How can you "fatten" your pup up?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by luvmyYorkieJack

I don't mean to steal your thunder here. But I worry about the same thing with my boy. He's a year and half, has longer legs, and weights 3.6 pounds. He is also neutered already He looks on the thin side and the vet says he is a tad bit underweight. I currently have both of my boys on Taste of the Wild but I don't know if I like it anymore, for reasons other than what is being discussed. I have been trying to order Blue Buffalo Wilderness because it is higher in calories and he is an active dog. Well I have been trying to order it for the last month and it is getting put on back order. And I have tried wet food but it gives his the runs. Is there anything else I can do?

And I would wait til after she is spayed. Animals tend to gain after they are fixed. Good luck with the spay!

How often do you feed? You could feed more often, or add some extra calories with treats. Some treats are good for them and higher in calories. During a trick training class Joey gained a pound, I had to keep upping the value of the treats, and towards the end, he was working for mozzarella cheese, I think one stick is around 90 calories, but that's a lot of calories for a little guy. By the way, Petsmart sells Blue Wilderness.

[luvmyYorkieJack]

Thanks for the info. Both of my boys have kongs that I fill with treats like pb and cheese. They get treats, the occasional piece of cheese, etc. I don't live near a PetSmart so it will have to be something that I wait until I can get close to the Twin Cities where the closest one is. Looks like I will be making a trip tomorrow on my day off.

Thanks again for the help.