I didn't think I was ever going to say this but Basti's getting fat! She currently weighs 3.94 kg!
A year ago we saw a similar thing happen but by the time I figured she might be gaining too much weight, she crashed and stopped eating. I got her up to 3.8 kg and within a few months, she dropped back to 3.3 kg. In my ignorance, I assumed that maybe she kept her own weight in check and I didn't have to worry. Plus, remembering how it was to force-feed her and barely getting her to take half the food she was allowed in a day, I wanted her to have a buffer, in case it would happen again. But unfortunately, I don't think I have the luxury of letting her decide how much food she's consuming anymore...
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| Basti at her lowest |
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| Basti at her highest weight |
It'll be the first time in 3.5 years that I have to tell her 'no' when she wants food and it's going to be strange and frustrating. Will she become obnoxious or aggressive when I refuse her food? Will she get so stressed out that her illness flares up? Should I give her less kibble and more wet food so that she can still eat but at the same time consume less calories? One thing's for sure..she's got to come down!
