What can I give my puppy to make it gain weight?

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answer:If the vet didn’t tell you that the puppy is too thin, let her alone. (Maybe an occasional strip of cooked bacon) but you want her her to mature a little more before fiddling with her normal diet. Simon’s Sister’s Dog I would not recommend this, however.

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