Here are the 11 1/2 week update pics!!! Looking kinda thin?

VaBeachFamily · 03-07-2010, 07:58 AM

Gotta love Cullen... There are from yesterday!!!

He has one ear up still ( yay two days)

Sleeping.... always on his back.. then on my foot

Here are two of him.. first one sitting, looks fine... but standing, he is looking thin!!! And no, the collar allows three fingers loosely, so not tight, just a fluffer

holland · 03-07-2010, 08:51 AM

Aww...those sleeping shots are precious

doggiedad · 03-07-2010, 08:57 AM

nice looking pup. how's Cullen feelng?

VaBeachFamily · 03-07-2010, 10:26 AM

Up until last night he was eating and pooping and such just fine. Active and playful. He didn't eat well last night or this morning, but doing better now, eating a little at a time so left his food down. Hes outside running and playing like normal now. Just feel like he's not as "thick" as he should be!

Raziel · 03-07-2010, 10:53 AM

HES SO CUTE!
(He looks a little bit thin to me.)
He is a doll!!!

VaBeachFamily · 03-07-2010, 10:57 AM

Yes, I am worried about that. He is fed correctly, and usually JUST finishes his food, with training treats in between when working with him. He has a moderate activity level, all of his vaccines and wormings are up to date, and he seems healthy otherwise. He is a happy go lucky pup, just seems really thin to me. Is there something I should be trying?

Raziel · 03-07-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by VaBeachFamily

Yes, I am worried about that. He is fed correctly, and usually JUST finishes his food, with training treats in between when working with him. He has a moderate activity level, all of his vaccines and wormings are up to date, and he seems healthy otherwise. He is a happy go lucky pup, just seems really thin to me. Is there something I should be trying?

I would ask your vet. I dont know. He could be at a correct weight.
Could be an awkward picture....
I dont think Keys was that thin, but he was pretty lanky.

robinhuerta · 03-07-2010, 11:20 AM

Have you taken Cullen to places frequented by other dogs?? Pet Stores, Park, Schools...etc..? If you have at any time.....please have your puppies stool checked for Giardia or Coccidia. Even if the puppy shows no "outward" signs...ie..loose bowels, vomiting, or lethargy...he could still "harbor" those nasty parasites, and they can cause..weight loss, lack of appetite, "low mo-jo"....understand?
Take a couple of samples in, over a couple of days to your vet. Many times the samples at first will show "negative results"....when in fact they really are positive...that's why I said a couple of samples over the course of a couple of days.
Good Luck! Cute pup!

VaBeachFamily · 03-07-2010, 08:28 PM

Thank you everyone. He did gain his appetite back today in full force, and he seems to only look sucked in when he is eating or drinking, like he's sucking it in. I think I might just have been overreacting!!! I will , though, call the vet and see what they say.

Elaine · 03-07-2010, 09:27 PM

His weight seems just fine for a lean machine puppy. They tend to get a bit sucked in right before eating and a bit round immediately after eating. I wouldn't worry.

03-07-2010, 07:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
VaBeachFamily Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,268	Here are the 11 1/2 week update pics!!! Looking kinda thin? Gotta love Cullen... There are from yesterday!!! He has one ear up still ( yay two days) Sleeping.... always on his back.. then on my foot Here are two of him.. first one sitting, looks fine... but standing, he is looking thin!!! And no, the collar allows three fingers loosely, so not tight, just a fluffer __________________ ~Kristi in Virginia Beach Mommy to my 8 year old son... and ~ Cullen Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Black/Red Male : 12/16/09 ~ Panzer Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Sable Female : 11/29/10 ~ Gizmo , Amstaff, Brindle/White Female : 5/5/2000

03-07-2010, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,853	nice looking pup. how's Cullen feelng? __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

03-07-2010, 10:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
VaBeachFamily Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,268	Up until last night he was eating and pooping and such just fine. Active and playful. He didn't eat well last night or this morning, but doing better now, eating a little at a time so left his food down. Hes outside running and playing like normal now. Just feel like he's not as "thick" as he should be! __________________ ~Kristi in Virginia Beach Mommy to my 8 year old son... and ~ Cullen Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Black/Red Male : 12/16/09 ~ Panzer Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Sable Female : 11/29/10 ~ Gizmo , Amstaff, Brindle/White Female : 5/5/2000

03-07-2010, 10:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
Raziel Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,938	HES SO CUTE! (He looks a little bit thin to me.) He is a doll!!! __________________ Kilo- GSD

03-07-2010, 10:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
VaBeachFamily Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,268	Yes, I am worried about that. He is fed correctly, and usually JUST finishes his food, with training treats in between when working with him. He has a moderate activity level, all of his vaccines and wormings are up to date, and he seems healthy otherwise. He is a happy go lucky pup, just seems really thin to me. Is there something I should be trying? __________________ ~Kristi in Virginia Beach Mommy to my 8 year old son... and ~ Cullen Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Black/Red Male : 12/16/09 ~ Panzer Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Sable Female : 11/29/10 ~ Gizmo , Amstaff, Brindle/White Female : 5/5/2000

03-07-2010, 08:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
holland Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,634	Aww...those sleeping shots are precious

03-07-2010, 11:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
robinhuerta Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,225	Have you taken Cullen to places frequented by other dogs?? Pet Stores, Park, Schools...etc..? If you have at any time.....please have your puppies stool checked for Giardia or Coccidia. Even if the puppy shows no "outward" signs...ie..loose bowels, vomiting, or lethargy...he could still "harbor" those nasty parasites, and they can cause..weight loss, lack of appetite, "low mo-jo"....understand? Take a couple of samples in, over a couple of days to your vet. Many times the samples at first will show "negative results"....when in fact they really are positive...that's why I said a couple of samples over the course of a couple of days. Good Luck! Cute pup! __________________ Huerta Hof German Shepherds www.teamhuertahof.com ....where breeding is still considered an art....

03-07-2010, 08:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
VaBeachFamily Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,268	Thank you everyone. He did gain his appetite back today in full force, and he seems to only look sucked in when he is eating or drinking, like he's sucking it in. I think I might just have been overreacting!!! I will , though, call the vet and see what they say. __________________ ~Kristi in Virginia Beach Mommy to my 8 year old son... and ~ Cullen Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Black/Red Male : 12/16/09 ~ Panzer Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Sable Female : 11/29/10 ~ Gizmo , Amstaff, Brindle/White Female : 5/5/2000

03-07-2010, 09:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,785	His weight seems just fine for a lean machine puppy. They tend to get a bit sucked in right before eating and a bit round immediately after eating. I wouldn't worry. __________________ Elaine and the herd

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