Answer Page to "How Many Kibbles are in the Jar?"
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If you guessed 138 kibbles, congratulations! You have keen carnival skills!
I can say with certainty Checkers wishes he got more than those 138 nuggets per day. How do I know? When I step one foot into the kitchen or make a movement towards it, he races to his puzzle bowl.
Once in eating position, he lets out a series of loud, long “meowwwws” to get my attention. If I dare look at the golden eyes framing his lopsided smudge, he’ll release a high pitched “meeeeew” of pleading.
It took nerves of steel to yield to his persistence, until I came up with a plan.
When I scoop his food, I remove 20 nuggets per feeding. These are doled out to the little beggar throughout the day. He leaves the kitchen victorious, the tip of his flicking tail held high. (I aslo do this for Shiloh the dog.)
I get the satisfaction of “treating” him without the worry of weight gain.
Got an overweight pet? Be your pet’s superhero. Say no to excessive treating. Say yes to portion control.
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Chris guessed 134, so he is very very close to the true caloric intake! He’s also on a measured daily allotment.
I have an overweight and very food-motivated kitty. I weigh her daily food allotment and portion it out in small servings. I also buy good quality broth to fill her tummy in a lighter way - it is good for her kidney function, which we have to watch as she is 18. I use three different types of food puzzles too, to stimulate her brain and get her to eat slower.