Which yogurt should i give my rabbit that's on antibiotics?

Question

i know that it needs to contain cultures of acidophilus, but which yogurt is best to give to a rabbit that is on Baytril (an antibiotic for the snuffles)?

thank you

Answer 1

None. Rabbits should not have dairy. Get a probiotic powder at the heath food or drug store.  

Answer 2

Lactobacillus or acidophilus are bacteria found in the GI tracts of a number of different species.

However, there is no benefit to feeding these bacteria to the rabbit because Lactobacillus does not hold an important place in the rabbit GI tract and adult rabbits may not be able to adequately digest dairy products.

Other products, called probiotics, that contain bacteria more specific to the rabbit GI tract, are available but their benefits are still controversial.

A rabbit on a healthy diet of grass hay and green foods should be able to maintain a normal population of bacteria without additional supplementation.

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