• Forum/Server Upgrade If you are reading this you have made it to the upgraded forum. Posts made on the old forum after 26th October 2023 have not been transfered. Everything else should be here. If you find any issues please let us know.
  • Please Note - Medical Advice

    Please keep in mind that posts on this forum are from members of the public sharing personal opinions. It is not a replacement for qualified medical advice from a veterinarian. Many illnesses share similar symptoms but require different treatments. A medical exam is necessary for an accurate diagnosis, without which appropriate treatment cannot be given.

    You should always consult your vet before following any suggestions for medication or treatment you have read about. The wrong treatment could make your rabbit worse or mean your vet is unable to give the correct treatment because of drug interactions. Even non prescription drugs can do harm if given inappropriately.

    We are very grateful to members who take time to answer other members questions, but please do be clear in your replies that you are sharing personal experience and not giving instructions on what must be done.

    Urgent Medical Advice: If you need, or think you might need, urgent medical advice you should contact a vet. If it is out of working hours phone your vet's normal number and there should be an answer phone message with instructions on what to do.

How do you tell if your bun is overweight???

babybunnies3

Alpha Buck
I know how to tell if a dog is overweight but how can you tell if a bunny is overweight??

I think Dumpling is a little plump and have started to cut down on pellets slightly, going to cut down more in the spring, I have got her used to eating on her own, thankfully I've got a two tier hutch so am feeding Treacle at the top and Dumpling at the bottom, they eat lots of hay but my mum thinks I'm being cruel feeding them less pellets and will give them more than I say in the afternoon! :roll:

So back to the original question, how do I tell if she's overweight?? She's a dwarf lop, weighs about 2.5kg if it helps.
 
I'm not too sure, I look at the shape of mine and feel their tummies, they all seem sleek and muscled thats what I got off! Sorry i'm not much help!
 
They can't do their belts up?
:oops: Sorry!
You should have an idea by sight and feel if your rabbit starts getting a bit podgy, but going by "average" weights if they are a particular breed helps too. 2.5kg would be a reasonable wieght for a dwarf lop, but obviously it depends on the individual rabbit too. Make sure they aren't having too much pellets - rabbits will ALWAYS behave like they are starving - so don't feel bad! Mine get around a generous handful each per day. Sometimes with pairs one will be more greedy and then it is a good idea to give their pellets separately.
Sounds like you are doing all the right things :D
 
Back
Top