Rabbits have a very unusual calcium metabolism. In cats and dogs, calcium absorption is regulated at gut level, and is adjusted according to the body’s requirements. Any excess dietary calcium passes through and is excreted in the faeces. However, in rabbits, calcium absorption appears to be less well regulated, and indeed appears to be proportional to dietary calcium levels, irrespective of requirements. Excess absorbed calcium is therefore excreted through the urinary tract, often resulting in urine high in calcium precipitate. Sludge in the bladder can result in discomfort and disease in predisposed animals.
Science Selective Vetcare Urinary Health Rabbit Food, provides a nutritionally complete and balanced, daily diet for rabbits of all breeds and life stages. It is suitable for long-term feeding to rabbits that are susceptible to urinary tract disorders.
A generous blend of Cranberries and Blueberries provides antioxidants, which help to maintain urinary tract health. Dandelion & Nettle combine to act as a gentle diuretic, and help stimulate routine renal function. Echinacea and added Vitamin C (500mg/kg), also help to support the immune system and fight infection.
KEY BENEFITS:
- High 28% Crude Fibre
- Based on Timothy Hay
- Low Ca. 0.5%
- Added vitamin C – 500mg/kg
- Encourages water consumption
- With cranberries and blueberries – natural antioxidants
- Echinacea – to help support the immune system & fight infection
- Dandelion – a gentle diuretic – to stimulate routine renal function
- Rich in “long fibre”
- Extended feeding time
- Promotes dental wear
- Enhances environmental enrichment
- A nutritionally complete and balance diet
- Wheat and gluten free
- Added Linseed for healthy skin and coat
- No artificial colours or flavours
- No added sugars
Suitable for: Rabbits of all breeds aged 20 weeks+
Contents: 1.5kg
Composition:
Ground Timothy hay, soybean meal, ground peas, oat flakes, dried alfalfa protein concentrate, linseed (1.5%), locust bean meal, dried echinacea (1%), dried dandelion (1%), dried nettle, soya oil, dried cranberries (0.25%), dried blueberries (0.25%), calcium carbonate
Analytical Constituents:
Protein 14.0%, Crude fibre 28.0%, Fat content 3.5%, Crude ash 7.5%, Calcium 0.5%, Sodium 0.3%, Phosphorus 0.4%
Nutritional Additives/KG:
Vitamin A 15000 IU, Vitamin D3 1500 IU, Vitamin C 500mg, Ferrous sulphate monohydrate 152 mg, Calcium iodate anhydrous 1.5 mg, Copper sulphate pentahydrate 20 mg, Manganese oxide 38 mg, Zinc oxide 62 mg, Sodium selenite 0.2 mg