In a message dated 1/3/09 10:21:56 AM, Terraf@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > We have a 2 year old GSD bitch in great health but cannot put weight on > her. She is very healthy and active but never gains weight. Yes I am > jealous!!! LOL. We feed Purina Pro Plan Performance and have been adding > Dog Bloom > but she never gains weight. We also feed raw chicken in the morning and at > night we are even adding oatmeal to her dry food feeding. We have even > curtailed her activity...still no weight gain. Any suggestions? We are > getting > ready to breed her and just want to get some fat on her prior to breeding. > Terra Fairburn & Nanc Kinley > Hi Terra and Nanc, I would suggest taking her to the vet and make sure everything is ok. Maybe her thyroid is off and bloodwork could verify any underlining problems. With a young bitch on her first breeding it's good to have a physical to make sure she is prepared for pregnancy. Additionally my vet would always check for strictures on virgin bitches. Best of luck with her. Pat ************** New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================