1. Why track weight?

Weight is more than a number. It helps you follow growth, prepare veterinary visits, and notice unusual changes earlier.

Puppy growth depends heavily on expected adult size. A small dog, a medium dog, and a large dog do not grow at the same pace. That is why tracking a trend over time is more useful than comparing your puppy with another.

Royal Canin Academy explains that puppy growth charts can help veterinary teams assess whether growth is appropriate for age, sex, and expected adult size.

2. Why record food portions?

Kibble portions change with age, weight, activity, and veterinary or manufacturer recommendations. If you adjust portions without keeping a record, it becomes harder to understand what changed and when.

You can record:

  • daily food quantity;
  • number of meals;
  • food changes;
  • adjustments after weighing;
  • useful notes: appetite, digestion, treats.

Royal Canin Academy also notes that food adjustments should follow growth, while regular veterinary visits remain the best way to confirm everything is on track.

3. How often should you weigh your puppy?

There is no perfect frequency for every dog. Early on, regular weighing can help you see the trend. Later, the rhythm can be spaced out depending on age, size, and your veterinarian's advice.

What matters is consistency: use the same scale when possible, weigh in similar conditions, and look at several data points rather than one isolated number.

If you notice weight loss, very rapid weight gain, reduced appetite, or behavior changes, ask your veterinarian for advice.

4. How Mafy can help

Mafy lets you track your dog's weight and daily food portion in the same place as other useful information: potty training, health reminders, care, and memories.

This is especially practical when several people feed the same dog. Everyone keeps the same reference instead of wondering what quantity was chosen last time.

FAQ

Should I weigh my puppy every day?
Not necessarily. The goal is to follow a reliable trend, not worry over every small variation.

Is the feeding guide on the bag enough?
It is a useful starting point, but portions may need adjustment depending on your puppy, activity, and veterinary advice.

Does Mafy calculate medical food portions?
No. Mafy helps track daily data. For personalized nutrition advice, ask your veterinarian.

You can also visit the Mafy FAQ to see all tracking features.