The rabbit’s diet, regardless of breed (such as a belier, American chinchilla, or toy or dwarf) should be based on the consumption of hay, recommended fruits and vegetables, and food, but the fact that rabbits are herbivores It does not mean that they can eat all kinds of plants, because some foods are harmful and harmful to health.
In this Animal Expert article, we’ll show you the forbidden rabbit foods and explain some of the main reasons not to ever offer them.
- Read on and find out what these forbidden foods are.
- Whether homemade or natural.
- And then discover everything you need to know about foods that are harmful to rabbits.
Vegetables should be offered to our rabbit daily, however there are some varieties that are really toxic, so their consumption is prohibited, some vegetables are also not recommended for their high sugar content or low digestibility, below we show you the most dangerous vegetables for rabbits:
Fruits are usually a plant-based food that should be administered with care to rabbits, although they are allowed or adapted to consumption, their high sugar content does not make them recommended as usual foods, some fruits can only be consumed by rabbits once or twice a week; However, there are fruits that should be given to rabbits in any circumstance, see below what they are:
Remember that it is very important never to offer fruits that contain seeds, which are very harmful because of their cyanide content.This can slowly cause the development of tumors and diseases related to the intestinal system.Before offering a fruit, cut it into pieces and clean it thoroughly.
The vast majority of decorative plants that we have at home are toxic to rabbits, there are toxics because they contain toxic elements in their composition, and others that are not toxic, but gas.
The intestinal tract of rabbits is unable to remove gases by flatulence, so these toxic gases are incorporated into the bloodstream of the rabbit causing enterrooxemia (intestinal toxins enter the bloodstream), which can be fatal to rabbits.Forbidden:
Excess carbohydrates are very harmful to rabbits because they are very difficult to digest food, due to a disproportionate consumption of these products, we can ferment the rabbit’s stomach, damaging its intestinal system.
All kinds of cakes, fruit syrups and sweets should be avoided, since refined flour and sugar are harmful to rabbits, this type of food can have serious consequences on your body, so you should never offer it.
Dairy products are very harmful to rabbits.Cheese, butter and dairy products should never be offered to rabbits.Food should never be given for dogs or cats because it contains animal proteins that are not digestible to rabbits.
Hay is an essential part of the healthy diet of rabbits, however, there are healthier varieties of hay than others, with the aim of avoiding as many calories as possible.
Our rabbits don’t perform the same physical activity as wild rabbits, so we should satisfy your appetite with low-calorie hay varieties, hay called Meadow Hay and Timothy herb are best suited for a low-activity rabbit.
Alfalfa should be given in small amounts because it contains many calories and is an appropriate food for rabbits recovering from disease.
Despite controlling your rabbit’s diet, sometimes we can forget some properties of fruits and vegetables, so we add this last point where we will show you some of the usual symptoms of rabbit poisoning:
If you notice any of these symptoms, it is essential to see the veterinarian as soon as possible for an emergency examination.Remember that rabbit is a very delicate mammal that needs active bowel movements to feel good.Taking him to the specialist quickly can save his life.
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