[HankHill]

Hello! I just got my little basset puppy and I have a vet appointment scheduled. I am just very concerned about my 8 week old's weight. She is at 3 lbs at 8 weeks and does not seem to be gaining any weight.

I got her dewormed and will be getting a professional opinion Tuesday. I would do it sooner but all the vets are booked for days.

I've had her for less than a week and have been weighing her every day and has been at a consistant 3 lbs. Sometimes 2.8, sometimes 3.2

I own two other basset hounds and both of them at 8 weeks old weighed significantly more.

Other than that, the puppy is very active. Plays with the other dogs. Has a good appetite.

Pictures attached.

Thank you!

-Hank

 

[Mikey T]

that puppy ain't close to being eight weeks old it is significantly younger'

 

[TeazelsMum]

He could be a runt, but I think you need to start by having him given a health check by your vet.

 

[Weaver15]

That puppy looks younger than 8 weeks. We are meeting our 4 week old basset pup this week and she looks bigger.

 

[HankHill]

So I followed up with the vet today. Doctor said everything looked fine and I explained the situation to him. His response was that was that she was probably a runt. Since this post she has gained a half pound, so that's a relief. I just have never EVER seen a basset hound this small before. I asked the doctor about the age and he said that the teeth indicate that she is certainly at least around the 8 week mark.

 

[Ringo The Basset]

So I followed up with the vet today. Doctor said everything looked fine and I explained the situation to him. His response was that was that she was probably a runt. Since this post she has gained a half pound, so that's a relief. I just have never EVER seen a basset hound this small before. I asked the doctor about the age and he said that the teeth indicate that she is certainly at least around the 8 week mark.

Well that's a relief buddy. Hope she starts chunking up soon x

 

[Weaver15]

That's all good news.

 

[dhartung]

That's all good news.

So I followed up with the vet today. Doctor said everything looked fine and I explained the situation to him. His response was that was that she was probably a runt. Since this post she has gained a half pound, so that's a relief. I just have never EVER seen a basset hound this small before. I asked the doctor about the age and he said that the teeth indicate that she is certainly at least around the 8 week mark.

 

[PittyPat]

So I followed up with the vet today. Doctor said everything looked fine and I explained the situation to him. His response was that was that she was probably a runt. Since this post she has gained a half pound, so that's a relief. I just have never EVER seen a basset hound this small before. I asked the doctor about the age and he said that the teeth indicate that she is certainly at least around the 8 week mark.

Congratulations ~ she is adorable. Our Basset is almost 14, she is priceless ~ ENJOY! BTW, our old girl, when younger, sure loved to play Hide/N/Seek! Good nose, ya know!

 

[dhartung]

George is the runt of the litter. 15 years old never more than 42 lbs. Almost a foot shorter in length than the rest of the litter.

 

[GFam]

Did your puppy ever make it to a more "usual" size?