Expert: Breeder - 9/2/2007

Question
I have a male month bichon-poo, he's weights 9lbs, is that normal? I have friends who said that he is under weight please help me. I started feeding him Benitful,then he got a good taste of human food thanks to my son, and would not eat his dog food anymore, now I fee him grilled chicken I remove the skin, is there a vitamin that I can give him? worms have been ruled out, but I am worried.
Sharon

Answer
You have a mixed breed dog not a Bichon Frise.  So I would have no idea what size he should be.  Does your vet feel he is under weight?  Dogs do not starve themselves. He will eat when he is hungry.  Either feed him a commercial dog food or feed him a Natural raw diet.  You must read up on a raw diet.