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Diet advice for bunny with messy bum problem

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vanessa

Warren Scout
One of my bunnies keeps getting a messy bum most days at the moment. He is fed 35g of Science Selective a day, a spring greens leaf, half inch chunk of carrot, lots of good quality timothy hay and excel forage dried grass daily. Could any of this not be helping his delicate stomach? Also what other high fibre pellets could I give that bunnies like - I used to feed half and half of science selective and PF4P pellets from Bunnybasics site, but the rabbits preferred the SS and PF4P was really dusty and annoying so I stopped using it and I'm sure the bum problem has got worse since. The other bunny who lives with him is fed the same and never has any problems. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
 
I would cut out the dried grass (high in protein) and the Carrot (high in sugar) and see if that helps

Uneaten caecotrophs often happen if a Bun is being fed too much protein. Also, has he had his teeth checked? Another reason Buns get a mucky bum is because of Dental problems. A sore back can mean it is painful for a Bun to keep themself clean

I would try cutting out the forage/carrots and if no improvement in 3 days pop him along to the Vet for a check of his teeth and to make sure he is not suffering any discomfort from arthritic pain

Janex
 
Holly was getting a very messy bum and I worked out it was carrots!!

Cut them out completely and not a messy bum in sight!

I would get that a go - carrots should only be given as a treat anyway (I never knew that!)
 
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