Diet for a Senior Bunny

[MagnoliaDee]

My bunny is about 7.5 years old now, and I've noticed in the past while that she seems to be more prone to gut problems and slow-downs. I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed a similar situation?

Does anyone know if a diet change is in order... like far less pellets, and more greens? I want to make sure she's getting all the nutrition she needs, but I'm a bit nervous of pellets now. Thoughts?

Thanks,

Sandra

 

[jamesedwardwaller]

MagnoliaDee wrote:

My bunny is about 7.5 years old now, and I've noticed in the past while that she seems to be more prone to gut problems and slow-downs. I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed a similar situation?

Does anyone know if a diet change is in order... like far less pellets, and more greens? I want to make sure she's getting all the nutrition she needs, but I'm a bit nervous of pellets now. Thoughts?

Thanks,

Sandra

i have two rex buns same age--and i feed them same as always--no change in diet,,that is,i thought it wise to stay with what works....diet should be 70% fiber for teeth and gi tract operation,,some quality pellets,,lots of good water,,weeds from the safe list,consult http://www.medirabbit.com --hope this helps--sincerely james waller--:innocent:biggrin2:

 

[Nancy McClelland]

:yeahthat: Works for us too--all of our bunnies are getting to be seniors too. Coal is over 11 and still going strong.