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How often do you have your hands on your animal?
Without going to check, can you describe how their bones feel under their skin? OK, now actually go over there and put your hand right along the spine, where the back legs fit into the hip joints. Do the bones under the skin feel like you remember? It is easy for excess eight to sneak up on us all. We are usually so used to having our hands on our animals that we may not notice a little extra paunch or squishy-ness.
The bones under your friend's skin should feel distinct without feeling sharp. It should feel like there is a thick towel between the bone and your hand, but not like there is a blanket that has been folded once or twice!
If your friend is a rabbit, don't forget the dewlap. Some rabbits have them, some don't. If your friend does, then make sure it is only a fold of skin, and doesn't feel full and solid with fatty deposits (like the one above!).
Need to do a little trimming down? Keep following! We've got lots more to share with you about weight.
Please contact Wolf at wolf@smallpetselect.com if you are interested in becoming a guest contributor to the blog!
Wolf has been involved is rescue and rehabilitation for over 25 years, acting as a foster, handling medical fosters, and dealing with behavior problems. She has also owned her own special needs pet care service, and an animal nutrition store. She has deep knowledge of nutrition, and is always looking for ways to keep her “education” fresh and at the forefront. And…she loves sharing what she has learned!
