We got our mini Dachshund, Zeus, when he was 6 weeks old. When we got him we noticed his ribs poked up and out at the ends. When I took him in for his first puppy shots I talked to the vet about it. He said he should grow out of it by the time he is 3 months old. He is 5 months old, and they haven't changed. Even though it doesn't seem to cause him any discomfort now, I'm worried that it might cause health probs. As he gets older. I'm just curious if anybody has had this problem... or if anybody knows what to do about it. When he stands its very noticeable and we have actually been asked if he has been abused. I'm very worried about our baby... please help:confused:

I think I have seen that in other dogs. I can't suggest much except continuing to talk to the vet.

I agree with labman. Next vet visit, bring this issue back up. It might just be a result of poor breeding and there isn't anything that can be done about it except to deal with whatever health issues may arise from it as he ages.