I think if she fed them a low enough quality adult food at a young enough age, and only fed them the recommended adult amount it could make them really skinny. Then with her continuing to restrict their food it could take ages for the to get back to normal.
My sister nearly killed her dog like that when she got pregnant. I was completely shocked when I saw the poor thing. I didn't know how the puppies could possibly make it... I took her we switched her food and free fed. She put on some weight, and had her puppies here. The dog and puppies are fine.
My sister was stupid not intentionally cruel. She really didn't seem to realize just how skinny the dog was, but the end result would have been the same intentional or not. If you aren't smart enough to care for an animal you shouldn't have one. |