You should be able to feel the last 2 ribs and see a couple of the nobs on the spine you should not be able to see the pin bones. 7 апр. 2010 г.
Is my dog too skinny if I can feel her spine?
Feel your dog's spine Again, you should be able to feel the bones, but they shouldn't be protruding. If you can't feel the bones, or they seem to be buried under fat, you have an overweight dog. If the spine is very pronounced with little or no flesh on top of the individual vertebrae, you have an underweight dog.
Is my Whippet puppy too skinny?
To people unfamiliar with the breed, a Whippet at a healthy weight can appear to be too skinny. However, some Whippets are prone to weight gain, which is ill-suited to their lean frame. Young Whippets can look lanky and their ribs may be visible when they're in the period of rapid growth.
How do I know if my Whippet is underweight?
A fit whippet will show not more than three ribs. If you can see more than three, it is too thin and if you cannot see any, it is too fat!
How can you tell if your dog is too skinny?
How to Tell If a Dog Is Too Skinny1The ribs are clearly visible or feel like they lie just beneath the skin, with no fat layer in between.2The hip bones, shoulder bones and spinal cord are easy to feel beneath the skin.3The bones at the base of the tail are protruding.Is My Dog Too Skinny? - Hill's Pet Nutrition
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