Pellets’ Place in the Mature Rabbit’s Diet
We try to keep our animal companions alive and well as long as possible. Our dogs and cats are switched to “senior” or “maintenance” diets as they mature. In a search for the same options in rabbit...
View ArticleSoft Stools
Last September, the day before the due date of my son, our rabbit stopped eating and going to the bathroom. Luckily, we had time before I went into labor to take Smokey to the vet. Your article...
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The Perils of Bunny Obesity
There are important reasons why you must not give in to your rabbit’s adorable begging. Once a rabbit becomes overweight it can be as difficult for him to lose weight as it is for us humans. The best...
View ArticlePellet Free Diet
House Rabbit Society recommends a limited pellet diet for rabbits. Pellets should be the smallest part of a healthy rabbit’s diet. The Rabbit Food Pyramid (pdf) is a good visual representation of the...
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Small Animal Nutrition
A variety of small mammals such as hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, mice, rats, rabbits, chinchillas and ferrets are commonly kept as household pets for adults and children alike. These pets have been...
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Intermittent Soft Cecotropes in Rabbits
*Please note that it will be helpful to the understanding of this disease if you first read the Care of Rabbits handout in order to understand the normal diet of the house rabbit. In addition you may...
View ArticleWhat to Feed Your Rabbit
Large, unlimited amounts of fresh hay should be offered daily. Young bunnies should be introduced to hay as soon as they can eat on their own. Mixed grass hay or Timothy hay is preferred because it is...
View ArticleDiet
What are the basics of a good house rabbit diet? A rabbit’s diet should be made up of good quality pellets, fresh hay (timothy or other grass hays), water and fresh vegetables. Anything beyond that is...
View ArticleLiver (Hepatic) Disease in Rabbits
This article discusses two of the more common liver diseases in rabbits: hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver) and toxic liver damage. Some additional liver diseases are briefly mentioned toward the end of...
View ArticleOverweight and Underweight Rabbits
OVERWEIGHT RABBITS Slim and sleek. This is veterinarian and author Dr. Susan Brown’s description of what a healthy rabbit looks like, although lack of exercise, poor diet, and overfeeding can...
View ArticleTreat Foods
That cute little whiskered face is so hard to ignore, especially when your bun sits up and looks so deserving of that special treat. And pet stores sell a selection of rabbit treats which are perfect...
View ArticlePellets’ Place in the Mature Rabbit’s Diet
We try to keep our animal companions alive and well as long as possible. Our dogs and cats are switched to “senior” or “maintenance” diets as they mature. In a search for the same options in rabbit...
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