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PostSubject: Orion Too Thin?   Orion Too Thin? EmptyMon Apr 30, 2012 3:54 pm
Hello,

My 11 month old husky, Orion, is looking pretty thin. I can't see his ribs or anything but he still looks thin to me. He is very active, doesn't seem like there is anything wrong at all. He always eats his TOTW. I do free feed. Also, my family also tosses his table scraps every now and then (wish they wouldn't though).

Should I be concerned, or is this normal for a growing pup? Like I said he is very active and seems like a very very happy pup. I will be getting him neutered in a few weeks so I will of course ask the vet their opinion.

Thanks, Tom
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PostSubject: Re: Orion Too Thin?   Orion Too Thin? EmptyMon Apr 30, 2012 4:33 pm
Our dog Ghost is pretty lanky, and that's how Huskies should be at least until they fill out some. The best rule of thumb is that you should be able to feel the ribs fairly easily, but not see them. How old is Orion now?

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PostSubject: Re: Orion Too Thin?   Orion Too Thin? EmptyMon Apr 30, 2012 4:40 pm
blueeyedghost wrote:
Our dog Ghost is pretty lanky, and that's how Huskies should be at least until they fill out some. The best rule of thumb is that you should be able to feel the ribs fairly easily, but not see them. How old is Orion now?

Yep, Kody is really lanky too! Everybody is always telling me that he needs to gain some weight. He's 45lbs and a he's a year and 8 months old. You can't see his ribs. He's just tall and lanky!

How much does Orion weigh?
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PostSubject: Re: Orion Too Thin?   Orion Too Thin? EmptyMon Apr 30, 2012 4:56 pm
Like the others said Huskies are lean and somewhat thin.

Blaze is also he is 18 months or so and I think he is thin. He eats twice a day most days some days he only eats once a day his choice.
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