sweetsue1
Aug 21, 2010, 01:52 AM
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?
Catsmine
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 (http://www.placervillevet.com/canine%20body%20condition.htm)