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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

What do I do for my puppy, if he's overweight? Or is it normal for him to be a little over weight?

He is 8 weeks, and his stomach is just huge! He's been like that since we got him. Is it normal for my pup to be a bit big? He is an American bulldog (they look just like a pit as a puppy)

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goblinqueen01: 3 months ago via Android

Since he is only 8 weeks old, I would check with your vet before you do anything. He might just be a chubby puppy. It's very important he gets the proper nutrition at that age. I bet he is a cute little guy!! :)

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

Yeah I think you maybe right... He does play a lot, he's just really big :P Yeah, he's my pic here on ask. :)

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goblinqueen01: 3 months ago via Android

Aww what a cutie! Good luck with him, I'm sure he's ok

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

Okay thnx !:)

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KageHebi: 3 months ago

less food? more playtime? both? IDK

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

He plays a lot, but I think he's a bit lazy...

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KageHebi: 3 months ago

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. your pup gotz issuez

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

Um lol?

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cbrewer6: 3 months ago

I suggest leaving dog food out in a bowl all day - so then, the puppy can reach it efficiently throughout the day when needed. Try this for a while, and if this continues, then the puppy must be fine. If there is changes within actions, development, and/or mood, consult your vet for further information.

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

Our dog has to be in a cage 5 hours because we have school my parents have to work

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cbrewer6: 3 months ago

Put a bowl of food in the cage.

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

He's over weight lol... I don't think I should give more food. XD

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cbrewer6: 3 months ago

Take him for a daily walk. (:

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

I think you're right; he doesn't go on many long walks. Thanks

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cbrewer6: 3 months ago

Anytime! Glad I could help. (:

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dragona13: 3 months ago

give him half a cup of food in the morning and at night and give him more playtime.

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

He plays a lot, and when he isn't hungry he doesn't even eat... Which leads me to the question of why is he big in the first place O.o I don't get it ..

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

I like your puppies by the way

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dragona13: 3 months ago

He's probably just supposed to be that size, then. Talk to your vet about it if you're worried. And those puppies aren't mine, I just got the pic from google. I have a mini schnauzer.

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

Oh lol and okay thanks

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Caitlynjohnston: 3 months ago

Bulldogs tend to look a little chunky, if your really worried about it take him to the vet for a checkup, he will check out the dog and if he's worried about the weight he will tell you

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

He's not an English Bulldog he's an American. American bulldogs are kind of just like pits in looks, and the way they grow up.

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

A few pics of what they look like:
http://www.pcwebsites.com/americanbulldog/bred.html

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Caitlynjohnston: 3 months ago

They still get a little chunky when they are babies, cuz they have baby fat, take it to the vet he will tell you

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

Maybe...

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Caitlynjohnston: 3 months ago

Just don't put on a diet without the vets permission, he's still growing and needs food

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

Okay

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bikergirl40: 3 months ago

Puppies always have a bit of puppy belly .. I can only assume you've already had him to a vet for his shots and a checkup. THAT is where you should be getting your information about his condition.

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

He's had his shots. -.-

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bikergirl40: 3 months ago

Did the vet mention anything about his 'belly' or overall health?

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RainbowdashPegasi: 3 months ago via iPhone

We got him from a breeder, so they did it for us. We payed for him.

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Quester2011: 3 months ago

Puppies are normally quite rotund. You do want to make sure the puppy gets good nutrition and has regular bowel movements, and gets all of his shots as scheduled.

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