My 13 month old liver and white ESS hasn't had a season yet, she has begun beating work this season and amongst most of the other beaters apparently late seasons seem to be quite common amongst ESS with some experiencing 16months upto 2years. Anyway the thing with Molly is she is very slim, although she is a beautiful dog and in proportion she ways around 14kg when she should way around 18kg for her size. She is on a high protien working dogs complete meal and enjoys her food however, when she has had enough she simply stops eating often leaving most of her food (she is presented the same amount of food as my 10mth old ESS who eats all her meal and is a perfect weight with plenty of muscle mass). Sorry about the long question, I'm just completely stumped!! I'm not really concerned about her weight as the vet and ourselves have concluded she's just naturally very slim with a high metabolism. I just wondered if the lack of season and skinniness could be related? Thanks everyone X
2007-11-26 06:36:15 · 3 answers · asked by gem_mad_unn 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Although spaying would prevent any worry to do with this, it is pretty normal for ESS's to be very late with seasons.
I would suggest getting her a check up with the vets to be doubly sure but i don't think its really anything to worry about.
2007-11-26 06:48:13 · answer #1 · answered by Andia 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you asked the breeder if either of the parents were like this? Heat cycle frequency, length, and age of onset are genetic so look at the dam and both granddams for that. Some dogs are just plain skinny until they hit a certain age and then really fill out. Ask about both parents and all four grandparents for that. If it seems odd to the breeder, I'd get a TLI done for EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency). Your vet will know what it is and if not, there are plenty of articles about it. You may try adding an extra meal for her each day. Also, having a fecal done may show something. If the vet will do it, ask him to get the fecal straight from teh dog. Some parasites are impossible to find if the sample is more than 30-60 minutes old. You may even try treating for Giardia even if it isn't found. It's VERY hard to find in a fecal and can cause weight loss, loss of appetite, vommitting, diarreah, nausea, and/or lethargy.
2007-11-26 14:47:19 · answer #2 · answered by Erica Lynn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get her spayed now and you won't have to worry anymore.
2007-11-26 14:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋