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Friday, July 30, 2010

Ideas 4 Rabbit Food

Ideas 4 Rabbit Food

   
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Rabbit Food

Rabbits enjoy a good meal. A nice mix of hay, pellets and fresh vegetables as well as fresh water and the occasional treat, will all help to keep your rabbit healthy and happy.

Pellets

These should be purchased so that they are fresh. Look for pellets that are relatively high on fibre and low in protein. Pellets that are high in protein can lead to obesity and other health issues in rabbits.

Hay

When choosing hay try to make sure that it looks and smell fresh. Do not choose hay that looks brown or mouldy or no longer smells like fresh grass. Store the hay in a dry place with a good airflow to keep it from getting mouldy.

Rabbit food - Pet rabbit eating a carrot

Vegetables

A varied assortment of vegetables should be a part of your rabbit's daily diet. When choosing vegetables look for something fresh and free of pesticides. Always wash your vegetables thoroughly before feeding them to your rabbit. Feed new vegetables in small quantities until you can judge if your rabbit reacts well to them. Do not feed rabbits the leaves from houseplants, as many are poisonous to rabbits.

Your rabbit may enjoy some of the following vegetables:

Dandelion leaves
Romaine or dark leaf lettuce (no iceburg lettuce and no cabbage)
Carrot tops (carrots are high in calcium and should be given sparingly)
Broccoli leaves (stems or tops can make rabbits gassy)
Cilantro
Collard greens
Water cress
Kale
Mint
Parsley
Mustard greens
Dill
Bok choy

Water

Fresh water must always be available to your rabbit. If you have a cage a hanging water bottle is a fine option. Many rabbits will also drink from a water dish. On a hot day you can drop an ice cube or two in your rabbits water dish. If your rabbit does not seem to be drinking enough water you can leave the vegetables fairly wet when you present them.

Treats

To ensure your rabbits health, treats should be given only occasionally. Do not feed your rabbit items high in carbohydrates like breads, crackers, pasta, pretzels, cookies, chips, or cereal. Although branded for rabbits, many commercially sold pet rabbit treats are high in fat and sugar, such as yoghurt chips, and should not be given. Never give chocolate, as it is toxic to rabbits.

Fruit is the best option for a treat, but again you should give it only in small amounts because of the sugar content. Like vegetables, be sure that they are thoroughly washed.

Some fruits that your pet rabbit may enjoy include:
Strawberries
Raspberries
Bananas
Pineapple
Apples (no seeds)
Raisins

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