Natalie Rynda wrote 10/16/2013 11:57 AM Too skinny? #384466 - 10/16/2013 11:57 AM
Natalie Rynda Webboard User Reg: 10-01-2013 Posts: 343 Loc: nyc Offline	Hi, last time I weighed him (around 7-8 months) he was 85#. Since he was already way too heavy for his age I was worried for his joints and put him on a 'diet' (2# of raw a day plus treats). I don't see his ribs but I do see his hips and I thought that was a sign of dangerously skinny. Or these are not the hips people are talking about? You see how from his waist you can see the 2 angles Thank you The pics are not the best, couldn't get him to stand in place, he always wants to sit because that's what he thinks I want
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Connie Sutherland wrote 10/16/2013 01:02 PM Re: Too skinny? [Re: Natalie Rynda ] #384468 - 10/16/2013 01:02 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	He doesn't look too thin. (It's protruding hipbones that people mean when they talk about a too-thin danger sign.)
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Candi Campbell wrote 10/16/2013 01:50 PM Re: Too skinny? [Re: Natalie Rynda ] #384475 - 10/16/2013 01:50 PM
Candi Campbell Webboard User Reg: 03-28-2013 Posts: 1571 Loc: Offline	Quote: Natalie Rynda Hi, last time I weighed him (around 7-8 months) he was 85#. Since he was already way too heavy for his age I was worried for his joints and put him on a 'diet' (2# of raw a day plus treats). I don't see his ribs but I do see his hips and I thought that was a sign of dangerously skinny. Or these are not the hips people are talking about? You see how from his waist you can see the 2 angles Thank you The pics are not the best, couldn't get him to stand in place, he always wants to sit because that's what he thinks I want Just judging from these PIX alone, he looks fine to me -- I don't know the guidelines for a GSD specifically, but with a young/growing Akita, the "rule of thumb" is being able to easily FEEL the ribs but NOT really see them ... Also, your Breeder & Vet should be able to give you good hands-on advice about keeping him at a proper Lean Weight to protect his health
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Natalie Rynda wrote 10/16/2013 01:55 PM Re: Too skinny? [Re: Natalie Rynda ] #384476 - 10/16/2013 01:55 PM
Natalie Rynda Webboard User Reg: 10-01-2013 Posts: 343 Loc: nyc Offline	Thank you guys)))) I read a thread and got scared. I don't have a breeder, he's from a puppy mill thought they did put on a front. I was dumb And I dropped my vet, will try a new one someone recommended next time I need one. So im asking questions here lol
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Cheri Grissom wrote 10/16/2013 02:02 PM Re: Too skinny? [Re: Natalie Rynda ] #384477 - 10/16/2013 02:02 PM
Cheri Grissom Webboard User Reg: 09-30-2010 Posts: 2609 Loc: Michigan Offline	Just based on the two pictures you posted, he looks to be at a good weight.
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Melissa Hoyer wrote 10/16/2013 02:40 PM Re: Too skinny? [Re: Natalie Rynda ] #384480 - 10/16/2013 02:40 PM
Melissa Hoyer Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2005 Posts: 1340 Loc: SE Michigan Offline	Looks good to me. My 85# male (age 3) eats just under 2# of raw per day, so I'd say you are right on.
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Natalie Rynda wrote 10/16/2013 02:55 PM Re: Too skinny? [Re: Melissa Hoyer ] #384484 - 10/16/2013 02:55 PM
Natalie Rynda Webboard User Reg: 10-01-2013 Posts: 343 Loc: nyc Offline	Thank you so much)))) I know he's oversized and he's extremely heavy (like the feel of him, heavy boned I guess). When he runs fast I'm afraid he will hurt himself so i'd like to keep him as thin as possible without him being too skinny.
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