Oxbow Critical Care

Fifibutton

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 7, 2011

• #1

Is it ok to give this to a bunnie who although he eats well is not gaining weight and appears too skinny? My vet recommended this along with critical care and or avipro plus. I'm not sure which is best.
Bilbo does not seem to be ill and is acting quite normal and eating a decent amount of everything but he has lost a small amount of weight

 

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Becki xX

Warren Veteran

• Jul 7, 2011

• #2

Critical care is just like the dust left in SS Bags as far as Im aware. I'd be tempted to try porridge instead. Critical care hasnt ever appealed to any of my lot, it has an odd consistancy however much water is mixed with it X

 

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Amy104

Warren Veteran

• Jul 7, 2011

• #3

Have you thought about these:

http://www.vetuk.co.uk/rabbit-supplies-pet-rabbit-care-c-649_197/protexin-pro-fibre-for-rabbits-800g-pot-p-1178

They're good for underweight bunnies and they are a probiotic so you wouldn't need avipro aswell.

 

Fifibutton

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 7, 2011

• #4

Thank you Amy, I shall ask my vet about those, they look good. Are they tablets or powder?

That's what I though Becki, I wonder if he would eat porridge willingly :lol:

 

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Amy104

Warren Veteran

• Jul 7, 2011

• #5

They are pellets. You can just add a scoopful to his normal feed.

 

Fifibutton

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 7, 2011

• #6

Amy104 said:

They are pellets. You can just add a scoopful to his normal feed.

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Thanks

 

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Amy104

Warren Veteran

• Jul 7, 2011

• #7

They helped Bluebell with his weight a treat (He's poorly) when he'd eat them. From what I gather most bunnies love them, Guess he's just fussy.

The tub is huge for the price. I was expecting a tiny one live the avipro but its about 3 x that size.

 

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Becki xX

Warren Veteran

• Jul 7, 2011

• #8

Fifibutton said:

That's what I though Becki, I wonder if he would eat porridge willingly :lol:

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Ooh Im sure he'd give it a go :lol: Dylans fussy about food but she'll happily sit her way through a bowl of it (I make it quite watery) - she's constantly got it dried all over her face :lol:

 

helgalush

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 7, 2011

• #9

I use the Protexin Profibre for weight gain (and to add fibre) for Kenco, it has worked a treat and helped to make his poos a bit better as well.

I just add a scoop to their usual pellets, its a big tub and lasts ages x

 

Fifibutton

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 7, 2011

• #10

Thank you everyone. I have asked the vet to order some in so hopefully I shall have a tub for Bilbo by the end of the week. He is really worrying me with weight atm. He is moulting too which makes him look even thinner but the new fur is very plush and fine. He just ate a whole carrot just now :shock:

 

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Amy104

Warren Veteran

• Jul 7, 2011

• #11

Moulting can sometimes have an effect on weight aswell, I don't know why but the seem to burn alot of calories when the moult.

 

Fifibutton

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 7, 2011

• #12

Amy104 said:

Moulting can sometimes have an effect on weight aswell, I don't know why but the seem to burn alot of calories when the moult.

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Maybe that is all it is. Its only been recent tbh. He is a little boy as it is, 1.8Kg when he was neutered and very finely built.