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Originally Posted by campbems  I have a really energetic male puppy that is currently on Science Diet Small Breed dry food and he loves it. We are really feeding him on schedule but he is gaining weight and getting quite big. My question is there a set amount he should eat daily to keep him on track. When I first got him 3 weeks ago he was estimated at the vet to be 5 pounds grown. Now 3 weeks later he is estimated 6 pounds at full grown. I want him to stay in the 5-5.5 pound range. Should I be worried that he is gaining so fast? |
What the vet told you is just a guess. An educated guess, but a guess none the less. The only way to guarantee size is to adopt an adult, if possible 18 months old and older. I got my pup at 12 months, and he put on another pound of healthy adult weight.
Puppies should not have their food limited. They have boundless energy, are growing, and developing their bodies. They need nutrients to continue to grow. I'm sure that's not the response you were hoping for, but it's the truth. Even a 7 lb dog is tiny. I have a 7 pounder and he is so easy to travel with and pick up in case of emergencies.