Is 2.1 kg a healthy weight for my 42-day-old American Pitbull?

Thanks for the question. The ideal weight for every dog is different, and unfortunately, obesity in pets is a big problem. We see so many overweight dogs that sometimes healthy dogs look too skinny! You should be able to lightly run your fingers across the body and feel Bubbs's ribs, but not be able to see them. He should have a waist when viewed from above, and his belly should be tucked up when viewed from the side. In your pictures I do not see any ribs, so he is definitely not underweight. I hope this helps.

Pit Bulls can have some extreme variation in size so there is not an average for the breed. Certainly some smaller framed males will be as small as 40lbs. Some huge males may be as large as 80lbs or even bigger. This could be Little's natural body type but you should make sure his stool is checked microscopically for worms and other parasites since they will steal his nutrients and you should feed a high quality dog food. Not all foods are created equal. A diet that is highly digestible with high quality protein is more likely to help maintain a good body condition than a diet with poor quality protein. Unfortunately you can't tell just by looking at the package if the protein is high quality or not. The brand I recommend is Royal Canin. Look for one of the higher calorie formulas (this information can be found on the side of the bag). Here is a helpful chart to know if he is too skinny or not. It's all dependent on the body condition score. Scroll down to the bottom to see pictures: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-do-i-determine-if-my-dog-is-overweight/ Please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello. There is no hard set rules for this, but I would imagine you want to feed at least 1/4 - 1/2 cup of dry plus about a tablespoon of canned 3 times a day. Adjust as the puppies grow, but you really cannot overfeed a fast growing puppy. They will eat what they want, so if they leave any behind, cut back temporarily until their stomachs catch up. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi there. It's hard to say how much he should weigh without seeing him, especially given that he is a mixed breed dog. Ideal weight depends on the dog's overall size and bone structure. Feel free to post again with some photos of your dog (ideally standing, from the side, as well as some other angles), and we can let you know if he looks too heavy, too thin, or just right.

He should be ideally around 6kgs. 2.3 kgs is underweight and should be ideally checked by your local veterinarian to determine if there is any underlying health problem impairing his growth rate. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

You want to make sure to feed a high quality diet. You also need to make sure that the growth is slow and consistent. If your puppy grows too quickly, it will be more likely to develop conditions like hip dysplasia. The diet I recommend for my large breed puppies is Royal Canin Large Breed Puppy. It will ensure even growth and the diet is highly digestible. This diet can be purchased at many pet stores or online. Proper exercise is also important but remember not to start jogging with a large breed puppy until they are at least a year old. You can damage the joints that way BUT normal things like playing or chasing the ball should be fine. Please post again if you have any further questions!

It is difficult to give you an exact weight that Rosie should be without seeing her and knowing how big her parents were full grown. She may be anywhere from 60-90 pounds by now. The key it to make sure she is on a large Breed puppy food and she is a healthy weight. This means when you look st her you can see her ribs but you can easily touch her and feel her ribs. Also, you should be able to appreciate a “waist” when you look at her from above and the side. If you don’t see a waist, she may be too heavy, but it is unlikely a puppy with become overweight. If you google “dog body condition chart”, several charts will come up that will help you decide if she is the proper weight. I hope this helps!