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jade
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under weight - 2008/04/16 10:11 hi, i think Milo is a little on the skinny side. problem is no matter what i feed him - he runs in his wheel so much he seems to burn it all off.

He was 4 months old yesterday and weighs 217grams. i weighed him 2 weeks ago and he was 230grams.

Should i be worried?

what could i use to fatten him up a bit?

many thanks

Jade Jade
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Stasi

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Re:under weight - 2008/04/16 10:17 He could just be a little guy. Does he have a oval, teardrop or hourglass shape? Stasi
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jade
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Re:under weight - 2008/04/17 18:07 more of an hourglass i guess. his sides are a little sunken which i know they shouldn't be.

He also had quite runny poop tonight which is not like him at all.

Any idea for supplements i could give him??

thanks
xx Jade
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Stasi

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Re:under weight - 2008/04/17 19:37 Hmm...I would get a fecal sample to the vet to make sure he doesn't have any internal parasites. As for getting some weight on him, Ferretvite, or Hills A/D - a canned food you can get through your vet - would be the two that come to mind quickly. Stasi
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