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Nutrition and feeding
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Nutrition and feeding
- Author: Jenny Prebble
- From: BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine
- Item: Chapter 3, pp 27 - 35
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443217.3
- Copyright: © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: February 2014
Abstract
This chapter looks at the diet of rabbits. Many published nutritional guides are out of date and based on research on commercially farmed rabbits. Feeding an appropriate diet to pet rabbits is key in maintaining good health and promoting welfare. This chapter addresses the nutritional requirements of rabbits at different life stages.
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A variety of everyday and purpose-made items can be used to prevent hay becoming soiled and to provide enrichment. © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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A variety of everyday and purpose-made items can be used to prevent hay becoming soiled and to provide enrichment.
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Greens are well liked by rabbits; a variety of suitable greens should be offered daily. © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Greens are well liked by rabbits; a variety of suitable greens should be offered daily.
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Pelleted/extruded foods should form only a small portion of the diet. It is essential for rabbits to receive a diet made up of more than 70% hay. © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Pelleted/extruded foods should form only a small portion of the diet. It is essential for rabbits to receive a diet made up of more than 70% hay.