Why Hay Is Essential for Healthy Digestion

A rabbit or guinea pig’s digestive system is designed to keep moving.

Unlike many other animals, their gut depends on a steady flow of fibrous food throughout the day. Hay provides the long-strand fibre needed to keep everything moving naturally.

When fibre intake drops, digestion can slow down. This may lead to discomfort, changes in appetite, and, in serious cases, life-threatening digestive problems.

Unlimited access to fresh hay helps support healthy gut movement and provides the beneficial fibre that these animals have evolved to eat.

Hay also encourages natural grazing behaviour. Rather than eating one or two large meals, buns and piggies prefer to nibble throughout the day and night - just as they would in the wild.

If your hay rack is empty, your pet is missing the most important part of their diet.

At Hooked On Hay, we love adding a variety through safe herbs, botanicals, and forage - but hay will always be a foundation.

Every sprinkle and chaff blend is designed to make hay even more exciting, because a healthy gut starts with fresh hay!

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