🐶 What You Should Do: Chart Your Puppy’s Condition
A young dog carrying too much weight has an increased risk of orthopedic problems because of added stress on developing joints.
- Obesity can also contribute to diabetes, heart disease, other organ problems, and low energy levels.
- Growth and weight charts are available both online and in print. Weigh your puppy weekly and track progress using breed-appropriate guidelines. Adjust food portions to support a healthy growth rate.
- Don’t worry about small variations in weight. Dogs, even within the same breed, are built differently.
Weighing a puppy is simple:
- Weigh yourself first
- Then weigh yourself while holding your puppy
- Subtract the difference to determine your puppy’s weight
💙 Track your puppy’s weight. Support a healthy start. Build a bright future.
Good nutrition today. A healthy, happy companion for life.
