Posted by RabbitEducator on April 19, 2003 at 17:51:11:
In Reply to: Re: What treats do you give your bunny? posted by deetu on April 19, 2003 at 12:04:45:
Never feed a rabbit bread (ESPECIALLY *stale* bread) or corn. Bread and other grain products are high in carbohydrates which can alter the delicate balance of intestinal flora. Corn can cause intestinal blockages since rabbits can't even digest parts of corn - even worse if its dry corn.
Remember that rabbits have evolved a highly efficient digestive system, which allows them to extract every bit of nutrition out of a diet that would be unpalatable for other animals. Your rabbits digestion system needs to be constantly moving - bulk is the key to this system. Foods that are high in calories, protein, and sugars are not only unhealthy for your bunny, they can pose a serious threat to her health, and can even lead to death.
-RabbitEducator
