How to care for a neutered dog & help a picky eater gain weight?

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hi, leo has recently been neutered. how to take care of him after being fixed?and also he didn’t eat much before neutering because he was very interested in female. he lost some weights! and how to help him gain weight healthily? and he is quite picky and has to be hand fed sometimes, what are great options to stimulate his appetite. thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | neutered | 9 months and 23 days old | 41 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Most pets lose weight for an underlying reason that should be found out and treated for directly. In puppies that reason is often intestinal parasites, so I would suggest starting with a proper fecal exam through your vet. Most pets, even unneutered males, will still eat an appropriate amount of food, regardless of hormonal influence. At this weight, he should be eating around 2.5- 3 cups daily, and he should still be eating puppy food which is high in calories and ensures proper weight gain in an of itself. Some good food brands to consider for picky eaters are: Royal canin, Eukanuba, Victor, or Fromm. You just have to find a brand he likes. Appetite stimulants are only necessary for sick pets, and also arent' guaranteed to work on pets, especially ones that are just being picky. You can also try adding in canned wet food to see if that encourages him to eat better. : ) Post neuter, he should have limited activity for 10-14 days, wear an e-collar during his recovery to discourage licking of the incision site, keep the incision clean and dry, and close monitoring of the incision site for any discharge or opening of the incision. If you do feel that Leo is ill, then its best to get him seen by your veterinarian right away for proper care. However, most Siberian Husky breeds are on the leaner side, so it is very possible he is of proper weight already, check with your vet who can do a proper physical exam and determine this for you. Best of luck with your puppy Leo moving forward. Best wishes and take care.

How to care for a neutered dog & help a picky eater gain weight?

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