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Originally Posted by kjc  I can't tell with hairy dogs by looking at them. Can you feel his ribs? Can you feel a layer of fat between the ribs and skin? Can you readily feel his spine through the skin on his back?
To ween him off handfeeding, make sure you hand feed him the full meals for two weeks, then handfeed him 3/4 of a meal and leave the rest for him to eat on his own. Back off in increments until he is eating entirely on his own.
Has he been checked by your vet? Some medical problems have symptoms of poor appetite... these should be checked... |
Thank you for your suggestion.
Yes, he has been checked by a vet who run some tests on him and he's healthy. But now that you ask, I actually do feel his ribs and I do feel his spine if he's sitting on his back legs (not when he's running or cuddling). There's a layer of fat but not that prominent. I am getting worried. Is he too skinny?
I am also confused as to how to determine his full meal, I usually feed him till he refuses. So I don't really have a specific ration.