Minding Milton’s Middle

Awareness of the outside world. Fish Doorbell season begins!

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During Milton’s recent illness, the vet appeared to be amazed at the amount of poop that Milton was holding and how quickly it passed. [Spa Stay]

We wonder if this is standard procedure for Milton’s digestive system. Perhaps his gut is a bit slow, which would leave him with backlog from time to time. Perhaps that’s why he tips over into stomachache so easily.

To address this we have added downtime to Milton’s routine. The run-in area can now be closed off with a rope to block access and a canvas tarp as a visual barrier. After a meal, he waits inside instead of charging off into the field. The theory is to give his system time to catch up before he stuffs more food in the front end.

Seems to be working? Looks trimmer. Less puffy. Fewer beergut moments.

We have also doubled his Outlast ration and added Outlast cookies.

Could be one. Could be the other. Could be both. Could be neither.

Onwards!
Katherine

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