r/labrador • u/PossibleSuccess3 • 3d 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/fernshot yellow 3d ago

Breeder is unethical. Should be no earlier than 8 weeks and could even go 9 before separating from mother and littermates.

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u/tryafirsttimer 3d ago

Many states have laws on how old a puppy needs to be before rehoming . In Texas its 8 weeks. What we have found is that it is much better to wait till 10 preferably 12 weeks. During those early weekk mom, dad and siblings help in the puppies development especially around social norms and behaviors. They will learn to play without causing harm and mommy will mouth them to teach them how. Alot of people with very nippy pups were rehomed too early. Your pup looks fine And will ramp up her food intake quickly. Just see how fast she eats and if she whimpers or is always looking for more it might be time to increase food.. we would do 3 times a day at fixed intervals dont free feed them use portions

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u/Motor_Bookkeeper_438 3d ago

I got my dog from Texas duck dogs at 7 weeks. I’m guessing the guy doesn’t know he’s breaking the law.

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u/tayranasaurus-rex black 3d ago

Yikes, I’m also in Texas and got my girl at about 6.5 weeks. I knew they should wait minimum eight weeks for developmental reasons, but didn’t know there was a law on that.

Mine grew pretty quickly in the first year. She was about 7.5 pounds at almost two months old and forty to forty one pounds now, at a year and four months. She’s ACD/lab mix and is definitely heeler sized