Food Recommendations for Duke?

[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!

[Roxyluvsme13]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[Roxyluvsme13]

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.

Well, that's good to know then. You can see his spine and hips some, maybe? I'm not 100% sure on that as he's not right in front of me, but I'm pretty sure if he was like really malnourished I would know, and he eats well, so I guess it's good that he's on the leaner side. I'm expecting him to start gaining weight when he starts a higher quality food and gets neutered, so I'll just have to make sure to exercise him some to keep his weight healthy.

And thanks! He's such a goof and I'm glad he's in our family.

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 ....

Well, Duke eats ANYTHING. He kind of tried to eat the cat poop in the litter box so we have to keep the litter box away from where he can get into it .

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.

Will do! And thanks! I'll probably need some information at some point or another!