My 7-month Shih Tzu puppy is 7kg. Is she overweight? Best kibble?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 14 days old
Hi,my shitzu puppy is 7 months old,and she is 7 kg,is it an appropriate weight?!is she overweight?!and i don't know exactly what kind of kibble should i give her,she has been eating" happy dog grain free kibble for puppies"is it a good food according to her breed and age?!what other kind of kibble can i give to her?!i rather it to be from happy dog or n&d brand because they are almost the only brands that are easy to find in my city.thank you for your answers.
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Published on November 4th, 2017
Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. 7kg is 15.4lbs which is rather hefty for a 7 month old Shitzu. Typically, Shitzu's when they are adults should weight between 8-15lbs. The Happy Dog Grain Free Food is good, but I would feed less perhaps. If there is a guide on the package as to how much to give, I would advise on following their recommendations. At 7 months, she should be less than 15lbs. As always, nothing can beat a hands on veterinarian exam. If you are concerned about her weight, having a veterinarian take a look at Hazal and accurately assess based on her body condition score, if she is truly overweight or not. Sometimes it can be hard to say without an exam. I hope this helps and thanks for posting!
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Published on November 4th, 2017
Small breed dogs should be fed puppy food until about 10months of age or once they are neutered, whichever comes sooner. If she is doing well on this brand then converting slowly to the adult range over 7-10days at the appropriate time would be recommended. IT is impossible to assess her target weight - this is a reflection of muscle mass, fat layers and natural frame and size - this is referred to as an overall body condition score and there are many guides online as to how to assess this and most vet clinics offer free weight assessments
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