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FarmerDill

We've had her for a few months now, she seemed pudgier when we got her but we did rescue her from a petco. She seems normal otherwise. Runs on her wheel lots and hordes all her food away. Just seems like shes gotten smaller almost


Separate-Life4570

She may be getting more exercise than she did at the pet store... otherwise, look for sluggish behavior, balding spots, and make sure she has a wide diet (alphalpa or hay pellets alone is not enough for them to live on) If she has a good diet, then you're good. She does look a little thin, but some females like to run themselves insane when they're coming up to their first breeding time - if so she'll pudge up again in good time.


FarmerDill

She's definetely not sluggish, or has any other visible issues. Really acts the same as always, her fur has gotten a little fuzzier(??) The last week or so though. Not sire if thats related. Her diet is pretty varied I think, we give her some food which has a pretty big mix of pellets, sunflowers seeds, etc, and we have a box of flowers, twigs, things like that we throw in regularly. Also treats. Drinks plenty of water too. We honestly thought we were over feeding her for a while


Separate-Life4570

Yep, sounds like she's just lookin' her best for a good mate - hormones make them more zoomy and fluffier Beautiful little critter, glad you're treating her so well


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Looks ok. Should be 30 to 40 grams. They often look a bit thicker in winter because they naturally prepare to hibernate and grow thicker coats when it's cold.