Yeah my boxer is very lean it doesn't matter how much you feed her she stays pretty skinny. However I would make sure to keep him a healthy weight cause once he gains it is a pain to shed it off. Dogs have a slow weight loss process it can take years to just shed a few pounds.
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On Jun 13, 2013, at 6:44 AM, Stephanie Overby <stephanie.overby@gmail.com> wrote:
> If your boxer puppy is not gaining weight, why would you consider scaling
> back on his food? In my experience, it's a very individual thing. Our
> almost 3 year old rescue boxer Dumbo takes in way more calories than he
> "ought to," however he remain a muscular 60 pounds so we continue to feed
> him this larger amount. He does have GI issues, confirmed through scoping,
> and has medication for that. But whether it's the GI issues, his activity
> level, or overall metabolism, he just needs more food. (We did not have
> luck w/a raw diet as it caused vomiting and diarrhea in our boxer--again
> every dog is different.) His physical appearance, overall health, and
> weight should guide your decision making, in my opinion. How are your dog's
> poops?
> *STEPHANIE OVERBY :: independent journalist :: www.stephanieoverby.com
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