Too thin?

[dab_20]

Since Sam got his haircut I was wondering if he's too thin. I have been feeding him the same amount since he was like 4 months old. He eats 3/4 C twice a day. (unless my mom feeds him, she gives him more ) Should I increase how much a feed him?

[k9krazee]

Its hard to tell from the picture but I think he looks fine. You shouldn't really be able to see his ribs (which I can't...), but you should be able to easily feel them...

But people tend to tell me a couple of my dogs are too thin So, maybe I'm the wrong person to answer, lol.

[luvofallhorses]

Yeah, it is hard to tell, but he looks fine IMO.

[Kfamr]

He looks fine.

Ki gets 2-3 cups a day (depending on how active/how much we played that day)
Nala gets 2 1/2 cups a day.
Simba get 1 1/2-2 cups

Plus way too many treats for all three.

The average person thinks Kiara & Nala are too thin but our vet thinks they are perfect condition. I just took some pictures and they even look incredibly skinny.... they are just right IMO and our vet's opinion.

[Tralee]

He looks fine to me
I prefer my dogs to be thin it is IMO much healthier and better on their joints
Lady gets 1 cup a day
Toby 4 cups a day
Lady 42 lbs
Toby 41 lbs

[Jessika]

Here's a good guide to go by. I found this on another forum I post on, so I do not take credit for the picture or for finding the picture:

[Kfamr]

I guess according to Purina they are underfed.

I believe my vets more than them, though.

[k9krazee]

I guess according to Purina they are underfed.

Yup, I guess my dogs (well at least Jack and Kyra) are underfed too

[dab_20]

Thanks very much for the replies. I think I will keep feeding him 1 1/2 cups a day.

[Jessika]

Just saying, its a basic guideline to follow and go by and a good starting point

[dab_20]

Just saying, its a basic guideline to follow and go by and a good starting point

huh? lol

[Flatcoatluver]

I guess according to Purina they are underfed.

I believe my vets more than them, though.

t.j is too thin too I guess, but that's the breed hes, not much of a eater and he's very active. The vet finds him perfect too

[Jessika]

huh? lol

..the image I posted lol

[dab_20]

Yeah, it shows my dogs are underfed, too. lol

[Tralee]

IMO the ideal dog in that picture is over weight