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Forum DIET & CARE Oxbow digestive support tabs alternative

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    • Ginger&Seal
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        Hey everyone, I was given the oxbow digestive support tabs by my vet as like an extra support but i heard bad things about it based on the ingredients. I was wondering what’s another alternative.


      • Wick & Fable
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          The Oxbow Digestive Support tabs are perfectly fine — like many other commercial-made goodies for rabbits, they may contain ingredients that, in large quantities would not be great, but in small amounts as designed by good-quality companies like Oxbow, they rarely bring about issues in rabbits.

          For what reason specifically were these recommended? That could better guide substitutes.

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        • Cinnimon&Ollie
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            The oxbow digestive tabs would be fine but if you don’t want to use them I know Sherwood makes digestive support tablets.


          • Ginger&Seal
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              I was given it because my bunny went through GI and I took him to the vet and they were like use this as a prebiotic or probiotic I don’t remember lol. But I realize he was getting GI because of stress so I moved him to another area so far so good.


            • Ginger&Seal
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                Another question, would it be too much if I gave one once a day like the recommended amount in the back of the packaging.


              • Wick & Fable
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                  OK. Indeed, the digestive support treats are not medicine to cure anything, but some people have found improvements with it (and it’s a ‘healthier’ treat compared to others). It is safe to use as long as you’re in the recommended feeding guidelines (I usually always do less though), if you decide to try it.

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                • DanaNM
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                    Some buns are sensitive to various ingredients, so if you’re concerned that might be the case, you could give a small piece to start and see how he responds. It would be “safe” to give the amount recommended based on your bun’s weight, but you could always start with less to be safe. Some bunnies have a bit of an adjustment period with any new food.

                    I’ve given my buns the “joint support” tabs from Oxbow for years and they have never had any issues. I usually stick to only 1 tab or half a tab though, even though some of my rabbits could technically have 2 per day, just because I don’t like to give them too many treats.

                    If you wanted to try a pro-biotic, Bene-bac (in the gel form) is pretty widely used with rabbits and many people have had success with it.

                    Of course the most important thing for the gut biota is for the bun to eat plenty of hay and drink plenty of water. 🙂

                    . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.  


                  • Cinnimon&Ollie
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                      I would only do one per day if your bun has problems with it there is also oxbow digestive support tabs you could try.


                    • Cinnimon&Ollie
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                        Whoops, I meant oxbow papaya tablets.

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