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- 10/01/2013 at 5:01 PM
  MariaG
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  my rabbit is like stuck in the molt or whatever its called, he has lost half of his coat and now the rest is just super ugly and i want him to finish molting so his new coat can finish growing in. i heard calf manna really helps with that ? does anyone know where i can get this ? like would walmart sell it ? is it made for rabbits? or would i have to go to a farm or something to pick it up ?
- 10/01/2013 at 7:48 PM
  MoveDiagonally
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  Calf Manna is a performance supplement. I've seen it used for young or underweight animals to help with growth/weight gain. I've never heard about it helping with a molt and I think it would probably just make a normal healthy rabbit fat. I've only seen it sold in feed stores.
  
  Who suggested it for molt? I think the best option in your situation is to just be patient and wait for his coat to come in naturally.
- 10/01/2013 at 8:48 PM
  Monkeybun
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  best thing for a molt is to brush every day
- 10/03/2013 at 4:01 PM
  Amys Animals
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  It was recommended to me for putting muscle and weight on my older bun Freddy. I never heard of it for helping a bunny molt. It should only be given if absolutely needed. I give my Freddy who is 3 lbs 1 teaspoon every other day.
  
  I think sticking with grooming and plucking him may help.
- 10/07/2013 at 12:48 AM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  I’ve heard it’s safe for weight gain, but when I tried it Chuck wouldn’t eat it. I can’t see how any supplement would help with molting; molting or shedding happens when the new fur is ready to grow, and the old is pushed out. Unless your animal is shedding from being nutritionally poor, I don’t think a supplement could possibly do anything.
  Brush daily and use a wet paper towel to finish off. It’s horrible to have so much fur flying, but it doesn’t last long
- 10/07/2013 at 9:27 AM
  Elrohwen
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  I don’t think it will help with coat, and could cause weight gain in a normal rabbit. I’d just stick with brushing and it will grow back in soon enough.
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