Kado went back to the vet yesterday to make sure his sniffles are clearing up. (They are.)
He's gained 18 grams.
The vet was fine with the weight gain...he didn't like seeing Misto and Rab waste away as their respiratory problems progressed. But I was a little shocked...18 grams in eight days?
The medicine is in cherry syrup, so that adds some calories. But 18 grams?
Believe it or not, we don't stuff these guys full of treats. They do get berries (antioxidants!) and most nights I give them whatever vegetable we have for dinner. I guess you can over eat good food, too, though.
Maybe I can take them to the gym with me.
Posted by Abita at May 17, 2006 05:49 PMMaybe you can construct a rat-a-gym with a maze and big enclosed ferris wheel so their spines won't bend and rat-a-track for sprints where they get little prizes (non-food, Abita!) You could make a slide and a rat-a-round (merry-go-round) and a big ramp. How about a ratmill (treadmill)? ;-)
Posted by: Eanna at May 17, 2006 08:40 PMGood to hear kado is coming along nicely and the sniffles are clearing up...
Unfortunately even good foods can make you gain weight especially if you love it.... i think the only thing you can eat loads of without gaining weight is lettice as it is 80% water....
Actualy its amazing that even some vegies have a reasonable calarie count...
I found this out from this web site
http://www.calorieking.com.au/
Posted by: colleen at May 17, 2006 08:59 PMCan't you just see them running on the treadmill or doing the stairstepper with one on each step? My boys would just sit at the juice bar or lounge on my towel and watch me sweat. LOL
Posted by: Poi Mom Jane at May 18, 2006 03:54 PM