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My puppy isn't gaining weight and has a dull coat. What helps?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 1 month and 26 days old

I have a 56 days old German Shepherd puppy MAC. I feeding in royal Canin 4 Times a day .but The weight of my puppy is not growing. The puppy was taken to the doctor, he said, the weight of the 7-week puppy is 3 kilograms fine. Can you tell me what supplements should I give him?How to grow up weight. And His Coat And hair not Shiny .Deworming Hase been done

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 6th, 2017

I am not sure the amount that you are feeding but he should be getting between 3 and 4 cups total a day. If he is not gaining weight then you could increase the amount that you are giving him. The food should provide all the necessary nutrients for a puppy. He should have a stool sample tested for parasites, even if he has been dewormed. There are some parasites that are not treated with the regular puppy dewormer and require a specific dewormer. If he still is not gaining weight then your vet will have to do a work up to determine the cause. Your vet can run lab-work to help diagnose the problem.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 29th, 2017

    Mac does not need any supplement at his age, he gets everything he needs from the Royal Canin food, it already include all the vitamins and minerals he needs. you can feed him 4 times a day, it may help with weight gain.

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