What's The Right Hay?

Timothy Hay

 Alfafa Hay

Rabbit said:Can u help me to choose which one is better???

What's The Right Hay?There are often a lot of questions when it comes to feeding hay. The most popular questions revolve around which type should my pet be eating, Timothy hay or Alfalfa hay? We will take a closer look at both types of hay and hopefully answer some of your questions.

Timothy Hay

Timothy hay has lower levels of calcium and protein than Alfalfa hay does. Timothy hay is great for preventing your pet from becoming obese since it has a lower calories than Alfalfa. The hay is full of fiber which is vital to your pets digestive system. It will help prevent cases of soft stools, bloating, and intestinal gas. Thus it is an important aspect of many animals diets. In addition to digestion the hay also provides another benefit, wearing down teeth. Since the teeth grow continuously eating hay will keep their teeth from becoming over grown.

Alfalfa Hay

Alfalfa hay is also packed with fiber but it has higher levels of calcium, protein, and is rich in calories. If your pet is an adult you should limit how much Alfalfa hay is fed, if fed at all. There are certain stages where it can be fed, when the animal is growing, pregnant, or needs the extra calcium. A lot of veterinarians warn pet owners to avoid alfalfa completely with animals that are prone to bladder stones, kidney stones, and to the formation of calcium crystals in their urine.