Is my Goldendoodle too skinny? I feel his ribs and he's always hungry.

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I can't tell if he is underweight or if being this skinny is normal for a Goldendoodle. Can feel all his ribs, he always seems hungry and thirsty. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

If you lightly run your hand along his chest you should feel his ribs without poking, however you should not see his ribs. Unfortunately Goldendoodles have the famous labrador-I-eat-anything-that-looks-like -food-gene and that makes him hungry all the time. Here is a body condition score chart that should help you determine if your dog is too thin: http://www.wsava.org/sites/default/files/Body%20condition%20score%20chart%20dogs.pdf If you are still not sure, take your dog to the vet and ask one of the techs or the vet about his body condition.

Is my Goldendoodle too skinny? I feel his ribs and he's always hungry.

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