Feeding
the house rabbit 3: Fresh herbs
Camilla
Bergstrøm
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Rabbits
have more taste buds than we do, and will appreciate food that actually
tastes strong. Herbs are an excellent way to add that delicious taste to a
meal. They can be served fresh, as well as tried, and are an excellent
alternative to treats. Most herbs have medicinal properties. These properties
include antibacterial or analgesic effects, action on the cardiovascular and
respiratory system, digestive tract, nervous system, on muscles and on the
skin in animals. Fresh herbs can be given to keep a rabbit healthy and
relaxed. This does not mean that these plants will replace a visit to a
rabbit-savvy veterinarian or a drug therapy when a rabbit is sick. Herbs
can also be harvested in nature and dried, before feeding to a rabbit during
the winter months. They should be picked in places that are not contaminated
by cat, dog or fox feces, and that are not treated with chemicals or
pesticides. Many plants found outside contain toxic molecules that might be
harmful, even fatal; it is this important to pick only those herbs that are
safe. Don’t trust that your rabbit can decide which plants are eatable, and
which are not. Some
herbs that rabbits like to eat
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