Do Your Rabbits Really Need Pellets?

The answer is no. Many people get them for a supper in a way. They aren’t nessecary but some people find them useful.

What do pellets do for your rabbit?

Pellets can do many things for your rabbit. They can give a little boost to nutrition, be given as an extra snack while agility training, or even harm your rabbit if these things aren’t taken into consideration…

How do pellets possibly harm rabbits?

In very, very rare conditions, a rabbit could become allergic to pellets and get an illness such as an UTI or just stomach problems. This is very rare but is something to take into consideration.

Some ways to avoid problems with pellets are to give in the amounts that are recommended from vets, from your vet, or of you weren’t told specifically, 1/8 of a cup of pellets per 3 pounds of your rabbit’s weight. If you find problems with pellets, tell your vet immediately and take their advice.

What to look for in pellets

In pellets, you should be looking for these things… high fiber, low sugar or no sugar, and there shouldn’t be molasses, wheat, or any oil products in the top 5 ingredients… or more preferably, or none at all. Molasses, wheat, and oils aren’t healthy or beneficial for your rabbit’s health. Try to avoid these things if possible. * Make sure that there aren’t any seeds or corn in the pellets, they clog their digestion. Look for 24% crude fiber, 13% protein, 1% calcium, and 1% fat.

*Tip

When you are buying pellets for your rabbit look at the label on the packaging. If you have a rabbit that is 1-6 months old, you should buy them young rabbit food. The main ingredient should be alfalfa hay and should have very high fiber. If your rabbit is 7 months or older, they should be getting an adult based rabbit pellet. This should consist of timothy hay for the main ingredient.Remember what I said before about wheat, oil, seeds, molasses, and corn.