My rabbit won't eat hay after eating too many pellets. What to do?

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• Answered By Todd Cecil

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 15th, 2019

  Thanks for reaching out about Blue. Fruit is not healthy for rabbits in the first place. Vegetables should be limited to 1/2-1 cup per day, depending on the size of the rabbit. Hay is the healthiest for them to eat. Pellets should be minimal also.
  Good luck.

  

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• Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

  Licensed Veterinary Technician

  Published on July 23rd, 2017

  He may have eaten too many pellets. Timothy hay or similar grasses should make up the majority of his diet. He can eat as much hay as he wants. Pellets should be limited to 1/8 cup or less daily. Do not feed any more pellets for now. Monitor for lethargy, diarrhea/soft stool or loss of appetite. He should be examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating rabbits if he develops any of those symptoms.

  

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• Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 4th, 2017

  Hi there, there are a few reasons why Peter and his friend may not want to eat pellets - but the main thing is that they continue to eat hay abd have free access to as much as they want. If it was a big bag of pellets, it may have spoiled and tastes bad to them, try buying a small bag of their usual brand. Check the expiration.
  If they still won't eat the new bag, try a different brand.
  Also, some rabbits can develop over grown teeth that need to be checked by a vet - the pellets may be uncomfortable to chew if the teeth are over grown.
  Once again, as long as they're eating plenty of hay, that should make up the bulk of their meals. I hope this helps!

  

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