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!
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I’ve just bought some Canagan as a temporary measure—they’re the only grain-free ones I could find with 60% meat.
They cost an arm and a leg, but I went to training this morning and they told me my girl was looking like a little porker...
First of all, ditch that Royal Crap (sorry, Canin) dry food. It’s absolute rubbish, packed with fats, sugar and grains. It’s no wonder your girl is putting on weight while still being hungry. Don't fall for the marketing either (puppy, senior, neutered, etc.). There is good dry food and there is bad dry food—full stop! Switch to a high-quality brand like Orijen or Eden; they are certainly more expensive, but you’ll feed her much smaller portions. Your dog will get back to a healthy weight and actually feel full. Plus, you’ll save on vet bills because poor-quality food leads to poor health!
Hi there,
Generally speaking, feeding a Staffie puppy should be tailored to their age, breed, weight, and life stage. Junior dry food is usually suitable until they are 12 months old. After that, portions should be adjusted based on the dog’s weight and age (the feeding guide should be printed on the bag, or you can find it on the manufacturer's website).
If you’re looking to switch to adult dry food, make sure it’s suitable for her and carry out a gradual transition with her old food, just like you’ve done before.
Also, as your girl is still growing, it’s completely normal for her to be putting on weight. It’s quite hard to tell from a photo whether a dog is overweight or not. To check, try feeling her ribs: if you can feel them fairly easily, then she shouldn't be overweight.
If you have any doubts, don’t hesitate to ask your vet for advice.
Best wishes,
Léa-Marie
