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15-09-2005, 04:45 PM
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Ribs

I'm a bit worrid about molly she's on 4 meals a day and two short walks a day she seems fine just a bit unhappy lately. she gets loads of attention and play time and sleep time.
another thing is that she seems to be loking a bit thinner than usual. how visable should a boxers ribs be?

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15-09-2005, 04:53 PM
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Boxers are really skinny as they grow. Their ribs are really visible. Finn looks like a skeleton at the moment. I asked today at the vet if he was ok weight wise and she said he was looking good.

Will try and find a pic and let you see how thin he is.
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15-09-2005, 04:55 PM
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Thanks carole.
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15-09-2005, 05:05 PM
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Here they are Vet said today as long as there is a thin covering of fat over the ribs it is ok.

Although if you think Molly is not well I would take her to the vet and get her checked over.


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15-09-2005, 05:10 PM
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molly looks just like that thanks carole. i can only just feel them they don't really stick out they are visable probably just over worrying.
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15-09-2005, 05:12 PM
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Finn has been like that right from when we got him and all along the vet has commented on him. Says she prefers them lean rather than all puppy fat.
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15-09-2005, 05:14 PM
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How old is Molly when was she last wormed ?
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15-09-2005, 05:21 PM
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she is being wormed this week started yesterday. she seems fine poo's are normal.

think i over worry the vet said she was perfect although i still don't stop worrying.
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16-09-2005, 04:35 PM
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boxers can look ribby untill they have finished growing as long as they aren't sticking out or you cant feel the ribs she will be ok.
they should go through a lanky stage all legs and no body untill they stock up and the chest gets wider/deeper.
the best way to judge it is the weight as long as she is gaining dont worry.
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16-09-2005, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by leo
boxers can look ribby untill they have finished growing as long as they aren't sticking out or you cant feel the ribs she will be ok.
I believe that, with very slight pressure, you should be able to feel the ribs and the vertebrae on any dog
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