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Care Behaviour Have questions or comments? |
Vegetables Vegetables can be an important
part of a rabbit's balanced diet. For rabbits who drink little water,
fresh vegetables can help to provide much needed hydration. It is important
to realize, however, that some rabbits tolerate vegetables well, while
others may suffer from gas or runny stools if they consume too many or
the wrong kind of vegetables. Try to offer rabbits who tolerate
vegetables well an assortment of vegetables daily. A typical daily serving
of vegetables would be approximately 2 cups per 6 lbs of
Try some of the following:
* High in calcium. Although high calcium vegetables contain less digestible calcium per volume than alfalfa hay or alfalfa based pellets, it is important to note that excess dietary calcium, along with other factors, may cause bladder stones or sludge in some rabbits. In addition, consuming vegetables that are high in oxalates in large quantities or on a daily basis may cause crystals or stones to form in the kidneys. Other things to keep in mind when feeding your rabbit fresh foods:
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New
veggies should be introduced slowly, even when your rabbit is used to
eating fresh food. Start by giving your rabbit a small quantity of a new
veggie, then check for soft stools, diarrhea or gas. A rabbit with gas
may shift around excessively, sit hunched up or press his stomach into
the ground. If any of these problems occur, do not feed any more of that
vegetable. You will know within 12 hours if your rabbit doesn't tolerate
a particular veggie.