I don't think I'm of much help, but had the same problem. When I adopted Tia at Easter, we found out that she LOVES to eat. Ally, on the other hand, is slow, picky, and can get side-tracked. Ally was apprx 15 months old when Tia came home at 10 weeks/8 oz. For such a tiny baby, she gained weight fast and is now 4 lbs 2 oz. I had to pick her up so Ally could eat. She would just push her way in there and if I didn't watch, she would eat hers and Ally's food. I free feed too, but monitor both dishes. Tia (Miss Piggy) gets a certain amount at breakfast and won't get any more till dinner. She usually eats everything, but she has slowed down because she has quit growing. I tell her 'NO' when she goes to Ally's dish and watch closely. I do pick up the dish if I leave the room for a good amount of time, because she will sneak it!!!! I watch Tia for overeating and watch to make sure Ally gets enough. Tia is 7.5 months and she is doing pretty good about her own dish. |