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- 01/29/2013 at 9:03 PM
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  So, when we got Ian we were given the pellets that the rescue was feeding him. Which was a mix of alfalfa and timothy of pellets but the brands of the pellets are something that we can not get since the local stores do not sell it. When I went to go feed Ian today his pellets I noticed that they were infested with bugs/maggots. I know that the bugs/maggots are not good for him so I pulled the pellets and threw them and the rest of the bag away. I’m just worried about how to compensate for him quitting cold turkey. I don’t want his digestive system going completely out of whack. But at the same time I don’t want him getting sick from the bugs. What should I do????
- 01/29/2013 at 9:46 PM
  RabbitPam
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  Oh, that’s awful. You scoured the dishes and wiped down his habitat too, didn’t you? I assume that vinegar and water will kill a bug or maggot, but I’m not sure. It couldn’t hurt.
  
  That said, I think you can introduce a healthy, plain timothy based pellet right away. Watch for a bit of poopy butt, but it would be fairly normal for a change of food so I wouldn’t worry. I’d be more concerned about spotting the stray bug on Ian. You don’t have much choice since you can’t find this brand (good). I would start him on some Oxbow or Kaytee pellets, limit to quarter cup, and let him get used to a better brand. Give him a lot of good hay the whole time so he can be steady in his digestion that way.
- 01/30/2013 at 5:17 AM
  Sarita
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  Yes, introduce a new pellet right away – as long as it’s high quality, I doubt there will be any problems other than getting him to eat the pellets as rabbits can be weirdly fussy about their pellets.
- 01/30/2013 at 8:20 AM
  peppypoo
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  Poor bun! As long as he has plenty of hay and water and veggies, it’s alright if he doesn’t take to the new pellets right away – just keep offering them.
- 01/30/2013 at 10:17 PM
  MoveDiagonally
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  Can you contact the rescue and see if you can have/buy some more pellets for the slower switch over? I think switching him over cold turkey will work out fine but if you’re worried it might give you some peace of mind.
- 01/31/2013 at 1:45 PM
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  Okay, thanks guys! I gave him some leftover pellets (that are still good) from when Skipper used to eat them.
  
  And I wish MoveDiagonally. I would have just bought more (apparently stores in Dover sell Oxbow pelletes) or gotten some from the rescue if they weren’t so far away. We drove up there for an 1 1/2 to go get Ian to foster him. =/
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