Is My Samoyed Underweight?
On the one hand, many Samoyeds appear to be underweight for some time when they are growing. They gain height before their gain weight in many causes. At the same time, being underweight can be a considerable problem for a puppy. It can be a sign that there may be an underlying illness that is preventing the dog from using their calories promptly.Â
The best way to determine if your puppy is underweight is to check their body condition. You should be able to feel the dog’s ribs quite clearly, but you shouldn’t be able to see any more than the last two ribs. If all your dog’s ribs are visible, they are likely underweight.Â
If you have any questions about your dog’s weight, you should visit your vet. They can weigh your pooch to determine where they are on the growth chart. Being off the growth chart isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it can indicate a problem if your pooch also shows other signs of being underweight. Some dogs are just small, and that’s okay. However, you don’t want to dog that is built to be large on the bottom end of the growth chart, as this is a clear sign that something is likely wrong.Â
Treating the underlying problem will likely correct the weight gain problem.