Natural Medicine

Increasing appetite:

 

CELERY
Celery is a natural diuretic that increases appetite.
TREATS: encourages rabbit to eat when he/she’s gone off of pellets
DOSE: 2-3” piece, as needed
NOTES: wash veggies before feeding, leaves and stalks

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DILL
Fresh dill leaves are a natural food to increase appetite.
TREATS: increases appetite for rabbits that have gone off feed
DOSE: moderate amount given as needed
NOTES: make sure no chemicals or sprays have been use on the plants

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GRAPE LEAVES
Grape leaves are one of the best appetite stimulants.
TREATS: increases appetite
DOSE: moderate amount given as needed
NOTES: use fresh or dried out, never wilted or fermented – make sure its chemical free / unsprayed

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KALE
Kale is a natural appetite stimulant which is high in calcium.
TREATS: increases appetite
DOSE: moderate amount given as needed
NOTES: wash before feeding

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PUMPKIN
Pumpkin is an appetite stimulant.
TREATS: increases appetite, helps with gut mobility
DOSE: ¼ cup as needed, in moderation
NOTES: canned / whole pumpkin … can be fed by syringe if needed

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SWEET POTATO
Sweet Potato is an appetite stimulant.
TREATS: increases appetite
DOSE: 2-3” piece, raw – can be given 2-3x weekly
NOTES: causes weight gain

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Improving Gut/Digestive Health:

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GRASS/HAY
Grass is the easiest to get natural product for gut mobility issues.
TREATS: increases gut mobility
DOSE: moderate amount given as needed
NOTES: make sure its chemical free / unsprayed

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PAPAYA
Papaya is a digestive & gut mobility aid.
TREATS: aids in digestions and gut mobility, especially in cases of wool block
DOSE: moderate amount given as needed
NOTES: can feed fresh (best option), dried (as “gummy treats”), or as Enzyme Tablets (chewable or crushed and added in water for syringe feeding)

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PARSLEY
Parsley is a digestive and gut mobility aid.
TREATS: helps with intestinal blockage and constipation, and aids in gut mobility
DOSE: given in moderate amounts as needed
NOTES: if fresh, wash before feeding

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PINEAPPLE
Pineapple is a digestive and gut mobility aid.
TREATS: stops diarrhea, improves gut mobility
DOSE: Juice – add to drinking water or syringe

OR
DOSE:Fresh – 2-3” piece

OR
DOSE: Canned – No Sugar, 2 chunks
NOTES: can be given as needed or as a treat 1-3x weekly

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PLANTAIN
Plantain is a gut and intestinal mobility aid.
TREATS: stops diarrhea, relieves gas, regulates intestines
DOSE: given in moderation, as needed (broad leaf or lance leaf)
NOTES: safe to feed about a handful amount daily – make sure its chemical free / unsprayed

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Anti-bacterial:

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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
ACV is an antibacterial antiseptic.
TREATS: infections, reduces ammonia odors, increases fertility
DOSE: 1 teaspoon mixed in gallon of drinking water, given daily; use undiluted for disinfecting/cleaning
NOTES: *Raw, Unfiltered, with “The Mother”100% natural, safe internally and externally, can’t overdose on it –but if mixed strong, rabbits may not drink it.

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CRANBERRY
Cranberries, in dried form, are a natural antibacterial agent.
TREATS: antibacterial agent for bladder infection
DOSE: 4-5 berries as needed, in moderation

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Anti-diarrhea:

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BLACKBERRY
Blackberry has an anti-diarrhea agent.
TREATS: stops diarrhea
DOSE: moderate amount given as needed
NOTES: leaves and branches/twigs from a Blackberry bush –

make sure chemicals have not been sprayed on the bush

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DANDELION
Dandelion is a natural plant that has has multiple beneficial qualities.
TREATS: increases milk flow, appetite, helps treat respiratory problems, acts as an astringent & helps regulate both constipation and diarrhea
DOSE: moderate amount as needed
NOTES: *If plant is wilted or fermenting, it can cause bloat!

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THYME
Thyme has an anti-diarrhea agent.
TREATS: acts as a wormer and aid in stopping diarrhea
DOSE: (crushed) sprinkle 1 teaspoon on feed as needed
NOTES: if rabbit is not eating, can mix into canned pumpkin and orally syringed

 

 

Respiratory help:

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DANDELION
Dandelion is a natural plant that has has multiple beneficial qualities.
TREATS: increases milk flow, appetite, helps treat respiratory problems, acts as an astringent & helps regulate both constipation and diarrhea
DOSE: moderate amount as needed
NOTES: *If plant is wilted or fermenting, it can cause bloat!

 

OREGANO

Oregano is a natural plant that is good for respiratory irritations

TREATS: allergies, sneezes, mild clear runny nose 

DOSE: 5-10 fresh leaves each day for 2 weeks

NOTES: *Symptoms are very similar for Pasteurella and should be diagnosed by a vet if symptoms include white snot, weepy eyes, loss of appetite, and more.    

 

 

Fertility:

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GINGER
Ginger is a natural plant to increase fertility.
TREATS: increases fertility in bucks
DOSE: sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons on pellets as needed
NOTES: safe to use daily

 

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
ACV is an antibacterial antiseptic.
TREATS: infections, reduces ammonia odors, increases fertility
DOSE: 1 teaspoon mixed in gallon of drinking water, given daily; use undiluted for disinfecting/cleaning
NOTES: *Raw, Unfiltered, with “The Mother”100% natural, safe internally and externally, can’t overdose on it –but if mixed strong, rabbits may not drink it

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Aid with Birth:

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KALE
Kale is a green which is high in calcium.
TREATS: helps support contractions and keeps them strong during labor.
DOSE: moderate amount given as needed
NOTES: wash before feeding

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RASPBERRY LEAFS
Raspberry leaf’s and twigs are for prevention and treatment of labor and delivery problems.
TREATS: aids in passing retained kits, induces labor, increases fertility, loosens pelvic area, and aids in gut mobility
DOSE: given in moderation, as needed
NOTES: make sure its chemical free / un-sprayed

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Miscarriage or looses litter:

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MINT
Mint is a natural treatment for Mastitis and slows down milk production.
TREATS: Dries up milk-flow, stimulates liver, digestion, and bile flow
DOSE: okay to feed moderately to bucks and dry does; 2-3 leaf’s, 1-2x weekly
NOTES: Do not give to nursing does or young kits – harvest just before flowering

 

 

Nursing:

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BLACK OIL SUNFLOWER SEEDS
BOSS is a great source of fiber, fat and oil.
TREATS: Increases milk production, makes the fur shiny, promotes weight gain.
DOSE: nursing does with small litters - 2 Tblsp, large litter 1/2 cup, dry doe and buck - 1 Tblsp each day.

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GOATS MILK (best milk replacer for kits)
Goats milk is the best milk replacer for supplementing or hand-rearing kits.
TREATS: supplement or milk replacer for nursing kits
DOSE: moderately given as needed
NOTES: Use at room temperature – never cold or chilled

 

DANDELION
Dandelion is a natural plant that has has multiple beneficial qualities.
TREATS: increases milk flow, appetite, helps treat respiratory problems, acts as an astringent & helps regulate both constipation and diarrhea
DOSE: moderate amount as needed
NOTES: *If plant is wilted or fermenting, it can cause bloat!

 

 

Weight Gain:

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OATS (Quaker Old Fashioned kitchen oatmeal)
Oats contain a lot of healthy fat that promotes weight gain.
TREATS: promotes weight gain
DOSE: 1 tsp - 1 Tblsp daily
NOTES: Do not feed quick oats, whole oats, or cooked oats.

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BLACK OIL SUNFLOWER SEEDS

BOSS is a great source of fiber, fat and oil.

TREATS: Increases milk production, promotes fur conditioning, promotes weight gain.

DOSE: nursing does with small litters - 2 Tblsp, large litter 1/2 cup, dry doe and buck - 1 Tblsp each day.

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Antibiotic:

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GARLIC
Garlic is a natural antibiotic and anti-inflamatory food.
TREATS: antibiotic and antiseptic for bloat, gas, and natural wormer
DOSE: small amount given as needed
NOTES: Too strong for kits and older rabbits

 

 

Coat Conditioner:

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FLAX SEED
Flax seed is a coat conditioner and GI lubricant.
TREATS: lubricates intestinal tract and promotes healthy fur condition
DOSE: crushed/powdered seeds – sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon on feed, daily
NOTES: water-soluble, so it is slippery but not oil-based

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BLACK OIL SUNFLOWER SEEDS

BOSS is a great source of fiber, fat and oil.

TREATS: Increases milk production, promotes fur conditioning, promotes weight gain.

DOSE: nursing does with small litters - 2 Tblsp, large litter 1/2 cup, dry doe and buck - 1 Tblsp each day.

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