My puppy is starting to get fat!

[Bug]

I have noticed lately that my min pin, Charlie, is turning in to a fat little guy. Im not quite sure what to do to help him keep weight off, but all I know is he runs around a lot, so I try to keep him in shape. I know that there is diet doggy food, but he is only four months old and Im not sure if he is too young for that kind of food. Plus I heard froma friend who also has a min pin, that once I nueter him, he will gain a lot more weight. But if he isnt too young for a diet where do I start, and what kind of food do I give him? Any info would help, THANKS!

[chazhound]

How much does he weight now?

[Bug]

Well, see thats the thing he really doesnt weight that much, he only weights about five pounds. But the problem is he is getting a fat belly.

[Renee750il]

I'm not at all familiar with how much small dogs like a Mini Pin weigh, but it's possible he's picked up worms. That's actually easy for them to do and will give them a belly-bloated look. Your vet can check him to find out.

[Bug]

Well I know for sure he doesnt have worms, so I dont think its that.

[Renee750il]

It was just a thought, we have to check ours every so often because they catch - and eat - groundhogs, rabbits, pretty much any kind of game that gets in their way, and they can get worms from eating game. So far they haven't picked any up, but it's always a good place to start.