{"id":15872,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:51","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:51","slug":"why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog&#8217;s rib cage stick out?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Why_does_my_dogs_rib_cage_stick_out\" title=\"Why does my dog&#8217;s rib cage stick out?\">Why does my dog&#8217;s rib cage stick out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#How_many_floating_ribs_does_a_dog_have\" title=\"How many floating ribs does a dog have?\">How many floating ribs does a dog have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Why_does_my_dogs_rib_cage_look_bigger\" title=\"Why does my dog&#8217;s rib cage look bigger?\">Why does my dog&#8217;s rib cage look bigger?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Why_do_dogs_ribs_hurt\" title=\"Why do dogs ribs hurt?\">Why do dogs ribs hurt?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_a_big_ribcage\" title=\"Why does my dog have a big ribcage?\">Why does my dog have a big ribcage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Should_you_see_a_dogs_rib_cage\" title=\"Should you see a dogs rib cage?\">Should you see a dogs rib cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Why_can_I_see_my_dogs_ribcage\" title=\"Why can I see my dogs ribcage?\">Why can I see my dogs ribcage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Why_is_my_rib_cage_sticking_out\" title=\"Why is my rib cage sticking out?\">Why is my rib cage sticking out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Are_floating_ribs_common_in_dogs\" title=\"Are floating ribs common in dogs?\">Are floating ribs common in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#What_dog_breeds_have_floating_ribs\" title=\"What dog breeds have floating ribs?\">What dog breeds have floating ribs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#How_many_ribs_are_in_a_dogs_body\" title=\"How many ribs are in a dog&#8217;s body?\">How many ribs are in a dog&#8217;s body?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Are_there_2_floating_ribs\" title=\"Are there 2 floating ribs?\">Are there 2 floating ribs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_ribs_to_stick_out\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs ribs to stick out?\">Is it normal for dogs ribs to stick out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#What_are_bulging_ribs_in_dogs\" title=\"What are bulging ribs in dogs?\">What are bulging ribs in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#What_are_the_first_signs_of_bloat_in_a_dog\" title=\"What are the first signs of bloat in a dog?\">What are the first signs of bloat in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Why_does_my_dogs_chest_bone_stick_out\" title=\"Why does my dog&#8217;s chest bone stick out?\">Why does my dog&#8217;s chest bone stick out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Why_does_my_dog_cry_when_I_touch_his_ribs\" title=\"Why does my dog cry when I touch his ribs?\">Why does my dog cry when I touch his ribs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_hurt_their_ribs\" title=\"How do you know if your dog hurt their ribs?\">How do you know if your dog hurt their ribs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Can_dogs_get_sore_ribs\" title=\"Can dogs get sore ribs?\">Can dogs get sore ribs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Why_does_my_dogs_ribs_feel_weird\" title=\"Why does my dogs ribs feel weird?\">Why does my dogs ribs feel weird?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Why_do_my_dogs_ribs_look_bigger\" title=\"Why do my dogs ribs look bigger?\">Why do my dogs ribs look bigger?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Why_do_some_dogs_have_big_chests\" title=\"Why do some dogs have big chests?\">Why do some dogs have big chests?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Is_it_healthy_to_see_a_dogs_ribs\" title=\"Is it healthy to see a dog&#8217;s ribs?\">Is it healthy to see a dog&#8217;s ribs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Is_it_healthy_to_see_your_dogs_ribs\" title=\"Is it healthy to see your dog&#8217;s ribs?\">Is it healthy to see your dog&#8217;s ribs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dogs-rib-cage-stick-out\/#Why_can_I_see_my_dogs_rib_cage\" title=\"Why can I see my dogs rib cage?\">Why can I see my dogs rib cage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dogs_rib_cage_stick_out\"><\/span>Why does my dog&#8217;s rib cage stick out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bony protrusion that you sometimes see in some dogs is the end of the floating rib  <b>the cartilage that caps it off. Although Buddy&#8217;s owner had nothing to worry about, she was still perfectly right to take no chances since dogs do suffer from illness and disease that affect the ribs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_floating_ribs_does_a_dog_have\"><\/span>How many floating ribs does a dog have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, you will find the only <b>one floating rib in a dog skeleton anatomy. The last rib pair is floating ribs in the dog skeleton that do not articulate with the sternum.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dogs_rib_cage_look_bigger\"><\/span>Why does my dog&#8217;s rib cage look bigger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs weighing over 100 pounds have approximately a 20% risk of bloat during their lifetime. <b>Gastric dilatation (bloat), usually without volvulus (twist), occasionally occurs in elderly small dogs. The distended stomach pushes the posterior rib cage so that the dog appears swollen or bloated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_ribs_hurt\"><\/span>Why do dogs ribs hurt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Trauma is a obvious source of rib pain. Dogs might run into something or be run into by another dog, or may suffer a fall off of an ele- vated object. Additionally we&#8217;ve noted a correlation with thorax issue secondary to hind end weak- ness (due to neurologic compromise or hip or stifle pain).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_a_big_ribcage\"><\/span>Why does my dog have a big ribcage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Gastric dilatation (bloat), usually without volvulus (twist), occasionally occurs in elderly small dogs. The distended stomach pushes the posterior rib cage so that the dog appears swollen or bloated. This is most obvious on the left side.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_see_a_dogs_rib_cage\"><\/span>Should you see a dogs rib cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What should you feel? You should be able to feel the ribs with a slight covering of muscle over them, but <b>they shouldn&#8217;t be visible, feel like sharp ridges or be poking out. It&#8217;s important to really feel them with your fingertips rather than just looking, as many dogs&#8217; coats will hide the ribs from view.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_can_I_see_my_dogs_ribcage\"><\/span>Why can I see my dogs ribcage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you can easily see a dog&#8217;s ribs, she&#8217;s <b>probably underweight. But in some breeds, including Greyhounds, Whippets, and Italian Greyhounds, the dog&#8217;s ribs show at a normal weight.  If you can feel no evidence that your dog possesses a rib cage, she&#8217;s probably overweight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_rib_cage_sticking_out\"><\/span>Why is my rib cage sticking out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your rib cage is slightly uneven or protruding, it <b>may be due to a muscle weakness. Your abdominal muscles play a large role in holding your rib cage in place. If your muscles on one side of your body are weaker, it may be causing one side of your rib cage to stick out or sit unevenly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_floating_ribs_common_in_dogs\"><\/span>Are floating ribs common in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Floating ribs are a physical characteristic that is present in all dogs. They are the last pair of ribs in the dog&#8217;s ribcage but, unlike the other ribs, this last pair is attached to the spine but does not extend all the way round to the frontal part of the ribcage  the sternum.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_have_floating_ribs\"><\/span>What dog breeds have floating ribs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Floating ribs. Some dogs, <b>often Dachshunds, have extra ribs sticking out that feel like tumors under the skin or have weird cartilage at the ends of their ribs that make them flare out funny.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_ribs_are_in_a_dogs_body\"><\/span>How many ribs are in a dog&#8217;s body?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The number of ribs differ between species: Carnivores:12-14 (9 sternal, 4 asternal) Dogs: <b>13 (9 sternal, 4 asternal) Pigs: 13-16 (7 sternal, 7-8 asternal)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_2_floating_ribs\"><\/span>Are there 2 floating ribs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are two pairs of floating ribs and they are the most inferior of the ribs. They are different from the other ribs of the thoracic region because they do not articulate anteriorly with the sternum or the costal cartilage of other ribs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_ribs_to_stick_out\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs ribs to stick out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bony protrusion that you sometimes see in some dogs is the end of the floating rib  the cartilage that caps it off. Although Buddy&#8217;s owner had nothing to worry about, she was still perfectly right to take no chances since <b>dogs do suffer from illness and disease that affect the ribs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_bulging_ribs_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are bulging ribs in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bulging ribs. <b>As fluid continues to fill the lungs, your dog&#8217;s chest may seem to protrude. The ribs will also have a bulging appearance as a result of weight loss. This can also be caused by fluid buildup in response to the parasite&#8217;s presence.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_first_signs_of_bloat_in_a_dog\"><\/span>What are the first signs of bloat in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs in the early stages of bloat can include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>restlessness.<\/li>\n<li>pacing.<\/li>\n<li>swollen or distended abdomen.<\/li>\n<li>painful abdomen.<\/li>\n<li>overall look of distress.<\/li>\n<li>retching or attempts to vomit with no success.<\/li>\n<li>excessive drooling.<\/li>\n<li>panting or rapid breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dogs_chest_bone_stick_out\"><\/span>Why does my dog&#8217;s chest bone stick out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pectus excavatum is a genetic deformity of the chest bone, which causes the narrowing of the ribs and an indented or flattened chest. Pectus carinatum describes the congenital deformity of the chest bone causing the breast to bow outwards.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_cry_when_I_touch_his_ribs\"><\/span>Why does my dog cry when I touch his ribs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several possible reasons why your dog yelps when touched or cry out after being touched. It&#8217;s possible that <b>your dog is suffering from some form of physical pain or stress. Meanwhile, it&#8217;s also likely that your dog is too excited or is seeking attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_hurt_their_ribs\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog hurt their ribs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you notice that the chest is bulging, wrap it tight enough to cover the bulge.<\/b><b>If the bulge is firm, it&#8217;s probably the end of a broken rib. If it is soft, it could mean the lung is punctured. If the dog emits a sucking sound, the chest cavity has been breached, which requires immediate veterinary assistance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sore_ribs\"><\/span>Can dogs get sore ribs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A dog can suffer broken ribs from being hit by a car, being attacked by other animals or, sadly, being assaulted by their owners or other people. If your dog is suffering from a rib fracture, you need to take your pet immediately to a vet clinic for treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dogs_ribs_feel_weird\"><\/span>Why does my dogs ribs feel weird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Floating ribs. Some dogs, often Dachshunds, have <b>extra ribs sticking out that feel like tumors under the skin or have weird cartilage at the ends of their ribs that make them flare out funny.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_my_dogs_ribs_look_bigger\"><\/span>Why do my dogs ribs look bigger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Gastric dilatation (bloat), usually without volvulus (twist), occasionally occurs in elderly small dogs. The distended stomach pushes the posterior rib cage so that the dog appears swollen or bloated. This is most obvious on the left side.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_some_dogs_have_big_chests\"><\/span>Why do some dogs have big chests?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bony protrusion that you sometimes see in some dogs is the end of the floating rib  <b>the cartilage that caps it off. Although Buddy&#8217;s owner had nothing to worry about, she was still perfectly right to take no chances since dogs do suffer from illness and disease that affect the ribs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_healthy_to_see_a_dogs_ribs\"><\/span>Is it healthy to see a dog&#8217;s ribs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A deep chest is narrower and taller than a round or barrel chest. Dogs with deep chests were often bred for running, speed and endurance. The <b>shape of the deep chest gives the dog&#8217;s lungs a lot of space to expand, so the dog can take deeper breaths.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_healthy_to_see_your_dogs_ribs\"><\/span>Is it healthy to see your dog&#8217;s ribs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you can easily see a dog&#8217;s ribs, she&#8217;s probably underweight. But in some breeds, including Greyhounds, Whippets, and Italian Greyhounds, the dog&#8217;s ribs show at a normal weight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_can_I_see_my_dogs_rib_cage\"><\/span>Why can I see my dogs rib cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visible ribs on a dog are <b>a sign that your dog has little body fat and may suffer from some type of illness. To treat your dog, adjust its diet and have it examined by a veterinarian for signs of a medical condition.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog&#8217;s rib cage stick out?How many floating ribs does a dog have?Why does my dog&#8217;s rib cage look bigger?Why do dogs ribs hurt?Why does my dog have a big ribcage?Should you see a dogs rib cage?Why can I see my dogs ribcage?Why is my rib cage sticking out?Are floating&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15872"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15872"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15872\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15872"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}