advice on rotti dog.. - Dog Forums

shellz2 · 08-02-2006, 08:13 PM

hiya all. i was on this site ages back and it helped me a lot at the time with my sons lizards... thanks to anyone who gave information. I now have a mate who got a rotti a few months ago he is 2 1/2yrs old has been wormed but doesnt seem to be putting weight on.. he weighs 18/20kgs.... he is fed a large bowl of ready mix dried food and 1lb of tripe mixed in each 2 days or so.....this doesnt seem right to me...please suggest what best and how much to feed for him to gain some weight (anyone who has a rotti) , he is healthy and active..bouncy ..shiny coat and eyes. maybe i am concerned for no reason... thanks x

dakota01 · 08-03-2006, 04:54 PM

Hello,

I also own a rottie and feed him tons of food but never gains much weight. If your rottie is very active and loves to run and play as mine then that is why he probally doesn gain much weight. I had asked the vet also and he said nothing was wrong and was actually very happy to not see an overweight rottie like most...they will live a little longer he said lol!

Alisha

Rottweilerlvr · 08-05-2006, 03:12 PM

How much is your big bowl??? Mine gets fed 6 cups daily( 3cups twice daily) and I want to say that on the dog food they say 6-8 cups.

suki · 08-10-2006, 05:22 AM

Don't forget, what's written on the packages of each specific dog food is only a suggestion, a "guideline" if you will. Some may eat five cups, some may eat seven. As long as your dog is healthy, active and maintaining his/her weight, THAT is what's important.
Below is a giudeline by the AAFCO. It lists what specific nutrients are essential to a dog's daily requirement. Hopefully, you will find it beneficial.

Dog Food Guidelines

Most of us were taught the importance of a balanced and nutritionally complete diet. But when it comes to knowing what nutrients our pets need to grow properly and stay healthy, we often come up short.

Many years ago, little thought or research was put into the manufacture of pet food, or the proper way to feed our pets. Eventually, in response to consumer demand, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) was formed. Their primary function was to publish feed regulations and ingredient definitions. After much research, committee investigations and feeding trials, nutrient profiles for pets were developed, and guidelines established.

This is still a work in progress. Despite significant advances, the importance and proper levels of some nutrients are still under investigation. The recommendations of AAFCO, for instance, may change when additional information about nutritional health in dogs becomes available. For now, the minimum levels of nutrients that should be included in pet foods are listed. In a few cases, excess amounts of certain nutrients can be damaging so maximum levels are also listed in AAFCO guidelines.

When buying pet food, choose only those products that carry the statement “Formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for…” because they follow these guidelines. It is not a requirement to meet AAFCO standards in order to sell pet food, so buyers beware. Check the labels and compare products.

The nutrient list is divided into two separate profiles. One profile is for growing, pregnant or lactating dogs and one is for adult maintenance. The nutrients are listed on a dry matter basis. What this means is that if you are comparing products, the moisture content of the food must be taken into consideration. If the food has 75 percent moisture, then the remaining nutrients make up 25 percent of the food.

Take each nutrient amount and divide by 0.25 to obtain an accurate dry matter amount to compare to the nutrient guidelines or even to compare one food to another. If the moisture content is 10 percent, then 90 percent make up the rest of the nutrients. Divide each nutrient value by 0.9 in order to get an accurate value.

Current AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles

For Adult Maintenance

Unless otherwise listed, all values are minimum requirements:

Protein.........18%
Fat..............5%
Calcium......0.6% (maximum 2.5%)
Phosphorus...0.5% (maximum 1.6%)
Potassium.....0.6%
Sodium........0.06%
Chloride.......0.09%
Magnesium.....0.04% (maximum 0.3%)
Iron............80 mg/kg (maximum 3,000 mg/kg)
Copper.........7.3 mg/kg (maximum 250 mg/kg)
Manganese........5 mg/kg
Zinc...........120 mg/kg (maximum 1000 mg/kg)
Iodine.........1.5 mg/kg (maximum 50 mg/kg)
Selenium......0.11 mg/kg (maximum 2 mg/kg)
Vitamin A.....5000 IU/kg (maximum 250,000 IU/kg)
Vitamin D......500 IU/kg (maximum 5000 IU/kg)
Vitamin E.......50 IU/kg (maximum 1000 IU/kg)
Thiamine.........1 mg/kg
Riboflavin.....2.2 mg/kg
Pantothenic Acid..10 mg/kg
Niacin..........11.4 mg/kg
Pyridoxine.........1 mg/kg
Folic Acid......0.18 mg/kg
Vitamin B12.....0.022 mg/kg
Choline.........1200 mg/kg

For growing puppies, pregnant and lactating bitches

The majority of nutrient minimums are the same except for the items listed. The maximum for those listed does not change.

Protein...........22%
Fat................8%
Calcium............1%
Phosphorus.......0.8%
Sodium...........0.3%
Chloride........0.45%
Vitamin B12....0.022 mg/kg

08-02-2006, 08:13 PM	#1
shellz2 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	advice on rotti dog.. hiya all. i was on this site ages back and it helped me a lot at the time with my sons lizards... thanks to anyone who gave information. I now have a mate who got a rotti a few months ago he is 2 1/2yrs old has been wormed but doesnt seem to be putting weight on.. he weighs 18/20kgs.... he is fed a large bowl of ready mix dried food and 1lb of tripe mixed in each 2 days or so.....this doesnt seem right to me...please suggest what best and how much to feed for him to gain some weight (anyone who has a rotti) , he is healthy and active..bouncy ..shiny coat and eyes. maybe i am concerned for no reason... thanks x

08-03-2006, 04:54 PM	#2
dakota01 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Selkirk New York Posts: 5	Advice Hello, I also own a rottie and feed him tons of food but never gains much weight. If your rottie is very active and loves to run and play as mine then that is why he probally doesn gain much weight. I had asked the vet also and he said nothing was wrong and was actually very happy to not see an overweight rottie like most...they will live a little longer he said lol! Alisha __________________ Alisha ~Painter of your Loved Ones~ http://www.mooseriverinc.com/boobearsmall.jpg http://www.mooseriverinc.com/smallsheltie.jpg http://www.mooseriverinc.com/casey2small.jpg http://www.mooseriverinc.com/sampson.jpg http://www.mooseriverinc.com/banner.gif

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08-05-2006, 03:12 PM	#3
Rottweilerlvr Leader of the Pack Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 789	How much is your big bowl??? Mine gets fed 6 cups daily( 3cups twice daily) and I want to say that on the dog food they say 6-8 cups.

08-10-2006, 05:22 AM	#4
suki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Shore Boston, MA. Posts: 115	Don't forget, what's written on the packages of each specific dog food is only a suggestion, a "guideline" if you will. Some may eat five cups, some may eat seven. As long as your dog is healthy, active and maintaining his/her weight, THAT is what's important. Below is a giudeline by the AAFCO. It lists what specific nutrients are essential to a dog's daily requirement. Hopefully, you will find it beneficial. Dog Food Guidelines Most of us were taught the importance of a balanced and nutritionally complete diet. But when it comes to knowing what nutrients our pets need to grow properly and stay healthy, we often come up short. Many years ago, little thought or research was put into the manufacture of pet food, or the proper way to feed our pets. Eventually, in response to consumer demand, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) was formed. Their primary function was to publish feed regulations and ingredient definitions. After much research, committee investigations and feeding trials, nutrient profiles for pets were developed, and guidelines established. This is still a work in progress. Despite significant advances, the importance and proper levels of some nutrients are still under investigation. The recommendations of AAFCO, for instance, may change when additional information about nutritional health in dogs becomes available. For now, the minimum levels of nutrients that should be included in pet foods are listed. In a few cases, excess amounts of certain nutrients can be damaging so maximum levels are also listed in AAFCO guidelines. When buying pet food, choose only those products that carry the statement “Formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for…” because they follow these guidelines. It is not a requirement to meet AAFCO standards in order to sell pet food, so buyers beware. Check the labels and compare products. The nutrient list is divided into two separate profiles. One profile is for growing, pregnant or lactating dogs and one is for adult maintenance. The nutrients are listed on a dry matter basis. What this means is that if you are comparing products, the moisture content of the food must be taken into consideration. If the food has 75 percent moisture, then the remaining nutrients make up 25 percent of the food. Take each nutrient amount and divide by 0.25 to obtain an accurate dry matter amount to compare to the nutrient guidelines or even to compare one food to another. If the moisture content is 10 percent, then 90 percent make up the rest of the nutrients. Divide each nutrient value by 0.9 in order to get an accurate value. Current AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles For Adult Maintenance Unless otherwise listed, all values are minimum requirements: Protein.........18% Fat..............5% Calcium......0.6% (maximum 2.5%) Phosphorus...0.5% (maximum 1.6%) Potassium.....0.6% Sodium........0.06% Chloride.......0.09% Magnesium.....0.04% (maximum 0.3%) Iron............80 mg/kg (maximum 3,000 mg/kg) Copper.........7.3 mg/kg (maximum 250 mg/kg) Manganese........5 mg/kg Zinc...........120 mg/kg (maximum 1000 mg/kg) Iodine.........1.5 mg/kg (maximum 50 mg/kg) Selenium......0.11 mg/kg (maximum 2 mg/kg) Vitamin A.....5000 IU/kg (maximum 250,000 IU/kg) Vitamin D......500 IU/kg (maximum 5000 IU/kg) Vitamin E.......50 IU/kg (maximum 1000 IU/kg) Thiamine.........1 mg/kg Riboflavin.....2.2 mg/kg Pantothenic Acid..10 mg/kg Niacin..........11.4 mg/kg Pyridoxine.........1 mg/kg Folic Acid......0.18 mg/kg Vitamin B12.....0.022 mg/kg Choline.........1200 mg/kg For growing puppies, pregnant and lactating bitches The majority of nutrient minimums are the same except for the items listed. The maximum for those listed does not change. Protein...........22% Fat................8% Calcium............1% Phosphorus.......0.8% Sodium...........0.3% Chloride........0.45% Vitamin B12....0.022 mg/kg