Zelda's New Diet Plan

[Shayne]

I'd say give it a try and see how she does on it. Bear in mind that you're not going to see results immediately. I would take pictures of her every few months and compare them.

Also if her prior owner didn't get her out much, giving her more exercise will help. Fortunately in most areas now it's warm enough to get her outside and let her cruise around the yard.

Yes, slow & steady wins the race. Thankfully, I take too many pics (if there even is such a thing) now, so we should have plenty to compare in the future.

I agree on the exercise, but be careful about yard roaming...if your state is anything like mine, there's ticks & various parasites out there.
The dietary changes should help her, but I agree, change will be slow to see.

Yes, there's bugs abound down here. When I do take them out for exercise they never leave my lap, neck, arms, shoulders, head....you get the picture. 😉 I like to "be the tree". And thankfully, I'm "parasite-free". lol

I think that's still too much food. At her age and size I'd feed her one large rat every 3-4 weeks or one jumbo rat or small rabbit every 4-6 weeks.

Yes, the previous owner was feeding waaay too much, IMHO, but I know I need to do this very gradually. Gotta get lil' mama all slim & trim again. Maybe her self-esteem will improve too. 😊