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Wogger · 12-12-2006, 10:58 AM

Tucker (15 weeks old) will have days where he devours his food the second I put it down and then acts like he'd still like more. After 3-5 days of that, he'll nibble at his food and act like he could care less, often not even finishing it at a meal time. That will last a few days. His weight if fine. He was right at 3lbs. at 12 weeks which will likely put him at 6-7lbs as an adult. He naps quite a bit, but plays long and hard when he is on a roll. He seems totally healthy other than the few days of not having a big appetite. He has never shown signs of low blood sugar, or anything.

Is this normal? Do these little guys have growth spurts like human babies? I feed him Nutro Natural Choice Lamb & Rice Puppy.

Thanks,

Julie and Tucker

Diego · 12-12-2006, 11:03 AM

Yes , it is normal for a pup of his age to act like this . Some pups may have growth spurt, some don't .

12-12-2006, 10:58 AM	#1
Wogger Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 141	Growth Spurts? Tucker (15 weeks old) will have days where he devours his food the second I put it down and then acts like he'd still like more. After 3-5 days of that, he'll nibble at his food and act like he could care less, often not even finishing it at a meal time. That will last a few days. His weight if fine. He was right at 3lbs. at 12 weeks which will likely put him at 6-7lbs as an adult. He naps quite a bit, but plays long and hard when he is on a roll. He seems totally healthy other than the few days of not having a big appetite. He has never shown signs of low blood sugar, or anything. Is this normal? Do these little guys have growth spurts like human babies? I feed him Nutro Natural Choice Lamb & Rice Puppy. Thanks, Julie and Tucker

12-12-2006, 11:03 AM	#2
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	Yes , it is normal for a pup of his age to act like this . Some pups may have growth spurt, some don't .