My vet says rabbit pellets are unhealthy. What should I feed my bunny?

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I recently took my 4mth mini Rex rabbit to the vet due to painful gas (and no other symptoms - still eating, pooping, drinking, running) and was told that rabbit pellets from the pet store are for fattening rabbits to eat. My childhood rabbit ate pellets for 11 years and nothing bad happened. I don’t mean to question a professional but everyone I know who has rabbits feeds them pellets. I can’t afford to feed her $5 in produce every day. Thoughts? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 14 days old | 5.2 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Pellets can predispose a rabbit to obesity. They may not provide the amount of fiber needed to maintain a healthy gut. You don't need to feed just produce. Ellie should be fed as much timothy hay, oat hay or similar grasses as she wants to eat. These grasses are relatively inexpensive. You can feed alfalfa until she is about 7 months old then discontinue feeding it. Supplement the diet with a cup or two of fresh, dark, leafy greens and vegetables daily. Up to 1/4 cup of commercial pellets can be offered daily.

My vet says rabbit pellets are unhealthy. What should I feed my bunny?

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