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beckiboo186

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Jen was at the vets the other day and he said she's quite skinny. I cant decide whether or not to help her put more weight on though. She isnt in the best of health, theres nothing obviously 'wrong' but 10 minutes run round the garden and she'll sleep the rest of the day. Also gets really breathless from this, to the extent that im usually worried by her breathing. I dont want to cut down her exercise at all, but will she kill herself?! :? Also on hot days, she cant cope at all compared to all the other buns Ive had, she struggles big time. This is more than likely down to her thick coat, but also probably not helped by her unhealthiness. Arrrgh what do I do?!! Xx
 
Hm..did you mention the breathlessness to the vets? Would expect it more from an overweight bun than underweight. Perhaps she's a bit lacking in tone of her muscles and needs encouraging to exercise a bit and she'd look more her ideal weight? I'm sure buns can be out of shape just like people :) Maybe if she bons with Rhia she'll become a bit more active
 
I give porridge to one of my french lops who lost a lot of weight. She finds the warm weather quite tiring, but loves having a potter in the garden. I know you sadly lot Tilly May and I wonder if you ever found out why, which might be of use if Jen is showing weight loss?
 
Karly, Didnt mention it to the vets as it wasnt the practice I normally use, just a quick vaccination session so they can go in boarding. I'll ask Zoey about it when I next see her though. Raine, Although we never had a pm done on Tills, it was believed to be a brain tumor/absess on the brain. She never lost weight with it though. Also, Your right about the toning etc Karly, she did have very weak back legs when she came to us, but small bouts of regular excersise sorted her out quickly. Confusing stuff eh?! :roll: Xx
 
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