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What can I feed my malnourished dog to gain weight?

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High protein and fat foods are great for dogs who need to gain weight. Feeding your dog a diet higher in fat and protein, which will help your dog gain weight steadily over time. Foods high in protein and fat will help your dog healthily put on weight, and you should notice a weight increase in just a couple of weeks.


How can I fatten up my malnutrition dog?

Here are some of the best human foods to help your dog bulk up:1Eggs - Raw, scrambled, over easy. ... 2Cottage Cheese - Full fat.3Lean meat - Raw or cooked to match their diet.4Quinoa – It provides usable energy and is one of the only carbs that contains a full spectrum of essential amino acids needed for muscle building.

How do you get an emaciated dog to gain weight?

High protein, low carb is important, but food also needs to have minerals, particularly magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. Ideally, the starved dog will also receive a broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement. Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, and the amino acid glutamine & arginine also can be good.

How long does it take a starved dog to gain weight?

The dog may gain a few pounds immediately and then stop gaining for a week or longer. This is normal and just a result of the dog's body recovering. If weight gain does not resume in 2 weeks you should consult your veterinarian.

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