Pedigree Database

German Shepherd Dog > Puppy weight gain (6 replies)

Puppy weight gain
by SuziesZoo on 02 September 2011 - 05:05
SuziesZooSuziesZoo

Posts: 23
Joined: Mon Feb 15, 2010 06:47 am
Should I be concerned that my puppies are only gaining any where from 40 - 55 grams a day?
I read that they should double their weight in the first week. I have not yet supplemented them. Mom has an unlimited supply of a quality grain free kibble and is given raw chicken 2x a day. I am worried that with 9 puppies she might not be producing enough milk to feed them all. Or I just may be an over protective worried grandmother :)
0 likes and 0 dislikes

by Red Sable on 02 September 2011 - 18:51
Red SableRed Sable

Posts: 5509
Joined: Tue Dec 30, 2008 09:55 pm
  How do the puppies look? Do they seem satisfied?
0 likes and 0 dislikes

by Niesia on 02 September 2011 - 19:06
NiesiaNiesia

Posts: 302
Joined: Sat Jan 19, 2008 02:50 am
If they are usually quiet, vigorous and plump I wouldn't worry especially if all of them gain approx same amount every day. Quiet, plump puppy means well fed puppy.
If some puppies gain more weight than others – it usually means that they get more food from mom. I would supplement smaller pups only till they catch up with their bigger siblings.
0 likes and 0 dislikes

by Jenni78 on 02 September 2011 - 19:09
Jenni78Jenni78

Posts: 5741
Joined: Sun Sep 24, 2006 03:24 pm
Relax, Suzie. I have never weighed a puppy, never moved them around to nurse, never supplemented, and never had a problem w/large litters. More important even than food for mom is hydration. Make sure her food is extra wet or bait her water w/chicken broth or something if there's a concern that she may not have enough milk. Mine has never had any problem at all w/9-10pups.
0 likes and 0 dislikes

by Prager on 04 September 2011 - 20:59
PragerPrager

Posts: 2607
Joined: Wed Apr 29, 2009 08:33 pm
Fast growing pups, extre suplementation, extra nutrition= higher probability of bad hips.

Prager Hans
0 likes and 0 dislikes

by SitasMom on 05 September 2011 - 02:11
SitasMom

Posts: 6928
Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2008 01:33 am

Prager - ditto......

0 likes and 0 dislikes

by SuziesZoo on 05 September 2011 - 16:20
SuziesZooSuziesZoo

Posts: 23
Joined: Mon Feb 15, 2010 06:47 am
Thank you Everyone. I guess I am just being a worry wort! Each puppy is gaining approx the same amount each day and they all look healthy... Any day now they should be opening their eyes - I can't wait :)
0 likes and 0 dislikes


You must be logged in to reply to posts



Member login Register

Lost Password? 		Need to register?
Free Classifieds
All users can post free basic classifieds
Post pedigrees
Post or edit pedigrees that are in our system
Ask in our forums
Ask our retinue of experts or join discussions
and more
.....


Site Information

Classifieds

Kennels/Breeders

Forums

Pedigrees

Information

Users

Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site!