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**nicolen412** · 11-23-2012, 09:24 AM

So Arthur went for a groom (for summer its 32 celcius tomorrow) and I couldnt help but notice that he is SUPER thin. He is on a barf diet but with rice etc and eats 10% of his body weight a day as recommended. Does he look too skinny to all you guys?

I am slightly worried.

**maltese manica** · 11-23-2012, 09:26 AM

I think he looks fine! when I wash my three they look tiny. Its his hair cut!

**maggieh** · 11-23-2012, 10:15 AM

He doesn't look too thin to me, but you can check for yourself. When you run your hands over the ribs and back, you should feel bones but they should not feel like they are nothing but bone. If you don't feel muscle/fat with the bones, he may be a bit thin.

**Zoe's Mom88** · 11-23-2012, 10:23 AM

He is thin but can't tell if its too thin. How old is Arthur? And as Maggie suggested run your hands over his ribs and back. He does look adorable in his new haircut.

**Furbabies mom** · 11-23-2012, 10:28 AM

Dewey looks like that. My other three are almost two and three, and they filled out more after a year how much does he weigh? He looks fine to me.

**Ladysmom** · 11-23-2012, 10:45 AM

He does look thin to me for a puppy, but maybe it's the haircut?

You have to be very careful when you feed a puppy a homecooked or raw diet as an imbalanced diet can affect their health for the rest of their life. Have you gotten a blood panel done to make sure his nutritional requirements are being met?

Please read this article by Dr. Becker:

PLEASE Know What You’re Doing If You Prepare Pet Meals at Home

**Orla** · 11-23-2012, 12:14 PM

I usually cut Milo's hair on his body very tight and he looks too thin for a while after the haircut - but he is at a healthy weight.
You should get your vet to check him to put your mind at rest.

**aksm4** · 11-23-2012, 12:39 PM

Hi there ,

Becky was quite thin also up until about 2 weeks ago i noticed when i bathed her she was starting to fill in alot , she is still young though 11 months .....

**SammieMom** · 11-23-2012, 12:46 PM

Oh he is so cute.

He kinda looks thin compared to the 2 puppies I have had. My Vet said to always feed a traditional puppy foods. I used Fromm and Natural Balance. They were both plump. I have see thinner puppies too though.

**Leila'sMommy** · 11-23-2012, 12:55 PM

He doesn't look too thin to me, but I can't see or feel his ribs in a pic. He sure is cute though!!

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11-23-2012, 09:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
nicolen412 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 153	Underweight? So Arthur went for a groom (for summer its 32 celcius tomorrow) and I couldnt help but notice that he is SUPER thin. He is on a barf diet but with rice etc and eats 10% of his body weight a day as recommended. Does he look too skinny to all you guys? I am slightly worried. Attached Thumbnails

11-23-2012, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
maggieh Super Moderator Name: Maggie Dog's Name: Sweetness and Tessa Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago - Western Suburbs Posts: 5,511	He doesn't look too thin to me, but you can check for yourself. When you run your hands over the ribs and back, you should feel bones but they should not feel like they are nothing but bone. If you don't feel muscle/fat with the bones, he may be a bit thin. __________________ Sweetness and Tessa

11-23-2012, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,474	He is thin but can't tell if its too thin. How old is Arthur? And as Maggie suggested run your hands over his ribs and back. He does look adorable in his new haircut. __________________

11-23-2012, 10:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Furbabies mom Maltese Guru Name: Deborah Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8,596	Dewey looks like that. My other three are almost two and three, and they filled out more after a year how much does he weigh? He looks fine to me. __________________ Deborah and my Fluffs, Laurel, Violet , Hardy and Dewey!

11-23-2012, 10:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ladysmom Maltese Guru Name: Marj Dog's Name: Bailey and Lady at the Bridge Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17,343	He does look thin to me for a puppy, but maybe it's the haircut? You have to be very careful when you feed a puppy a homecooked or raw diet as an imbalanced diet can affect their health for the rest of their life. Have you gotten a blood panel done to make sure his nutritional requirements are being met? Please read this article by Dr. Becker: PLEASE Know What You’re Doing If You Prepare Pet Meals at Home __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLadys...s/182366213341

11-23-2012, 09:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
maltese manica Maltese Guru Name: Janene Dog's Name: Babinka, Tiny Tina and Peppino Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada, Ontario Posts: 2,003	I think he looks fine! when I wash my three they look tiny. Its his hair cut!

11-23-2012, 12:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Orla Maltese Guru Name: Orla Dog's Name: Milo & Amber Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 4,601	I usually cut Milo's hair on his body very tight and he looks too thin for a while after the haircut - but he is at a healthy weight. You should get your vet to check him to put your mind at rest. __________________

11-23-2012, 12:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
aksm4 Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,167	Hi there , Becky was quite thin also up until about 2 weeks ago i noticed when i bathed her she was starting to fill in alot , she is still young though 11 months .....

11-23-2012, 12:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
SammieMom Maltese Guru Name: Kandis Dog's Name: Sammie & Penny Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 3,865	Oh he is so cute. He kinda looks thin compared to the 2 puppies I have had. My Vet said to always feed a traditional puppy foods. I used Fromm and Natural Balance. They were both plump. I have see thinner puppies too though. __________________

11-23-2012, 12:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,052	He doesn't look too thin to me, but I can't see or feel his ribs in a pic. He sure is cute though!! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

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