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My 3-month-old puppy is heavy. Is he overweight for his age?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 3 days old | 50 lbs

My puppy weighs 25.8 pounds and he's only three months old is that over weight

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 3rd, 2016

It's not likely for a puppy this age to get overweight, nevermind how much he weighs, some dogs are physically bigger than others and thus will be more heavy, it does not always mean they are overweight.

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