One of our female buns, Lily has always had one of her ears up and one down and we have got so used to seeing her like this when both of her ears drop, she looks very strange. Here she is with her different looks. Lily is currently on a diet and we hope over a period of time we will be able to get her nice and slim for the summer. Fat bunnies have problems cleaning themselves properly and this can cause problems in the summer months with flies and the risk of flystrike. She has always been a very clean bunny and never gets dirty but we have decided to reduce her weight just in case. To reduce a bunny's weight, you must do this gradually and not drastically reduce their pellets. This can be dangerous and successful weight loss has to be a slow process and this ensures success and a healthy bun. If you decide to put your bunny on a weight watchers programme, reduce their pellets by 50% and ensure that you increase their fibre with hay and dried grass and vegetables. Root vegetables can be high in sugar i.e. carrots, so again, small chunks a couple of times a week and again fruit should be limited. Lots of leafy green veg and hay and your bun will soon be nice and slim.
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