Dieting for guinea pigs?

[MissSopheh]

Right so Pippa is one of those pig's that always look pregnant. But It's always impossible for her to be because there are no males. To show you what I mean here's a pigture!

In the cage there's two normal sized dishes of food. Because they fight over food. Two water bottles, Again they fight over the water. And they get a medium sized bowl of veggies everyday. And the odd treat now and then. they have 1 hour of floor time...But since it's been summer they've been on the grass for 2-3 hours. And when they are inside, they get 1 hour of floor time. And an unlimited supply of fresh hat! Anything I should cut back on? Or maybe increase!

I know she's not huge! But pearl has put on a bit of weight. So does anyone have any tips for making them slimmer?

 

[lauralucy]

i wouldnt worry piggies are all different shapes like us. as long as she stays the same weight i wouldnt worry.

this is billy (the big one) he has been this size for over a year, i thought he looked pregnant to apart from the fact he is a boy.

i dont worry about him. unlimited hay, pellets and fresh veggies each day. i only feed fruit once maybe twice a month.

hope that puts your mind at rest

 

[AndreaJane]

She doesn't look like she needs to lose any weight to me. You should see Yoshi, he reminds me of a tribble!

 

[Wiebke]

Many girls go pear shaped when they become adults, some more, some less - just look at my Nerys!


Yours doesn't look overweight, just normal.

 

[AndreaJane]

Many girls go pear shaped when they become adults, some more, some less - just look at my Nerys!


Yours doesn't look overweight, just normal.

What a lovely pattern - she looks like a coffee and ginger battenburg cake! x)

 

[Wiebke]

What a lovely pattern - she looks like a coffee and ginger battenburg cake! x)

Thanks! My OH calls her the Battenberg piggy... She has very much a rex piggy figure (although Nerys is a teddy)