by connie lunn
(midlothian, tx, usa)
My rottie at 10 weeks weighed 16.6 lbs, 13 weeks 23.8 lbs, 16 weeks 31 lbs and at 19 weeks 32.6 lbs. so where she should gain approx 7 lbs in a 3 week period she only gained 1.6 lbs.
Nothing changed in her diet or daily living. she has not changed in her activity level. she is up to date on all shots, de-worming so is this ok for her to have such a low weight gain during her puppy stage or could it be a sign of an internal problem?
Hi Connie
I doubt you've got anything to worry about at this point. Weight gain in puppies isn't a smooth upward curve, but tends to go in 'fits and starts'. Appetite does the same thing.
Your pup is likely just going through a period where the growth has slowed down a little, and it will catch up later on down the road.
As long as she's happy, healthy, active and eating and drinking normally then it's unlikely to be symptomatic of any health problem. However, if she does seem unwell or 'out of sorts' in any way, a trip to the vet is to be recommended.
You can learn about 'average' growth and development in Rottweiler puppies on my Rottweiler Puppy Growth Chart page. But do bear in mind that all puppies are different and there really is no such thing as an 'average' puppy :o)
Best of luck with your pup.
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