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My puppy recovered from parvo but isn't gaining weight. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 3 days old | 33 lbs

After max recovered from parvo he began to eat a high quality primium food, but he doesnt seems gaining weight. Why?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 8th, 2019

Parvo makes a puppy quite sick, and it will take time for Max to gain weight. You don't want him to gain weight too quickly, so keep feeding him the premium food, and hopefully he should start gaining some weight soon.

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