- Digestive problems: Dog food can cause rabbits to experience gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation.
- Weight gain: Dog food is high in calories, and rabbits that eat it can gain weight quickly. This can lead to health problems such as arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes.
- Nutritional deficiencies: Dog food does not provide the vitamins and minerals that rabbits need to stay healthy. This can lead to a variety of health problems, including scurvy, rickets, and blindness.
If your rabbit accidentally eats a small amount of dog food, it is unlikely to be a problem. However, if you are feeding your rabbit dog food on a regular basis, you should stop and switch to a diet of high-quality hay, fresh vegetables, and a small amount of pellets specifically formulated for rabbits.