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QuestionWhat kind of toys do rabbits like to play with?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.One of a rabbit's favorite activities is chewing. Therefore, look for toys that are designed to be chewed such as wooden items, rolled up paper, or the cardboard inner from paper towel rolls.
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QuestionWhat is safe for rabbits to chew on?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.Natural substances such as wood are ideal. Alternatively, cardboard is fine, as this shouldn't cause a bowel blockage if swallowed. Avoid plastics and other substances that could get stuck in the gut.
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QuestionCan I give my bunny toilet paper rolls?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.Yes, the cardboard tubes from the middle of toilet or kitchen paper are ideal for rabbits to chew on. Make it even more fun by putting an edible treat at the centre of the roll and holding it in place with hay. This makes a great puzzle feeder that will keep the rabbit nicely entertained.
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QuestionWhat kind of wood is good for rabbits to chew on?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.As a rule of thumb, wood from orchard trees (apple, pear, plum, cherry) is fine for rabbits to chew on. Wood from apricot and peach trees is potentially toxic while growing on the tree, but once cut off and left to dry for about one month, it is then safe for rabbits to gnaw on.
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