It is normal to be able to see their ribs, but the hip bones shouldn't look too prominent. 3 нояб. 2017 г.
Should I see my lurchers ribs?
You should be able to feel the ribs with a slight covering of muscle over them, but they shouldn't be visible, feel like sharp ridges or be poking out. It's important to really feel them with your fingertips rather than just looking, as many dogs' coats will hide the ribs from view.
Should you be able to see a lurchers 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.
Why are my dogs ribs visible?
When you look at your dog's body, if you can see its ribs clearly, then your dog is underweight, according to the Iams website. Visible ribs on a dog are a sign that your dog has little body fat and may suffer from some type of illness.
Should I be able to see Greyhound ribs?
Vertebrae and ribs may disappear very quickly in some Greyhounds as they reach optimum weight, but you should be able to see just a hind of the hip bones, Riegel writes. If you can't see them at all, your dog is getting to be a little too "Well fed." If you can't even feel them, your Greyhound is becoming obese.
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