Dear Robert, It's always so amazing to see the puppies grow so fast. I don't have any answers for you, but I do have a few questions. Have you had Alex since he was 6 weeks old? Or did you get the information from the breeder on how much he weighed two weeks ago? And how much play and exercise time does he get? Do let us know what the vet has to say! Good luck!
I'm copying your full email here, it was posted in HTML - a problem with AOL. In order to post in plain text so that everyone can read it, you have to post through the www.aol.com website. It's a pain I know, but AOL removed the plain text option for some unknown reason. Hugs and bellyrubs to Alex, Pat Long (& Luther) Berwyn PA -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 11:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: GROWING PAINS ??? My eight and one half week old berner puppy Alex is growing like a weed, gaining a pound every other day. In the past two weeks he went from 6 lbs to 13. Today he started having some pain in his hind end, from the base of the tail and a few inches above to his back. He cries when he moves and when I touch that area. I see no reason for this discomfort. He has not climbed any steps or jumped off anything. He is by my side 24/7 and if we go any distance I carry him. He is on the BARF diet and loving every meaty bite. Could he be growing to fast and could this be the discomfort he is having? Any comments or suggestions would be helpful. Tomorrow we will go to the vets if he does not seem better. Thanks Robert
