Question about weight
We got our puppy 2 weeks ago and she was 2 lbs 12 oz. And she went to the vet yesterday and is now 5 lbs. She was eating 1/4 cup three times a day. But the vet said she needs a cup a day because I told him she acts like she has never eaten when I go to feed her. She is chunky!! She is on Purina puppy chow but this weekend we are getting her Blue Buffalo. How much should I be feeding her?
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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on
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Most corgis will eat until they pop :) Your pup is young and he'll need to eat more. Most corgis don't "fill up" until 2. Make sure you mix in the new food with the old slowly for a smooth transition. Follow your bag for proper portion.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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Please make sure you follow Sam's suggestion about switching food...we recently had a very sick pup on here from transitioning too fast.
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Permalink Reply by Rachel and Skye's Page on
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I was definitely gonna do that. I was think 2 to 3 weeks Ive read too much about puppies getting sick and I dont wanna risk that!
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Permalink Reply by Alice on
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When Finn was very little we were giving him 1/2 cup twice a day. Seems like a cup is about right for a puppy. I think it took us just over a week to transition him from the food the breeder had him on to the one of our choice and he did fine.
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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So tiny! How old was she when you brought her home? We got Jack at just a day or two under 10 weeks, and he weighed about 9 pounds. So I can't say for sure what a 5lb puppy should weigh, but they eat more at that age than as adults. I think Jack ate about a cup and a quarter to a cup and a half when he was tiny.
A puppy that small should be a bit chunky. :-) First, they are growing fast. And second, they need some extra weight in case they get sick. A 25 pound dog that loses 2 pounds with a bad intestinal bug is one thing, but a 5 lb puppy could get to a dangerously low weight in a hurry. So, you don't want her rounder than she is tall, but she should have a pudgy puppy belly and look a bit roundish all over.
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Whoops, can't edit my comment, but I should have said I can't say for sure what a 5lb puppy should EAT, not weigh. *blush*
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She is 5 lbs at 9 weeks now. She was the 2lbs 12oz at 7 weeks. Her parents are both under 20 lbs so I knew should be small. She just seemed to put alot of weight on in a short time. She also just seems like the cup isnt enough either she acts like she starving when I give it to her.So maybe she needs more than a cup? Even though shes a little chunk. :)
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Permalink Reply by Sky and Lyla on
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Wow, that is really small, even for a pup on the small side. And your vet side she was too chunky?! I haven't seen her so obviously I can't say for sure, but you do need to be feeding her a lot more at this age, especially if she is that small. She should also be gaining approx a pound a week right now, so her weight gain is good. Remember that growing puppies eat a lot more than adults. A cup sounds a little low for her age, but then again, she also sounds really small. Just keep an eye on her shape and adjust feeding amounts based on that.
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The vet didnt say shes chunky. I think she looks chunky. :) She got a big belly. She was also the runt of the litter but is is pretty tiny! Heres some pics of her from above.
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Young puppies usually do have a big belly which looks even bigger after meals. When we picked up Finn from the breeder he had just eaten and his belly was so round it kind or worried my husband. i don't remember by what age that roly-poly look went away.
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Permalink Reply by Joanna Kimball on
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Was your puppy wormed thoroughly? The thin-but-big-belly, and underweight by that much, worries me.
Generally corgis grow fast until six months and then level off considerably; it would not be unusual for a dog who will end up at 20 lb to be 18 lb by six months. So the fact that she's only 5 lb at this age certainly gives me pause. I also don't like "runt" language; it's fine to have a smaller puppy in the litter but you are supposed to manage that puppy very carefully to ensure that he or she catches up and thrives. I had a 7.5-oz puppy in the litter that's two feet away from me right now, which was 5 oz less than her biggest siblings, and she's already 2 lb at three weeks old. A true "runt" is rare, and it's usually because that puppy is or was sick. Every healthy puppy should be able to meet its genetic potential for growth if the breeder does her job.
There's no correct answer about how much to feed. Different foods have vastly different calories-per-cup figures and every puppy has its own metabolism. What you need to make sure is that your puppy is getting the most she can from the food she's taking in - that means easily digestible, high-quality food hitting a stomach and intestines that are parasite-free and healthy.
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I thought the same thing as soon as I saw her pictures. To me she doesn't look chunky, but a little pot-bellied, which is a sign of worms. Get a fecal done if you haven't already to make sure she's not wormy.
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