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What fruits can rabbits eat?
Rabbits can eat apples, bananas, oranges, pears, coconut, strawberries, melon, pineapple, cherries and similar fruits, which provide vitamins and moisture. Keep portions small, no more than 10% of total food, and always remove pits and peels.
Can Rabbits Drink Untreated (Raw) Water?
Rabbits can technically drink untreated (raw) water, but it isn't recommended. Raw sources like pond, well, or tap water can carry bacteria, parasites, and chlorine that upset a rabbit's sensitive gut and cause diarrhea or abdominal pain. Safer options include filtered, bottled, settled, or boiled water. Always keep water fresh and the bottle clean to avoid bacterial or parasite buildup that leads to enteritis. If your rabbit shows diarrhea, cramps, or appetite loss, consult a veterinarian for guidance.
How to Boost a Rabbit’s Appetite in Summer
When a rabbit eats less in summer, keep its bottle full of clean water for hydration, offer fresh hay in small frequent servings to avoid spoilage, and raise the share of water- and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables to tempt eating. Heat makes rabbits sluggish, but daily out-of-cage play supports health and appetite. Also keep the space cool and ventilated, vary the diet, control sugary or starchy food, avoid the hottest sun, and see a vet if poor eating persists.
Chinese White Rabbit
The Chinese White Rabbit is China's oldest domestic rabbit — small, compact, and remarkably hardy, with red eyes only in the white form. A meat-type landrace that also makes a tough pet, it needs a wire-free cage, a ball-valve bottle, and a simple diet of pellets, alfalfa, timothy, and boiled water. Watch for coccidiosis.
What are the signs that a rabbit is sick?
Sick rabbits show low appetite, lethargy and dull reactions. Symptoms vary by disease. Here is a rundown.
Dark green soft stool stuck to the rear with a strong smell; ate a little peach yesterday instead of hay, lethargic since noon, watery diarrhea and loud teeth grinding by 6pm
Green watery diarrhea in a rabbit is often caused by diet or digestive problems. Reduce fresh produce and restore hay and pellets as the main diet.
Britannia Petite
The Britannia Petite is one of the smallest domestic rabbit breeds, preserved through selective breeding and prized for its petite, alert, upright posture. Originating in England and Poland, it is an active, lively companion rabbit that needs careful feeding and a clean, well-lit environment.
What’s the Best Food for a Chinchilla?
Chinchillas are herbivores that eat mainly alfalfa and Timothy hay, much like rabbits—but they're greedy, so don't overfeed or you'll harm their gut. This guide covers foods, portions, timing and what to do if one stops eating.
Should Dogs Eat Bones? How to Do It Safely
Vets often warn against bones because they are hard to digest and can block the gut, yet they also clean teeth, calm boredom, and add calcium. If you do give them, choose raw, large, non-hollow bones and avoid cooked poultry bones that splinter; cartilage, pressure-cooked bones, fish heads, necks, tails, frames, and pork fans are safer picks.
What to Do If Your Dog or Cat Has Tapeworms
Many species of tapeworms parasitize dogs and cats, and the adult worms seriously harm their health, while the larval stages often use livestock or humans as intermediate hosts, threatening both animals and people. Common species include Dipylidium caninum, Taenia spp., Echinococcus granulosus, Mesocestoides, Spirometra mansoni, and Diphyllobothrium. Infection causes intestinal inflammation, malnutrition, and in severe cases intestinal blockage, with signs like vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and odd behavior. Diagnosis relies on clinical signs plus fecal egg exams. Prevention means regular deworming, not feeding raw offal, and controlling fleas. Treatment uses praziquantel (5 mg/kg dogs, 2 mg/kg cats), arecoline hydrobromide, bunamidine, or fenbendazole under veterinary guidance. Because some tapeworms (like Echinococcus) also endanger human health, prompt and correct control matters.
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