Puppy Isn't Gaining Weight
 

I'm terrified that my little Derby isn't gaining any weight. We purchased him from a reputable breeder (one we have used before) at 9 weeks old. At 9 weeks, he was 1lb 11oz and on track to be 4.5-5lb adult weight using the growth charts. HOWEVER, now he is 17 weeks old and STILL weights exactly the same thing - 1lb 11oz. He is completely healthy otherwise. High energy, plays, runs, etc. He's coordinated. No lethargy, no vomiting, no diarrhea. He isn't skinny... feels solid for his tiny tiny frame. His daddy is only 2.5lbs, mother is 7lbs. So... I'm thinking he's okay and will just end up small like his dad, but I would think even a tiny yorkie would at least gain SOMETHING during the 2-4months of age. Right???? Vet says with yorkies, you wonder about liver shunt and that stunted growth is one of those symptoms, but it is generally accompanied by other neurological symptoms that Derby just isn't presenting with. The vet is just going to look closely at his bloodwork that they do before neutering in a couple months. She doesn't seem concerned since he is otherwise a healthy furbaby. Does anybody have any thoughts on why he isn't gaining anything??? I feed him a high quality dry food (Wellness CORE puppy) and he eats, drinks, stools, urinates normally. HELP ME NOT WORRY! Thank you! This is my first post, but I read all the forums on there all the time. Love Yorkie Talk!

don't worry - Mine was 1lb 8oz when I got her at 8months old & is still 1lb 8oz to 10oz at 1year & 9 months. She is perfectly healthy & eats good, plays a lot - just extremely tiny. My vet says she is perfectly fine - I bet everything is fine....we need pictures!!

Just watch the baby....they will have growth spurts and stalls....what he is eating is going to energy....as long as he is not sickly or lethargic.....

I do not have personal experience in this department, but based on what I have read here over the years, I agree with the experienced ones above. Keep a close eye on your baby, do blood tests as your vet suggests (BATs and basic liver functions) -- I think now, and at 6 months, and 1 year.

I remember one of the show breeders here had a tiny, tiny girl who did not grow much at all until she was 2.

Do you keep food available to your puppy at all times? Do you monitor how much she eats on a daily basis? If no try measuring and keeping track of her food. Sometimes we just get into the habit of outing that scoop in and not realizing they are requiring more. I keep food in the dish at all times. I hope I did not Insult you, that was not my intention. They won't over eat. Mine eats more at night than during the day. I didn't know this until I started keeping the bowl filled with 1/8 cup at a time. Also I moisten with a few drops of water to entise them to eat. I use their food as treats so they get pure nutrition.