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Forum DIET & CARE All timothy hay diet??

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    • bullrider76543
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        Our Vet said he wanted Mr. Hopper and Nibbilette to be on a all Timothy hay diet because it helps thier teeth and digestion. I thought they were supose to be on pellets too. Has anybody elses vet said anything like this??


      • TaraMichele
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           its possible to have a diet where pellets arent necessary, but the bunnies should still get their veggies, otherwise they would be missing out on lots of vitamins they need, Ive heard a lot of people talk about no pellet diets…not exactly sure about the pros and cons but I would imagine its pretty healthy and would help prevent weight gain  but again I think its only possibe if you are able to give thm plenty of veggies


        • Sam and Lady's Human
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            I have a limited pellets diet for Samson, I’ve been cutting down slowly (not necessary for digestion, more like mental well-being ). I also put her pellets in a treat ball, which makes them last longer and makes her forage for them, she loves it. Her hay intake has seriously increased since I started I’m not doing it for Lady since she’s still a baby.

             

            Here’s where I first learned about it- http://www.bunspace.com/groups/group_index?gid=115


          • Beka27
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              It’s risky to do no-pellets unless you know what else to include in the diet. Binkybunny had her bunny on an all-fresh diet and he got about a dozen different veggies a day in order to meet all of the nutritional requirements. Pellets should be very, very limited, but it’s generally a good idea to feed some so you know their needs are being met. This can be as little as a teaspoon a day, more as a treat.


            • Kokaneeandkahlua
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                I really ditto Beka’s thoughts. Limited small amounts of pellets are fine with a balanced diet with a variety of veggies. Hay should always be the major food, which is what I think your vet is driving at-it’s best for digestion and oral health. But they require a gamut of nutrients, those are balanced in proper commercially available pellets so you should offer pellets.

                If your vet is gung ho on no pellets, perhaps he/she has nutrition requirement figures and a meal plan for you? If not, politely decline or smile and nod, and continue pellets (as part of a mostly hay, lotsa veggies diet)


              • bullrider76543
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                  Thank you for all the information. Right now I give them a little pellets once a day and give them timothy hay and use fresh veggies as treats since they are apperently sensitive to them and get runny stinky droppings when they get more then justa little bit.


                • bunnyfriend
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                    Just hay doesn’t have very much nutrients or vitamins. Your vet didn’t mention vegetables? Eh I’ve dealt with 2 buns that weren’t used to veggies, just continue going slowly, hopefully it will get better within a month or so once they are more accustomed to them. What veggies have you tried so far?


                  • Sam and Lady's Human
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                      What Bunnyfriend said. If they can’t handle veggies, they need the pellets to balance their diet. I’m surprised your vet didn’t mention that.

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