Instructions
Call your veterinarian first before changing your dog's diet. It is necessary to be sure that there are no medical issues responsible for your miniature pinscher's lack of weight gain.
Discuss a special diet with your veterinarian. There are prescription diets available on the market and through your doctors' office that can help your dog to gain healthy weight.
Increase the amount of food you give your miniature pinscher currently if you choose not to go with a prescription diet. Adding extra calories to your dogs' current food will help in a weight gain, especially if you have a very active dog.
Experiment between dry food and wet food, or a combination of both to make it more tasty and appealing. Dry food has more carbohydrate filler which stimulates weight gain and the wet food smells more appetizing. Combining the two can get your dog to eat more.
Supplement your dog's diet with a good multivitamin. These supplements not only provide necessary nutrients your dog may be lacking in a diet, they also can stimulate a dog's appetite.
Provide your miniature pinscher with extra treats that have nutritional value and are loaded with extra fiber and proteins. Consider dental treats as well which not only help in the weight gain of your miniature pincher but also affords your dog with a healthy mouth.
How Can I Get My Mini Pinscher to Gain Weight?
The Miniature Pinscher is an energetic little dog that easily burns off more than it consumes. Though some of these little dogs have thyroid disorders which cause them to gain excess weight, some of the miniature pinschers are very active and on the thin side. There are steps that you can take to help your dog gain some weight in a healthy way.