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01 Jun 2015

Importance Of Timothy Hay For Fibrevores

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The dietary needs of any animal (including humans) are directly linked to the unique digestive processes of that animal. Fibrevores, as the name implies, need lots of fibre. Fibrevores have a unique digestive system with an appendix designed to deal with fibre exclusively. A complete fibrevore diet will provide for their dental, digestive and emotional health. The Excel 5-a-day Feeding Plan is an easy to follow guide to ensure your pet gets the right balance of fibre, nutrients, vitamins and minerals for their all-round health.

The benefits of Timothy hay on teeth

Rabbits have teeth that continually grow throughout their lifetime. If they’re not ground down through eating, they can form sharp points and spurs. By eating a high fibre diet, the healthy length and shape of the teeth are maintained.

Bedding

More than that, fibrevores love snuggling in piles of Timothy hay. They love playing with it and pushing it around their homes. It’s a great comfort for all fibrevores to be surrounded by the warm, earthy, grassy smells of Timothy hay – and that’s in addition to the physical health needs of these animals.

If you have any questions about Timothy hay and your fibrevores, you can always give us a call . And, don’t forget, your vet is an incredible resource when it comes to the proper care of all your pets.

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