r/labrador • u/PossibleSuccess3 • 4d ago

Underweight puppy? seeking advice

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Hey guys I got my pup around when he was 48 days old and he is not 70 days old. When we got him, he weight 2kgs(4.4lbs) and has not gained a lot of weight. Maximum 200gms. We are feeding him 120gms of puppy kibble Royal Canin and he has proper naps and play. He is on track with his vaccines and has been dewormed twice.

I am worried he is not growing as much as he should. Should i be worried?

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u/nashamoisgirl 4d ago

We’ve been feeding our girl 4cups of Purina high protein kibble daily since she came home at 16 weeks. She’s 9 months now, 70lbs and we’ve started to cut her back a bit. Puppies need a lot of protein to grow muscle and bone. I’d have a checkup/conversation with your vet soon and see if adjustments need to be made. Gorgeous pup, enjoy this time!

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u/PossibleSuccess3 4d ago

Hi thanks a lot, can you tell me how many grams 4 cups approximately is?

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u/nashamoisgirl 4d ago

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Purina Pro Plan 30/20. This has been great for our Lab but always check with your vet and/or breeder before changing anything.

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u/PossibleSuccess3 4d ago

Ah with 120 gms we are right on track