I know i should probably feed her more veggies, and less pellets, but I want to know if that's true? Or is the dewlap supposed to be there as my rabbit matures?
2007-03-24 03:42:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
dewlaps are a natural occurence, especially for some breeds more than others. I know rexes are very prone to them. It's like a little storage place for them and in some cases shows good breeding, believe it or not.
As far as a rabbit's diet, there is a lot of confusion on pellets. Some people don't use them because they are high in fat content and a rabbit who eats mostly pellets will be prone to be more plump, and have a more pronounced dewlap.
I feed my 5 pound rex a diet 1 cup of fresh veggies, an 1/8-1/4 cup of pellets twice a day and unlimited timothy hay at all times of the day. A diet of mostly pellets will make the dewlap more pronounced!!!
2007-03-24 17:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by wickeddanibella26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dewlaps are natural,however lack of excersize will cause them to be excessive. Bunnies are really playfull, so have at it, and play with them all u can!!! The,ll love you for it!
2007-03-24 10:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by lizzy2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋