Complete Rabbit Care & Feeding Guide for Singapore Pet Owners

A healthy rabbit diet comes down to getting the balance right between four things: hay, pellets, fresh greens and water. This guide walks through each, in the proportions that actually matter.

Why diet matters for rabbit health

A rabbit’s digestive system is built to process a near-constant stream of fibre. Get the diet wrong — too little hay, too many treats, sudden changes — and the two most common consequences are dental problems (their teeth grow continuously and need hay’s abrasiveness to wear down) and digestive upset, both of which are far easier to prevent than to fix.

The core diet: hay, pellets, fresh greens, water

Hay should be available at all times, in effectively unlimited amounts — it’s the foundation, not a side dish. Pellets are a measured daily supplement, not a free-feed item; choose a plain Timothy-based pellet rather than a colourful muesli-style mix. Fresh leafy greens, introduced gradually, add variety and nutrients. Fresh water, changed daily, matters just as much as the food itself.

How much of each

Hay: unlimited, always available. Pellets: a small measured portion daily, scaled to your rabbit’s size — check the packaging or ask us if you’re unsure. Greens: a modest daily portion, built up gradually as your rabbit’s gut adjusts. Treats: occasional, not daily.

Hay’s central role

If you take one thing from this guide, make it this: hay isn’t optional or a “nice to have” — it’s the single most important part of the diet. See our Timothy hay guide for the full picture on choosing and storing it.

Common mistakes

Too little hay relative to pellets, switching foods abruptly instead of transitioning over a week or two, and treating dry food as optional once a rabbit is getting “enough” greens and treats are the three we see most often.

Singapore-specific storage and humidity notes

Humidity is the enemy of fresh hay here — store it in a breathable container, not a sealed plastic bag, somewhere dry and out of direct sun, and buy in quantities you’ll get through within a few weeks.

General small-pet care information, not veterinary advice — if your pet has a specific health condition, is a picky eater, or you are changing their diet, it is worth checking with an exotic-animal-savvy vet for guidance tailored to them.

FAQs

How much hay does a rabbit really need?

Effectively unlimited — hay should always be available, not rationed. A pile roughly the size of the rabbit is a common rule of thumb, but “always available” is the real target.

Can I switch my rabbit's food overnight?

It’s better not to — sudden diet changes can upset a rabbit’s digestion. Transition gradually over 7-10 days, mixing old and new food in increasing proportions.

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