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Forum DIET & CARE Horse Nuggets?!

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    • Tessie
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         So today the people I’ve got my bun from said that they give their rabbits horse nuggets as a treat?! 

        Im assuming this is a bad idea and not something I intend to give my bun, but I thought I may as well check, so…. anyone have any idea what’s in a horse nugget? Haha

        Theyre small and round with like a hole in the middle. 


      • Sarita
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          I have no idea…I had to look them up (from Manna Pro) and it sounds alot like stuff in Oxbow treats (more or less anyway). It’s probably better than some things and worse than others.

          Any packaged treat is going to have stuff in it that sounds not so good (even Oxbow or American Pet Diner) mainly because I really am not 100% familiar with some of the ingredients. I do give packaged treats from Oxbow and APD but those are formulated for rabbits so it’s what I feel comfortable giving.

          I do think there will be better options for your rabbit though if you look.


        • RabbitPam
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            If you want to be sure, I’d suggest looking up that particular treat on line, or reading the bag if you have it, and check out the list of ingredients. I would then compare it to the list on the treats from Oxbow, the ones that are ground hays, not the fruit treats.

            I think I’ve heard that a horse’s digestive anatomy is surprisingly similar to a bunny’s, so there may be less risk to these than, say, dog treats. but if the % of contents, like calcium, is higher, it wouldn’t be wise to try them.


          • Deleted User
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              While I can’t speak to the actual treat in question, there are some significant differences in horse and rabbit diets. Horses process sugars and starches very differently from rabbits. Oats, molasses, bran, and other grains and/or sugars and starches that we’d be best to avoid feeding a rabbit are very healthy for a horse (usually in specific quantities but that is aside from the current point), so personally I’d be cautious. While it is very doubtful you’d be feeding the rabbit something that is actually harmful to them my feeling is better to stick with fruit, vegetables, or even hand fed greens. Essentially a treat is anything that the rabbit likes a lot and that you give them in smaller quantities. I know some commercially produced treats are safe, but why add them and some of their less desireable ingredients to the diet when a slice of banana a raisin or dried cranberry will be just as well received and you can feel confident of what it is you are feeding? I know you weren’t too sure about the nuggits in the first place (why you asked about them) in your place I’d just stick with that reluctance and find alternatives that you are comfortable with and happy feeding.


            • Tessie
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                Thanks for the feedback guys!

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