Purina Pro Plan Question

[JLW]

I switched to Purina Pro Plan dog food over a month ago and my dog continues to look worse and worse. I started by feeding the recommended amount and have since upped the amount to 2 cups a day. Since the switch nothing has not changed I run her just like before (4 to 5 days a week) she it UTD on shots and worming, she stays in a concrete kennel. I will say her energy level is way up, but her body condition is something I don't like. Any guidance would be appreciated.




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[st line beagle]

4 to 5 times a week is good conditioning and they burn alot of energy dont feed before or right after running feed in evenings and try vitamin in morning proplan is what i feed and my dogs look the best they ever have maybe have her check by a vet could have something going on with her

[BCBeagles]

Doesn't sound like a dog food issue, IMO.

I feed Pro plan and have for some time. Looks have never been an issue...but every case is different as is every dog's response to a food change.

A change in diet for dogs is a longer, much longer, process than us. There body goes thru an adjustment period, my vet says that can be up to a couple months.

I, personally feed, Pro Plan Performance Salmon and rice. Just left the store from buying it. It has shown to be the best I have seen, but I have not tried them all. A lot, but not all.

If this were my dog I would get her vet check...again my opinion.

[Mhouse]

What Pro Plan do you feed? Running 4-5 days a week I would suggest 28/18 or 30/20. I feed 30/20 and my dogs look great!

[rabbit chaser]

Im with the rest of the guys. mine look fantastic on it and I can feed half the amount of some other feeds that I have in the past. have you wormed at all lately?

[chrisdenniston]

JLW I had the same thing happing with one of males. Was UTD on everything I let it go to far before going to the Vet I didn't lose him but he was really poor looking. Had the Vet run blood work and everything he and I could think of thing that could cause this expect dog food. Took him off Pro Plan and less than a week start picking his weight back up. Vet said I was running his metabolism over time. I was doing the same thing as you start feeding him more and more. If I was you I would feed something different for a week or so and see what happens.

[JLW]

I am feeding 30/20. I will try what you said go back to my old dog food and see what happens. Thanks for the help

[steve w]

If the dog is running hard 4 or 5 times a week 2 cups don't sound like a lot of food to me. I've feed way more than that at times, some dogs just need more fuel. You ever try free feeding? Just let them decide how much to eat, usually works for all but the gluttons.

[JLW]

I understand what you are saying. I was feeding diamond naturals before the switch and she looked great

[BCBeagles]

Why did you switch...?

[JLW]

Several ppl I run trials with were feeding it and talking how they loved. Talked about their energy level and hardly any waste to clean, so I thought I would try it!

[Casey Harner]

If it ain't broke don't fix it.

[BB Beagles]

Feed Victor!

[BCBeagles]

Every dog is different...I have had success with it...but that doesn't mean everyone will.

I like to see a couple ribs on my hounds year round...if I cant then regardless of the food they are too heavy for my liking.

Everyone has there opinions on this...