In the wild, about 70% of a rabbit’s time is pent foraging for high fibre food like grass, Searching provides mental stimulation and a happy rabbit! Do not underestimate their intelligence, so challenge them. Rabbits need two types of fibre: digestible for essential nutrients and indigestible to keep the bowel moving effectively. Indigestible fibre passes through the bowel and appears as separate, hard, round droppings. Digestible fibre moves into the caecum (like a giant appendix) where it is fermented by “good” bacteria and so is easier to digest and then emerges as clumps of sticky droppings called caecotrophs which are re-eaten and the essential nutients extracted a second time around. Rabbits are fussy eaters with a sweet tooth so avoid muesli type foods where they can pick So, a plan to feed your rabbit: A good quality nugget or pellet with added vitamins, minerals and probiotics fed according Small quantities of fresh greens to provide variety: kale, spinach and savoy cabbage are Remember that rabbits need lots of care to stay healthy for a long life. Their behaviour Remember most other animals think a rabbit is food so be aware how you rabbit may feel in close proximity to other species. If a rabbits behaviour is aggressive or changes, he/she The Lake View Veterinary Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 7pm and Saturday from 8.30am to 12.30pm. To book an appointment or for more information on any of the services available, please contact the reception on the details below. Lake View Veterinary Centre |