Underweight? Is this bone safe?

ShadowBandit · 11-17-2011, 05:48 PM

So reading around I am becoming concerned that my puppy is underweight. We just got her yesterday, she is supposed to be 5 months old, and weighs 23.4 lbs. She seems skinny but not unhealthy, and of course every puppy is different.
Also the lady we got her from included one of these bones (Merrick The Tank Meaty Beef Knuckle Dog Bone at PETCO) that can't be safe for puppy teeth right?

fuzzybunny · 11-17-2011, 05:50 PM

Are you able to post a pic of your pup?

Jack's Dad · 11-17-2011, 05:58 PM

I don't know what her weight should be but my puppy weighed 22lbs. at just past 11 weeks. Are you sure of her age and the weight?

CeCe · 11-17-2011, 06:00 PM

Your vet will let you know if she is the proper weight. I would recommend a vet check within the next few days to make sure she doesn't have worms or any other illness.

ShadowBandit · 11-17-2011, 06:09 PM

Here are some photos, they are from my phone so not great. The lady I got her from said she was 5-6 months.

Jack's Dad · 11-17-2011, 06:12 PM

Doesn't look that skinny. She looks too big to only weigh 23#. I'd recheck the weight.

BowWowMeow · 11-17-2011, 06:22 PM

She looks much bigger than 23 pounds. It doesn't look like she has a lot of muscle--is that true? That would make her weigh less.

ShadowBandit · 11-17-2011, 06:55 PM

I weighed her on our bathroom scale, with me holding her. I do not think there is a lot of muscle to her. I think she just needs to eat. I am giving her four cups a day, and will reweigh in a few days. We are not exercising a ton, a twenty minute walk yesterday and today.
The lady I got her from said she got her from a kennel and she was underweight then, more so then now. I do not know how long the lady had her, but she said she was gaining weight.

Razzle J.Dazzle · 11-17-2011, 07:44 PM

I'm no expert, but I don't think the weight is right. Can you take her in to your vet and get a weight check on one of their scales? They should allow you to do this for no charge.

BowWowMeow · 11-17-2011, 08:36 PM

Has she been wormed? What are you feeding her?

I would increase the walking every day. At her age she should be walking at least a couple of miles a day.

11-17-2011, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
ShadowBandit Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Grand Island NY Posts: 60	Underweight? Is this bone safe? So reading around I am becoming concerned that my puppy is underweight. We just got her yesterday, she is supposed to be 5 months old, and weighs 23.4 lbs. She seems skinny but not unhealthy, and of course every puppy is different. Also the lady we got her from included one of these bones (Merrick The Tank Meaty Beef Knuckle Dog Bone at PETCO) that can't be safe for puppy teeth right? __________________ Shadow- GSD/Samoyed Mix 9/9/04- Bandit- GSD Little Bandit- GSD puppy 06/01/11- http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1222399

11-17-2011, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,822	Are you able to post a pic of your pup? __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 2.5 years old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 5.5 years old

11-17-2011, 05:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jack's Dad Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,351	I don't know what her weight should be but my puppy weighed 22lbs. at just past 11 weeks. Are you sure of her age and the weight? __________________ Andy Last edited by Jack's Dad; 11-17-2011 at 05:59 PM. Reason: SP

11-17-2011, 06:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
ShadowBandit Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Grand Island NY Posts: 60	Here are some photos, they are from my phone so not great. The lady I got her from said she was 5-6 months. __________________ Shadow- GSD/Samoyed Mix 9/9/04- Bandit- GSD Little Bandit- GSD puppy 06/01/11- http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1222399

11-17-2011, 06:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jack's Dad Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,351	Doesn't look that skinny. She looks too big to only weigh 23#. I'd recheck the weight. __________________ Andy

11-17-2011, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
CeCe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 280	Your vet will let you know if she is the proper weight. I would recommend a vet check within the next few days to make sure she doesn't have worms or any other illness.

11-17-2011, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,794	She looks much bigger than 23 pounds. It doesn't look like she has a lot of muscle--is that true? That would make her weigh less. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

11-17-2011, 06:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
ShadowBandit Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Grand Island NY Posts: 60	I weighed her on our bathroom scale, with me holding her. I do not think there is a lot of muscle to her. I think she just needs to eat. I am giving her four cups a day, and will reweigh in a few days. We are not exercising a ton, a twenty minute walk yesterday and today. The lady I got her from said she got her from a kennel and she was underweight then, more so then now. I do not know how long the lady had her, but she said she was gaining weight. __________________ Shadow- GSD/Samoyed Mix 9/9/04- Bandit- GSD Little Bandit- GSD puppy 06/01/11- http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1222399 Last edited by ShadowBandit; 11-17-2011 at 06:57 PM.

11-17-2011, 07:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Razzle J.Dazzle Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 145	I'm no expert, but I don't think the weight is right. Can you take her in to your vet and get a weight check on one of their scales? They should allow you to do this for no charge.

11-17-2011, 08:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,794	Has she been wormed? What are you feeding her? I would increase the walking every day. At her age she should be walking at least a couple of miles a day. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

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