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My puppy had parvo. How do I ensure proper growth and nutrition?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 17 days old | 33 lbs

After max recovered from parvo, what should i give him to regain all minerals losted? Please give me options. does the parvo affect his maximum growth when he becomes adult?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on February 22nd, 2019

I’m glad to hear Max has recovered! Parvo can affect the overall adult size but feeding him a proper diet will help to counteract its effects. You should feed him a large breed puppy food but do not give him any supplements. Large breed puppy foods are fortified with the proper amount of calcium, phosphorus and protein. Providing additional calcium and phosphorus can actually hurt his bone structure and cause severe growth abnormalities. Omega-3 fatty acids for dogs are fine to supplement with and this will help to decrease any inflammation in his body and also improve the coat and skin health. The foods I recommend are: Royal Canin German Shepherd Puppy. This is my favorite diet for German Shepherd‘s as it is formulated to meet their growth needs and also takes into account their sensitive digestive systems. Purina Pro Plan large breed puppy formula. Nutro large breed puppy formula. Science Diet large breed puppy formula. Eukanuba large breed puppy formula. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 22nd, 2019

    It shouldn't stunt his growth as long as he gets back on a high quality puppy food. I would just get him back on a puppy food like science diet, royal canin or something similar which is high quality and has been properly researched to have all the vitamins and minerals they need. You could also put him on a general puppy multi-vitamin. You should be able to find some good options at your local Pet store or online.

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