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Supplements?

Bluesmum

Wise Old Thumper
I know this sounds like a really daft question, but does anyone give their bun supplements? If so what kind do you use? Blue is on a basic pellet with as much hay as he (won't) eat with some veggies whenever I have to leave the house/bribery/when he goes to bed. I've seen loads of them available and salt licks too, but I just don't know! :? Can't seem to find any thing in my (many) bunny books either.
(If he were a horse there'd be no problem...I know all that! :lol:)
 
I avoid things like salt licks, vitamin drops etc in pet shops because they don't really need them :) I do give 2 of my rabbits joint supplements because they are a bit arthritic and it does seem to help them :)
 
Healthy rabbits who are fed a correct diet of a large quantity of hay, small amount of pellets and green vegetables do not require any additional supplementation.

Rabbits who have a compromised immune system may benefit from additional vitamin C and probiotics whilst they are on the mend.
 
Thats ok then....was starting to worry a little. :oops: Trying to get him to eat more hay....got one of the trial packs from the hay experts but hes more interested in the paper bags it comes in. :roll:
 
Yep I agree with Janice.

The only ones here that are on long term probiotics are two that are battling with health issues :cry:
 
You should check the various vitamins and minerals that are required in a rabbits diet and make sure you are feeding things that provide these. If not then supplements can be useful to top them up.
 
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