RabbitsPet parentSeptember 1, 2026

I have a dutch rabbit named spinach, i just moved her from my home in new york to my…

Hey! I have a dutch rabbit named spinach, i just moved her from my home in new york to my school house in nj, she was clearly stressed that day but seems to have settled down. Shes eating her hay and greens just fine but seems to be ignoring pellets, ive given her critical care just to get those nutrients in but im worried it wont be enough. Her poop looks normal, shes acting normal with no signs of discomfort (no teeth grinding, no hunching, etc.) and i dont know what to think of this. She still gets excited for treats and seems energetic. Any advice appreciated!

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NNate2d ago

This sounds like a rabbit who's doing okay. Hay and greens are the core of the diet -- pellets are more of a supplement -- so if she's eating hay well, pooping normally, and still excited about treats, those are all reassuring signs. Two thoughts. Rabbits can be picky about pellet freshness, so if the bag traveled with you or has been open a while, a fresh bag of the same brand is worth a try. Maybe set the Critical Care aside for now. From what I can see online, Critical Care is really for rabbits who've stopped eating altogether, so it may just be filling her up. You're already watching for the right signs (teeth grinding, hunching, etc.), so if it were me, I'd just continue to monitor for any changes and give her a week or two to settle in. Love the name, Spinach by the way!

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