Not exact matches
Fiber ensures optimal motility (movement) of the rabbit's digestive tract, which helps prevent
problems such as
cecal impaction (entrapment of digestive tract contents in the cecum) and hairballs (obstruction of the digestive tract by hair ingested while grooming).
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)
Improper diet can quickly lead to intestinal
problems, often originating with
cecal dysbiosis, an imbalance of the natural «ecosystem» of the cecum.
Be very careful not to overdo these treat foods, as they may promote
cecal dysbiosis, other intestinal
problems and create a desire in the bunny to eat treats instead of his / her normal, healthy foods.