1. Why do rabbits have to eat grass
Because rabbit teeth don’t grow as long as human teeth It will stop growing to a certain extent. Its teeth are constantly growing. If there is no proper wear and tear, it is likely to cause its incisors to grow outwards. Too long incisors will make the rabbit’s lips unable to close normally, improper bite, etc., which will cause the rabbit to not be able to eat normally, and even cause the rabbit to starve to death in severe cases. In addition, the continuous free growth of rabbit incisors can lead to the ingrown of their roots, which can block the rabbit’s tear duct and stimulate the rabbit to cry; if it is also infected by bacteria, it will lead to abnormal eye and nose secretion in the rabbit. thing. Like incisors, rabbit molars continue to grow. Without proper wear, the molars can become long and pointed, which can easily pierce the mouth or extend the roots into the nasal cavity or eye sockets, causing abscesses. Such diseases are difficult to cure, so prevention is necessary. Eating hay can help rabbits grind their teeth. Not feeding hay to rabbits is equivalent to making rabbits commit suicide, so the owner remembers to feed hay regularly and quantitatively to rabbits!
Second, what grass is suitable for rabbits to eat
The common pasture suitable for rabbits on the market is Timothy grass , Alfalfa and Pangu grass. Alfalfa is a forage that is high in calcium and protein and can be fed to young rabbits to help them grow. However, after the rabbit is 3 months old, don’t feed the rabbit with alfalfa grass or reduce the feeding. It is also because of the high calcium content of this grass. If you do not pay attention to controlling the calcium content in the rabbit’s diet, it is very likely that Causes urolithiasis in rabbits. For adult rabbits, it is better to choose Timothy grass than Pangu grass. Although the fiber content of Timothy grass and Pangu grass is almost the same, the protein of Pangu grass is much higher than that of Timothy grass. , In order to prevent the rabbit from becoming a chubby, it is recommended to feed the rabbit Timothy grass.
Three, the harm of obesity in rabbits
Obesity can lead to arteriosclerosis and fatty liver problems in rabbits. The spine brings a great burden, and fat rabbits are more likely to cause aging of the spine and joints when they are old. If the situation is serious, it can have a great impact on the quality of life of the elderly rabbits. In addition, the feet of rabbits are relatively small relative to their bodies, and obesity will increase the pressure on their feet, which may easily lead to pressure sores on the soles of their feet, that is, foot dermatitis. Obesity also affects the rabbit’s internal organs, and this effect is generally manifested in its old age.
The above is our analysis of why rabbits eat grass. I hope all pet owners realize the importance of eating hay for rabbits and pay attention to the provision of grass. Prevent rabbits from getting fat!
