From:
katharine@nettally.com
Date: 2005-01-30 19:05:55 UTC
Subject: RE: Weight gain after illness getting out of control
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <8354976.1107111955941.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
In addition to cutting back on feedings, both frequency and amount, try some exercise with him.
I have a ferret who is downright fat!! He weighs well over 4 lbs. and waddles. We have started an exercise program. I put a harness and leash on him and we go outside and walk. He doesn't like walking AWAY from the house. So, I carry him to the end of the street, and he will walk TOWARD the house. Once we get to the 70' driveway, he breaks into a run. We do this 3-4 times each day, when possible. He lost 2 oz. in the last month. I need to be more vigilant about doing this every day and I think I will see even greater weight loss next month.