How Much Should You Feed Your Pitbull
Dog owners will often correlate visible ribs with malnourishment. Pitbulls grow to be strong and active dogs. Prioritize feeding your pitbull the proper amount of times a day and make sure they have time to go outside and run around to stay active. The amount of food your pitbull should consume depends on a few factors.
Most pitbulls should be eating three times a day. Feed your pitbull an equal portion of food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Small pitbulls should also eat three times a day, but their meal portions should be about ⅓ smaller. The older your dog gets, the more you should monitor its weight and activity levels.
While visible ribs might not always be ideal, you do not want to overfeed your dog either. A younger and more active pitbull will likely be more active and exert more energy than an older pitbull and might need to eat an extra meal a day. Lifestyle also comes into play when deciding how much your pitbull should eat.
Pitbulls usually grow to be strong and lean dogs. You will notice muscle definition in a pitbull’s legs, back, and body. The more active your dog’s lifestyle is, the more likely you will see definition such as visible ribs. Typically, if you feed your pitbull three times a day and keep him active throughout, its ribs will be the equivalent of abs on a person.
Is Your Pitbull Unhealthy Or Lean?
New pitbull owners might start to see their dog’s ribs after a year or so. Visible ribs on a pitbull are quite common and often indicate a healthy dog! However, each situation varies, and if your dog starts to show signs of fatigue and weakness, it might be malnourished or sick. Keep an eye out for these signs.
If your pitbull is still relatively young and is already showing ribs, it might be a sign that it is unhealthy. Small pitbulls fill out their shape more than older pitbulls. Their belly is firm, but you should still be able to feel their ribs when you are rubbing that area. You will know if you are overfeeding your pitbull if their belly is too thick.
There are several signs you can look out for to determine the health status of your pitbull. Visible ribs can be confusing because they can be a sign of both a healthy and unhealthy pitbull. If you are not sure if your dog is healthy or not, use these signs to help you understand its health.
| Healthy | Unhealthy |
| Visible muscle definition | Ribs are visible on the side of the body |
| Active and energetic | Constant panting |
| Good appetite and metabolism | Lack of muscle definition |
You can compare visible ribs on a pitbull to the abdominal section of a human. If the abdomen is boney and lacks muscle definition, it is likely malnourished. Muscle and visible definition are signs of a healthy and athletic dog. If you pay attention to your pitbull’s body language, you will be able to pick up intel on its current health status.
Why does my dog look skinny even though he eats?
Why Is My Dog Getting So Skinny? Weight loss in dogs is the result of a calorie deficit. This may be caused by high energy demands, poor quality food, or a number of health issues. A sudden weight loss can be caused by many different diseases including dental problems, intestinal parasites, diabetes, and cancer.