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Why are my Pomeranian puppy's hind legs thin with Royal Canin & vitamins?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male

My pomeranian puppy hind limbs are thiner ,he is on royal canin ,and multivitamin

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 7th, 2019

It just looks like he’s losing his puppy coat. This is normal. It should fill out as he grows. The diet is fine but stop the supplements. Royal canin is a completely balanced food. Extra vitamins are not needed. You are going to cause growth problems giving him extra vitamins he doesn’t need.

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