Why is my active German Shepherd so lean? Should he gain weight?

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HI i have a Gsd male of 4yrs very active but I just have a concern in regds to his build as I was told he is lean and he doesn't eat though we tried to change the food with different kinds of meat including beef.Need ur help to help him gain weight as he is 35kgs now but still looks lean to his huge build. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 77 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Dodo's weight is well within the range of normal weights for male GSDs. They should be between 30-40kg, and are typically a lean dog. Unless the vet specifically says that he needs to gain weight, I would not advise trying to put weight onto him. If he's too heavy, that can lead to many health problems, including joint issues and diabetes.

Why is my active German Shepherd so lean? Should he gain weight?

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