit higher off the ground - in other words, compared to the pic above, her chest and belly are higher up from the ground than this dog above.</p>
<p>wanted to add that mine sits a bit higher off the ground - in other words, compared to the pic above, her chest and belly are higher up from the ground than this dog above.</p>