Salt Blocks?

[Velvet]

I’ve always kept a small salt block around Velvets bed in case she feels the need, but, do bunnies need something like this if they are in a cotrolled environment, as in, not outside in the searing heat?

[Sarita]

I’m not sure why an outside rabbit would need this either…rabbits who have a health well rounded diet with hay, good quality pellets and veggies don’t need these things.

[Velvet]

Well, you see those in pet stores all over for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc. IONO

[LBJ10]

Some animals can benefit from salt and mineral licks. As far as I know, rabbits don’t really benefit from them at all. Especially if they have a proper diet. Just because something has “rabbit” on the label doesn’t mean it is good for them. It’s just the manufacturer trying to make more money.

[Velvet]

Ever so often I see her take a lick, but, prolly just to taste it?

[BinkyBunny]

It is neither necessary nor harmful(as long as you have enough water). The only time a rabbit would really need it is there was a health issue where a salt block would be of some health benefit under the circumstances. I tried it, at a vets recommendation, to get one of my bunnies to drink more water, however, he had no interest in it.

[sir-rabbit-pants]

I started getting salt wheels for Thumper last winter. He kept licking my shoes and eventually I figured out it’s from the salt. It seems to me a salt wheel is probably better for him than whatever is on my shoes at the end of the day. ewww.

[bunnylova123]

I give my bunny a mineral lick because he won’t eat anything but pellets or hay 🙁 so I thought it might help him get the minerals he needs. He hasn’t used it yet though

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