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Originally Posted by babychanel  I went to the pet shop today to pick up some food for my sons bearded dragons. I had Chanel with me when I walked in.The owner is a great guy .He wa a breeder for boxers and is very knowledgable about dogs and alot of other animals.He held Chanel and told me she was too thin.He said he could feel her ribs.I noticed she lost some weight during the holidays.My family was here and Chanel was always hanging around the kitchen trying to see if anyone would drop any food.She barely payed mind to her own food.She normally eats innova. She doesnt seem to interested in eating it.Im kind of worried that she got a taste of table scraps and now wants nothing to do with her own food.How can I tell if shes to thin? |
I was just at the vet with Moose on Friday. I was worried he might be a little heavy. My vet says they do what is called a "blind test".
Have your pup standing straight in front of you (butt towards your chest~~head straight out) Close your eyes and gently run your fingers from his/her neck down to his/her hips. If you can feel their ribs with a light touch, all is good. If you need to push in with pressure than a little too heavy. He said the deeper/harder you need to push to feel ribs...not good. He also said you should never see the ribs.
BTW....at 13 lbs 9 oz, he said Moose looks (and feels) great for his size.
