Many times the fiber is ingested, but because rabbits are unable to vomit, they must pass the fiber through their G.I. tract. If the bowel is unable to move this fiber through, then it will block the intestine and the animal may die. Because rabbits are not an animal that much is known about, owners have come up with their own remedies to help prevent wool block. These range from taking them off pellets for a day and feeding only bird seed mix and free choice hay, to giving papaya tablets and a product called Petromalt or even meat tenderizer and pineapple juice. Some of these products have enzymes in them that are believed to help aid in breaking up a fiber ball.
Rabbits are fun and loving animals.
Debbie is a registered nurse, certified in neonatal intensive care, working in a community hospital. That is her profession, but her passion is knitting, spinning, cross stitching, making homemade soaps, creating dry flower arrangements, tending her gardens and their animals. She has been knitting since childhood and her husband encouraged her to learn how to spin years ago. Weaving will be next on the list. She has given lessons in needlecraft for years and sells her hand crafts.