Choosing the Right Food for Your Rabbit

In order for your rabbit to thrive, it is essential that you choose the right diet.  However, if you are a beginner and are unfamiliar with what your rabbit should eat, daily feedings can seem mind boggling.  If you fall into this category, the information below will be very helpful.  Use these tips for choosing the right food for your rabbit.  

Water 

Perhaps the most important part of your rabbit’s diet is water. It needs a fresh supply of water that is available around the clock.  Keeping the water supplier full at all times will ensure that your rabbit doesn’t get dehydrated. 

Rabbit Pellets

While rabbit pellets aren’t the only thing that your rabbit should eat, they will make up the majority of most rabbit’s diets.  When choosing the right pellet food, train yourself your look at the nutritional content on the back of the package.  What is included in the food?  A healthy pellet will include timothy or alfalfa meal, protein, fat, fiber, and an assortment of vitamins.  Look for rabbit pellets that guarantee nutritional value and that will be beneficial to your pet’s diet. 

Hay and grasses

Your rabbit’s diets should consist of more than just rabbit pellets and water. For a healthy rabbit, be sure to include an assortment of hay and grasses into its diet.  Timothy is perhaps a favorite among rabbits.

Fresh veggies

An assortment of fresh veggies serves as a great snack for your pet. Not only will he enjoy eating them, but an array of fresh veggies will help with the digestion system.    Lettuce and carrots of two examples snacks that are often a favorite of rabbits.

When choosing the right food for your rabbit, use the tips above to help.  The food mentioned above is an essential part of your pet’s diet.  Water, rabbit pellets, hay/grasses, and fresh veggies will work together to make up the perfect diet for your pet.  Be cautious in choosing food that is healthy for your pet. Avoid over feeding your pet and find a balance between all of the food options.  While fruit may seem like a healthy option, avoid over feeding your rabbit with fruit that is often high in sugar and starches.  

Now that you have a better understanding of what to choose for your pet’s diet, set out to create a diet plan that is second to none in giving your rabbit the nutrition that it needs.The Excel Feeding plan is the UK's number one vet approved food for rabbits, visit http://www.burgesspetcare.co.uk/excelfeedingplan for more information today!