Food Recommendations for Duke?

**Roxyluvsme13** · 11-01-2011, 02:10 PM

Well, my mom and I are going to try to weigh him soon and see how much he weighs. Ten pounds was just a guess (and I'm really bad about judging weight on animals), but he just looks really skinny to me and I can feel all his ribs and see them, so that's why I'm a bit concerned. He eats ALL the time and is ALWAYS hungry, but I know he's getting fed enough because I've seen him inhale his food like it's nothing.

He looks and acts very healthy, I'm just concerned about seeing his ribs and feeling them. Maybe I'm just worrying too much?

**Karen** · 11-01-2011, 02:56 PM

Have you checked his poop for worms? Eating a lot and not gaining weight ....

**Roxyluvsme13** · 11-01-2011, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Karen

Have you checked his poop for worms? Eating a lot and not gaining weight ....

That was the first thing I did when we got him. Poop is 100% worm free. I even dug through it a little with a stick to double check. Maybe he's not as skinny as I think he is

I'll take a picture and let y'all see whenever I get home this week.

**Karen** · 11-01-2011, 04:05 PM

You're likely worrying too much, and knowing Bassets, at some point he'll start packing on the pounds ... so if a vet check says he's fine, I'd not worry about it. He's your first "hound," isn't he? that vacuuming down food is pretty typical, don't worry!

**Roxyluvsme13** · 11-01-2011, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Karen

You're likely worrying too much, and knowing Bassets, at some point he'll start packing on the pounds ... so if a vet check says he's fine, I'd not worry about it. He's your first "hound," isn't he? that vacuuming down food is pretty typical, don't worry!

I'm always paranoid about new pets having health problems. His previous owners (Even though they didn't give him the best of care) said he was indeed a healthy dog, he just didn't seem to put on weight even though he ate ALL the time.

Yes, he's my first hound

. Do they all eat like vacuum cleaners?

**K9soul** · 11-01-2011, 04:19 PM

Lean and fit hounds often tend to seem more "ribby" than some other breeds of dogs, especially since you are used to a fluffy pom

. If his spine and hips are not jutting out he's probably pretty good even if you can see the ribs outlined. You are actually starting out ahead of the game so to speak by him not being overweight. Bassets are notorious for becoming overweight too easily. As he gets settled he may fill in a couple pounds without adding extra to his food.

By the way congratulations on your adoption of him, I hadn't been to the general area yet but just noticed this thread topic when I stopped by earlier.

**Karen** · 11-01-2011, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Roxyluvsme13

Yes, he's my first hound

. Do they all eat like vacuum cleaners?

Yup, pretty much a given, though there is the occasional picky eater, that's the anomalous one! You won't have much worry about crumbs lingering on the floor ....

**luvofallhorses** · 11-01-2011, 06:04 PM

Even if there aren't worms in his poop I would definately have your vet worm him especially since he had fleas. If you need any help with anything, PM me. I am pretty hound savvy as I have a coonhound and have had them in the past.

Also do not over feed him, hounds get fat FAST, so it's better to keep them lean.