How to judge bunny weight by feel?

sierra*323 · Jan 20, 2012

How much spine/hip should I be able to feel without applying pressure?

I've looked at diagrams but it's hard to know. Tango has lost weight after the vet told me to cut down his pellets, he feels better to me, but now I'm worried that Finx has lost too much - she was a good size to start with.

I brought Finx in for an extra portion yesterday, but it was partucularly mild yesterday and I can't do that when it's freezing.

Am I overthinking this?? :roll:

Tamsin · Jan 20, 2012

You should be able to feel ribs etc. but it should be like you're feeling through a thick blanket so everything is rounded, not sharp corners.

You vet might have the ideal weight in their notes if you give them a call, for adult bunnies (once they aren't growing) knowing their individual normal/ideal weights is the easiest way to monitor

Alibunmum · Jan 20, 2012

I have similar problems gauging what's the right weight. I had the vet check them over the last time I was in. she said she could feel his wee bones but he had some padding in the right places so he was just right. Couldn't afford to lose more but could do with putting a little on.

It really helped that I felt the bits she was talking about when I was there with her. It is so hard at this time of the year because they all look bigger than they really are with their big woolly coats on.

bigwigbunny · Jan 20, 2012

i'm just the same, worry constantly about whether my bun is the right weight - so i also ask the vet every time i visit. it's very easy to over worry - can't be helped we love them so

sierra*323 · Jan 21, 2012

Thanks everyone! They're due their myxi boosters next month, so I can ask the vet then - hopefully I can see my favourite one (who is the one who told me to cut pellets in the first place) and she can help

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