Store employees should ask every customer buying guinea pig or
rabbit pellets if they still have adequate supplies of hay at home, and if not, recommend adding hay to their purchase.
Not exact matches
On the other hand,
if baby has hard, firm,
rabbit - like,
pellet - type poop or seems in noticeable pain when pooping, they are likely constipated and in need of more fluids.
If your
rabbit is passing small, hard fecal
pellets, straining to defecate, or hasn't had a bowel movement in 12 hours, take them to the vet immediately.
If your
rabbit develops runny fecal
pellets or constipation, stop feeding them lettuce.
If your
rabbit has stopped producing fecal
pellets, seek emergency veterinary care.
Choose
pellets that are low - fat (about 2 percent) with more than 18 - percent fiber and 14 - to 15 - percent protein (16 to 22 percent
if your bunny is housed outdoors, because outdoor
rabbits tend to burn more calories).
Pellets used to be the main (
if not the only) food offered to guinea pigs and
rabbits.
If your
rabbit has a poor appetite, runny stool, or has not been producing as many fecal
pellets as they usually do, you shouldn't give them any starchy foods.
If your
rabbit's fecal
pellets have changed in shape, texture, or number, it is a sign that something is wrong with their diet.
If your rabbit refuses food and water, if their fecal pellets change in number or appearance, or if they do not have a bowel movement for twelve hours, do not give them any more fruit and take them to see a veterinarian as soon as possibl
If your
rabbit refuses food and water,
if their fecal pellets change in number or appearance, or if they do not have a bowel movement for twelve hours, do not give them any more fruit and take them to see a veterinarian as soon as possibl
if their fecal
pellets change in number or appearance, or
if they do not have a bowel movement for twelve hours, do not give them any more fruit and take them to see a veterinarian as soon as possibl
if they do not have a bowel movement for twelve hours, do not give them any more fruit and take them to see a veterinarian as soon as possible.
If your
rabbit experiences weight gain, constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or any irregularities in their fecal
pellets, stop giving them fruit and focus on hay.
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.
If your
rabbit has gone 12 hours without producing any fecal
pellets, seek veterinary care as soon as possible.
If your
rabbit has completely stopped producing fecal
pellets, seek veterinary care immediately.
If your
rabbit's fecal
pellets change in size, color, shape, consistency, or number, stop feeding them mangoes and seek veterinary care.
If your
rabbit does this, opt for a uniform
pellet instead of a mix that includes loose seeds.
Problems can also arise
if your
rabbit refuses to eat the pelleted part of a dry feed diet since these
pellets contain calcium and phosphorus essential for good bone and tooth growth.
The reason that we must limit
pellets, vegetables and treats, is that
if we don't,
rabbits will fill up on these foods and eat a smaller proportion of hay, which could allow the teeth to grow too long.
If you
rabbit is underweight, increase your
rabbit's
pellet portion a little to help him gain weight.
If a bunny is losing weight, is elderly and teeth are in good order, the Oxbow
pellets are excellent to help a
rabbit keep to a stable weight.
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.
Medical Emergencies — Rush your
rabbit to the vet
if you see: lack of appetite; diarrhea; few or no fecal
pellets; listlessness; crusty ears; overgrown teeth, mucus around the eyes or nose; urine - soaked fur, straining to urinate; lump or swellings; head tilt; or any sudden behavior change.
Furthermore, many
rabbits develop a preference for these items over
pellets if they are offered in large quantity.
Your
rabbit should not require any vegetables
if it is eating good quality
pellets, but a few are always welcomed as a treat.
These are not necessary
if the
rabbit is getting
pellets, hay, and fresh foods in the diet.
Now, people are always very concerned about whether their
rabbits will be hungry
if they don't give them more
pellets,
if they don't give them unlimited
pellets throughout the day.
A good quality
rabbit pellet contains some nutrients that may not be taken in
if your
rabbit is only eating hay.
If the soft cecotropes return no matter what brand you feed, then you may have a
rabbit that simply can not tolerate
pellets.
This happens in a small population of
rabbits and
if necessary they can live successfully on a free - choice grass hay and moderated greens / vegetable / fruit diet without
pellets.
Start mixing the lower energy
pellets with the
pellets you are currently feeding about 1/2 and 1/2 for about one to two weeks to see
if the
rabbit cleans up the food.
If your
rabbit's fecal
pellets change in number, size, or texture, lay off the fruit and stick to hay.
If you notice that your
rabbit's fecal
pellets have changed in number, shape, color, or texture since you started giving them cucumbers, lay off the fresh vegetables and consult a veterinarian.
If you increase vegetable intake significantly, be prepared to reduce the
pellet portion, depending on your
rabbit's needs.
Growing and lactating (nursing)
rabbits sometimes need more
pellets in order to consume adequate calories (ask your veterinarian for feeding advice
if you own a
rabbit in one of these life stages), but for most bunnies, this is enough.
If the
rabbit has difficulty eating,
pellets can be pulverized and mixed with water or a special formula such as Oxbow's Critical Care.
If the
rabbit shows no sign of excessive sludge in its urine, weight loss can sometimes be slowed by allowing unlimited alfalfa
pellets.