Growth trajectory question

[SinLA]

I've had Fezzik since mid-April, and he is a rescued Russian, allegedly around 4 years old but could be older. Originally purchased at a pet store, and he was living fairly wild in a yard and was not getting the greatest of care when I got him. He is now getting soaked regularly and eats well.

I first weighed him 5/1 and he was 15.38 oz / 436g. Today is is 17.7 oz / 484 g

I feel like this is good, but would like outside opinions...

 

[Tom]

I've had Fezzik since mid-April, and he is a rescued Russian, allegedly around 4 years old but could be older. Originally purchased at a pet store, and he was living fairly wild in a yard and was not getting the greatest of care when I got him. He is now getting soaked regularly and eats well.

I first weighed him 5/1 and he was 15.38 oz / 436g. Today is is 17.7 oz / 484 g

I feel like this is good, but would like outside opinions...

If purchased form a pet store, he is a full sized adult and not likely to grow a whole lot more. He is very likely more than 4 years old. The weight gain you are seeing is likely the result of your good hydration and feeding routine. It means you are doing a good job of caring for him.

 

[SinLA]

OK. he's only about 4.5 - 5" long. They had told the previous people he was 1 year old (but again, who knows) and they firmly had him 3 years.

Is 4.5-5" "stunted" for full size for him?

 

[Tom]

OK. he's only about 4.5 - 5" long. They had told the previous people he was 1 year old (but again, who knows) and they firmly had him 3 years.

Is 4.5-5" "stunted" for full size for him?

Many Russian males never exceed 5 inches, so it is pretty normal.

 

[SinLA]

OH good to know! I thought he was still growing. glad to hear that!