Is your dog underweight?
Is your dog underweight?
Dogs can be underweight for many reasons, including insufficient calorie intake, high activity levels, a reduced appetite or an underlying health condition.
Carrying too little weight can affect muscle strength, energy levels and your dog’s ability to maintain good overall health. If your dog is losing weight unexpectedly or struggling to gain weight, I would always recommend speaking to your vet first to rule out a medical cause. Once any underlying concerns have been addressed, the right diet can help your dog gain weight gradually and healthily.
Joanna Sutherland
VN, Cert AAB
Veterinary Nurse & Behaviourist
Years meals provide complete and balanced nutrition using quality proteins, nutrient packed vegetables, healthy fruits and beneficial fats. They are also gently cooked to retain flavour and moisture, which can make meals more appealing to dogs with smaller or fussier appetites.
The Years questionnaire uses details including your dog’s current weight, ideal weight, age, breed and activity level to calculate their calorie requirements and create an appropriate feeding plan. Each meal is perfectly portioned, making it easier to increase their calorie intake in a controlled way and monitor their progress as their weight and nutritional needs change.
Joanna Sutherland
VN, Cert AAB
Veterinary Nurse & Behaviourist
Wholesome ingredients to support healthy weight gain
Lean proteins
Vegetables
Fruit
Seeds
Herbs
Botanicals
Quality protein to help your dog gain weight
Quality protein provides the building blocks your dog needs to build and maintain strong muscles as they work towards a healthier weight.
With Years, you can choose from meat and fish recipes, including single source and multi source options, to find the right fit for your dog’s taste, tummy and healthy weight gain goals.
Our delicious range of perfectly portioned recipes
How can Years fresh dog food help dogs gain weight?
For a dog who needs to gain weight, what goes into their bowl matters just as much as how much. Years combines quality, nutrient packed ingredients with personalised portions to help your dog reach a better body condition while maintaining strong, healthy muscles.
Their personalised plan is calculated using their current weight, ideal weight, breed, age and activity level, so your pup receives just the right amount of food for their individual calorie needs. And, as their weight changes, their portions can change with them too.
Then comes the good stuff... Every tray contains 60% meat or fish, with cuts like chicken thigh, pork shoulder and forequarter steak providing quality protein for lean muscle mass. Fuelling carbs like sweet potato bring the energy, while omega rich seeds, fruit and vegetables add healthy fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals.
It's a Complete Nutrition System!
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Personalised portions based on your dog’s calorie needs
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The % of every ingredient used in our meals is declared
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Our recipes use named, prime cuts of meat
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All meals are completely grain, legume, dairy and soy free
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Free from fillers, preservatives, or anything artificial
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Complete, balanced wholefood nutrition for healthy weight gain
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How Years compares
This isn’t typical dog food. It’s so much more. Years is a complete health nutrition system, built on wholefoods and personalised for your dog’s unique needs. With 60% prime meats, superfruits, seeds, herbs and vibrant veg, Years supports long-term wellness at every stage of life.
Only Years offers your dog a complete nutrition system with personalised ingredients based on your dog’s life stage and breed. Here’s how Years stacks up against the competition.
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AADF Nutrition Rating Overall nutritional rating on consumer review website Visit AllAboutDogFood.co.uk |
95% | 88% | 43% | 38% |
Declare % of every ingredient Is every ingredient % declared, so you know exactly what you’re feeding? |
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Detail every cut of meat Is every cut of meat detailed, so you know exactly what you’re feeding? |
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Zero legumes. |
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100% grain free |
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Gentle cooking method Classification is based on an average declared cooking temperature threshold of 90°C or below. |
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Store at room temperature |
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Breed specific ingredients Years' algorithm analyses your dog's breed, their potential health needs, and selects a formulation to suit - refined further with personalised dosage instructions. |
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Probiotic digestive support |
Years nutrition system includes fresh meals which provide 100% complete nutrition. At Years, we go even further, by including for free, with every meal a Breed Health+ supplement. Different formulas for different breeds, all with added probiotics for digestive support. Comparison table data was obtained, through a review of each brand's official website, conducted on 26 April 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Look at your dog from above and from the side, then gently run your hands over their ribs, spine and hips. You should be able to feel their ribs without pressing hard, but they should not be sharply visible. A very pronounced waist, visible hip bones or loss of muscle can also suggest your dog is underweight. Breed and build matter, so ask your vet to check their Body Condition Score if you are unsure.
Choose a complete and balanced dog food that provides enough calories alongside quality protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Years uses 60% meat or fish with nutrient packed wholefoods, giving your dog the balanced nutrition they need while working towards a better body condition.
Arrange a vet check first, particularly if your dog’s weight loss is sudden, unexplained or accompanied by changes in their appetite, thirst, digestion or behaviour. Once any health concerns have been addressed, you can gradually adjust how much they eat.
Years portions are calculated around your dog’s individual needs and can change as their weight does. Regular weigh ins will help you track their progress and make any adjustments at the right time.
Years includes weight-supportive ingredients such as psyllium husk powder to improve satiety, lean proteins to preserve muscle mass and vegetables to provide vitamins and minerals. Its recipes avoid fillers like wheat, soy, peas and corn that add empty calories without nutritional benefit.
Portion sizes are based on your dog’s weight, breed, age, activity level, and whether they need to lose, gain, or maintain weight. From there, meals are tailored to provide the right number of calories for their specific needs, so you’re not guessing or estimating at mealtimes.
Some dogs need more calories because they are young, highly active or naturally lean. However, difficulty gaining weight can also be linked to dental discomfort, parasites, poor nutrient absorption or an underlying health condition. Your vet can help establish why their weight is staying low.
Protein provides the amino acids dogs need to build and maintain muscle, but healthy weight gain also depends on getting enough overall calories. Years combines 60% quality meat or fish with energy providing wholefoods and complete, balanced nutrition, so protein is working as part of the whole bowl.
Smaller, more frequent meals can be useful if your dog struggles to finish a large bowl or has a limited appetite. Try dividing their full daily allowance across three or more mealtimes while keeping the total amount matched to their calorie needs. Ask your vet whether this approach is right for your dog.
