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When is a bun overweight

sherbert

Young Bun
Sorry you may all think this is silly :oops: but i just wanted to know how to tell if my buns are the correct weight. eg with my cats i know they are the correct weight as i can see their shoulder blades and feel their ribs (sounds awful!!:lol: but cats are supposed to be sleak, they're not skinny!)
Just wondering if its similar in buns. I dont think i over feed them, but just so i can keep an eye on them.
Thanks!
 
I think mine are fine when I can feel their ribs if I give them a nice deep stroke or rub but can't see the ribs or feel them with a light stroke. The vet never seems to have a problem with their weights so I guess thats OK.
 
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