Is my Setter too skinny? - Exclusively Setters2024-03-28T22:57:19Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/is-my-setter-too-skinny?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A165360&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Linda,
Milo also was too t…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-03-10:865021:Comment:1653602009-03-10T10:39:36.634ZCarmel Murphyhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Clannrua
Hi Linda,<br />
Milo also was too thin up to recently! But he is now a changed dog since I changed his food to a gluten,wheat free variety(english food called csj) His coat has improved(always too thin) his colour has darkened and his hips are finally covered properly(huge difference) Milo will never be a fat dog(which is good) He was a fussy eater before this food also!!! Check out website <a href="http://www.csjk9.com">www.csjk9.com</a> I have put all my dogs onto it now!!
Hi Linda,<br />
Milo also was too thin up to recently! But he is now a changed dog since I changed his food to a gluten,wheat free variety(english food called csj) His coat has improved(always too thin) his colour has darkened and his hips are finally covered properly(huge difference) Milo will never be a fat dog(which is good) He was a fussy eater before this food also!!! Check out website <a href="http://www.csjk9.com">www.csjk9.com</a> I have put all my dogs onto it now!! Hi there, I find it very inte…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-03-10:865021:Comment:1653532009-03-10T10:20:03.476ZLinda Baldryhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LindaBaldry
Hi there, I find it very interesting that like yourself I too have a very thin Irish of Caspians breeding, he is four years old now and eats very well, although he is very fussy with his food, he also had only one testicle, which has now been removed and he has been vasectomised, but I did not want him castrated because he would loose all his shiny coat. He is in great condition coat wise, although he does not have a thick coat, he weighed at last check 25kgs, I have had a faecal check and…
Hi there, I find it very interesting that like yourself I too have a very thin Irish of Caspians breeding, he is four years old now and eats very well, although he is very fussy with his food, he also had only one testicle, which has now been removed and he has been vasectomised, but I did not want him castrated because he would loose all his shiny coat. He is in great condition coat wise, although he does not have a thick coat, he weighed at last check 25kgs, I have had a faecal check and found no worm eggs or larvea, I aslo wormed him for Giardia, as we sometimes go where there are ponds, and normal worming tablets do not treat this problem, I used Panacur granules over the course of several days. My dogs have just been in kennels for 2 weeks while we were on holiday, they were fed Royal Canine Vet Maxi and consumed a 14kg bag in two weeks, hence my other setter who is not yet 2 years came home rather fat.....I am now trying to fatten Chance the older one up supervising his eating and making sure he gets all his food, and watching that Jet the younger one does not steal his food.....I am at my wits end as to why I cannot get any weight on Chance, but feel he is quite a stressful dog, and perhaps that is his problem. I have been trying them on raw chicken wings which he just loves and continuing with the dry food too. Its only been a week now, so I would be interested to read any more comments on this subject. Regards Linda Setters definately should not…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-03-09:865021:Comment:1647322009-03-09T12:36:39.623ZCarmel Murphyhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Clannrua
Setters definately should not be like golden retrievers or any of the heavier breeds!! 28kilos is good for a bitch!! Both my girls are under that weight and they are a bit too heavy at the moment. Milo is about 28kilos and he is a large male but with covered ribs! No extra fat at all! Lots of muscle.
Setters definately should not be like golden retrievers or any of the heavier breeds!! 28kilos is good for a bitch!! Both my girls are under that weight and they are a bit too heavy at the moment. Milo is about 28kilos and he is a large male but with covered ribs! No extra fat at all! Lots of muscle. I get this comments from both…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-03-09:865021:Comment:1646532009-03-09T10:01:32.630ZKristinahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Kristina
I get this comments from both. I dont care about the people who doesnt have any idea about irish setters and their skinny aperiance. What bothers me are people who also own irish setters. Nobody belives me she has that much kilos. And you are right, she is very active and I also think muscles are heavier. Thank you very much for your opinion. :-)
I get this comments from both. I dont care about the people who doesnt have any idea about irish setters and their skinny aperiance. What bothers me are people who also own irish setters. Nobody belives me she has that much kilos. And you are right, she is very active and I also think muscles are heavier. Thank you very much for your opinion. :-) Kristina, do you get these co…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-03-09:865021:Comment:1646132009-03-09T09:28:05.813ZLaura Kolbachhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/paintedblue
Kristina, do you get these comments from dog people or just "normal" people. just wonder as I get the same comments sometimes from both kind (also setter people!!!). and believe me, mine are NOT skinny (not fat either, just right for my -and it seems also judges - taste).<br />
but: 1. non-doggie people have no clue about the setter being an athletic dog :-) 2. doggie people: i noticed the tendency nowadays at shows in many breeds: the fatter - the better...??? me personally find a gundog being fat…
Kristina, do you get these comments from dog people or just "normal" people. just wonder as I get the same comments sometimes from both kind (also setter people!!!). and believe me, mine are NOT skinny (not fat either, just right for my -and it seems also judges - taste).<br />
but: 1. non-doggie people have no clue about the setter being an athletic dog :-) 2. doggie people: i noticed the tendency nowadays at shows in many breeds: the fatter - the better...??? me personally find a gundog being fat with a rolling back NOT nice.<br />
(btw: the 28 kg might not say that much. muscles are heavier than fat.) I have the same problem with…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-03-09:865021:Comment:1645762009-03-09T09:08:59.346ZKristinahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Kristina
I have the same problem with my irish. Flora is nearly three years old, has 64 cm and weights 28 kilos. Everyone is telling me she in to skinny. My personal opinion is that she is not to skinny, but everyone else doesn't agree with me. I can feel her ribbings but not see them. I think setters must be skinnier than golden retrivers for example, but 28 kilos for a irish setter girl and still to skinny. I don't know... Wht do you think?<br />
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Kristina
I have the same problem with my irish. Flora is nearly three years old, has 64 cm and weights 28 kilos. Everyone is telling me she in to skinny. My personal opinion is that she is not to skinny, but everyone else doesn't agree with me. I can feel her ribbings but not see them. I think setters must be skinnier than golden retrivers for example, but 28 kilos for a irish setter girl and still to skinny. I don't know... Wht do you think?<br />
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Kristina Hello,
I think Frost looks j…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-03-07:865021:Comment:1637122009-03-07T18:04:58.714ZThomas&Merete-Kennel Alvertoppenhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/MereteNilsen
Hello,<br />
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I think Frost looks just fine. But if you think he eats well but don't "absorb" the food, be sure to check for worms (several times).<br />
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In my opinion some dogs get fat easily, while others can eat a ton and gain no weight. Just like humans ;)<br />
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Like others have mentioned, if the shit smells like hell and/or has a lose consistency/light color, there are to much undigested proteins going throuh the system, and you should do something about the diet.<br />
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Personally I like to keep my dogs rather…
Hello,<br />
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I think Frost looks just fine. But if you think he eats well but don't "absorb" the food, be sure to check for worms (several times).<br />
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In my opinion some dogs get fat easily, while others can eat a ton and gain no weight. Just like humans ;)<br />
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Like others have mentioned, if the shit smells like hell and/or has a lose consistency/light color, there are to much undigested proteins going throuh the system, and you should do something about the diet.<br />
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Personally I like to keep my dogs rather slim, since they are hunting dogs and don't need any extra weight. During the hunting season I add extra fat to their diet to maintain the energy level for a longer period. While hunting the dog needs 3-4 times as much energy compared to passive periods. I think Frost looks just righ…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-02-09:865021:Comment:1481322009-02-09T21:41:25.809ZCarmel Murphyhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Clannrua
I think Frost looks just right! If you feel the ribs but not see them too easily and he is full of energy and has a glossy coat then he is normal!! As Ursula says each dog needs their own amount of food to suit their needs! I have one dog (Milo) on at least 3 times more food than the girls and he is still the slender one(he just uses up a lot more calories as he is always on the go) The girls are a bit lazy at times(especially when in heat!!) Rua just has to look at food and she gets fat(just…
I think Frost looks just right! If you feel the ribs but not see them too easily and he is full of energy and has a glossy coat then he is normal!! As Ursula says each dog needs their own amount of food to suit their needs! I have one dog (Milo) on at least 3 times more food than the girls and he is still the slender one(he just uses up a lot more calories as he is always on the go) The girls are a bit lazy at times(especially when in heat!!) Rua just has to look at food and she gets fat(just like her owner!!) Feed with your eyes, most dog…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-02-09:865021:Comment:1480492009-02-09T20:38:21.197ZHenk ten Kloosterhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Setterset
Feed with your eyes, most dogs especially setters are much too fat these days. I like to see two last ribs not immediately, but with some light on it. So nearly the same as Ursula. And don't forget to check the sh**, it tells in a glance much about health. That we forget the toilet is especially made to do so for our own, does not mean we should do the same for our dogs:-)
Feed with your eyes, most dogs especially setters are much too fat these days. I like to see two last ribs not immediately, but with some light on it. So nearly the same as Ursula. And don't forget to check the sh**, it tells in a glance much about health. That we forget the toilet is especially made to do so for our own, does not mean we should do the same for our dogs:-) Hi!
There is another aspect…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-02-08:865021:Comment:1469912009-02-08T16:39:33.847ZKristina Brannlund Westinhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/ninalina
Hi!<br />
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There is another aspect in this and that is sister and brothers in a litter are individs and not always the same type of dogs. You wrote here earlier that he was the smallest puppy and maybe he is not boned in the same way as his brothers. In my litters I have had thinner ones and heavier ones and that don´t mean that the thinner ones are sick or skinny in some way. Seeing the photos you added here it don´t looks like Frost is to skinny.<br />
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Good Luck, Kristina
Hi!<br />
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There is another aspect in this and that is sister and brothers in a litter are individs and not always the same type of dogs. You wrote here earlier that he was the smallest puppy and maybe he is not boned in the same way as his brothers. In my litters I have had thinner ones and heavier ones and that don´t mean that the thinner ones are sick or skinny in some way. Seeing the photos you added here it don´t looks like Frost is to skinny.<br />
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Good Luck, Kristina