Thanks for posting this discussion. I was a bit concerned about Polo. He is 9 months and weighs about 3.5lbs. He is just so small... I can feel his ribs and spine, though I can't see them...to the touch I feel like I'm not feeding him enough. When I had him on NV Raw food, I don't recall feeling his ribs as much, but now that I have him on dry kibble and I am feeling his rib and spine a bit more. I thought it was a little strange, but in reading it sounds like it might be the norm. |
Small is good! Thin is in! It is so much better to have a dog who is a little thin then overweight. As long as your pup is otherwise healthy, don't worry about it! :p As I stated before, obesity is the leading killer for dogs. 1 in every 5 American dogs is obese, with even more then then that qualifying as overweight. I cannot emphasize enough times - PLEASE don't try and get your dog to add any pounds unless at the direct instruction of a vet. Please consult with your vet about this if you are worried. I am certain he will be the first to say - KEEP THEM THIN!!! ;) |
I agree it's healthier to be a little underweight than overweight, but have you asked your vet about this? He can probably give you a pretty accurate number on what your puppy should weight. I always worry that if they are too thin, the very first illness can be disastrous. |
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Finding your pet's ideal weight is an extremely important issue and my instinct is to tell people do not try and have your puppy gain extra weight without consulting a vet or three ;) My dogs are definitely skinny - they are raw eaters and raw feeding produces an extremely lean body. My neighbors and mother in law are constantly telling me my dogs are too skinny - so thats why I have such a vested interest in this thread. I am constantly defending my own dogs on this very issue! My vets say my dogs are the healthiest in their practice. My point is, as a culture, we have lost sight of what our pets are supposed to look like. Listen to your vet - not your heart telling you to feed your puppy more because he likes it. |
I do! my dog had the same issue- she's put on a LITTLE weight but overall just is healthier. I dont' feel her spine anymore. The Nature's Variety is awesome. Try it- i'm sure he'll like it. |
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