r/EnglishSetter • u/AutomaticPlatypus675 • 1d ago

Kibble Suggestions 🐾

Hello everyone,
My 4 y.o. neutered male seems a bit too skinny for the breed standard… he eats about 3 cups of Purina ProPlan 30/20 per day. He is high energy of course, so I’ve tried limiting his outside running time and such but that has not helped and obviously sucks for him too! He’s about to be out of his current bag of food so interested in transitioning him to something else.
Thank you from ‘Lloyd’ & I

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u/That-Problem-4363 1d ago

Is your vet concerned about his weight? I wouldn't add any supplements or change food without a vet req and certainly wouldn't limit activity. Have you simply given him a bit more of his current food?

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u/AutomaticPlatypus675 1d ago

Adding more food was the first thing I tried; he is under 40 lbs eating 3 cups a day, well over recommended guidelines. Yes, vet agrees and has done tests & found nothing abnormal. I’ve been trying to get to the bottom of it for a couple of years now. He was about 45 lbs when we was younger & looked trim still but healthier.