Dog / Mix - Answered 1025 days ago
hello. so my dog is an almost 2 years old, chihuahua mixed breed. he doesn't have worms or any health problems at least according to 4 vets i took him to. the problem is that he is very skinny (4kg). he doesn't eat a lot but on most days he eats all of his 3 meals (i give him cheese, a mix of chicken thighs + pumpkin + rice or boiled potato, sometimes i give him human food because he is a picky eater and gets fed up with the same taste) the problem is that he never gains weight and i'm worried about him. i keep thinking maybe his body is not able to digest nutrients? for the past week or so i started giving him supplements for dogs (calcium in the morning then a multivitamin + iron later on) but i see no progress and i'm very worried. please help me
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suzy
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tang
Mix, 1 year old male
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My Dog Is Eating, But Not Gaining Weight — Why? If your dog seems to be eating normally, but they’re still underweight and not gaining anything, there’s usually one of two things happening: you aren’t feeding them enough, or there’s an underlying issue not letting them gain weight. You can try feeding them more at mealtime, but if they seem to not gain weight no matter what you do, you’ll want to take your pup to the vet to make sure nothing else is and causing their weight issues. What Else Can I Add to My Dog’s Food to Help Them Gain Weight? Other than peanut butter, eggs, and rice, are there other human foods you can feed your pup to help them gain weight? Fatten up your dog and share these treats with them (they’re sure to gobble up all of the human food you have to offer!): Cottage cheese — full fat Lean meat — raw or cooked depending on your dog’s regular diet Quinoa — it provides usable energy and contains amino acids for muscle building Other Tips to Fatten Up Your Dog Talk to your vet before you make drastic changes to your dog’s eating habits. Create a journal and keep track of their meals, treats, exercise, and weight changes. Weigh your dog weekly to keep an eye on their weight changes and how your new routine is working. Try feeding them smaller meals more frequently throughout the day. Proper exercise is still important even when you’re trying to fatten up your dog. High-quality food and treats and adequate amounts of playtime are some of the most important things to keep your dog happy and at a healthy weight.
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