Does Kira looks skinny?

MichaelandKira · 07-07-2011, 06:27 PM

Hello all.
Kira is about 11 weeks old,she seems thin to me.
Been feeding her wellness puppy in the morning and some raw in the evening.

Her health certificate showed no parasites at 8 weeks.

Should I dewworm her? Have stool looks parasite free.

She loves raw fish!

Has a appetite but seems thin.
Not sure her weight as I dont even have a scale!

Thanks Mike

neiltus · 07-07-2011, 06:31 PM

is she from working lines? Not skinny to me...I would not deworm unless there is a known issue...

what are you feeding and how much

Chrissy_GSD · 07-07-2011, 06:46 PM

She could just be a lanky puppy, like my girl was. All puppies are built differently in accordance with genetics.
If you're still unsure about it, why not take her to the vet and just get the vet to check her out

MichaelandKira · 07-07-2011, 06:54 PM

She gets wellness puppy formula about a cup mixed with a sardine in the morning and a cup at night.
Give her raw fish in the day ,she loves that. 1 small filet.

Its really hot and humid her in South florida,so she dont like to eat much in the heat.
Also breeder did say she has working line in her history..are working line breeds skinnier?

She is going to the vet tomorrow for her second set of shots.

PaddyD · 07-07-2011, 08:42 PM

She looks good, just not rolly-polly like some. She is slender, not
a deep-chested type.

fuzzybunny · 07-07-2011, 08:56 PM

I think she looks great!

spidermilk · 07-07-2011, 09:17 PM

I agree that she just looks leggy, not skinny. If you are looking for an easy way to weigh your pup and get some good training you can ask your vet if it is okay if you come in once a week or so and weigh her and give her some treats. It is a nice way to get her some good vet experiences.

Some pet stores around here have scales too, just depends what is closer/more convenient to where you live.

zyppi · 07-07-2011, 09:21 PM

looks fine to me, but at 11 weeks, I'd probably still be feeding her 3x a day.

07-07-2011, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
MichaelandKira New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sebring Florida Posts: 14	Does Kira looks skinny? Hello all. Kira is about 11 weeks old,she seems thin to me. Been feeding her wellness puppy in the morning and some raw in the evening. Her health certificate showed no parasites at 8 weeks. Should I dewworm her? Have stool looks parasite free. She loves raw fish! Has a appetite but seems thin. Not sure her weight as I dont even have a scale! Thanks Mike Attached Thumbnails

07-07-2011, 06:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chrissy_GSD Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 67	She could just be a lanky puppy, like my girl was. All puppies are built differently in accordance with genetics. If you're still unsure about it, why not take her to the vet and just get the vet to check her out __________________ His name is not wild dog anymore, but the first friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always ~ Rudyard Kipling Proud owner of Zahra of Khanique Kennels

07-07-2011, 06:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
MichaelandKira New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sebring Florida Posts: 14	She gets wellness puppy formula about a cup mixed with a sardine in the morning and a cup at night. Give her raw fish in the day ,she loves that. 1 small filet. Its really hot and humid her in South florida,so she dont like to eat much in the heat. Also breeder did say she has working line in her history..are working line breeds skinnier? She is going to the vet tomorrow for her second set of shots. Last edited by MichaelandKira; 07-07-2011 at 06:58 PM.

07-07-2011, 08:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,822	I think she looks great! __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 2.5 years old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 5.5 years old

07-07-2011, 09:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
zyppi Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Back home to Louisiana! Posts: 4,943	looks fine to me, but at 11 weeks, I'd probably still be feeding her 3x a day. __________________ Anne Nothing is as simple as it seems or as complicated as we make it~ Attitude is everything -- Pick a good one! Sofie AKA Ussina vom Haus Brezel Jack von Jagenstadt Tatty - Burmese bad cat

07-07-2011, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
neiltus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 233	is she from working lines? Not skinny to me...I would not deworm unless there is a known issue... what are you feeding and how much

07-07-2011, 08:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	She looks good, just not rolly-polly like some. She is slender, not a deep-chested type.

07-07-2011, 09:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
spidermilk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 317	I agree that she just looks leggy, not skinny. If you are looking for an easy way to weigh your pup and get some good training you can ask your vet if it is okay if you come in once a week or so and weigh her and give her some treats. It is a nice way to get her some good vet experiences. Some pet stores around here have scales too, just depends what is closer/more convenient to where you live.

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