Hanging Belly

takumi2takumi2
edited June 2009 in Food, Nutrition, & Health
My 1 1/2 year old Takumi weighs 39 lbs, 18.5'' height (I know he is a big shiba!). I've recently noticed his belly hanging a bit as shown in the pictures below. (It's like women's tummy after giving birth....oops, sorry ladies!! lol.) He does not have a typical shiba waist line. I don't see him overweight, though. I feed him Orijen 6 Fish, 2 times a day, 1 cup each time, and some treats such as carrots, bulysticks. I walk him 3 times a day including one long walk with at least 1 hour duration.
Does he need more excercise or do I need to feed him less?
Give me your advice! Thanks.

Comments

  • tobyshibatobyshiba
    edited November -1
    He doesn't look any different than my Shiba. xD Maybe a little tiny bit chunky, but I don't think its that huge of an issue. Just don't feed two cups a day. Cut back to 1 1/2. Just a tiny little bit less helps. Toby started getting a little chunky ( I couldn't feel his ribs anymore ) so I did that and he slimmed down a little. Toby used to weigh 40 lbs, then I cut him back and he dropped to 37.5lbs. :)
  • AraksAraks
    edited November -1
    my min pin looks like that, but he's of the bigger stockier type and he only weighs 12 pounds. The vet said it was a normal weight, maybe its just their body type.
  • AkiraleShibaAkiraleShiba
    edited November -1
    He's as tall as my Akira :) But Akira is very thin although he eats a lot like three cups of Orijen 6 fish a day ! Do you feel his ribs ? Also, I would be careful with carrots although they are a good treat they contain a lot of sugar so I give only one per week.
  • JessicaRabbitJessicaRabbit
    edited November -1
    I would say he is a bit overweight and I would definitely say you are feeding him too much. I fed my 50lb adult pit bull less than 2 cups of Orijen a day. Try scaling back his food some.
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    I agree with Jessica. He probably needs 1.5 cups of food per day tops.
  • tsukitsunetsukitsune
    edited November -1
    He looks like he's filling out like most male shibas do around that age. Watch his food intake though in the kibble department, a slightly thin dog is better than one who is creeping in on being overweight

    Here's a chart that might help you:
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  • takumi2takumi2
    edited November -1
    Thanks for all the advice!!
    I will feed him less and make him a better shape.
    I did not know about the carrots. I will try not to give him too much. Thanks, AkiraleShiba!
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