{"id":4659,"date":"2022-04-05T03:15:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T03:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/"},"modified":"2022-04-06T10:26:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T10:26:30","slug":"how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I get my dog to gain weight after puppies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_gain_weight_after_puppies\" title=\"How can I get my dog to gain weight after puppies?\">How can I get my dog to gain weight after puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#How_can_I_fatten_my_dog_up_after_having_puppies\" title=\"How can I fatten my dog up after having puppies?\">How can I fatten my dog up after having puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#How_can_I_get_my_nursing_dog_to_gain_weight\" title=\"How can I get my nursing dog to gain weight?\">How can I get my nursing dog to gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_gain_weight\" title=\"What can I give my dog to gain weight?\">What can I give my dog to gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#How_can_I_fatten_up_my_Skinny_Puppy\" title=\"How can I fatten up my Skinny Puppy?\">How can I fatten up my Skinny Puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#What_to_do_after_a_dog_gives_birth\" title=\"What to do after a dog gives birth?\">What to do after a dog gives birth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#What_do_I_do_when_my_dog_gives_birth\" title=\"What do I do when my dog gives birth?\">What do I do when my dog gives birth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#What_can_I_feed_my_dog_to_increase_milk_production\" title=\"What can I feed my dog to increase milk production?\">What can I feed my dog to increase milk production?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#What_is_the_best_thing_to_feed_a_nursing_dog\" title=\"What is the best thing to feed a nursing dog?\">What is the best thing to feed a nursing dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#Are_eggs_good_for_dog\" title=\"Are eggs good for dog?\">Are eggs good for dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#Will_eggs_help_my_dog_gain_weight\" title=\"Will eggs help my dog gain weight?\">Will eggs help my dog gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#What_is_the_best_dog_food_for_underweight_dogs\" title=\"What is the best dog food for underweight dogs?\">What is the best dog food for underweight dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#What_is_a_good_human_food_for_dogs\" title=\"What is a good human food for dogs?\">What is a good human food for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_is_too_skinny\" title=\"How do I know if my puppy is too skinny?\">How do I know if my puppy is too skinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_gain_weight_UK\" title=\"How can I get my dog to gain weight UK?\">How can I get my dog to gain weight UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-after-puppies\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_skinny\" title=\"Why is my dog so skinny?\">Why is my dog so skinny?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_gain_weight_after_puppies\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to gain weight after puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>4 Tips for helping your dog gain weight<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose a higher calorie food. Select a food that is higher in calories and protein like what you would offer a canine athlete.<\/li>\n<li>Feed small meals throughout the day or consider free feeding.<\/li>\n<li>Supplement meals with snacks.<\/li>\n<li>Use wet or fresh foods.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-fatten-my-dog-up-after-having-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_fatten_my_dog_up_after_having_puppies\"><\/span>How can I fatten my dog up after having puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">To help your nursing dog get enough nutrition, you can try several tactics:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Feed a nutrient-dense diet such as puppy food.<\/li>\n<li>Without increasing the amount of food offered at a meal, increase the number of meals throughout the day.<\/li>\n<li>Free-choice feed her, offering unlimited access to dry food throughout the day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-get-my-nursing-dog-to-gain-weight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_nursing_dog_to_gain_weight\"><\/span>How can I get my nursing dog to gain weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4 Tips for helping your dog gain weight<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose a higher calorie food. Select a food that is higher in calories and protein like what you would offer a canine athlete.<\/li>\n<li>Feed small meals throughout the day or consider free feeding.<\/li>\n<li>Supplement meals with snacks.<\/li>\n<li>Use wet or fresh foods.<\/li>\n<li>Picky eater.<\/li>\n<li>Stress.<\/li>\n<li>Illness.<\/li>\n<li>Old age.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-gain-weight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_gain_weight\"><\/span>What can I give my dog to gain weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best formulas of dog food to gain weight have high levels of calories and protein. Consider switching to a dog food like Purina ONE\u00ae SmartBlend\u00ae True Instinct Nutrient-Dense Adult Formulas, which have 30% protein, 17% fat and real meat as the #1 ingredient.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-fatten-up-my-skinny-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_fatten_up_my_Skinny_Puppy\"><\/span>How can I fatten up my Skinny Puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human Food<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Eggs \u2013 Raw, scrambled, over easy. Just make sure they are plain.<\/li>\n<li>Cottage Cheese \u2013 Full fat.<\/li>\n<li>Lean meat \u2013 Raw or cooked to match their diet.<\/li>\n<li>Quinoa \u2013 It provides usable energy and is one of the only carbs that contains a full spectrum of essential amino acids needed for muscle building.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-do-after-a-dog-gives-birth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_after_a_dog_gives_birth\"><\/span>What to do after a dog gives birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the birthing process, clean up the mother as much as possible without upsetting her using a warm water and washcloth. Do not use any soaps or disinfectants unless instructed to by your veterinarian. Remove any soiled newspaper or bedding from her whelping box.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-i-do-when-my-dog-gives-birth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_when_my_dog_gives_birth\"><\/span>What do I do when my dog gives birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep Them Warm and Well-fed<\/p>\n<p>Once the last puppy is born and everything seems to be going well for the mother, take her outside to urinate, then bring her and the pups into the whelping box and let them begin nursing. Now the pups need to stay warm and fed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-feed-my-dog-to-increase-milk-production\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_my_dog_to_increase_milk_production\"><\/span>What can I feed my dog to increase milk production?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many breeders encourage food intake by offering highly palatable products, such as ice cream, homemade mixtures (for example, mix one can of evaporated milk, one can of water, three egg yolks and one-quarter cup of Karo syrup; heat, then let cool), puppy-milk replacers or a growth-and-lactation commercial cat food.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jE2IEW3ymHM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-thing-to-feed-a-nursing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_thing_to_feed_a_nursing_dog\"><\/span>What is the best thing to feed a nursing dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, feeding during lactation is best accomplished using a high-digestibility, high quality puppy formulation. Free-choice feeding during the first 3 to 4 weeks of lactation, unless she only has one or two puppies, provides many advantages.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-eggs-good-for-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_eggs_good_for_dog\"><\/span>Are eggs good for dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes. Eggs are good for dogs to eat. Of course, they are rich in protein, but aside from that eggs are also a good source of linoleic acid and fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A. All of these are wonderful for a dog\u2019s skin and coat,\u201d says Dempsey.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-eggs-help-my-dog-gain-weight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_eggs_help_my_dog_gain_weight\"><\/span>Will eggs help my dog gain weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eggs are loaded with healthy fat and protein to help your dog gain weight. They also provide the amino acids that your pup needs but can\u2019t produce naturally. The fatty acids found in eggs also benefit your dog\u2019s skin and coat. Eggs are a nutritious, easily-digestible snack that can help your dog gain weight.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-underweight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_dog_food_for_underweight_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best dog food for underweight dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are our top picks for the best dog food for weight gain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earthborn Holistic Coastal Catch Grain-Free Dry Dog Food.<\/li>\n<li>Wellness CORE Grain-Free 95% Chicken with Broccoli Canned Food.<\/li>\n<li>Nulo Freestyle Limited+ Salmon Recipe Grain-Free Dry Food.<\/li>\n<li>Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Great Plains Red Recipe Dry Food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 3 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-good-human-food-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_human_food_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is a good human food for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human foods that are safe for dogs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carrots. Share on Pinterest Some human foods are safe for dogs to eat.<\/li>\n<li>Apples. Apples provide many important vitamins for dogs, including vitamins A and C.<\/li>\n<li>White rice.<\/li>\n<li>Dairy products.<\/li>\n<li>Fish.<\/li>\n<li>Chicken.<\/li>\n<li>Peanut butter.<\/li>\n<li>Plain popcorn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-puppy-is-too-skinny\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_is_too_skinny\"><\/span>How do I know if my puppy is too skinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you suspect your dog is too skinny, here are some signs you can look for, according to Rover:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The ribs are clearly visible or feel like they lie just beneath the skin, with no fat layer in between.<\/li>\n<li>The hip bones, shoulder bones and spinal cord are easy to feel beneath the skin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-gain-weight-uk\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_gain_weight_UK\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to gain weight UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To help your dog gain weight, add an extra meal into their daily diet. If you feed your dog once a day, add a second meal. If your dog is already fed in the morning and evening, add another meal in the middle of the day.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-so-skinny\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_skinny\"><\/span>Why is my dog so skinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is losing weight or their appetite, there could be an underlying illness or injury you aren\u2019t aware of. It\u2019s a good idea to visit your veterinarian to eliminate medical causes such as diabetes, digestive issues, thyroid problems, or dental disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can I get my dog to gain weight after puppies?How can I fatten my dog up after having puppies?How can I get my nursing dog to gain weight?What can I give my dog to gain weight?How can I fatten up my Skinny Puppy?What to do after a dog gives birth?What do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4659"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4659"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4659\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30038,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4659\/revisions\/30038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4659"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4659"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4659"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}