How many times a day do you feed her?
Puppies burn calories at a higher rate than older dogs so need higher calories. its not unusual for an active puppy to eat more than an adult dog.
Feeding 2-3 times a day is a normal feeding for a puppy.
Also, how long ago did the vet worm her? You should repeat the worming at 2 week intervals for at lest a few doses. Meds kill the adult worms, but once the eggs shed/hatch then you have new worms. The meds do not affect the eggs, so that is why you reworm.
You can purchase wormer over the counter at any pet store or feed store. It is in a box, comes as a powder that you mix in food and give for 3 days in a row, wait 2 weeks and repeat. It is Panacur. Very safe and most universal of all the wormers out there.
Also consider adding some can food to the dry feedings to add extra calories and help with weight. Keep in mind too, puppies go through a stage when they are in what we call their 'lanky' stage and it is common for them to look gangly, a bit thin or out of proportion.
As long as your vet cleared him health wise, just increase his intake and do more wormings......he'll be chubby in no time!
Good for you for taking this poor baby in!
|