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Old 10-02-2009, 08:21 PM
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i can see his spine???

hello everyone i have a 13.5 month old boxer he weighs about 57lbs so kinda small i keep reading that its ok if he is thin but i can deff. see the points of his hips and sometimes the humps in his spine. im not sure what to do cause he eats the right amount of food any suggestions??
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Old 10-03-2009, 06:25 AM
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What kind of food are you feeding? and how much are you feeding per day?
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Old 10-03-2009, 03:18 PM
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i've been just feeding him pedigree cause i cant really afford royal canine and i feed him the most amount for his weight

 
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Old 10-11-2009, 11:07 AM
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Hi,

Billy is 65lb and we can see his spine. He is fed wellness core & is very active. It is just the way he is. We have had him checked at the vets, he is within the 'normal' weight & height range for Boxers & he is fit & healthy.
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