vegetables<\/a>, and freshwater. Some kinds of fruit can also be fed to bunnies in little quantity.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCorn, or anything made out of corn, is classified as a vegetable, but this is one vegetable that bunnies can’t eat. For one, corns are grains, and rabbits shouldn’t eat grains because their digestive system doesn’t contain acids strong enough to break down the hard exteriors of grains. The sharp hulls of these kernels can even damage something in the bunny’s stomach and intestine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other reasons why bunnies should steer clear of popcorn are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gastrointestinal Stasis (GIS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGI Stasis is when food doesn’t move or moves slowly in the bunny’s gastrointestinal tract. This usually happens when certain bacteria begin to inhabit the animal’s digestive tract and some food items become stagnant and decays in the stomach. Any rabbit that eats corn might suffer from this illness. Since rabbits can’t digest corn, it can obstruct the rabbit’s stomach and further create these bacteria once it begins to decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bunnies that suffer from stasis lose appetite, and this even makes things worse. When there’s no fiber to get things moving in the stomach again, the stasis begins to worse, and it might eventually become fatal if the animal is not attended to on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other signs of GIS are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Lethargy or laziness<\/li>
- Abnormal feces<\/li>
- Bloating<\/li>
- Hunched posture, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you notice any of these symptoms in your pet, it could mean that he has eaten popcorn or something equally dangerous. In this case, it’s better to take the bunny to the vet. Generally, the doctor will stimulate the digestive system by giving your pet medication, fluid injections, and the proper diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bloating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBloating is usually an after effect of GI Stasis. Since rabbits can’t vomit or even belch, gasses begin to build up when food is blocking the intestinal tract. Sometimes, these gasses can’t move out of the bunny’s body and continues to build up, causing a lot of pain for your animal. This bloating don’t usually stop until the stasis is handled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No Nutritional Value<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPopcorns don’t have any nutritional value for rabbits. Although they contain fiber, the fiber content isn’t enough to do much to the rabbit. Also, the rabbit’s digestive system can hardly break down the corn to extract the fiber in it, so there’s really no point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, popcorn contains a high level of carbohydrates that your rabbit doesn’t need. If you keep feeding corn to your bunny, it will gain weight, which can finally lead to issues like obesity, and heart and joint issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n