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My puppy

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Question
My 4 months puppy is 10kgs. Is it the right weight ? Since my vet suggested I have put her on high protien diet and a lot of walk. Is it too stressful for a 4 months old pup ?

Answer
Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. You should be able to easily feel the ribs, but not see them. Each dog is different. Standard recommendations are a good place to start, but each dog must have its food and exercise adjusted to its individual needs. Here is a link to a good illustrated guide, http://www.longliveyourdog.com/twoplus/RateYourDog.aspx  Since I haven't examined your dog, I can't say.  What did the vet say about her weight?

Besides keeping the puppy lean, you don't want excessive growth from too rich of a diet.  Rather than a high protein diet, a common brand of adult chow might be better.  The vets advising me of then likely have more resources than the average one in determining the best diet.