Sandy Moore Webboard User Reg: 07-25-2006
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Consuelo, I would weigh her as often as you want, at least once a week so you know if there's any progress. You can probably use the vet's scale, just take her in and put her on the scale. I saw the pics of her on the website you posted; is your dog named Gabby (saw pics of a Gabby there as a younger pup)? If that's the same dog, she does look thin and a bit weak compared to what she was as a younger pup. What strikes me most about your dog is that she does look weak to me, IMO.
i think she looks fine, too. she's still a very young dog and might fill out a bit at maturity. kind of the rule of thumb that i go by is that you should be able to see the outline of one or two ribs at the back. if you can see all the ribs, then the dog is much too thin. and yes, you should be able to feel them and the hips. if you can't then the dog is too fat. i have to agree with mitch about heavier dogs having joint problems. as always, weight questions should revolve around general health. your dog looks fine to me; especially considering she is just a year old. good luck with her.
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Jan Williamson Webboard User Reg: 08-10-2005
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A good rule of thumb to use (and perhaps I read it here) is to make your hand into a fist. Run your other hand over the back of your fist - that is too heavy. Run your hand over the top of your fist (the knuckles) - that is too thin. Run your hand in front of your knuckles - that is just right. Now, do this exercise on your pup's ribs and see where she fits in. I, too, agree that she will fill out, but you (and your vet) have to be comfortable with where she is now.
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IMHO, I agree the dog looks fine. I too have a girl that I keep a close eye on her weight, she ranges between 60 and 65#’s depending on how much exercise we get. (between 6 & 8 miles per day)
I can feel her hips and see the last rib, she has tons of energy and if she had her way she would eat all day. <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> But you and your vet should agree on a range to be comfortable with.
As a p.s. are those latest pics from the Hayward shoreline and if so is that a good dog place to exercise? I am always looking for new walks.
Thanks again everyone.
It's actually Alameda, the Bay Farm Island Ferry. Where the Raider headquarters is. Very nice long walk with a great view of the incoming fog, the city and a breeze. Plenty of ground squirrles and if you walk along the lagoon, jack rabbits to teach them not to chase.
I'll take her in next week and weigh her.
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