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Date Posted: 19:24:42 08/15/01 Wed
Author: Susie
Subject: Re: What can I safely give my rabbit to chew on?
In reply to: Sue 's message, "What can I safely give my rabbit to chew on?" on 05:14:18 08/13/01 Mon

Sue,

First of all, get rid of the pellets with the seeds. Seeds can cause blockages in the bunny's GI tract...no dried peas, beans, or nuts, either.

Secondly, although I have never given any of the bunnies any tree branches to chew on, I understand that willow is safe. There is a website called The Busy Bunny that carries products made from willow.

I don't have too many bunnies interested in chewing anything but plain old cardboard boxes. They chew holes in them and make tunnel entrances from box to box. It keeps them entertained for hours.

A female bunny will become aggresive if not spayed and a male will "spray" if not neutered (not a pretty sight or an easy mess to clean). By spaying/neutering you are not only preventing accidental breeding, but you are preventing male/female cancers that can occur in animals. A good vet who knows bunnies can perform these procedures without any major problems and this can help keep your bunny happy and healthy for years.

Susie, the Bunnies the Dobies, and the G-Pigs

>I have a nine week old male rabbit who is just
>starting to enjoy chewing on his cage. He eats hay,
>pellets and RSPCA rabbit mix containing seeds, pellets
>etc. I have read that branches of certain trees are
>OK to give them to chew on, eg fruit trees, but what
>kind? Can I give him bottle brush twigs or branches at
>all? Also is it true he will become aggressive if not
>desexed, and if so, how old should he be when I get
>him done?
>
>Thanks!

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  • Re: What can I safely give my rabbit to chew on? -- Melony, 23:29:19 08/15/01 Wed
  • Re: What can I safely give my rabbit to chew on? -- zzbunny, 14:53:17 02/13/02 Wed
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