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Let's face it, no matter how responsible a breeder you are, occasionally rabbits get sick or just fail to thrive. Rabbits don't always respond well to Western medical treatments and chemicals, but they often respond well to natural remedies.
It's easy to administer herbs. You can opt to use either dried, fresh, or both. Put dried or loose herbs in a little dish and let your rabbit pick through them. I don't recommend adding them to your feed, as your rabbit may dig through their feeding looking for the herbs. You can also brew them into a tea and add to their water bottles or bowls (fair warning, some herbs do stain your bottles), or syringe directly into their mouth. I have found that usually offering them to your rabbit first as a loose herb or fresh plant works best.
I recommend offering a few different herbs that work on the same things (ie both caraway seed and lemon balm for bloat) so that your rabbit can pick and choose what he or she needs. Rabbits eat instinctively, so they are very good at knowing what they need.
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My favorite rabbit herb is plantain which grows wild here in the pacific northwest. You probably have some growing in your yard! It comes in both a broad and a narrow leaf and the rabbit can eat the entire plant. Dandelion is another great herb, and the rabbit can eat the entire plant. Fresh parsley especially is a great bloat treatment, if you can get it to your rabbit while the symptoms are early while the rabbit is still willing to eat.
Weaning kits are especially prone to stress-induced illness such as bloat and stasis. Supplementing their feed with herbs can be a good way of staving off these issues.
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The contents herein, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this site ("Content") are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinarian advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian with any questions you may have regarding the medical condition of your pet. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. If you think your animal has a medical emergency, call or visit your veterinarian or your local veterinary emergency hospital immediately. Edelweiss Ranch & Rabbitry does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, veterinarians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this website. Reliance on any information appearing on this website is entirely at your own risk.