Why do I have to take my bunny to the vet for teeth trimming? Why are my bunnies poops so small? Why has my bunny stopped pooping? Why is my bunny overweight?
The answer to all of these questions may very well be in the diet. Hay is important to bunnies for MANY reasons.
An unlimited supply of hay will help to keep your bunnies teeth trimmed, thereby saving you a trip to the vet and money on trimmings every two or three months. It will also save you money on food because hay bought in bulk is way cheaper than pellets, and if you keep it coming, along with a fresh green salad every day, then you won’t ever need to give your buns pellets at all.
Hay (along with regular exercise) also helps to keep your buns digestive system in check, which is extremely important for rabbits. If things don’t keep moving regularly, then your bun can get a blockage, and a blockage can cause death within a matter of days if not treated immediately and aggressively (most times with the help of a vet for subcutaneous fluids) if not caught quickly enough. The first sign of a blockage is smaller poops. A (most often) definite sign of a blockage is no pooping at all, and this is when you’ll need the help of a vet.
Bunnies can also become overweight if not given hay regularly, and of course we all know that this can lead to other health problems.
So, if you want a happy, healthy bun, your first clue is in the diet, and unlimited hay, along with some fresh greens every day is the way to start.
