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My puppy is underweight. How can I help her gain weight safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Spitz | Female | 8 months and 6 days old | 20.5 lbs

My pup is under weight how can I gain her weight? her weight should be 10 kilo but she is now 5 kilo..

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 9th, 2019

If she is underweight she may have an underlying medical condition. I suggest you have her examined by a vet. That is big weight discrepancy. Be sure you are feeding her a high quality food like Royal Canin puppy and be sure she has been properly dewormed. You can also try this supplement. ( https://jawsnpaws.in/pet-mankind-aptiquik.html ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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