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Eating grass/grass hay encourages long periods of chewing, which is necessary to wear down their continuously growing teeth, thereby helping to prevent dental disease (a common health problem in pet rabbits). Providing grass or grass hay to pet rabbits is critical to maintain health. Their whole digestive tract from their teeth right down to the end of their gastrointestinal tract is adapted to this diet and eating pattern.
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They may graze for up to 6-8 hours a day. In the wild, rabbits eat predominantly grass. Rabbits should be fed the types of food they are adapted to eating. Feeding the right diet is one of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy rabbit.