Affordable ways to help my thin 6-month-old puppy gain weight after parvo?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male
My dog is thin. He had recovered from parvovirus in january. He is of 6months. How to make him fat? I can't afford royal canin because it's costly.
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Published on April 15th, 2020
You should definitely feed a puppy food. Purina Pro Plan and Iams are good foods that are a little less expensive. If your puppy still isn't gaining weight you should see a vet - parasites, food sensitivities or pancreatic diseases may be keeping him from gaining weight.
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Published on March 8th, 2019
Parvo makes a puppy quite sick, and it will take time for Max to gain weight. You don't want him to gain weight too quickly, so keep feeding him the premium food, and hopefully he should start gaining some weight soon.
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Published on October 8th, 2019
Hello. Generally, once recovers from Parvo, they go on the have a perfectly normal life. But with severe infections, there can be quite a delay in recovery of overall body condition. If Tyson is eating well, is parasite free, has normal bowel movements, he should mature to his full potential. It might just take a little longer as he tries to catch up to the losses he had during his illness. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on June 4th, 2017
It will take her some time to recover and get back to a good weight. You may want to ask her vet about a critical care diet to get her back eating. This is prescription canned food that is high in calories. Start by feeding her this and slowly mix in puppy food. She does need to get back in puppy food for balanced diet. Be patient and keep offering small, frequent meals and she should start perking back up. She was very sick for at least a week. It takes time to recover back to normal. She will need lots of rest and sleep as she heals too.
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