Need to 'fatten' the boy up - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T14:12:26Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/need-to-fatten-the-boy-up?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A962542&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAfter months of trying to get…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-06-28:865021:Comment:9625422012-06-28T09:12:01.928ZLesley Gilkshttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LesleyGilks
<p>After months of trying to get Rigsby to eat, I've now put him on a raw diet. This morning, he ate his first chicken carcass, after a few minutes hesitation, and he's having tripe and veggie mix for tea. he seemed to relish it so I'm hoping this is a new chapter for us and I can stop worrying about his weight. </p>
<p>After months of trying to get Rigsby to eat, I've now put him on a raw diet. This morning, he ate his first chicken carcass, after a few minutes hesitation, and he's having tripe and veggie mix for tea. he seemed to relish it so I'm hoping this is a new chapter for us and I can stop worrying about his weight. </p> I think the problem with Sett…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-12:865021:Comment:7350942011-08-12T11:46:33.657ZJulia Gracehttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/JuliaGrace
I think the problem with Setters and weight gain or loss is more worrying than in most other dog breeds because they are such a lithe and athletic build anyway. It seems that every pound counts and it is true that when they stop eating, it can be very hard work to get them eating properly again. Harley was like this in his first Summer with us. He went off his food because of the heat and it took us a good two weeks to get him back in to a relatively normal eating pattern again. I did find…
I think the problem with Setters and weight gain or loss is more worrying than in most other dog breeds because they are such a lithe and athletic build anyway. It seems that every pound counts and it is true that when they stop eating, it can be very hard work to get them eating properly again. Harley was like this in his first Summer with us. He went off his food because of the heat and it took us a good two weeks to get him back in to a relatively normal eating pattern again. I did find tempting him with bits of cooked chicken added to his meal helped and he also now loves rice so on his off days, he does have a serving of chicken and rice and then goes back on to kibbles when his appetite is back to normal :).
We have the same problem wi…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-12:865021:Comment:7349252011-08-12T11:41:52.700ZJulia Gracehttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/JuliaGrace
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<p>We have the same problem with Harley during the Summer months. When it gets particularly humid or hot, his appetite disappears. He will pick at his food or accept a piece of ham but just does not seem bothered by food. In the three years we have had him he has been like this every Summer. He always has fresh food, clean bowls and always has free access to clean, fresh water so it's none of those causing the problem. We've come to the conclusion that if he is hungry, he will eat.…</p>
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<p>We have the same problem with Harley during the Summer months. When it gets particularly humid or hot, his appetite disappears. He will pick at his food or accept a piece of ham but just does not seem bothered by food. In the three years we have had him he has been like this every Summer. He always has fresh food, clean bowls and always has free access to clean, fresh water so it's none of those causing the problem. We've come to the conclusion that if he is hungry, he will eat. During these periods he's always been alert and playful and the same old Harley but just doesn't seem to be bothered by food. The only time I would worry is if he lost interest in walks and lost his 'spark' and in my limited experience, I would say the same to you about yours.</p>
<p>They do seem to have sensitive digestion as well as being sensitive dogs.</p>
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<p>As for the neutering issue, I am the same and I completely agree with you. Harley is not a nuisance with other dogs (apart from mounting our poor Spaniel when Harley gets a bit overexcited at the letterbox or door bell!). It does ruin their coat and according to the breeder Harley came from, it can also affect their growing in that they lose all their grace and presence and turn in to over-grown donkeys. I have met a neutered Setter and he didn't look as good have done. Of course, if I were neutering to prevent something hereditary being passed on or neutering for the good of the dog then I would of course have the operation done but if it doesn't affect your dog's behaviour and he is a healthy boy then I don't see why he should have the operation done.</p> Having had setters with very…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-12-01:865021:Comment:4237202010-12-01T01:18:22.400ZSue and Cashhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SusanLoconsole
Having had setters with very sensitive stomach's we had found nothing worked as well as Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach. No corn, wheat or any other funky stuff in the other foods in the line. Just salmon and rice. I have many friends who feed this. My dog seems to not want breakfast anymore. I leave him alone about it since he makes up for it later in the day. Once he is exercised he is starving. He still eats three to four meals only small portions since it seems to work for him right…
Having had setters with very sensitive stomach's we had found nothing worked as well as Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach. No corn, wheat or any other funky stuff in the other foods in the line. Just salmon and rice. I have many friends who feed this. My dog seems to not want breakfast anymore. I leave him alone about it since he makes up for it later in the day. Once he is exercised he is starving. He still eats three to four meals only small portions since it seems to work for him right now. I don't like feeding large meals. Bloat concerns and spacing it out seems to keep a dog more sated. I have to use canned food as a topper for variety also. I stick to only non-gravy canned and only a tablespoon mixed in the kibble.<br />
Gravy can cause the runs in many dogs. silvia..have replied to you o…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-11-30:865021:Comment:4237002010-11-30T22:40:57.593ZSue Patersonhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SuePaters0n
silvia..have replied to you on your page.
silvia..have replied to you on your page. Julie Wilkins said 'People sa…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-11-30:865021:Comment:4236282010-11-30T21:56:01.020ZAngela Robertshttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/AngelaRoberts
Julie Wilkins said 'People say pandering to them makes them fussier, I haven't found that, I think just keep them eating as best as you can then one day a switch flicks and they start eating'. I agree absolutely. I think you have to keep them eating something and am convinced an Irish Setter would starve to death. My vet always told me a dog will not starve itself to death but I think she now agrees with me that perhaps an Irish Setter might. My 10 month old Irish Setter bitch has just 'flicked…
Julie Wilkins said 'People say pandering to them makes them fussier, I haven't found that, I think just keep them eating as best as you can then one day a switch flicks and they start eating'. I agree absolutely. I think you have to keep them eating something and am convinced an Irish Setter would starve to death. My vet always told me a dog will not starve itself to death but I think she now agrees with me that perhaps an Irish Setter might. My 10 month old Irish Setter bitch has just 'flicked the switch'. I just tried for weeks getting anything down her I could, she had the competition of 3 others but that made no difference. I tried everything and she was very skinny but suddenly she is eating raw meat and Barking Heads puppy biscuits. I had loads of sample bags given to me and they were the only ones she liked. She also has raw chicken wings. Weight is going on now and she is looking to pinch food and begging when we eat our food which she wouldn't do before. She started to eat just as she started her first season so hormones may have played a part but she also had a couple of courses of anti biotics as her tonsils were red and swollen. She is not the first fussy eater I have had and I have learnt all the tricks of the trade over the years like throwing food around the garden and leaving them pick it up and swinging meat above their noses and feeding them like birds, in fact I had a mother and daughter that I called Birdie and Baby Birdie! By about 3 years old they have all started to eat well and only went off their food for about a week a couple of months after a season when puppies would have been due. I feed raw meat,wholemeal bis…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-11-30:865021:Comment:4235092010-11-30T20:12:14.397Zsue morganhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/suemorgan
I feed raw meat,wholemeal biscs and raw chick wings.....happy healthy dogs and it is NOT dear,it is so easy and the dogs love it
I feed raw meat,wholemeal biscs and raw chick wings.....happy healthy dogs and it is NOT dear,it is so easy and the dogs love it I agree, if he s healthy and…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-11-30:865021:Comment:4235072010-11-30T20:10:06.013Zsue morganhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/suemorgan
I agree, if he s healthy and happy..............let him get on with his life,if he was nt active,,,,then you would worry..he s an Irish,they do things their way
I agree, if he s healthy and happy..............let him get on with his life,if he was nt active,,,,then you would worry..he s an Irish,they do things their way I would second this.. I found…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-11-29:865021:Comment:4226762010-11-29T14:14:37.160Zsilviahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/silviamarco
I would second this.. I found two different tables that give a range of 27-29 or 29-32kg as adult weight for a male setter, so more than the weight is about how he looks like.. I think that below 1 year there is nothing worrying if he's a bit lean :)
I would second this.. I found two different tables that give a range of 27-29 or 29-32kg as adult weight for a male setter, so more than the weight is about how he looks like.. I think that below 1 year there is nothing worrying if he's a bit lean :) Thanks Sue
I am trying almos…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-11-29:865021:Comment:4226752010-11-29T14:11:41.948Zsilviahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/silviamarco
Thanks Sue<br />
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I am trying almost everything since apparently since the last few weeks Oberon had a very delicate belly. I hope is just a matter of age/finding the right food and not something more serious (as ibs).<br />
I am wondering why you dont feed Steo yet with ND: is just by chance or do you think is not yet good for this age? I dont want to shift the discussion of this topic too much, so maybe you can just write to me, in case :)<br />
best, silvia
Thanks Sue<br />
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I am trying almost everything since apparently since the last few weeks Oberon had a very delicate belly. I hope is just a matter of age/finding the right food and not something more serious (as ibs).<br />
I am wondering why you dont feed Steo yet with ND: is just by chance or do you think is not yet good for this age? I dont want to shift the discussion of this topic too much, so maybe you can just write to me, in case :)<br />
best, silvia