Rabbits As Pets - Snowy The New Addition
We have had Snowy, our newest rabbit addition, for two full weeks now. He was destined for either a soup pot or premature death of some form. Suckers that we are, we love having rabbits as pets, and could not say no.
We were concerned about his health and condition. He was missing large patches of fur under his chin and onto his chest, as well as around his tail. He was lethargic and his hind end was atrophied.
Keeping him separated from the rest of our animals was a priority. We weren’t sure if he was infected with a communicable disease, and all of our animals are extremely healthy. We take great pride in our rabbit care. We didn’t want to chance it. We have a zero overhead budget, and can’t afford to run to the veterinary for anything!
One of the first things that we did for him was supplement his water with goji juice. He has been lapping it up, almost like his body was craving the nutrition. My daughter has also been letting him out for regular exercise and making sure he has good healthy food, like fresh green grass, clover and fetches (that is what my father calls them). We try to capitalize on the season.
Yesterday, my daughter came in from the “Bunnies Condo Complex” aka the rabbit hutches, all excited saying, “Mum, you have to come and see Snowy!”
I have been drinking goji myself and know how incredible it is, but it still shocks and surprises me from time to time. To my amazement all of Snowy’s bald patches are growing in, fully and completely.
I’m sure it is a combination of healthy changes in his food and lifestyle, but I definitely put goji on the top of the list for the rapidity of the transformation.
Debbie is the cofounder of debnbob.com, a blog focused on the personal challenges in life. It is through her blog that she helps people solve, and discuss everyday issues that concern us all. Sometimes it just isn’t appropriate to ask someone you know their opinion on a subject that is on your mind. You may feel-free to ask Debbie. She is also a professional homeschooler and business owner. You may visit Debbie’s blog at: www.debnbob.com
Tags: bunnies, rabbit, rabbit care, rabbit hutches, rabbits as pets
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