My puppy is missing a rib

The bottom rib is shorter (on both humans and dogs.but if it is worrisome the  right answer is always to go have a vet look at it -- particularly if it is at all possible that the rib was broken somehow (which could have occurred).

It's pretty impossible for someone on a messageboard to know what *you* are feeling, but honestly if you're concerned enough to post about it I'd ask to have a vet look at it.

For peace of mind, I would have it checked.

It is probably a "floating rib."  It is normal.  Dog's last rib on each side is not attached to the sternum by cartilage as are the other ribs.  Some dogs last rib is more prominent than others, therefore easier to detect.

@BEVOLASVEGAS

For peace of mind, I would have it checked.

It is probably a "floating rib." It is normal. Dog's last rib on each side is not attached to the sternum by cartilage as are the other ribs. Some dogs last rib is more prominent than others, therefore easier to detect.

@ReginaAllenFowler

@BEVOLASVEGAS

For peace of mind, I would have it checked.

It is probably a "floating rib." It is normal. Dog's last rib on each side is not attached to the sternum by cartilage as are the other ribs. Some dogs last rib is more prominent than others, therefore easier to detect.

well i had to take my dog in for x-rays because she has ivdd and the Dr discovered that she had a missing rib  and she didn't seen to concerned so i guess its ok and she it hasn't bother her she is 6 and i have had her since she was 1 month and  she has never had any accidents or injuries.