Staffy growth at 6 months

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Hi everyone,

I’m getting a bit worried because my little Staffy girl is 6 months old and already stands 39 cm tall and weighs 14.5 kg (about 32 lbs or 2 stone 4 lbs).

Ever since she was a pup, she’s been on 300g of Royal Canin Junior, which I buy from the vet because she had a sensitive stomach with other dry food.

Given her weight gain, I tried cutting her back to 230g, but it just led to her scavenging from the other bowls... she’s hungry.

I’ve just put her back up to 300g (split into two 150g meals) of a mix of adult and puppy dry food (90% junior - 10% adult).

Is she looking a bit too chunky? I’ve added some photos taken from above...

What should I do? Thanks for your help!

Here are the photos:

Staffy growth at 6 months

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    Here he is!

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    Jepeto
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    Do you have a photo of the dog?

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    I’ve switched over to Nutrivet Inne Dog dry food (the 'Balance' range). At 18 months old, she weighs about 36 lbs and you can see her ribs too.

    Is it normal for her ribs to be showing a bit?

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    Hi everyone

    I have a little 7-month-old Staffie

    I weighed him two days ago and he’s 13.5kg (about 2 stone 2 lbs)

    But when I look at him, his ribs are really prominent

    I’m currently feeding him Purina Pro Plan puppy dry food

    I’m thinking of switching him to the brand of kibble in the photo I've attached

    Has anyone heard of it?

    Is it normal for my boy’s ribs to be showing like this?

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    Well done! The transformation is spectacular!
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    Keep doing what you're doing and don't hesitate to pop back and see us if you have any more worries 👍
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    Yes, the transition went really well. I did a mix at the start. Poos are spot on.... She’s getting her shape back, and her back end is looking much more defined around the thighs.
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    That's all wonderful! She’s absolutely gorgeous. Is she getting on okay with her new dry food? It’s so lovely of you to come back and give us such a positive update.

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    Hi everyone

    after two weeks, here’s an update: she’s settled at about 32 lbs (2st 4lb) at six and a half months old.

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    It’s so much better than Royal Canin! Just do a gradual transition and stick with the new diet. Let us know how she’s getting on in a month—she should have lost some weight by then! And don’t give in between meals! Good luck! 😁

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