Kumba Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Im a first time owner of a husky, and im just a bit concerned about her weight and knowing if shes getting the proper nutrition she needs. Any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 How much does she weigh and have you got any pictures to show us? Helpful angles are from above and the side. Huskies are supposed to be lean dogs and puppies particularly will look very skinny until they grow out of their teenage stage. Typically they won't start to fill out until sometimes after their first birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumba Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Im not sure how much she weighs im planning to take her to the vet soon. But thank you for that useful information. I didnt know it was normal for puppies to be lean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 She looks pretty normal for a puppy. We've had two pups from the same breeder about seven years apart. One was a little husky Husky and the other was a bit thin Husky. They can be different as night and day. You do need to have her checked over by a vet as soon as you reasonably can. Also you will want to make sure her vaccinations are up to date. What food is she on right now? A good quality puppy food will help ensure she gets the nutrients she needs. Our last pup, Rohn, is ten months this month, is on NutriSource Puppy Food. He is getting three cups per day, and he is on the lean side. Huskies normally fill out between 12 to 24 months. It's preferable to be a bit lean as opposed to a bit bulky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Clare70 Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hello, your puppy looks perfect A good indication as to whether they are getting the right amount to eat is by their poop. Too runny = too much food, too hard = too little food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hello and welcome, she looks normal to me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumba Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Shes eating simply nourish right now. Someone recommended that food to me. But i am definitely looking on getting her vaccines and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumba Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) Im not sure how much she weighs im planning to take her to the vet soon. But thank you for that useful information. I didnt know it was normal for puppies to be lean. She weighs 6.6 lbs and the vet said shes doing just fine I put my husky outside for the first time but im not sure if its a good idea or not. Someone told me she could get worms or parasites. But i dont want her to be lonely inside the house when im at work so i put her outside to play with my other dog. Any inputs? Shes only 8 weeks Edited August 27, 2015 by Kumba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 The only thing I'd be worried about is the weather specially if it's cold as their coats haven't fully developed to help them regulate their temperature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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