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Kristyn
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Overweight?? - 2007/11/17 00:09 Tessie and Tabby are finally co-existing well and have both been getting quality Kristyn time, hence the lack of posting recently. I am getting a little concerned about Tessie, though. I have seen them both eat food, and they both like to race each other on their own wheels. When I made Tessie ball up tonight, it appeared that although she didn't have the fat under her arms, she was not able to roll in a tight ball like she was able to last week. I have only been feeding them both the food from Kelly and maybe only give 1-4 mealworms a week depending on the positive behavior. Tessie is a very private eater (where as Tabby could care less who was in the room watching her) so I am afraid to make feeding more stressful for her. Any advice?? Kristyn (Tessie and Tabatha (a.k.a. Tabby))
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Re:Overweight?? - 2007/11/17 09:04 Is she not able to roll in a tight ball, or is she just relaxed enough with you not to bother rolling up? Try tickling her belly when you have her on her back, and see if she rolls up more. Other thing could be that she's being a pig and eating some of Tabby's food too? Stasi
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Re:Overweight?? - 2007/11/18 16:46 I thought Ava was getting a little chunky because she wouldn't ball up tight even when I'd tickle her belly or give her a gentle poke but when I blew gently in her face she balled up tight. Maybe Stasi's right and she's just really comfortable with you? Ava's mom!

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Re:Overweight?? - 2007/11/21 01:36 My roommate solved the problem! Turns out, you guys were right. She is WAY to comfortable with me to care to ball up. When my roommate held her, though, she balled right up and acted grumpy. I still think she needs to eat a little less of Tabby's food and use the wheel for more than hiding under, but I have remedied that by spending quality time with both of them alone outside the cage so the other has time to eat and get their alone time in. Thanks for the advice! And I cannot complain that she is comfortable with me ... it makes me feel good to know she is able to feel that relaxed! Kristyn (Tessie and Tabatha (a.k.a. Tabby))
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Re:Overweight?? - 2007/11/23 09:32 YAY! Ava's mom!

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