Eating more than usual

[savvy]

I'm posting in here because I'm not sure where else it should go.

For the last couple of days, Ruby has been setting up camp in the food pile, to the point she's pancaking on there.  I don't think she's dropping food as it seems to be disappearing, and there's no wetness around her mouth.  I also don't think she's lost weight as she looks heavier if anything, but I haven't managed to catch her to weigh her.   The rspca, myself and my vet have all confirmed they're all girls.

She's bright and active, just eating a lot.  I think she may be due on heat as Amber and Reggie have just finished theirs and she's usually w week behind, also the temperature has dropped a lot lately.

Should I be worried?

[deguconvert]

Hmmm! No? Do you notice if she is drinking and peeing more? If not . . . maybe it is just hormone driven. I know you are keeping an eye on her, and at this point that is probably the best thing to do. You are a keen observer, Savvy, so if something changes in a bad way, you will see it. Watch, but don't worry if at all possible. Sending you hugs!

[savvy]

She's drinking normally, and I haven't seen her peeing anymore than normal, although all three have moved their bed to the very top of the cage, mainly I think due to the weather. We've been down to zero the last couple of nights.

[savvy]

OK I think I've figured it out, she's is eating more, but she's also eating a bit slower than the others, and taking her time chewing. She doesn't look like she's in pain, more like she's savouring her food. There's no pawing at her mouth or any other indications but I'm going to ring the vet next week and see about getting her teeth looked at.

[moletteuk]

I think tracking her weight would be useful.