Adorabunny
Warren Scout
For several weeks now one of my buns hasn't been eating her special poops, I just wondered why this might be and what I can do to make it better?
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Not Eating Special Poops
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Adorabunny
Warren Scout
No nothing in her diet has changed, she is kinda podgy and she's not the most active of bunnies either. Her teeth were fine at her last vet visit.
When was the last vet visit? Did the vet check inside her mouth with an otoscope? It could be that she is overweight and can't reach her back end.
What is she currently being fed and how much? Does she eat much hay?
Sorry for all the questions, it;s just useful to know this stuff when trying to work out what's going on
Adorabunny
Warren Scout
I don't mind questions, wanna get it sorted for her. Her last vet visit was about 3 months ago and yes they used an otoscope (she stamped so loud afterwards!).
She loves her food but I have cut her portions down a bit recently but it hasn't had any effect. She eats lots of hay all day long, I give her and her husbun 1 tablespoon of pellets every morning (which they share) then they each get about 1inch of carrot and a handful of basil and parsley. Then at tea time they share 1 tablespoon of pellets and each get 1/2 cabbage leaf and handful of parsley and basil. Does that sound too much? Or the wrong foods?
She loves her food but I have cut her portions down a bit recently but it hasn't had any effect. She eats lots of hay all day long, I give her and her husbun 1 tablespoon of pellets every morning (which they share) then they each get about 1inch of carrot and a handful of basil and parsley. Then at tea time they share 1 tablespoon of pellets and each get 1/2 cabbage leaf and handful of parsley and basil. Does that sound too much? Or the wrong foods?
That all sounds perfect. I don't think you are doing anything wrong. Does she have exercise i.e. how big is her pen, does she get free range time etc?
What brand of pellets are you feeding?
Adorabunny
Warren Scout
They free range from 8am - 10pm but she tends to sleep most of this time :roll: She's most active at night when she is in their area (approx 2x3m). So I guess she is quite sedentary.
I give them pets at home adult nuggets.
I give them pets at home adult nuggets.
Maybe it's the nuggets. Have you tried Science selective or Allen and page? They are good for buns with excess caecals.
Adorabunny
Warren Scout
Ooh really? Where's the best place to get these? Is there a good brand of hay too coz they have the Timothy hay from PAH, it doesn't always look or smell tasty
Try googling it for the cheapest price. I feed Science Selective mature as I have had buns in the past with similar issues to your girl. My current buns have no tummy issues but I have decided to still with the same food as I like it.
As for hay I buy mine in bales from a farm because it's nice and fresh and happens to be much cheaper than pet shop hay which is a bonus. Mine can't get enough of it.
Adorabunny
Warren Scout
OK will do, thank you so much for your help. I don't have the space for a hay bale :lol:
Will the Science Selective help with weight loss?? How much do you feed yours?
Will the Science Selective help with weight loss?? How much do you feed yours?
Oh well, some places bag up farm hay so it may be worth tracking some down. Maybe start a thread asking for good hay recommendations in your area?
The mature is lower in calories so hopefully yes if you don't feed more than you are currently feeding.
Adorabunny
Warren Scout
That's great, thanks
Adorabunny
Warren Scout
Thanks emmiiee, what brand of hay do you use? Do you feed pellets?
