Do you think he's overweight?

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Gem

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 12, 2005

• #1

Smokey

'Scuse the mess, I hadn't swept up yet

Gem x

 

haffyj

Mama Doe

• Oct 12, 2005

• #2

he does look a bit chubby how much does he weigh?

 

cashmincal

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 12, 2005

• #3

I personally don't think he looks overweight to me..
Clare

 

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Gem

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 12, 2005

• #4

I can't remember exactly, will weigh him again as soon as the rain stops, but I know he's just under the upper weight limit for a Dwarf Lop

I was watching him last night and compared to my other Lops he's huuge!

 

haffyj

Mama Doe

• Oct 12, 2005

• #5

he just has love handles bless him :lol: it just looks bigger coz he is sitting down

 

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BirdieBun

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 12, 2005

• #6

urm yes he is rather overweight me thinks

sorry lil guy :shock:

 

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Gem

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 12, 2005

• #7

I don't know why though, he's out 24/7, gets a tablespoon of pellets a day and unlimited Hay

He has the thickest fur I've ever felt

 

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Mikeymoo

Mama Doe

• Oct 12, 2005

• #8

Maybe its all just fur then

 

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BirdieBun

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 12, 2005

• #9

awwwwww he is healthy thats the main thing and he is totally and utterly gorgeous

 

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beckiboo186

Warren Veteran

• Oct 12, 2005

• #10

We thought charlie was well overweight, then when he went to the vets, he said he was a skinny little thing!!! :shock: :lol:

 

Jayne

Mama Doe

• Oct 12, 2005

• #11

I think he's lovely Probably just thick coat getting ready for winter bless him.

 

Tamsin

Administrator

Staff member

• Oct 12, 2005

• #12

It's difficult to tell without giving him a poke to see what is fur and what is bunny The vet should be able to tell you though and weighing him once every couple of weeks will let you check whether he's going up/down.

Tam

 

HS

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 12, 2005

• #13

Tamsin said:

It's difficult to tell without giving him a poke to see what is fur and what is bunny

Tam

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:shock: :lol: :lol:
My Bobby's a fluff monster! He looks quite chunky, but you lose your hands in his fur!

 

sazzy

Warren Veteran

• Oct 12, 2005

• #14

Hi as long as he's able to keep his bum clean i would'nt really worry

 

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loopylop

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 12, 2005

• #15

OMG :shock: Even if he is "a little plump".............. he is GORGEOUS!!!

Awww, i just love the way he is sitting :lol: :lol: The vet once told me, as long as you can feel his ribs, then his weight should be ok!

 

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Sooty

Mama Doe

• Oct 12, 2005

• #16

Yes..there is something about feeling bones..anyone know for sure. I think hes a smasher

 

cashmincal

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 12, 2005

• #17

The max weight for Dwarf Lops is 5 4 oz, so if he is around that he is fine IMHO.

Clare

 

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5cutebunnies

Mama Doe

• Oct 13, 2005

• #18

He is gorgeous ... I know when Blossom had a huge moult she looked half the size I real;y couldnt believe it.

 

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Lind80

Mama Doe

• Oct 13, 2005

• #19

I think the feeling the ribs, is mainly for cats and dogs. If you have ever had a rabbit that is really overweight you often can still feel their ribs. My frenchie Martha has always been really overweight and always seems to be on a diet but you can feel her ribs really easily. Shes just got an enormous belly

 

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AlisonA

Warren Veteran

• Oct 13, 2005

• #20

cashmincal said:

The max weight for Dwarf Lops is 5 4 oz, so if he is around that he is fine IMHO.

Clare

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:shock: So you mean Harry, who is over twice the size of Heather (she weighs 5lb) isn't a dwarf lop as I thought...what would he be then?