8 week old weight
4 posters
Staffordshire bull terrier :: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Forums :: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puppy Chat
Page 1 of 1
8 week old weight
Hi everyone,Vinny had his first course of injections tonight which went well. His weight was checked and he was 2.3kg. Is this about right for a 8 week old male?I know they all vary but does that seem ok?
Brettsbully- Regular Staffy-bull-terrier Member
- Status :
Online Offline
Join date : 2016-05-29
Support total : 0
Posts : 23
Re: 8 week old weight
To be honest weight at that age doesn't really account for much, it's much better to go on looks and a healthy appetite. As long as Vinny has a good appetite, is growing and you can feel the ribs but not see them then you'll not go far wrong.
Having said all that, someone with a younger Staff than mine might be able to say if that's about average weight for age.
Having said all that, someone with a younger Staff than mine might be able to say if that's about average weight for age.
-Ian-- Staffy-Bull-Terrier Admin
- Status :
Online Offline
Age : 57
Location : Surrey
Dogs Name(s) : Anything, she's Deaf !
Dog(s) Ages : RIP Flo
Dog Gender(s) : Girl
Join date : 2014-01-31
Support total : 2862
Posts : 22548
Re: 8 week old weight
He is eating fine and is a nice shape etc.Any other food I can give him other than the dry food he is on.I have mixed in a little meat but after 3 feeds his poo was getting very soft.
Brettsbully- Regular Staffy-bull-terrier Member
- Status :
Online Offline
Join date : 2016-05-29
Support total : 0
Posts : 23
Re: 8 week old weight
As you've noticed, changing food can upset their tums so change it little by little to avoid any nasty messes. As for other foods for puppies I'm not so sure as I haven't had a pup for a long time but I'm sure someone will offer some suggestions
-Ian-- Staffy-Bull-Terrier Admin
- Status :
Online Offline
Age : 57
Location : Surrey
Dogs Name(s) : Anything, she's Deaf !
Dog(s) Ages : RIP Flo
Dog Gender(s) : Girl
Join date : 2014-01-31
Support total : 2862
Posts : 22548
Re: 8 week old weight
weight isn't really important, as such, at the moment - his shape & general appearance is more important. if he's growing well, with a healthy appetite & loads of energy then you're okay!
what food are you giving him at the moment?
what food are you giving him at the moment?
gillybrent- Staffy-Bull-Terrier VIP Member
- Status :
Online Offline
Age : 58
Location : Northants
Join date : 2014-03-21
Support total : 456
Posts : 2479
Re: 8 week old weight
He is on JW dry puppy food. Occasionally I mix in a small bit of meat in with it.I have done a bit more research and he is in good shape and very active.He likes a nap after a good run around lol.
Brettsbully- Regular Staffy-bull-terrier Member
- Status :
Online Offline
Join date : 2016-05-29
Support total : 0
Posts : 23
Re: 8 week old weight
When mine had his vaccination at 9 weeks he weighed in at 2.6kg so sounds good to me. My vet was pleased with his weight.
Steph7990- Super Staffy-bull-terrier Member
- Status :
Online Offline
Location : Norfolk
Relationship Status : Married
Dogs Name(s) : Zeus
Dog(s) Ages : 17 weeks
Dog Gender(s) : Male
Join date : 2016-05-11
Support total : 3
Posts : 43
Staffordshire bull terrier :: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Forums :: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puppy Chat
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum