Anne Jones Webboard User Reg: 04-29-2004
Posts: 3825
Loc: Northeast
Offline
Many vets are so used to looking at FAT dogs that when they see an appropriate within range growing puppy, they think that they are skinny. Pups grow in hight, in front then in back, length, legs etc all at different times. It never seems all at the same time. So often times they look thinner if the have all of a sudden growth spurt. The body weight is redistributed to make then look 'different' sometimes from week to week. If you are concerned add a few more treats or a bit more food for a week or so. My pups, especially my male, would have been deamed a neglect case by your vet's standards. As I stated earlier he was skinney as all get out until about 2 1/2/. LOL It is always better to have a pup a bit on the thin side then on the fat side, while all those skelletal bones are growing. Why have to worry about HD or other skelletal problems due to an overweight puppy bouncing around on those growing bones. JMO
I agree with the above posters. I would definately be seeking out a new vet if it were me.
Thanks again guys! I just wanted to confirm myself. I appreciate the knowledge here. I trust this website and the people on this forum more than any other place or anyone else.
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007
Posts: 2781
Loc: Upper Left hand corner, USA
Offline
Time to find a new vet, actually unless something goes hinky you shouldn't need to be back for a year so no worries right?
There is no way to tell from a photo if a GSD is skinny or not. Fur hides a lot but if your dog is active, eats regularly, and acts like they're not starving all the time I wouldn't worry about it.
Many of these complaints is why I give my own shots (except rabies). It changes the entire relationship with the vet once they're excused from that piece of money making.
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Re: Weight concern?
[Re: Niomi Smith ]
#282830 - 07/03/2010 02:38 PM 
Top
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic
.jpg)
