My new puppy is skinny and hungry while recovering. How much to feed?

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I adopted a dog yesterday and was told he is eating a special low fat wet food as he recovers from diarrhea and Coccidia. I was told he gets 1/2 can 2x per day. I’m doing this however he seems very hungry. He is 7 months, lab retriever mix and is very skinny at 16 lbs. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 16 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Continue with what the vet told you to give. Dogs, especially puppies, always act hungry no matter what food you feed. When he is over the coccidia you can speak to your vet about increasing the food. If he is very skinny you need to help him gain weight slowly so he doesn't get re-feeding syndrome.

My new puppy is skinny and hungry while recovering. How much to feed?

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