Syringe feedings can be made from
ground rabbit pellets or powdered alfalfa mixed with blenderized green leafy vegetables and an oral electrolyte solution.
Not exact matches
Besides being too soft and small to wear teeth down properly, processed food
pellets require less chewing time, and cause the
rabbit to chew in an up - and - down motion rather than a natural side - to - side motion that helps to
grind the teeth down.
If your
rabbit won't take Critical Care or you do not have access to any,
ground up chinchilla
pellets mixed with water, or mixed vegetable baby food (without potato or starch in it) are alternatives.
Signs That Something Is Wrong It's time to go to your veterinarian if your
rabbit doesn't come running when the
pellets, veggies or treats are given, is sitting in a hunched position, is
grinding teeth (
grinding teeth in a
rabbit is a sign of pain), or is just acting a bit off.