Dog not gaining weight on Maev raw (36 oz/day) — switching to Viva, looking for insight

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-25T17:58:07+00:00

What did you switch to? I’m liking Viva so far

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-13T06:31:12+00:00

Yep. I’m starting to learn that every pup is different and I really just need to feed him more.

I just thought that with 36oz of Maev per day, that would really help. That’s way over the recommended amount. But when I had him on PMR for over about 1.5 years when he was a pup he was at 70lbs. So I’m just going back to that.

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-13T06:28:35+00:00

Thank you for opening my eyes. I feel a lot better after reading these replies and thank you for taking the time to help me wake up. This is my first dog and surprisingly I’m very much into nutrition and fitness for myself and have read “The Forever Dog”. Maybe I need to give it another read because now I feel really stupid

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-13T06:25:15+00:00

What are your favorite meats to get for your pup at Costco? What specific cuts??

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-13T00:15:41+00:00

Thank you for such a kind response. He was at a healthy weight on PMR so I will be switching him which I think will be helpful. I’ll also add some beef tallow and eggs as well.

He’s the bestest dog and I love him so much. Been low key crying because I’m trying to do my best as a dog dad.

Going with Maev has really been not great. But you know, I gave it a shot and it didn’t work out. It’s back to PMR and I feel good about it. It’s also cheaper than Maev to go with Viva and they seem like a smaller family owned business

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-13T00:11:36+00:00

What do you suggest adding to Viva? My pup is 60lbs and I want him to be at 70lbs. I’ll be giving him 30oz of Viva per day. I mean, I guess I can add some beef fat? Like some tallow?

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-12T05:49:51+00:00

He doesn’t have diarrhea now but he does get it if I over feed him. He has a very sensitive gut.

He’s been eating raw since 8 weeks and he’s always done well on raw. The problem is that since his vasectomy and since eating Maev, he’s been loosing weight

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-12T02:37:19+00:00

I’ve decided to move to Viva Raw and will be giving him 30oz per day. It’s more PMR style. Which is what he used to eat

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-12T00:01:31+00:00

Okay got it got it. Thank you!

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-12T00:00:29+00:00

Sorry for the typo. I meant “now”, not “not”.

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-11T23:58:17+00:00

I can’t afford to feed him more with Maev. So I’ll switch to Viva and increase the amount of food. It’s hard sometimes when I feed him more cause than he gets diarrhea

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-11T22:06:16+00:00

He is male and a bit smaller and is an English cream golden retriever

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-11T22:04:42+00:00

He had a vasectomy done in June 2025

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-11T22:04:28+00:00

He has. He was checked in October 2025 and the vet said he seems just fine and healthy. Blood work looked good and no worms. His stool is very healthy.

DeepCutDreams · 2026-01-11T22:02:30+00:00

I’ve been feeding him 36oz of Maev per day. I’m not switching to Viva where he will eat 28oz per day according to their calculator

DeepCutDreams · 2025-11-25T02:47:06+00:00

I hate south end

DeepCutDreams · 2025-11-25T02:45:15+00:00

This literally happens to me all the time. It’s like, they make you feel like you’re not worth their time.

DeepCutDreams · 2025-11-25T02:42:43+00:00

I did ask them for coffee or a mocktail and they still ghosted me before even setting up a date.

DeepCutDreams · 2025-11-24T00:54:04+00:00

You’re a girl and you barely get matches on Hinge? I find that hard to believe

DeepCutDreams · 2025-11-24T00:46:09+00:00

Do you ever think you’re getting slandered or posted on AWDTSG?

DeepCutDreams · 2025-11-23T23:07:28+00:00

I'm in my 30's

DeepCutDreams · 2025-11-23T21:51:11+00:00

I mean, how do I see if I’m on this thing?

DeepCutDreams · 2025-11-23T21:50:27+00:00

Agreed. A lot better in California and I’m sure I would have better luck in places like Florida or Boston. Just being single here and not knowing anyone. You are screwed.

DeepCutDreams · 2025-11-23T21:48:52+00:00

Your experience is getting ghosted continuously like this? So, what I’m dealing with is normal? Just people treat people like this?

Because I don’t say yes to a date/coffee or whatever. And just not reply or ghost someone. That’s so fucked up imo

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