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How do you know when a bun is overweight?

Oompa-Loompa

Warren Veteran
Stupid question maybe but here goes :oops: I'm wondering if Bella is getting a little bit...chubby :lol: But I can feel her ribs and such, doesn't that indicate a normal weight? :wave:
 
Somewhere there is a diagram that shows how much you should be able to feel... I think spine and hips without applying pressure - but they should be rounded not sharp.

I was told Tango needed to lose some and now that he has (just a little :roll:) I can see the difference. It's hard as every bunny is different!
 
There are a couple of links in this sticky for checking weight. :D There's also some info here too, with diagrams.

As the previous poster said, you should be able to feel the bones but they shouldn't be overly prominent.
 
My bun Frodo is a little chunky, but my vet (who is bun savy and pawsome!) always says a little extra weight is'nt a bad thing as rabbits can quickly shed weight if they are unwell :thumb:
Of course this only goes for a 'little extra' :lol:
 
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