I was told that Kodies last rib, on his side, is a floating rib. I asked about it after I felt it sticking out of his side... its really gross..
I have felt his ribs on both sides and they just dont seem normal to me... they stick out and have a weird shape at some parts. Anyone ever hear of a floating rib?? I used to have a beagle and his ribs were normal...I'm wondering if all maltese have this weird rib thing...
I did a search on the internet for floating rib. It sounds like it is a common thing in dogs. That it is nothing to be concerned about. Not sure if this is true though. Hopefully someone else will know more.
its normal for the last few ribs to not be attatched to the sternum (floating) in some dogs it is just easier to feel....and some dogs we handle them more so we feel it.
I was wondering about the weight our babies should be. Kobe is 3.5 lbs and according to the vet he hasn’t gained anything this last month. It worries me a little bit. The vet says that it’s fine but he seems skinny to me. He eats well. I serve his a half cup and we free feed. He eats probably...
Today I brought home a rescue Maltese-cotón tulear mix.
She’ll stay with Belle and me till her forever family is fixed (the shelter is currently reviewing 2 families). Within a week or fortnight they should have a family.
She gets along very well with Belle, but she’s scared of me. When I give...
We need to stop this! The problem is that Snowball is 8 years old and is the sweetest dog you ever saw! EVERYONE loves him and that is the problem. Sometimes they will try to pet him and he is OK. At other times he is still nice and adorable but when a person gets too close he will bark and go...
I hate it when Bailey isn't feeling well...which is not too often, luckily. But he is sick right now and I could really use some advice. Monday night, he started pacing back and forth and crying to go outside (not normal for him)...I took him out and he had a really loose stool. That day, he had...
I didn't want to hijack Baileysmommy Sad Story thread, but it did get me to wonder. This past weekend I had to get re-certified for CPR and first aid. During the class infants, and dogs were discussed in reference to CPR, how to breath for them, and choking.
I was wondering how many members out...
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