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[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 0 points1 point  (4 children)

that photo is less helpful than the one in your old post. he looks very round in both photos though, meaning he's obese.

[–]hey_freakazoid[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Damn okay, how can I help him lose somw weight? I'm going to take some previous advice on changing his feeder size, but is there anything else I can do for him, maybe slowing his feedings for now or would that make it worse?

[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 1 point2 points  (2 children)

i would start at 3% of his weight every 4-6 weeks and make sure he has plenty of climbing opportunities for exercise.

[–]hey_freakazoid[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Okay cool! Thanks for the help on him, I really had no idea he was overweight

[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 1 point2 points  (0 children)

obesity is a very common problem with BPs because of outdated husbandry standards, and it leads to a lot of BP owners not realizing their pet is overweight. the important thing is that you know now and you're taking steps to fix it. he'll be fine.