Feeding enough?

[Cadillac08]

My boxer is going to be 1 yr January 21st my mom says you shouldn't be able to see his rib bones. i feed him twice a day he eats puppy dry food i think Purina...was just wondering if i should feed him more or not?

[Rev Ed]

My Lady Miss is 5 months old, 30 pounds, 18 inches at the shoulders, and I don't think she eats enough to keep a canary alive. Just got her a week ago so she is just settling in and I think once she gets real comfortable, she'll eat more.

How much does your boxer weigh and how tall is your boxer at the shoulders? I think the boxer breed doesn't really fit into its frame until as late as two years old.

If your dog is happy, active, strong, and healthy, I wouldn't worry about the ribs.

Some of us would love to be able to see our ribs....

[KeeperBoy]

Keepers is a skinny dog as an adult, many boxers are. I would check the bag for feeding guidlines. Also, puppy food isn't actually necessary once a pup has left its mother. Actually the high calcium levels can mess up bone development.

I would try out a higher quality food, check out dogfoodanalysis.com for some great foods. We feed Wellness Core, Fromm and The Honest Kitchen.

[Ron]

I agree. The puppy food is not necessary and a higher quality food would definitely been benificial

[superpimp]

Originally Posted by Magtie

I agree. The puppy food is not necessary and a higher quality food would definitely been benificial

i also agree