[Verbena]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

Well in one post you said he is 3.8 lbs but then you said he's losing weight. Is he losing weight or just maintaining 3.8 lbs? If he's losing weight, that's not good. If he's maintaining, his frame could naturally be smaller and putting on more weight may actually make him overweight, which isn't good either, and can lead to problems with their knees.

If your vet says he's not underweight, but you still think he could stand to gain a bit, ask about a supplemental wet food. I thought my Rosie felt a little underweight, and I really wanted her to be 3 lbs before her spay (which is very soon) so the vet wrote me a prescription for a supplemental wet food that is nutrient dense and will allow her to put on some weight. She has only gained 1 oz. after being on the food for about 2 weeks though.

The puppy food is labeled puppy food only if it meets certain criteria that proves it supports growth, same reason pregnant dogs eat puppy food. My 7 month old is still eating puppy food because I still think she needs to put some weight on. Just check with your vet, whatever you decide. It'd help to leave food out at all times so he grazes on it throughout the day. You can try adding a little chicken broth to the kibble and warming it up too. Does he drink water fine?

Great advice