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Dc1011 · 01-20-2013, 06:15 PM

Hey All!

So, Dex will be 2 next month and weighs in at 4lb 3 oz.
My concern is this: When I feel his back I can feel his spine.
He has always felt kind of bony to me.
He eats adequately and runs and plays normally.

I have asked the vet about this and she stated that he appeared to be fine and healthy.

My question is: IS anyone else on here have a yorkie that feels kind of bony.
He doesn't look emaciated of anything, but just can feel his spine and hip bones some.

There is always food left over when he eats, so it's not that he doesn't have access to enough food.

Can anyone elaborate. Should I be concerned?

Wylie's Mom · 01-22-2013, 04:02 PM

Yeah, others here have posted about having a more bony yorkie. It's good that your vet thinks all is fine.

What about if you gave him some calorie dense treats...such as little blobs of peanut butter on your finger, or little pieces of cheese...does he like that kind of stuff?

lovespandp · 01-23-2013, 12:06 PM

My Peanut is kinda “boney” too- he is 5 years and 4 pounds. If the vet has told you he appeared healthy, you shouldn't worry- However if you are you can get a second opinion or tell your Vet you are worried and maybe run some blood work-..?

I can feel Peanut’s spine, and hip bones as well- they don’t stick out but I can feel them. Look at that link, that should help you some- I took a picture of Peanut – looking down, and his picture looks to the T like the “ideal” weight. I think some dogs are just “boney” all dogs are built different- just like humans.

TxVicki · 01-23-2013, 04:36 PM

My Luci that I took in as a Re-Home is 5 yrs old and and is just under 3 pounds and she is very boney. She has been vet checked & Blood work and all is fine with her. She is just a small girl.

Deb1 · 01-23-2013, 05:04 PM

Teeka was just at the vets last week. I was concerned that she was also too thin. You can feel her back bone and ribs, but as long as you can't see it, it is a good weight. He said her weight (3.6lbs) is perfect for her tiny frame. He says she is just going to be small. I hope this helps!

pollydoc · 01-30-2013, 12:52 PM

my 6 month old yorkshire looks really thin her back bone seems to be very prominant will chicken and rice build her up a bit.i knew she felt thin but since having her first cut she looks worse.any suggestions

ziggy925 · 01-30-2013, 07:26 PM

Ruger feels bony but he has so much hair he looks just fine. Vet says he's fine also and he weighs in at 12 lbs. Personally, I would let the vet and the scale be your guide, but when I pet other healthy dogs they all seem bony.

Have you ever hosed your dog down for a bath? There ain't a lot of dog there without all the hair.

01-20-2013, 06:15 PM	#1
Dc1011 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mt Washington, ky, united states of America Posts: 54	Yorkie Weight Hey All! So, Dex will be 2 next month and weighs in at 4lb 3 oz. My concern is this: When I feel his back I can feel his spine. He has always felt kind of bony to me. He eats adequately and runs and plays normally. I have asked the vet about this and she stated that he appeared to be fine and healthy. My question is: IS anyone else on here have a yorkie that feels kind of bony. He doesn't look emaciated of anything, but just can feel his spine and hip bones some. There is always food left over when he eats, so it's not that he doesn't have access to enough food. Can anyone elaborate. Should I be concerned?

01-22-2013, 04:02 PM	#2
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Yeah, others here have posted about having a more bony yorkie. It's good that your vet thinks all is fine. What about if you gave him some calorie dense treats...such as little blobs of peanut butter on your finger, or little pieces of cheese...does he like that kind of stuff? __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

01-23-2013, 12:06 PM	#3
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	My Peanut is kinda “boney” too- he is 5 years and 4 pounds. If the vet has told you he appeared healthy, you shouldn't worry- However if you are you can get a second opinion or tell your Vet you are worried and maybe run some blood work-..? I can feel Peanut’s spine, and hip bones as well- they don’t stick out but I can feel them. Look at that link, that should help you some- I took a picture of Peanut – looking down, and his picture looks to the T like the “ideal” weight. I think some dogs are just “boney” all dogs are built different- just like humans. __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

01-23-2013, 04:36 PM	#4
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	My Luci that I took in as a Re-Home is 5 yrs old and and is just under 3 pounds and she is very boney. She has been vet checked & Blood work and all is fine with her. She is just a small girl. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

01-23-2013, 05:04 PM	#5
Deb1 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,983 Blog Entries: 3	Teeka was just at the vets last week. I was concerned that she was also too thin. You can feel her back bone and ribs, but as long as you can't see it, it is a good weight. He said her weight (3.6lbs) is perfect for her tiny frame. He says she is just going to be small. I hope this helps! __________________ Proud Mommy to Max, Teeka, Tatiana and forever in my heart Tameka! My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from my puppies eyes!

01-30-2013, 12:52 PM	#6
pollydoc YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: leeds Posts: 1	my 6 month old yorkshire looks really thin her back bone seems to be very prominant will chicken and rice build her up a bit.i knew she felt thin but since having her first cut she looks worse.any suggestions Last edited by pollydoc; 01-30-2013 at 12:54 PM.

01-30-2013, 07:26 PM	#7
ziggy925 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aspen, CO, US Posts: 544	Ruger feels bony but he has so much hair he looks just fine. Vet says he's fine also and he weighs in at 12 lbs. Personally, I would let the vet and the scale be your guide, but when I pet other healthy dogs they all seem bony. Have you ever hosed your dog down for a bath? There ain't a lot of dog there without all the hair.