In addition to cats and dogs, more and more people choose rabbits as pets. But rabbits are often thought of as easy "entry-level" pets.

In fact, raising rabbits has more complex feeding needs, as much as taking care of dogs, or even more complicated.

As pets, rabbits are more fragile than cats and dogs and need more careful and patient care in many aspects. It is also essential to pay close attention to all behaviors of rabbits on a daily basis.

It is not difficult to raise a rabbit, but it is not easy to raise a rabbit seriously.

Diet is the most basic feeding point, and a healthy diet is crucial to the health of rabbits.

Rabbits have a very sensitive digestive system and intestinal problems are one of the leading causes of illness and death.

So, what does a healthy rabbit diet look like?

Dry pastures account for 80% of a rabbit's diet. Timothy hay is the best choice as a staple food. It has relatively balanced nutrition, high fiber content, and is relatively hard, which is especially suitable for rabbits' teeth and digestion.

Timothy is always kept at home, and the rabbit can't stop eating grass. Hay helps rabbits grind their teeth while ensuring that their digestive systems are functioning properly and helping them absorb the nutrients their bodies need.

The most serious, common, troublesome, and costly medical problem for rabbits is dental disease. Once there is a problem with the teeth, it is usually a lifetime problem.

Dental disease is the most common disease in rabbits. This is a very painful disease as it makes eating very painful for pet rabbits.

Because these animals have adapted to require a lot of chewing food such as tough and fibrous grass feed.

So their teeth will continue to grow throughout their lives, and if not worn down properly, or if the position of the teeth in the lower jaw changes, the teeth can erupt or develop sharp points that could dig into their cheeks or tongue.

This causes excruciating pain that some animals stop eating. If not treated properly, it can lead to death.

The tooth roots of rabbits are very special. They are open roots. We humans and cats and dogs have closed roots. That is to say, the pulp of rabbits has the ability to grow, and their crowns will continue to push up and grow out.

Therefore, their teeth are designed to eat a lot of grass, and the teeth are kept from growing through constant chewing and wear. Only grass is the only tool for rabbits to grind their teeth for life.

Dental diseases in rabbits are not easy to be detected, and they often seek medical attention only when they are serious. Most of them are caused by improper diet and negligence of the owner, which leads to the deterioration of the disease.

You should take your rabbit's dental problems seriously. Usually, prevention is the main priority. If there is a problem with the teeth, it is the best choice to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.