Hey everyone! I have a question about food quantity. Recently, I’ve been very cautious about how much I’m feeding Wick because I had to go through a period of about 2 weeks on Critical Care due to him being underweight. I felt very guilty, so I want to ensure he’s getting enough to eat.
Wick:
• 5mo Netherland Dwarf male, not neutered (too soon)
• I forget his most current weight, but I believe he weighs slightly more than 1lb. He had a vet visit yesterday, and he’s confirmed to be a healthy weight.
His current routine:
(unlimited hay and water; hay rotated and sifted in fresh hay bi-daily)
– 1/2 serving of veggies at 6:30AM
– 1 serving of pellets at 4:00PM
– 1/2 serving of veggies at 8:30PM
— His total daily veggies fills up a cereal bowl (approx. 5 leaves of romaine chopped, 1 stalk of celery, and some variety item which rotates per week. This week it’s parsley and grapes). His total pellets is about 1/5 cup (approx because our scooper doesn’t have a measurement indication).
I expected him to lose a little weight after we stopped Critical Care, and I was relieved he’s a healthy weight now. He lost a very small amount a weight and my vet said it was fine, since he was coming off of getting so much Critical Care a week and a half ago. I want to make sure he doesn’t start to lose weight again because I’m feeding too little. Typically when feeding in the morning, is your rabbit completely full? Wick is still pretty hungry after receiving half the daily veggie servings in the morning, and on one hand I know he’ll get more throughout the day, but on the other hand, I’m wondering if it’s because he’s not getting enough?
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