Size Doesn't Matter

I'm often amazed by just how different Sushi and Saké's body types are, considering that they are litter mates. Even though Sushi has gained weight since her surgery, she is still just a shadow of Saké.

Sushi: bigger than a mouse but tiny for a rat

Sushi's skeleton is easily felt and she looks like she is at an awkward adolescent stage. In reality she's nearly 14 months old.

On the other hand....

Saké is more akin to a water weenie.

Saké has weight to spare! She is taking full advantage of Sushi's baby cereal and lab block mush and has put on a few grams. Holding her is similar to holding onto a wet water balloon.

Not surprisingly, the skinnier Sushi is by far the more active of the two. Saké prefers to be held and have her fat belly rubbed.

Dave was kind enough to pose with both of them so we could see the size comparison.

Dave, Sushi, and Saké

Poor Dave. His neck is all red because instead of perching quietly, the girls were more interested in racing back and forth on him.