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08-10-2017, 07:09 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Apr 2017
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Dieting a dwarf hamser?
I have two dwarf hamsters in the same cage and recently one of the 2 has started getting a bit fat. We've kept the food the same and haven't given her any additional treats other than the food we give her but her weight and size stays the same. Anyone else had this experience?
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08-10-2017, 07:21 AM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
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Re: Dieting a dwarf hamser?
They don't often get overweight if they just have a good mix & not a lot of extras, is she using the wheel & having out of cage time?
Do you know how much she weighs?
Sometimes with pairs one will grab all the food & stop the other from getting it's fair share so I would keep an eye on her sister's weight to make sure that isn't happening.
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08-12-2017, 10:42 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Apr 2017
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Re: Dieting a dwarf hamser?
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Originally Posted by cypher
They don't often get overweight if they just have a good mix & not a lot of extras, is she using the wheel & having out of cage time?
Do you know how much she weighs?
Sometimes with pairs one will grab all the food & stop the other from getting it's fair share so I would keep an eye on her sister's weight to make sure that isn't happening.
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Ok thanks, I'll experiment around with that
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08-12-2017, 12:55 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: United States
Posts: 4,407
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Re: Dieting a dwarf hamser?
Maybe try 2 food bowls or scatter feed?
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08-12-2017, 01:49 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Cornwall, UK
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Re: Dieting a dwarf hamser?
Scatter feeding is the easiest way to make sure they're eating the same amount and one isn't stealing the other's food. Are they Russians (WW, Campbell's or Hybrid) or Robo's? Some Russian's are naturally larger than others, especially Hybrids.
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08-15-2017, 08:15 AM
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Strong Brew Hamstery
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Re: Dieting a dwarf hamser?
I would definitely third the scatter feeding. I do find one in a pair tends to get bigger, so you may want to offer the smaller one treats outside of the cage. I'd monitor to make sure there is no bullying at all going on either.
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