Carla, IMO, the #1 health issue with buns is hay-eating.
If they have not had a lot of it, it may take them a bit to get used to it.
A hay that appeals to them will help. My buns groove out (you can tell
what era I'm from, can't you?) on Oxbow orchard grass.
It smells so sweet and looks so pretty I'm tempted to try it myself.
All of my buns are now enthusiastic hay eaters.
Some of them will walk away from fresh veggies when fresh hay is delivered!
It improves their appetite as well as their digestion and their general
well-being.
A bun who is eating a lot of hay (should be 60% of their diet) is a bun
who is feelin' good, almost always.
Sweets and refined carbs should be severely restricted, especially if
they are not consuming **massive** quantities of hay.
Nona
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pugnose wrote:
> Last night, I came home from work and found that Liza had not eaten her
> food from the morning. I tried to give her some more fresh food, and she
> wasn't having anything to do with it. I was going to give her some
> simethiecone, and she ran under the chair, when I went to pull her out, I
> dragged her across the carpet and broke the nail on her big toe to the
> quick. It bled initially, but stopped shortly after. She did not have a
> lot of desire to eat all night but did eat a little. Her poops were few
> and small. I did give her a few drops and tried to rub her tummy, but she
> was upset. I had to come to work today, but will see about her when I get
> home this evening. Is there anything I should do even if her paw is not
> bleeding or showing signs of swelling? I will also get on top of her
> eating/pooping as soon as I get home. I hope she was just upset and has
> eaten while I am here. Please send vibes for my little girl. I was so bad!
> Carla and Liza.
> >> Stay informed about: Help a bad bun mom(kind of long) 
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