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Originally Posted by SJK1113 Jake is 9 1/2 weeks, and he weighed 1 lb. 10 oz. on Sat. when I picked him up from the breeder. She weighed him right in front of me so I know. I took him to the vet yesterday, and he weighed 1 lb. 6 oz. on their scale. I think there must be a huge difference in their scales because there's NO WAY he lost any weight. He wouldn't eat the first day, so I put cottage cheese on his food and he ate it all up. Ever since, he's been eating like a little piggy lol. We all look at him, and we think we see a little difference in his size, so I bet he has gained a little. He gets furry everyday too. 
It seems like anytime I've taken a pet to the vet, their scales are way different than others I've used. |
I think it depends on who is weighing the dog and why they are at the vets office. If its just a check up and not sick visit, the vet techs may not be as particular. One time I had Bentley in for a well visit and the tech said he weighed 10 lbs!
I told her that unless he gained 4 pounds without it showing it's not accurate and please reweigh him. Then she came back and said he's 6.4 lbs, which is about what he weighs since he fluctuates about a 1/2 pound.
I know weights aren't always accurate because dogs wiggle and that makes the numbers fluctuate. I suggested to my vet practice to place a carrier on the scale, then zero the scale and then place the puppy in the carrier. This will give an accurate weight. Plus the puppy feels more secure in the carrier so he tends not to wiggle as much!
