My GSD puppy is underweight. How can I help him gain healthy weight?

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My GSD's weight is 20 kgs(44 lbs). I checked on internet and found that 10 months old GSD should weigh around 34 kgs (75 lbs). He is a male puppy. He is eating pedigree chicken and vegetable adult with cooked white rice and yogurt ( yogurt 1 time in a day with white rice). I want to gain his weight and to make him healthy. Please provide any suitable diet or tips to gain his weight. Thanks

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Dogs can vary quite a bit in size, even if they are the same breed - so it's more important to look at your dog's body condition to determine if he is under (or over) his ideal weight rather than comparing to averages for the breed. Ideally, you should be able to feel his ribs easily with your hands when you run them down his sides, and he should have a visible "waistline" or abdominal tuck just behind the ribcage. The ribs and hipbones should not be visibly jutting out of his fur, as this would be a sign that he is too thin. If his body condition is normal, I would not recommend increasing his food or trying to make him gain weight, as it's not good for growing dogs to be overweight at this age - it's very hard on their joints and can predispose them to orthopedic problems such as hip dysplasia later in life. If you're unsure if he is the correct weight for his size, you're welcome to request a consultation with one of us and share some photos of him - we would be glad to try and help :)

My GSD puppy is underweight. How can I help him gain healthy weight?

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