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Are cheap commercial rabbit pellets bad for my bunny's health?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed

Is commercial brand pellets/cheap pet store pellets not good for them and if so how?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 14th, 2019

The main portion of a rabbit’s diet should be hay. Pellets make up a very small portion of their diet. I personally like and recommend Oxbow products. ( https://www.petshopdirect.com.au/shop/category/oxbow-rabbit-and-guinea-pig-food ) ( https://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/uploads/files/Rabbit-Care-Guide.pdf )

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