I have an 8 week old doberman who is so bony!! When we got him from the breeder, you could KIND OF see his ribs, but i attributed that to him being small. I know the breeder knew what she was doing though (she knew how to take care of him well), and his litter mates all differed in size (some were skinny like him, some were bigger).
So, I feed him three meals a day. According to the bag (Hills Science Diet), I am supposed to feed him 1 1/2 cups of food a day, so I feed him three 1/2 cups of dog food a day. He is still so small, though! When I rub him bottom, I can feel his bones! Is this normal? I give him exercise, love and food, and he's super affectionate! Could there be something wrong with him, or does his metabolism cause him to be extra skinny?
P.S. RIGHT after feeding him, his tummy plumps up for about a half-hour.
2007-06-22
16:58:06
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Misty_00
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