Posted in .: Pet Rabbits • Tags: alfalfa, fruit, grains, grassy fiber, oat hay, pellets, vegetables
What is ‘proper’ in a rabbit’s diet depends on what kind of creature it is. And since rabbits are herbivores, they need to be fed exclusively plant material - grains, vegetables and the occasional fruit.
Rabbits need substantial grassy fiber and a good deal of vegetable protein. They have fairly delicate digestive systems and they can’t vomit anything which disagrees with them. So, it’s necessary to be careful to ensure they get the right foods in the right proportion.
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Posted on March 21, 2008 by HART (1-800-HART) • There are 1 lonesome comment
Posted in . By Hartley, .: Pet Health Care • Tags: asparagus, avocados, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, green beans, kale, peas, pet, spinach, squash, turnips, vegetables, veggies, watercress
Veggies For Your Pets?
By Sylvia Riley
Vegetables in your dog’s diet, and minor amounts in your cat’s diet, can enhance their health and provide a rich and diverse supply of nutrients, enzymes, healthy fibre and antioxidants. In the wild, dogs and cats would have acquired plant foods through the semi-digested remnants in the stomachs of their prey; vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds.
Canines possess a greater ability to break down plant matter and synthesize relevant nutrients therein. Because of this, although classified as carnivores, they are in fact omnivorous and are not solely reliant on animal meat for sustenance. Wolves can be observed eating fallen fruit and berries, and first consume the stomach and intestines of their prey where plant foods can be found.
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Posted on June 8, 2006 by HART (1-800-HART) • There are 2 comments!
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