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We hope to provide information on rabbit care in a fun and interesting way. Our goal is to make the connection between pets and their guardian fun, as well as educational.

Diet

The most important part of a rabbits health starts with its diet. Digestion is extremely important and an inappropriate diet can lead to a condition called Gastrointestinal Stasis, which is a slowing of their gut and if not treated promptly, can easily kill a rabbit in 24 hours. Making sure your rabbit has a high fiber diet and is getting all the nutrition it needs is high priority.

Pellets which is best if you split it into two feeding (Morning and night).. This will encourage them to eat more hay and thus, be a healthier bunny. Hay is very important for keeping their teeth healthy as well as providing fiber for a healthy digestive tract.

You do not want to use pellets that are alfalfa based (unless your rabbit is under 6 months of age) or have a seed mix in them. They will lead to obesity and are not a healthy mix since rabbits are not naturally seed eaters but grazers off of plants and grasses.

It would be best for them to be provided with some fresh vegetables each day so they provide with him with additional moisture and nutrients.

A very good way to provide your rabbit with a good, healthy variety of greens is to just buy one of the “Spring Mix” containers and give them a handful a day. The veggies inside are all healthy and that way, they get a variety to choose from. Sometimes, depending on the season, there can be a fair bit of spinach so just watch and make sure they do not get too much of that. It is high in calcium and if a rabbit has too much calcium in their diet, it can lead to the formation of bladder stones and bladder sludge.

Your rabbit should be receiving unlimited hay. There is no such thing as too much, so they should have a constant supply! Nearly any hay is acceptable as long as it is NOT Alfalfa (Young rabbits can have alfalfa hay until about 6 months) and does not contain a seed/yogurt drop mix. Also be sure to check and make sure that any hay you are getting is not moldy (It will appear to be white, grey or black, off color. Anything that looks strange, do not feed) or too dusty. Poor quality/moldy hay can lead to respiratory problems, GI Stasis and death.

Do NOT feed,
Yogurt drops                                                          
Seed “treat” sticks
Cabbage                                                                   
Iceburg Lettuce
Cauliflower                                                             
Parsnips
Tomato Leaves                                                       
Potato
Bread                                                                        
Dog/Cat Food
Nuts

Some pet stores will try to sell Salt Licks, Mineral Blocks or Vitamin Supplements added to water. These are not necessary for your rabbit’s health as they will get everything they needs from pellets and veggies.

Toys and Enrichment

Rabbits are very busy, active and intelligent animals. They are also natural burrowers and foragers, so they will have the strong instinct to dig and chew. If they do not have the proper stimulation, this can easily lead to destructive behavior.

Toys have to be tailored to each individual rabbit. Some rabbits do really well with cardboard, while others will eat it and it has to be taken away to prevent a blockage. Always remember to watch your rabbit when introducing a new toy! Make sure they aren’t ingesting it as it can cause problems such as blockages, choking, getting it wrapped around them, etc. Always try to look at a toy and see potential problems it can cause, some of these activities and toys are only for when rabbits are supervised!