jeekree
Active Member
Hey everyone. I've searched a lot online and while I am finding a lot with weight/cup ratio, I am looking for any info that may be a little more Corso specific.
Our rescue Thunder was underweight when we got him, but has already put on a nice bit of weight. He looks better with the extra 5 lbs or so.
I started a home cooked diet mixed with some kibble that he seems to love beyond belief lol. But I wonder if he should be eating more since he always seems so hungry after eating.
He is currently going on 15 months in age and sits about 26" tall and right around 88lbs. He eats twice a day.
- I know bloat is a concern for large breeds. Are more feedings with smaller portions something preferred here on the forums?
- most sites show wide ranges of feeding for a dog that sits at about 100 lbs. 4-8 cups of kibble is what I see. That's a big range. Kibble is also condensed and more filling I'd imagine than a home cooked diet.
- I currently am basing some recipes off of various websites. Brown rice or lentils, certain vegetables, and boiled chicken (hard boiled egg every 3 days) mixed with a smaller portion of kibble.
- He seems much more alert and energetic with this diet. But also seems more hungry. His poops are good and solid, they were not so much when we first got him. The diet change seemed to help this.
So any thoughts on this diet style? And how much do you guys feed your CC's? The one dog of ours keeps him pretty active (lots of playing) and he takes a sizable walk with me every day.
Truly appreciate everything so far, you've all been great and extremely helpful.
- Jamie
Our rescue Thunder was underweight when we got him, but has already put on a nice bit of weight. He looks better with the extra 5 lbs or so.
I started a home cooked diet mixed with some kibble that he seems to love beyond belief lol. But I wonder if he should be eating more since he always seems so hungry after eating.
He is currently going on 15 months in age and sits about 26" tall and right around 88lbs. He eats twice a day.
- I know bloat is a concern for large breeds. Are more feedings with smaller portions something preferred here on the forums?
- most sites show wide ranges of feeding for a dog that sits at about 100 lbs. 4-8 cups of kibble is what I see. That's a big range. Kibble is also condensed and more filling I'd imagine than a home cooked diet.
- I currently am basing some recipes off of various websites. Brown rice or lentils, certain vegetables, and boiled chicken (hard boiled egg every 3 days) mixed with a smaller portion of kibble.
- He seems much more alert and energetic with this diet. But also seems more hungry. His poops are good and solid, they were not so much when we first got him. The diet change seemed to help this.
So any thoughts on this diet style? And how much do you guys feed your CC's? The one dog of ours keeps him pretty active (lots of playing) and he takes a sizable walk with me every day.
Truly appreciate everything so far, you've all been great and extremely helpful.
- Jamie