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Hay produced in South Africa are traditionally sun-dried whilst leading hay manufacturers such as Newhay and Bunny Nature are using the latest developments in technology to produce high quality feeding hay. Newhay timothy hay has earned the well-deserved reputation as the gold standard for feeding rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas. After all, it’s high in fiber with the perfect ratio of nutrients for maintenance. Newhay timothy hay boasts a protein content of 12% compared to regular..

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Bunny Nature is a family owned business in Germany that is founded with love for animals. Their goal, which they continue to pursue to this day, is to produce optimal and healthy food for small animals, which is perfectly tailored to their original natural habitat and needs. Bunny Nature offers optimally balanced food with their unique recipes, made from high-quality ingredients and with extremely controlled production to meet the nutritional needs of your rabbit. All this is done without..

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Vets report that four out of five rabbits or guinea pigs that come into their practice have a health problem that is directly related to poor diet. Common ailments are constipation, overgrown teeth, obesity and other problems related to these primary issues. The good news is that many of these are easily prevented if owners understood a bit more about what their pet rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas should be eating and why. A day in the life of a wild rabbit Consider a day in the..

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If you have pet rabbits and you haven’t heard of RHDV2 then it’s essential you keep reading. Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Viral Type Two – or RHDV2 for short – is an extremely nasty infectious disease that has few symptoms and is fatal. With outbreaks reported all over South Africa, it poses a significant threat to our rabbit population. That’s why it’s absolutely vital that all pet rabbit owners across South Africa – whether they have outdoor rabbits or house bunnies –..

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Pellets are a complementary addition to your rabbit, guinea pig or chinchilla's diet and can be a source of nutrition when fed correctly. Originally, pellets were developed as a cheap way to feed livestock and these earlier foods tended to be high in fat content and lacked the high quality nutrition needed to support long term health and wellbeing. However, good-quality, high-fibre pellet diets are now more widely available. They often contain a base of grass (10-15%) with additional..

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Rabbit owners are delightful people. You know that they are rarely loud and obnoxious (their rabbits would never stand for it); they have plenty of patience (because getting to know a rabbit takes time); and you can be certain that they are full of love and laughter (because that is exactly what rabbits inspire). So, if you have gotten yourself a pet rabbit, welcome to the club. Your new baby bunny is sure to hop his way into your heart (or thump, depending on how stubborn you are about..

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In the wild, their eating habits include grass, tree bark and twigs. Our pets need a similar fibre-filled diet from a range of sources. Treats must only be provided in moderation, but you don’t have to go down the route of a sugary, unhealthy snack. Treats should be packed full of fibre and should include ingredients they would find in the wild. Bunny Nature BOTANICALS consists of many unique plant, flower and herbal mixtures that was carefully developed by veterinarians. Only the best..

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Did you know that pellets are not an essential food for pet rabbits and guinea pigs? Your pet can live without eating these pellets. When given in small amounts, pellets are still considered a healthy part of a balanced rabbit or guinea pig diet. It is crucial to provide your pets with plenty of high-fibre foods such as a variety of grass hays, leafy greens and vegetables. Scientific studies have revealed that excessive amounts of pellet food may cause your rabbit or guinea pig to suffer..

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Rabbits and guinea pigs are herbivores and need a plant-based diet with lots of fibre to keep their digestive system healthy. Along with their pellets and a few healthy treats make sure your small pets have unlimited access to good quality, dust extracted feeding hay and fresh grass to graze on. In the wild, their eating habits include grass, tree bark and twigs. Our pets need a similar fibre-filled diet from a range of sources. Treats must only be provided in moderation, but you don’t..

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A scientific study on rabbits, conducted by The University of Edinburgh in 2013 has shown that feeding muesli or any dry food mixtures, with or without hay, is linked to abnormalities that can lead to painful dental and digestive problems that require expensive veterinary treatment. The excuse by some pet owners to explain why they still feeding muesli type food is that the research does not apply to guinea pigs and chinchillas because the research was conducted on rabbits. Rabbits,..

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