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Is it ok to give Pitbull dogs Protein Bars to build their muscles?

I have a full blooded Champion line Pitt-bull Terrier. I want him to look his best as in muscle mass. If those protein bars are not good and will hurt the Pitt. What do you recommend?

Public Comments

1. No. Try excercise and good quality food...that is the ONLY way to keep your dog in shape. There is no reason to "build muscle mass" on a dog, They are natually muscular and athletic dogs, but people tend to try to boost the dogs natural growth and end up harming the dog.
2. No, human protein bars are not good for dogs. Exercise builds muscle. Not protein alone. If you insist on supplementing the dog, Animal Naturals makes two supplements for building weight and muscle. One is called K9 Super Fuel, the other is K9 Showstopper. Supplements are not a magical fix. They need to be paired with a LOT of resistance training and lots of cardiovascular exercise.
3. I recommend that you do not give your dog a power bar. They could be very dangerous and instead of building muscles, he could die. I would suggest just to take him on a bunch of walks and runs and that will strengthen his muscles.
4. Absolutely not.
5. That will not build muscle. The only way you can build muscle is by conditioning them, that means running with them and using them to pull weights.
6. Good dog food and proper exercise is your best bet.
7. Do not feed your dog anything that is not labeled as a "pet food". The supplements are designed for humans, not canines and could do more harm than good. Buy a good dog food that is high protein. Feed the recommended amount. Your dog's blood line will determine it's appearance. Do your research, ask your vet and consult the breeder as to what brand of food would best suit your dog.
8. You shouldn't own an animal.
9. no! protein bars do not help build muscle period. not even for people! and its pit not pitt. talk to your vet about proper exercise and diet for your dog and also make sure you have it neutered.
10. No, don't give your dog a protein bar because it will just make your dog sick. Just try a good kind of food, and exercise your dogs mucsles. Like upper body.
11. Not really. People food is not good for dogs. You could find a decent, meat as main ingredient, dog food and supplement with a raw eg occasionally.
12. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO its human food a good dog food and exersise is what is needed