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Just got an underweight Great Dane. How can I help her gain weight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Female | unspayed | 2 years old | 100 lbs

How can I fatten up my great Dane? I just got her and the past owners under feed her.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 31st, 2018

Just feed her 10-15% more than the recommended amount for her ideal weight, you can feed her 3-4 times a day until she starts putting on some weight then go back to feeding twice a day once she fattens up a little.

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