Ingredients: Dried timothy grass, alfalfa meal, dried alfalfa solubles, cellulose, soya protein isolate, dried peas, minerals, fructo-oligosaccharides, toasted dehulled soya meal, linseed oil, dried beet pulp, dried echinacea, dried chamomile (herbs 0.5%), anise and fenugreek oil The three most common rabbit health issues are dental disease, gastrointestinal stasis and obesity, Supreme Petfoods’ recent survey of UK veterinary surgeons has revealed. A high-quality, species-appropriate diet should include unlimited hay, a carefully measured portion of high fibre nuggets every morning and evening and a handful of fresh leafy greens. Recommended by over 90 percent of vets in the survey, Supreme’s Science Selective rabbit lifestage diets are high in fibre, and rich in natural ingredients with no added sugar. When fed alongside unlimited hay, Science Selective supports dental and digestive health and the maintenance of a healthy weight and helps to reduce the risk of diet-related disease. We’re keen to build on this and are proud to offer not just high-quality species-specific nutrition but a range of educational materials as well as free samples to help veterinary teams engage with owners.” These conditions are intrinsically linked to the feeding of poor-quality diets and despite substantial improvements in nutritional knowledge among rabbit owners, 57 percent of rabbits are still being fed inappropriately.

Available in boxes of ten sachets to provide convenient and cost effective use either in the veterinary clinic or at home Buy a 10 x 20g Box of Supreme Recovery Plus and receive a free specially designed wide bore feeding syringe. The Supreme Feeding Syringe is perfect for assisted feeding (anyone who has tried using a standard syringe will know!). The wide bore facilitates better delivery of the feeding formulation - less mess and (hopefully) more consumption. If your bunny is a touch on the heavy side, why not take a read of How to Help an Overweight Rabbit Lose Weight for loads of useful facts and advice. Supreme Science Selective Recovery Plus Rabbit Food is designed to be just not nutritious but delicious, as Supreme’s pet nutrition experts know that poorly and convalescing rabbits may have a reduced appetite and need encouragement to eat. The recipe has been created to: support the immune system and boost energy levels by including echinacea, vitamins. minerals and plenty of proteinBased on Timothy Hay with high concentration of long fibre, helping to provide an ideal substrate for gut microbes to produce volatile fatty acids as an energy source Offer hay with excellent palatability to increase the fibre content of the diet: Science Selective Timothy Hay is a super-tasty option that will encourage adequate intake. Rabbits should have access to unlimited hay, but a body-sized portion every day is a good guide. Science Selective Recovery Plus has been developed to provide intensive nutritional support for the critical care of small animals. Smaller bunnies tend to have a faster metabolism than their larger friends. They are often more active too, loving nothing better than rabbit zoomies round the garden all of which adds up to an increased calorie requirement.

The survey also revealed that for rabbits requiring critical care nutrition, Supreme’s Science Selective Recovery Plus, is the number one choice among vets for syringe feeding. Dried Timothy Grass, Alfalfa Meal, Dried Alfalfa Solubles, Casein, Dried Peas, Fructo-Oligosaccharides, Toasted Soybeans, Linseed Oil, Dried Beet Pulp, Dicalcium Phosphate, Milk Thistle Seeds, Dried Echinacea, Dried St. John’s Wort, Dried Chamomile (Herbs 2%), Salt, Anise and Fenugreek Oil

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The survey also revealed that for rabbits requiring critical care nutrition, Supreme’s Science Selective Recovery Plus, is the number one choice among vets for syringe feeding. With a high crude fibre content (25%) to support digestive health, Recovery Plus has added vitamin C and is rich in natural forage and herbs to stimulate appetite. A drop in environmental temperature means the body has to work harder to keep warm, so energy requirements tend to be higher in the chillier winter months. Nearly 90 percent of vets said that rabbits often received inadequate quantities of hay, and the survey also revealed that feeding poor-quality concentrate foods, with low fibre and added sugary ingredients, is commonplace.