A little worried

[Pekmez]

We just got a cute little Rottie girl pup and the family's excited about it. Although I'm a little worried. She was the runt of the litter, and right now her hind legs are pretty "skinny". Is that natural for a runt to have such a thin figure? Everyone at home says it will be ok but I'm still worried none the less. Has anyone here had a runt like that?

[Carol Burke]

Have you had your vet check her out? How much does she weigh and what is her age? Generally the runt of the litter will catch up.

[aldelgreco]

Originally Posted by Pekmez

We just got a cute little Rottie girl pup and the family's excited about it. Although I'm a little worried. She was the runt of the litter, and right now her hind legs are pretty "skinny". Is that natural for a runt to have such a thin figure? Everyone at home says it will be ok but I'm still worried none the less. Has anyone here had a runt like that?

give us a link to a photo.

[Pekmez]

She is about 10 weeks now and i am not sure on her weights, for we do not have a scale. And yes i have already scheduled her a checkup

[brunie's mom]

It's hard to tell from that picture...see if you can get a picture of her standing up and taken from the side. Get someone to hold her on a leash, and you take the picture.
The vet should be able to tell you if there are problems with her legs.

I would also caution you not to let her eat or chew on pine cones....I've seen a few dogs with impactions after swallowing them. Collect all of the pine cones and dispose of them, and give her safe toy she can chew on.

Gina

[Pekmez]

Originally Posted by brunie's mom

It's hard to tell from that picture...see if you can get a picture of her standing up and taken from the side. Get someone to hold her on a leash, and you take the picture.
The vet should be able to tell you if there are problems with her legs.

I would also caution you not to let her eat or chew on pine cones....I've seen a few dogs with impactions after swallowing them. Collect all of the pine cones and dispose of them, and give her safe toy she can chew on.

Gina

Oh ok! Thanks for the advice!