Rabbit diet
Your Rabbit's Digestive Health
Grass hay, a source of long-strand fiber, is absolutely vital to the
digestive health of your small herbivore. It prevents obesity, dental disease,
boredom and diarrhea.
Hay should make up 75% of your rabbit's diet. Be sure to feed a variety of
different hays for good health and to keep mealtime interesting!
Hay selecting tips:
Rabbits less than a year old can receive alfalfa hay in addition to grass
hay. After one year, alfalfa hay should be used only as a treat. Pregnant and
nursing animals or rabbits recovering from illness have higher nutritional
requirements and may benefit from alfalfa in their diets.
Grass hay, a source of long-strand fiber, is absolutely vital to the
digestive health of your small herbivore. It prevents obesity, dental disease,
boredom and diarrhea.
Hay should make up 75% of your rabbit's diet. Be sure to feed a variety of
different hays for good health and to keep mealtime interesting!
Hay selecting tips:
- Volume: Hay should make up the majority of your pet's daily diet. Hay should
be available to your pet at all times. - Variety: Resist offering the same hay. Mix it up. Timothy Hay and Oat Hay is
a great combination of taste and texture. - Variability: Hay is a product of nature; it will look and feel
different. - Values: Pair with a company that is committed to your rabbit.
Rabbits less than a year old can receive alfalfa hay in addition to grass
hay. After one year, alfalfa hay should be used only as a treat. Pregnant and
nursing animals or rabbits recovering from illness have higher nutritional
requirements and may benefit from alfalfa in their diets.