Scientific Feeding Tips to Prevent Rabbit Young Low Blo

While we continually emphasize the importance of scientific rabbit husbandry, focusing on a diet primarily consisting of rabbit food and hay, it's a rare occurrence in reality for pet owners to strictly adhere to this scientific feeding method. Many of them mistakenly assume that rabbits can thrive on vegetables or hay alone.

However, if vegetables make up a large portion of a rabbit's diet, and they are fed this way over a long period, it can lead to diarrhea and, more seriously, malnutrition. We urge any pet owners who are feeding their rabbits this way to correct their methods promptly to prevent harm to their pets. Vegetables should be given as a treat in small quantities, with rabbit food and dry hay remaining the staple of their diet. Especially for young rabbits, which grow rapidly and require substantial amounts of protein and other nutrients, these are primarily supplied through rabbit food and alfalfa hay.

Malnutrition in rabbits can easily trigger hypoglycemia, with symptoms in young rabbits including seizures, cold body temperature, limping, and instability in standing. In severe cases, it can lead to shock and ultimately death. During this process, owners must act quickly to provide the correct emergency measures for the affected rabbits, as they can die within a short time if not treated promptly.

Emergency Measures for Young Rabbits with Hypoglycemia

1. In the early stages of hypoglycemia, owners can administer a small amount of glucose or a substitute like puppy milk replacement. If these are not available, sugar water can be used as a last resort.

2. Using a syringe without a needle, the owner can inject the glucose water into the rabbit's mouth. If the rabbit refuses to open its mouth, gently pry it open and inject the glucose water to quickly replenish its sugar levels and energy, which is crucial.

3. While doing so, ensure the rabbit is kept warm and gently massage its body. Once the rabbit has stabilized, offer it some rabbit food or alfalfa hay.

Preventing Hypoglycemia in Young Rabbits

Young rabbits can be wellprotected from hypoglycemia by simply following a scientific feeding approach!

Scientific Feeding Method: Feed young rabbits 23 times a day, offering a large handful of alfalfa and a small handful of grass, along with plenty of water to keep them 78% full.

For adult rabbits, feed them 23 times daily with an appropriate amount of rabbit food, along with unlimited access to dry hay and cool water. Provide 12 heads of alfalfa per week.

Dr. Oxygen Pet Tips: Don't cater to your rabbit's every whim. While rabbits may prefer palatable foods, not all palatable foods are suitable for them. For instance, rabbits may love vegetables, but they should not consume them in large quantities. Hay and rabbit food are the most suitable for rabbits.