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Oh, I see! Thanks for explaining. If he'd eat the pellets for young bunnies, I'd think that would be better than pea flakes or oats? At least they'll have some good nutrients and seem gentler on bunnies' guts than pea flakes and oats. Oat hay seems really yummy for bunnies, though, in my experience. I hope he'll start eating his treat sticks again, or that he'll like having some mixed with his critical care.
Sending vibes I hope Raven is well!!
I use pea flakes and oats for mine and haven't noticed them directly effect her gut. I only started in March as she would eat her Loxicom if it was in a teaspoon of oats and it avoided stressing her out by syringe feeding it. I sprinkle pea flakes in her hay, although she can't eat much hay, I like her being able to forage for something through the hay.
I second the Emeraid, I was feeding Excel dual care and she was maintaining weight for a few weeks, after I switched to Emeraid Sustain she's started to gain weight slowly (granted I do feed more mls but less often than I did the Excel). After researching, the Emeraid Sustain seems to be more calorific than the intensive care formula and helps build muscle. I found the 100g bag runs out really quickly so would aim for the 400g or even 2kg if you can.
Vet mentioned his healthy shine today. I hope you can find something Boo would like that Eddy doesn't steal!loads of get well vibes for mister shiny
