When does a rabbit need extra vitamins or minerals?
In some situations, your rabbit’s body may need additional support, for example:
- During or after illness or recovery
- When appetite is reduced or the diet is unbalanced
- For pregnant or nursing does
- For older rabbits or those with lower immunity
- During moulting or stressful periods (such as moving, surgery or vaccination)
- When feeding homemade diets or mixes without added vitamins
A vitamin and mineral supplement can help replenish deficiencies and restore balance to the body in these situations.
Fatty acids for rabbits
Omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids play an important role in your rabbit’s body. They support:
- Skin and coat health
- A healthy inflammatory response
- Heart function
- The immune system
Additional fatty acids can be particularly useful for rabbits with skin issues, a dull coat, or a weakened immune system. Try Puur Veg Omega.
Botanicals & multivitamins – a tasty addition
Do you feed your rabbit the Bunny Nature All Nature Mid Mix or the Maxi Mix? These blends are made without added vitamins – ideal for rabbits on a natural diet or those sensitive to overdosing. However, this also means you’ll need to complement the diet with additional vitamins to create a complete meal.
You can use the Bunny Nature All Nature Vitamin Botanicals Multivitamin Snack for this purpose. This tasty herbal mix contains carefully balanced vitamins and has been specially developed to complete the Mid Mix and Maxi Mix. It’s a natural, fibre-rich addition that can easily be offered to your rabbit daily.
Not sure which supplement is right for your rabbit? Feel free to contact our veterinarian at veterinarian@vetsend.co.uk.