[header] How to choose rabbit treats [title] Keep treats in small amounts. [step] For a rabbit, this means about a tablespoon of food. Give a small rabbit this amount once a day, while a larger rabbit can have a small treat up to three times a day.
[header] How to choose rabbit treats [title] Keep treats in small amounts. [step] For a rabbit, this means about a tablespoon of food. Give a small rabbit this amount once a day, while a larger rabbit can have a small treat up to three times a day.
[substeps] In general, smaller rabbits like this will increase the amount of treats it requires. Instead of normally giving 25 or more treats every day, offer one every two hours or so. It helps save a lot of calories and energy for your rabbit as well. Remember, rabbits are small animals and live in a very large building and can get at least half their calories from food. Giving small treats makes it easier for your rabbit to graze, and it gives you less time to put them in their mouths. [substeps] Make sure any treat is small enough for your rabbit to eat and retain weight. [substeps] Giving small amounts allows your rabbit to digest whatever healthy treats you give it. Because a rabbit's digestive system is so sensitive, you need to be cautious about overwhelming it with new and complex foods that are difficult to break down.