Xebby
Posted : 12/13/2011 10:40:47 AM
Has she seen a vet? First thing would be to check in with a vet and see if there are any potential health concerns that are causing the weight loss or to be aware of when putting on weight. The vet could also recommend some prescription diets that can help. The vet may have some food stimulants that can help the dog want to eat more. Is she thin because she was not being fed properly or is it that she is a picky eater? It's hard to say without seeing the dog.
For many dogs it is not about what they are being fed as much as how they are being fed to put on weight. Be careful, If you overfeed too quickly that can be just as dangerous and being too thin. Start slowly, small amounts three or more times a day. Too much at once can cause bad reactions for a skinny dog.
What do you mean by down on weight? Something to consider, younger dogs often take some time to fill out. Amstaffs are normally thicker fuller bodied dogs so I could understand if she hasn't quite reached that body mass you see in adult dogs. She may just be in her "teen" years right now and not yet reached her full maturity yet. Around 1 to 3 years of age dog sometimes go through a stage where they are more slender and more active so they appear to be thiner then what is standard for the breed. Maybe if she is a higher energy dog, consider feeding a high activity food, or feed a little more then the recomended amount to keep up with that energy. Like most dogs, the diet may need to change as she ages.