My puppy is so skinny, I can feel his bones. How to help him gain weight?

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I just got my puppy he’s skinny to where we can feel his bones, what can be recommended for weight gain? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkipoo | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 25 days old | 3.2 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

First you want to make sure that Teddy is parasite free as parasites will rob his body of nutrients. Secondly, some breeds are naturally thin at his age. When he goes in for his next veterinary visit, make sure to ask the doctor about his weight. Lastly, don’t be in a hurry to put weight on Teddy. Rapid changes in body condition are not good. Instead feed a high-quality, small breed puppy food. Brands like Royal Canin and Science Diet have additional calories in their small breed formula which is different than a normal puppy food. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My puppy is so skinny, I can feel his bones. How to help him gain weight?

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