My 2-day-old husky puppy isn't gaining weight. Should I worry?

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Hi! I have a litter of 6 Huskies who are now 2 days old and all seem to be doing well regarding weight gain, except one. This girly nurses on mom but she's not as fat as the other 5. Should I be concerned yet? What can I do to help her gain weight faster or how do I know when she is at risk? Thank you! Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed | 20 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your your puppies. I recommend you weigh each puppy daily with a gram scale. Puppies typically gain about 10% of their body weight per day and will double their birth weight by roughly day 10. It is ok if the pup is smaller than the others, but growing adequately. If she is not gaining at an appropriate rate, she needs to see a veterinarian. I hope this information helps!

My 2-day-old husky puppy isn't gaining weight. Should I worry?

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