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    How often should I feed after a "strike"?

    My BP, who has never been a problem eater, went on eating strike for about 6-7 months. Throughout that time, I would offer him a medium rat, but he was totally disinterested. He finally at on Monday. I am wondering how often I should feed him now? He is about 3.5-4 feet, and about 3 years old. He did lose a bit of weight, but nothing major. Before he stopped eating, I was feeding about every 7-10 days. Should I just resume that schedule, or should I feed weekly for a while? Thanks!

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    Resuming the every 7-10 day schedule is fine imo...

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    Re: How often should I feed after a "strike"?

    Start offering every week, once they get going they are usually good to go.

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    Go right back to your old schedule. He'll make up the weight and be just fine.

    It's good to hear he's eating again!
    Last edited by Slim; 03-28-2012 at 10:07 PM.
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    Thanks for the input!!

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