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weight gain after neuter

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It's been nearly 3 weeks since thumper was neutered, he's definitely eating more now and has put on some weight, is that normal. I've reduced his pellets as he will scoff everything you give him now whereas before he'd only way a few!
 
How old is he? Most buns eat more food as they get to "adolescence" as their body is growing. But also, buns will happily munch their way through a whole bag of food ( bunny or humin) if they had the chance. The reccomended amount of pellet food for an adult bun is an egg-cupful with unlimited hay throughout the day & night (buns like it topped up fresh more than once a day even if there is still some there :roll:) However, some buns can live on a hay diet alone, whereas some buns who don't/won't eat hay at all need significantly more pellets (maybe up to 100g a day).

Best to keep weighing him regularly and if he seems to be putting on too much weight, cut back on the pellets.
 
fruitandnutcake said:
How old is he? Most buns eat more food as they get to "adolescence" as their body is growing. But also, buns will happily munch their way through a whole bag of food ( bunny or humin) if they had the chance. The reccomended amount of pellet food for an adult bun is an egg-cupful with unlimited hay throughout the day & night (buns like it topped up fresh more than once a day even if there is still some there :roll:) However, some buns can live on a hay diet alone, whereas some buns who don't/won't eat hay at all need significantly more pellets (maybe up to 100g a day).

Best to keep weighing him regularly and if he seems to be putting on too much weight, cut back on the pellets.
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Thanks! He's just over a year old now... he's turned into a little piggy! :lol:
 
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