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My 2-month-old lab puppy is skinny. What food helps him gain weight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 23 days old

Hello I have a 2 month old black lab who is very skinny :( I do feed him everyday 3 times a day with water (however I dont think puppy is a fan of the food I switched him too) I dont know if I should put him back on the original food or if he needs different food or whats going on)

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on September 2nd, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would be sure he is on a good quality large breed puppy food. I like Purina Proplan or the Royal Canin or Hill's Science diet puppy foods. Feed him more than the recommended amount on the bag. At 11 weeks old he should be seeing your Vet for vaccinations. Be sure he has had his stool tested for intestinal parasites and has been dewormed a few times. Parasites are a huge issues in all puppies. Good luck!

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