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Hmmmm, I really couldn't say without seeing Roxie but personally, I go by the ribs.  Can you feel her ribs w/o any layer of fat over them?  If so, that would be "too thin" in my book.  I like to be able to feel them, but through a little bit of a layer.

Also, have they done a fecal on her?  I ask b/c if she has worms, that might explain more weight loss than you would have anticipated given her diet.   

I'm seconding Patrick's suggestion here with our experience.

When we adopted Sammy he was around 3-5 y/o and likely had never been groomed.    He was in such bad shape that he'd been shaved down to the skin by the animal shelter that had seized him due to abuse & neglect.  Anyway, all was easy as long as he had practically no fur & his nails were short.      But when everything started to grow back in, he wasn't too sure that he liked us so much after all.  We were lucky that he's such a sweet lamb & didn't try to bite, but he looked very scared & stressed.  We dealt with it by having my hubby & I take turns doing the brushing, while the other sat in front of Sam & petted him, praised him & fed him kibble after kibble after kibble!  Honestly, that may just be how he gained his weight back so fast.      He really couldn't think about the brush or mat rake when there was something yummy in his mouth.   

Nails weren't fun either, so my hubby would sit on a chair (without arms) and lift Sam into his lap with Sam's legs hanging down (looked like a fork lift  ) and I'd sit on the floor under him & trim his nails while I fed him treats.  This kept him still & the treats kept him happy long enough to get the job done.  We also started out slowly, only 5 minutes or so at first, until Sam began to look forward to the treats & could tolerate longer without seeming too stressed.  In time, it became something that though he probably still doesn't look forward to like Cassie & Daisy do.  He doesn't seem to mind too much either. 

If your boy is food or treat motivated, I'd definitely try this for him.  Good luck & let us know how it's going. 

Hi & welcome.  We've been loved by Pyrs for almost 20 years now and they are definitely habit forming!  Cassie & Sammy are our 3rd & 4th now.  There are lots of friendly, helpful people on BPO, so feel free to let us know if you have any questions.   

Congrats!  The hours & the commute both sound so much better!

Uh oh!  I'm sorry, I'm really, really late but Happy, Happy Birthday (late) anyway!

Nahhhh, I'm sure your Pyr is being unjustly accused!         Ha, ha! 

Seriously though, Cara & Halley both were so funny to watch scope out something and then snitch it.  Nothing was safe, from the waste baskets, to toys, to a raw potato on the counter that I'd just scrubbed and set aside to bake.  Cara snagged that without even touching the countertop and went and laid down in the corner and munched it down happily.   

I can only second (third?) the advice to keep everything out of reach, but I'll add that I do have a piece of my sons' wooden Brio train track that is all chewed on one end.  Years ago I caught Cara with it between her front paws chewing away.  Though I grumped at her at the time (Brio was pretty expensive back then & like most families with young kids, our money was tight  ).  Now, it's a fond reminder of my beloved pup that was with us for 12 years, but who's waiting for us at the Bridge now.  So, protect your puppy from anything that could harm her, but just know that those tooth-y marks on  your stuff will someday make you smile & remember.    

Welcome!  Ohhhh, Sunny D is sooo pretty!  I love her cute hat and that pretty white blaze on her chest.

I'm Marie, mom to three busy human boys and Daisy, Sammy & Cassie, my pups listed below.  Glad you found us.

I'm crossing my fingers for you!  We were watching the weather on TV last night and I told my hubby that I was wondering how you guys were getting along.  I'll be hoping that Ike takes a hike somewhere else!

Modified to add, I hope that it doesn't hike toward Houston.  Take care too, Kat!