No you've just got an inexprienced vet nurse. Pups aren't doing much at this age soon the start really running about and growing and go gangly. Iver was really chunky at this age
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- Thread starter Natalie
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- Sydney, Australia
I'm still waiting - Maxx is 2 1/2
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- Manchester UK
I love the baby pupstersI do keep reading these and thinking “am I crazy because I literally do the hard bit and hand them over after that”
I have to say I am in general, super happy with my vets. I was probably spoiled for two or three years when they were a referral vets only, they just had a vet- the owner, and a nurse, specialising in rehab and pain management. They didn't even have a receptionist and booked one appointment at time.
They became so successful they took on the unit next door and expanded into general practice ( they are based on a tiny industrial park, in the middle of nowhere with an empty farm track to walk on, straight out of the doors.) they have taken on lots more staff, and although I think the original ethos is there, I think it's become a touch less personal and a little more commercial. Fair enough, it's still a completely independent small business.
This vet nurse I've met a few times, I just find her a little ... serious, dour? She has a strong accent and I think her sentences come out as orders rather than statements, so it's probably how she says things, not just what she says.
And I guess they see a lot of big ) heavy dogs, overweight, in pain so it's probably better they are hyper alert as to weight and feeding rather than not at all.
(Though, pee ess, he's just got used to the ramp today. He's so bloody confident about everything!)
They became so successful they took on the unit next door and expanded into general practice ( they are based on a tiny industrial park, in the middle of nowhere with an empty farm track to walk on, straight out of the doors.) they have taken on lots more staff, and although I think the original ethos is there, I think it's become a touch less personal and a little more commercial. Fair enough, it's still a completely independent small business.
This vet nurse I've met a few times, I just find her a little ... serious, dour? She has a strong accent and I think her sentences come out as orders rather than statements, so it's probably how she says things, not just what she says.
And I guess they see a lot of big ) heavy dogs, overweight, in pain so it's probably better they are hyper alert as to weight and feeding rather than not at all.
On this point, I have to disagree. He is full on, faster than us, and often faster than Monty. He leaps, stalks and pounces. He's wriggly, full of beans and doesn't know when he's had enough. I've no doubt he'll burn off excess calories soon, he's certainly a chunky monkey right now, but keeping him restrained is almost impossible, especially on our multi level garden.
(Though, pee ess, he's just got used to the ramp today. He's so bloody confident about everything!)
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- Melbourne, Australia
We met a gorgeous GR called Maple in the park yesterday. Ella and Maple ran around like crazy lunatics for a good few minutes. The other lady commented on the girls and how crazy they both were. As Maple is nearly 2, she was hoping she might calm down soon. Then I mentioned that Ella is 5... She laughed and said "oh!" In a high pitched voice, followed by a quiet, deep "oh"And Ripple is 5
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- Melbourne, Australia
Same!!
Just wait when you have a dog with mobility issues you forget just what physical athletic creatures they are. You will be amazed at the difference. He sounds a lot like Rory. Rory was such a speedy pup, he was moving before he'd fully finished the thought. Comparing him to Doug really showed big differences physicality and body awareness.
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- Sydney, Australia
Same here too. No-one believes us. We have a guest here this weekend (NORMALITY!!) and he has nicknamed Maxx "roo". Need I say more?
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- Herefordshire, UK
Yes, I think you are right, especially with Labradors. Certainly my vets and nurses have been very hot on weight control right from the start, it seems that whatever the reason for a consultation they always raise the topic , even though currently it's not a problem with Cassie. She was a biggish puppy, but as an adult is pretty much average size for a Lab bitch.
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- The Hague, The Netherlands
We had the same with Hunter as a puppy.
He was nearly 8 weeks old (we just had him for 2 days) and she told us he was too heavy!!!
OK he does have joint problems now but I do not think that was weight related.. just bloody unlucky with genetics.
As soon as he started moving the weight fell off him.
When we had his stem cell treatment (dog who should be 2 kg lighter from my go to vet) the specialist vet had problems getting the cells because quote "under that chocco fur exists a nice lean dog and we struggled to find fat cells".
On the other hand it is quite good the vets keep an eye on their weight as it does cause major problems for older dogs.
Also I am waiting for my 2 1/2 chocco puppy to mature.....it will be a long wait I think!
I miss that wonderful puppy smell and when I could still pick him up without straining my back!
You are doing a fantastic job with both boys @Natalie. Hard work yes, but totally worth it!
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He was nearly 8 weeks old (we just had him for 2 days) and she told us he was too heavy!!!
OK he does have joint problems now but I do not think that was weight related.. just bloody unlucky with genetics.
As soon as he started moving the weight fell off him.
When we had his stem cell treatment (dog who should be 2 kg lighter from my go to vet) the specialist vet had problems getting the cells because quote "under that chocco fur exists a nice lean dog and we struggled to find fat cells".
On the other hand it is quite good the vets keep an eye on their weight as it does cause major problems for older dogs.
Also I am waiting for my 2 1/2 chocco puppy to mature.....it will be a long wait I think!
I miss that wonderful puppy smell and when I could still pick him up without straining my back!
You are doing a fantastic job with both boys @Natalie. Hard work yes, but totally worth it!
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Slightly off topic but our previous lab had stiffness and mobility issues in the year before he died (at 9) and I am aware he was overweight. Because of this I have been much stricter with Ripple’s diet and kept him below 30kg, Toffee is no problem as he can eat loads and stay really skinny.
Ripple had for quite a while before we moved shown some awkwardness sometimes with one leg when sitting, the vet couldn’t find a cause and I had added salmon oil to his diet. Since we’ve moved both OH and myself have noticed this has disappeared and Ripple has no problems in movement or sitting, we’re wondering if this is the change to much drier air here in Norfolk than in Scotland.