Some Bull Terriers are so energetic they’ll burn through every calorie they consume and may have a skinnier appearance than normal. Often it can simply be attributed towards their genetics.

The amount of food consumed each day will depend on their age: Bull Terrier puppies should eat feed specifically designed for them three times a day. Once they’re one year old they’ll move on to adult feed, and will only need to eat twice a day.

My Bull Terrier Puppy Won’t Eat If you’ve just taken your puppy home and you’ve run into this issue, it could be due to stress. Dogs can seem otherwise healthy but not too interested in food. However, if this lasts more than a day and they haven’t eaten anything, we would heavily recommend seeing the vet.

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.

There are many reasons why your puppy could be skinny even though he eats a lot. It could be because of his breed. Some breeds have very little body fat and have naturally slender bodies. For other breeds though, it could mean that there is an underlying body condition or your dog burns more calories than he intakes.

Here are some of the best human foods to help your dog bulk up:

• Eggs – Raw, scrambled, over easy.
• Cottage Cheese – Full fat.
• Lean meat – Raw or cooked to match their diet.
• Quinoa – It provides usable energy and is one of the only carbs that contains a full spectrum of essential amino acids needed for muscle building.

Underlying Health Conditions Being underweight can also signal an underlying illness, especially if the weight loss is sudden. A number of health issues can cause weight loss in dogs, ranging from tooth pain to gastrointestinal discomfort to more serious conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease and cancer.

Dogs may be skinny due to a number of factors. Reasons for being a dog skinny are obvious which include loss of appetite, lack of healthy diet, some medical problem, being thin from shelter, or your dog burns more calories than he intakes. Luckily, you can do so much to help your puppy gain weight.

4 Tips for helping your dog gain weight

• Choose a higher calorie food. Select a food that is higher in calories and protein like what you would offer a canine athlete.
• Feed small meals throughout the day or consider free feeding.
• Supplement meals with snacks.
• Use wet or fresh foods.

A very common symptom of overfeeding is when a dog’s bowel movement is normal in the morning but soft at night. While some breeds appear to be more prone to gas, experiencing frequent gas that is out of the ordinary in terms of smell usually suggests something isn’t quite right in their system.