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Is my dog too thin? What should I feed her to gain healthy weight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 20 lbs

I think she might be too thin and skinny and Worried she is too small. Can you tell me of she is too thin and if so what do i do? She just over. Year old and she moves alot. She does not always eat dry food so I mix it wet food and some times she does eat her dry food but only when she is really hungry.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 18th, 2018

Cocoa is cute! Unfortunately the pictures are not the best quality, and it's hard to tell for sure if she's too thin or not. It would be impossible for me to make that determination without seeing her in person. From what I can see, she does look on the thinner side. I would have her seen by a vet for this, the vet can help determine if she is too thin or not, and can discuss ways to get her to gain weight. I'd make an appointment for her this week. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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