We have two indoor house rabbits, a neutered boy from a friend and a neutered doe from a local reputable rescue. They were both fat when we got them (the rescue said the doe still needed to lose weight) and the boy is looking great now, although I wouldn't want him to lose more weight, but the doe is getting a bit on the thin side IMO.
They get ad lib hay, usually two or three different types and then about 3tbsp of pellets a day between them, either in a treat ball or thrown over the floor. They also get dried 'forage' mixed into their hay a few times a week and veg with some fruit 3-5 times a week. (one of the buns can't tolerate more veg than this so far) They also get the odd 'yoghurt' type rabbit treat that you buy in pet shops, but it's very few as I know they aren't really good for them. They haven't got a cage, but have free range of my sons bedroom with plenty of toys, tunnels etc, they're very active. They do get shut in a large pen in there at night.
I have increased their pellets by about 50% and given a bit more fruit/carrots, is there anything else I can do? I was wondering if readi grass would help with weight? I am also wondering if a vet visit is in order or maybe worming? I'm happy to take them to the vet, but don't want to stress them out unncessarily.
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Bunny getting a bit thin?
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Bottleoffish · 22/01/2013 22:00
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