BethM
Well-Known Member
On Pam's suggestion, I want to add sunflower seeds to Benjamin's diet to help him gain weight. I've never fed these before, so I have a couple of questions:
What kind do I get? The ones sold for wild birds?
Do I feed them whole?
Also, what is a "normal" weight range for a healthy adult male Mini Lop?
Benjamin is currently 5 pounds, 3.5 ounces. The veterinarian said he (Benjamin) has a fair amount of "extra" skin, as though he used to weigh much more but lost the weight. Benjamin was VERY skinny when I got him. He was depressed and not eating much; I could feel many of his bones. His eating is much better now (though he's still fussy), and I can no longer feel all of his ribs, but his hips and shoulders are still prominent. The vet said he wants to see Benjamin continue to put more healthy weight on, but did not specify a weight range.
Thanks!
What kind do I get? The ones sold for wild birds?
Do I feed them whole?
Also, what is a "normal" weight range for a healthy adult male Mini Lop?
Benjamin is currently 5 pounds, 3.5 ounces. The veterinarian said he (Benjamin) has a fair amount of "extra" skin, as though he used to weigh much more but lost the weight. Benjamin was VERY skinny when I got him. He was depressed and not eating much; I could feel many of his bones. His eating is much better now (though he's still fussy), and I can no longer feel all of his ribs, but his hips and shoulders are still prominent. The vet said he wants to see Benjamin continue to put more healthy weight on, but did not specify a weight range.
Thanks!