Switching from puppy chow to adult food?

[glencorgi]

No Bonnie, you're doing pawsitively perfect.

Debbie

[Chip's Mom]

Thank you Debbie - I worry.

[sweetlychee]

I agree with Cardiguy that I would gradually switch brands of food for Milo so he can adjust accordingly.

We never fed Milo any canned food but was wondering if that is a good option. Once in a while we give him some yogurt. He also has no allergies. I know some dogs are allergic to certain things but to our knowledge, he has none so far.

My breeder has said before that no point in using the expensive dog food such as Science Diet. The regular Purina is good enough also. As for the amount we feed him, we do not feed him what the label says. We always feed a bit less and he only eats 1 or 2 times a day now. When he's full, he doesn't eat. He has an automatic timer in his head.

For a dog's diet, how much in % wise should be meat and the rest veggies or others? I know dogs are known carnivores but can still handle some fruits.

[adkmehrman]

Originally Posted by fido

Our breeder started Buddy on Royal Canin Medium Puppy and suggested he stay on it till 9 months and then swith to Royal Canin Medium Adult. We've made the switch over this past month with no issues. Weight mangaement or allergies have not been a problems, so far. It's been a good food for him. He receives approximately 1 1/4 cups/day total (1/2 c am and pm and 1/4 cup in a treat ball for midday). We also supplement with vegetables and fruit at the midday snack and evening meals. He's considered large framed by the breeder and his weight is between 21 and 22 lbs at 10 1/2 months of age.

I know that this has been duscussed a lot on this forum even with a thread started by me a while ago. But Fido states that his breeder said that his corgi was considered large framed and is 22lbs at 10 1/2 months. Koda is 26lbs at 7 months. Like I said before I only feed him a cup a day of Natural Balance Venison & Rice, you can definetly feel his ribs and he has that nice hourglass figure. Do I have a Monster Corgi on my hands?

[sweetlychee]

Originally Posted by adkmehrman

I know that this has been duscussed a lot on this forum even with a thread started by me a while ago. But Fido states that his breeder said that his corgi was considered large framed and is 22lbs at 10 1/2 months. Koda is 26lbs at 7 months. Like I said before I only feed him a cup a day of Natural Balance Venison & Rice, you can definetly feel his ribs and he has that nice hourglass figure. Do I have a Monster Corgi on my hands?

No, you don't. Milo is almost 10 months old and he weighs in around 28 lbs. As long as your corgi (male) does not weigh over 30 lbs, then it's fine. Also, your vet would give you a better guide to overweight/underweight measurements. A male corgi weighs more than a female corgi I have to add.

When you take your corgi for an annual, then your vet would give you better suggestions on weight issues.

Is my corgi a giant corgi? No. As long as your corgi gets sufficient exercise, then you're fine. Must fine a balance between eating and exercising.

[corgimom]

Cody was about 25 pounds at 7 months and he will be 1 year old tomorrow
and he weighs 26 1/2 pounds now - so as you can see, only gained 1 1/2 pounds in 5 months. Once Cody reached 6 months old, his growth slowed way down and I bet your Koda is at that point also.

Do you know how big his parents were?

[adkmehrman]

Good thanks for the reasurence sweetly and corgimom. He was just at the vet to get neutered and I asked the vet about his weight and he said it was fine. I stil worry though because my vet does not see anyother corgi's and is consiquently not very familiar with the breed. (Corgi's are not popular up here)

[Fluffypants]

Originally Posted by adkmehrman

you can definetly feel his ribs and he has that nice hourglass figure

Then it sounds like he is a-ok!

[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by sweetlychee

As long as your corgi (male) does not weigh over 30 lbs, then it's fine.

NOT necessarily. I've known and had several Pembroke fosters that can handle 32 to 34 pounds easily and that be a correct and healthy weight for them. What needs to be remembered is weight in proportion to overall size and balance. Don't get too hung up on numbers. IF you can feel the ribs and they have the covering of muscle about the width of a slice of cheese (think a Kraft's single), when viewed from the top you see a correct egg shape with a waist defined, then that's a good weight. Now, put 'em on a scale and see what it is .

A large frame/boned Pem male at 10 1/2 months weighing 22 LBS seems a little low to me, but then again it might be okay. Those between 7 & 10 months weighing in in the 26-27 LB range, fall within the average age/weight ratio.

Weight, some vets can be helpful, others won't necessarily have a clue except to try to sell you a bag of Science Diet. Also vets get very little nutritional information/classes in school, and much of that is provided by Hills (the maker of Science Diet), so a vet as a general rule is not the first choice to go for nutritional advice and/or food recommendations. Consulting with your breeder, with other savvy dog owners, and educating yourself will be the best course of action to keep on top of foods and weight issues for your corgi.

A male corgi weighs more than a female corgi I have to add.

Again, not necessarily. My oldest male Pem has never weighed more than 25 LBS - he's just smaller and that's a healthy weight for him. A lot of the girls routinely outweigh him. A lot of the Pem girls we get into rescue have been larger and 28 LBS is a good weight for them, same as it is for some of the more moderate boys.

So again I'll repeat - focus on the overall size and balance of your corgi and keep your corgi's weight in proportion to that.

Debbie

[sweetlychee]

The weight numbers I have mentioned are based on general measurements of corgis in general. Those are what I found in dog books and other informational resources. If you say don't count by the numbers, then it depends on what guides you want. I use those as a guide for normal weights.

Only a vet can give you a better guide on that. As long as your dog is healthy, then it's fine. Vets say you got a good dog if you can feel its ribs. People use certain things as a guide and I use those books and information resources as a guide. You have to start somewhere.

Most male animal species in general weigh more than a female or are in bigger size than a female. Unless you are talking about certain types of insects. Also, it's like saying men are usually taller and bigger built than females. In general, yes. But you have some women who are taller than men. You have to gauge it on your own.

Hope this helps.

[Chip's Mom]

Happy Birthday Cody - are you doing anything special Linda?

[Chip's Mom]

Happy Birthday Cody - are you doing anything special Linda?