Too thin?

[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

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

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.

Bailey looks almost the same, but his waist is a bit bigger. When I take him out, people think he is underfed and I have even been called cruel! I feed him 6-9 cups of food a day, plus reward treats. He is gaining weight in his bones and muscles, but not in his tummy.

[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

[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

[dab_20]

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

[Tralee]

IMO the ideal dog in that picture is over weight

[Giselle]

I don't really like weight guidelines because they mostly work for field-bred Labradors and Golden Retrievers, LOL. They DON'T work for sighthounds, naturally "bulky" breeds like Bulldogs/Pekingeses, certain show-bred Labradors and similar breeds, etc. The day Giselle has the "ideal body condition" according to the chart is the day my neighbors are going to call Animal Control on me

It 100% depends on your breed. There is no universal weight chart because certain breeds like the Greyhound are *supposed* to have 2-3 ribs and about 4-5 backbones clearly visible. Of course, there are some Greys in which you cannot clearly see these bones, but that is the ideal weight. Point being, your dog looks fine. I don't, however, like to judge dogs from the top because that can be a little misleading. If you look at your dog from the side, you should see a well-defined tuck up, no visible ribs, but when you run your hand across his chest, you should feel the slight bumps of his ribs.

[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