Senior Rabbit Care

[Howard cordingley]

I have a rescue rabbit the vet thinks is about 10 years old. I took him in 16 months ago and he has regular visits to vets mainly teeth taken out. He’s indoor and now only eats good pellets soaked in warm water which he has 3/4 times a day. I know pellets are ok in small amounts but he never eats hay etc I just give him dark leaf lettuce. Has anyone had similar rabbits that have no teeth left?

 

[Abi :)]

I haven't had an experience like that, but maybe if you are interested in feeding your bun hay you could feed a softer hay like orchard grass or maybe small handfuls of alfafa? If you are feeding your bun 3-4 times a day I would recommend checking the amount you are feeding against his/her weight as obesity can cause unnecessary health complications in old rabbits. You could also try softer vegetables like cilantro or spinach.. Hope this helps <3