Rusty, Sam and 1 Ella
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 6:32PM 
Ronnie asks: We took Rusty to the Vet and he weighs 7lbs. The Vet said he is thin and we could feed him a cup a day if he wants it. What do you think?? He is healthy and loving that is for sure.
Us: Yes, you can feed him up to 1/3 a cup each meal but no more. We always say 1/4 to 1/3 depending on the activity and size of the dog.
Just so you know Ella is almost the same weight. :-) Thats okay as they slow growth down earlier.
Ella was getting 1/3 3 times a day and she is very active but was gaining a really round tummy so she is back on 1/4cup 3 times a day. You can tell when they are getting too round but the answer is if he needs more weight the 1/3cup is more than fine. If he gets too round go back down to 1/4 cup.
As you can see Ella keeps up with Leti often.
Reader Comments (5)
Thanks Darlah. We will try Rusty on 1/3 and see if he is more satisfied. At the same time he will need more exercise and so do I (hahaha). Look at Ella go. She is amazing!
I need to exercise too. If it warms up its walks and if not I start exercise inside, I must. Monday it is.
Rusty looks like a real sweety.
Thanks Kathy. Rusty is so loving and happy. We are so lucky. We all love him.
Darlah I have been promising myself that I will join a fitness club. Maybe next week....
Ronnie - I am going to start at home - even doing sansone is better than this and so Monday it begins. I never get out to a fitness club so that doesn't work for me. For you after work or before work may. Good luck and lets do this together. :-)