hello. so my dog is an almost 2 years old, chih...

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

suzy

tang

Mix, 1 year old male

Alexis sunday

獣医師, DVM

pups that are picky eaters makes it more difficult to keep them at a healthy weight you can try adding a little bit of wet food into the mix or try using dog food toppers to entice them into eating more than usual. Dog food toppers have the added benefit of giving them the nourishment they might not be getting from their ordinary food, which can affect their weight as well. Pumpkin toppers are excellent for dogs with sensitive stomachs who need to gain some weight Higher Protein Or Higher Fat Fat and protein help dogs to grow and develop While these foods can be more expensive than regular dog food, every bite is worth it! High protein and fat foods are great for dogs who need to gain weight. Feeding your dog a diet higher in fat and protein, which will help your dog gain weight steadily over time. Foods high in protein and fat will help your dog healthily put on weight, and you should notice a weight increase in just a couple of weeks. If you can find a dog food with a higher protein percentage, you can add it in right away to the meat protein you feed your dog. If you need to switch meat proteins for a higher nutrient food, first experiment with a little bit of the new food in your dog’s original diet to prevent an upset stomach. New Feeding Schedule Food is processed and metabolized slightly differently by dogs than humans, but the two animals are quite similar. People who eat within a few hours before bed, for example, have a higher likelihood of gaining weight. Eating right before bed encourages your body to store the nutrients as fat. With this theory, you can assist your dog in gaining some needed pounds. If your dog eats twice a day, like most dogs, think about giving him a smaller portion of food in the morning and a more considerable amount in the evening before his bedtime. This will help his body to store fat when sleeping rather than burning it off. Best Regards.

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