Not all rabbits will have the perfect metabolism<\/strong> to be able to easily control their weight, so you may have to help your rabbit lose some weight. This is not abnormal, however, and should not be initially considered detrimental, though it could cause adverse health issues if not quickly controlled.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSome basic guidelines to follow to help your rabbit lose weight include the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feed Hay and Grass<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hay and grass are the healthiest things for them. They need to be eating a ton of it too! As stated earlier, they need to have an unlimited supply of hay and grass to get the proper nutrients needed to make sure their digestive systems are operating properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dry Food Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Since dry food is being fed to your rabbit twice a day, it needs to have the correct nutrient amounts to be feeding your rabbit the good stuff. The label of the food needs to have a 12-14% amount of protein per serving and 18%+ amount of fiber. A big mistake is found when you give your rabbit a large portion of food. It is important to take time to crunch the numbers and feed your rabbit 10-15g per 1kg of body weight.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nFresh Foods<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
It’s okay to continue to feed your rabbit fresh foods. Just make sure to feed them foods that are lower in sugars to help with the weight loss. Foods like this include kale, herbs, carrot tops, and dandelion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
There is really no reason to stop treating your rabbit. You should, however, substitute store-bought treats for normal dry food, your own treats, fresh herbs, or small pieces of fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exercise<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
For anyone or anything that needs to lose weight, exercise is vital! You need to make sure to give enough room for your rabbit to run around, have fun, <\/strong>and be comfortable with so that they will want to be up and active with their rabbit friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWeighing Your Rabbit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
This needs to happen just as frequently as whenever you examine your rabbit. Make sure you have a reliable and accurate scale in your home that you can use to be able to weigh and make sure to record the weight so you can keep track of how your rabbit is doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examination<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
You will need to keep track of your rabbit’s health. To do this, examine your rabbit on a monthly basis. Do a ‘touch and feel test’, followed by a weight check-up. Always record your results to keep track and see progress, <\/strong>either positive or negative, regarding your rabbit’s health. <\/p>\n\n\n\nApplication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now you know what to do! Go see what your rabbit looks and feels like to make a conclusion. If your rabbit is healthy, good for you! Keep doing what you’re doing. If your rabbit is too fat, get to work and help your rabbit make sure it gets back to optimum health. This will take some practice to apply, but with your love and attention, you’ll be able to keep your rabbit happy and healthy. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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