Oxbow essential pellets?

[namy_namy]

Hi!

I have been feeding my bunny Oxbow’s adult essentials  since I got her, basically. The shelter had been giving her alfalfa pellets and I slowly weened her off those, since she is for sure older than 8 months now (the vet thinks she is closer to 1.5 yrs).

 

I just saw that these pellets are not recommended for “active” bunnies..what exactly does that mean? I would definitely classify her as “active” but I don’t know what their baseline is!

 

Is there a better pellet I could be giving her? The usual store I go to only has these ones and the “young” (alfalfa) version, but I could order some online. I see that the garden select product seems to be popular?

 

Note: Her diet is 1/4c of pellets per day (scattered & fed throughout the day), ~1c of veg 2x per day, unlimited hay (I used to give her just timothy, but last time I got a timothy/orchard mix and she loves that).  She is about 4-5lbs.

 

thanks!

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[DanaNM]

Hmmm, not sure where you saw that they aren’t recommended for “active” buns, and I’m also confused by what they would mean by active?

I fed that food for many years, it’s a good all around food with a good nutrition profile. Unless your bun is losing or gaining weight, I don’t think you need to worry. And even then, usually it helps to just increase or reduce the amount fed. 1/4 cup is on the high end so if your bun seems like he could lose weight you could even reduce the amount.

. . . 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.  

[Wick & Fable]

I believe you are reading from this statement: “This product is not intended for growing, active, pregnant or nursing rabbits.”

I think it’s just a catch-all they are putting generally speaking where any rabbit that would be needing a higher density of nutrients for some sort of medical or life-span related reason. I would not be concerned about it for a regular, healthy adult rabbit.

 

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.

[namy_namy]

yes, that’s what I was reading! OK thanks for your response. I guess I was just being paranoid!

[LBJ10]

I agree, that’s just a blanket statement so people know the formula is not a “growth” formula. If you have a healthy adult rabbit, then you would want to give them an appropriate pellet. Otherwise, they could become overweight from eating something that is too calorie-dense.

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