My puppy looks fat. Is it okay for him to be pudgy while growing?

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Invictus is pretty fat right now, or at least he looks that way because of his short legs and full belly. When he is on an empty stomach he has some curvature of an hourglass shape when viewed from above. Being as he is a puppy with great deals of growing to do still, is it okay to let him be pudgy until he is older? Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 10 days old | 38 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's difficult to judge body condition at two months, so I wouldn't be too concerned; but it's advised not to let them get too fat as a puppy, because he will eventually be a fat adult. You can avoid him getting too fat and growing too quickly (another concern for problems later on) by ensuring he's fed the correct amount of large breed puppy food. A quality dog food brand will be formulated for puppies and have specific feeding instructions to ensure they get adequate nutrients and not too much. Below is a link to more information about how to look for a good food. https://mobile.petcoach.co/amp/article/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-your-pet-s-food I hope that helps and all is well with Invictus.

My puppy looks fat. Is it okay for him to be pudgy while growing?

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