Starchy and sugary treats can
cause cecal overproduction, and these feces make an even bigger mess when an obese rabbit can't reach to eat them or clean herself.
Not exact matches
Too much sugar and too little fiber can
cause diarrhea, constipation, and
cecal motility disorders that can be serious.
The biggest
cause of
cecal motility problems is diet.
* dried corn (can carry a deadly bacteria) * seeds (full of fat,
causes obesity and sometimes stomach impactions) * low quality pellets (
causes obesity and dental problems) * lucerne chaff (
causes over production of
cecals in rabbits) * mollasses (
causes obesity and dental problems)
Without an efficient amount of dietary fiber, an animal's intestines can become sluggish, resulting in bloat and gastric stasis; hairballs that
cause blockages and
cecal impaction leading to enteritis, a potentially fatal bacterial infection of the intestines.
Because it is comprised of wheat, it is very high in carbohydrates and can
cause obesity, excessive
cecal production, diarrhea, bacterial imbalance, and other health issues.