How to Make Pit Bulls Gain Weight

The pit bull is a muscular breed with a large physique. The most common pit bulls include the American pit bull terrier and the Staffordshire bull terrier. Their bodies are triangular when at proper weight like a human body builder. Pit bulls require a special diet unlike other breeds in order to be healthy and at a proper weight. The food of a pit bull must be high in protein and fat since the dog burns the benefits of food so quickly as a result of their high energy level.

Things You'll Need

  • Veterinarian fecal worm test
  • High protein, high fat dog food
  • Vitamin supplement
  • Fresh water
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Instructions

    • 1

      Check the pit bull for worms if it is not gaining weight. Take a fecal sample to the veterinarian to test for worms. If the dog has worms the vet will give you medicine for the dog. If the dog is worm-free, the nutritional level of the pit bull's food may not be adequate.

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      Read the label on the bag of dog food. A pit bull needs a high-fat, high-protein diet that includes vitamins. The ingredients for adequate pit bull dog food must be human grade, meaning that the ingredients are rendered from high-quality meat, not animal parts.

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      Look for dog food brands with at least 30 percent protein and 20 percent fat. Do not exceed these percentages if a vitamin supplement is given. High-energy dog foods are meat-based not grain-based. There is more protein and fewer carbohydrates in high-energy dog foods.

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      Study the dog vitamin supplements available on the market. Vitamin supplements specifically made for the pit bull breed have high-quality proteins, trace minerals, essential fats and vitamins as well as omega-3 and omega-6.

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      Feed the dog twice a day. Give half the dog's daily food allowance in the morning and half at night; when feeding incorporate the vitamin supplement into the dog's food. Give a pit bull plenty of fresh clean water.