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    Aug 21, 2010, 01:52 AM
    The dangers of my dog going thin at the back end
    I have a 9 year old shelty,and I have just started to notice she is going really thin at the back end!do I need to worry?
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    Aug 21, 2010, 02:59 AM

    There may be dietary issues with a dog that old. There may be arthritis issues. There may be medical (internal) issues. Look at this chart and see if there's a cause for concern. If so, make an appointment with the vet.

    dog weight chart - The Purina Body Condition System

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