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Why is my 3-month German Shepherd puppy not gaining weight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | 3 months and 10 days old | 17.6 lbs

hi ! i have a female german shepherd has 3 months old and weights only 8 kg and it is examined by a vet and she doesn't have a parasite or medical problem ! and i gift to him 3 times of food and sometimes i gift 4 times food ! advice me what can i do for it

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 25th, 2018

Some German shepherd dogs just are not very big. You can feed her 3 times a day. Feed good quality puppy food for medium to large sized dogs or specifically for German Shepherd dogs. She should gain weight over time.

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