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cypher · 02-06-2016, 06:46 AM

It is unusual for hams to become overweight, cutting down on treats isn't a bad thing but rather than cut too much out though it's generally better to encourage more activity.
Scatter feed or hide food in various places so she has to forage for it, much more natural & good exercise too.
Not sure what your set up is like but if possible see if you can add anything that might also encourage her to be more active generally, whether it's burrowing, climbing (safely that is!) or just generally exploring things.
Are you weighing her regularly?

02-06-2016, 06:46 AM
cypher Dwarf whisperer Join Date: May 2014 Location: Wales UK Posts: 24,789	Re: Latte my white robo It is unusual for hams to become overweight, cutting down on treats isn't a bad thing but rather than cut too much out though it's generally better to encourage more activity. Scatter feed or hide food in various places so she has to forage for it, much more natural & good exercise too. Not sure what your set up is like but if possible see if you can add anything that might also encourage her to be more active generally, whether it's burrowing, climbing (safely that is!) or just generally exploring things. Are you weighing her regularly? __________________ Slave to Zak. Always loved, never forgotten, forever in my heart T'ycor, Ziggy, Zephyr, Flynt, Mickle, Little Whisp, Zen, Zeki, Tinwë, Zylvan, Míriel, Calyanwë, Gusto & Meri ❤️ Last edited by cypher; 02-06-2016 at 07:08 AM.