strange question maybe but im a newbie

Hi,
Ive noticed since we rehomed our beauty that a small section of her back bone is visible (towards the back of her). Is this normal as I would automatically say its not and has worried me a little even though she's not seeming hungry.

I welcome thoughts (we have only had her two weeks)

Amanda

Doesnt sound normal to me, best seek vets advice to be on safe side

That is something we have talked about. However, I don't know if its because she's getting too much exercise and not enough high calorie food or whether its just her. Its not an over obvious thing.... more of a feel when stroking her. I'll try and post a picture when I can work our how to do it! Haha

here's a link to help you post a picture
https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/t12018-how-to-post-a-photos-onto-the-forum

How's her weight? Can you see ribs? If so, it might just be that she's a tad underweight and will probably fill out as she settles down. If it's any help, Chaos is a little on the lean side at the moment (because he too charges around!), and I can just feel his spine. We're just upping his food intake slightly and that should do the trick.

If it's more than that, I would get the vet to check. It may well be nothing but at least it would then put your mind at rest.

Seeing the backbone isn't abnormal espically in a 4 year old. It really depends on personal taste. For some that is overweight but definately not malnourhied and is by far preferable to an overweight dog. Here is a link that should help

http://staffy-bull-terrier.com/is_my_staffie_overweight

The standard thing they tend to say is that you should be able to feel rather than see. If you can't feel they're too chubby and a dog like a Staffy tends to say muscles, in time though you'll probably find she'll fill out a touch with decent food and exercise, although if you're really concerned then see a vet.