Vitakraft Menu Vital, 1 kg is a balanced food for adult pet rabbits from the German brand Vitakraft. It contains fibre-rich alfalfa, apples, cereals and vegetables, plus vitamins, minerals and trace elements for a rabbit's wellbeing. It has no sugar, flavourings or artificial preservatives. A special combination of three natural ingredients, including yucca extract, binds unpleasant odours and reduces their formation.
What matters in a rabbit's diet
Rabbits are herbivores with continuously growing teeth and a very sensitive gut. Hay is the basis of their diet and should be in the cage at all times; then come fresh greens and vegetables, with dry food making up a small share. Fibre is needed for gut function and tooth wear: too little leads to digestive and dental problems. More in pet rabbits: care and feeding.
Ingredients
Vegetable products (including alfalfa 10.6%), cereals 41.6%, vegetables (dried pumpkin 1%), fruit (dried apple 1%), minerals, vegetable oils and fats, yucca schidigera extract. Crude fibre is 14%. Per kilogram it adds vitamin A (12,773 IU), vitamin D3 (981 IU), selenium, iron, iodine, copper, manganese and zinc.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| For | dwarf rabbits over 6 months |
| Cereals | 41.6% |
| Alfalfa | 10.6% |
| Fibre | 14% |
| Daily amount | 45–55 g (about 4 tablespoons) |
| Free from | sugar, flavourings, artificial preservatives |
| Pack | 1 kg |
Pros
- No sugar. And no flavourings or artificial preservatives.
- Alfalfa. A source of fibre and protein.
- Odour control. Yucca plus two other natural ingredients.
- Vitamins and minerals. A, D3, selenium, zinc and more.
- A clear daily amount. 45–55 g a day is easy to measure with a spoon.
- A handy pack. 1 kg lasts one rabbit about 3 weeks.
Cons
- Lots of cereal. 41.6% is a lot for a herbivore.
- 14% fibre. Without hay it isn't enough.
- Adults only. Rabbits under 6 months need a different food.
- No protein or fat on the product page. The analysis is incomplete.
How to feed
The manufacturer recommends it for dwarf rabbits over 6 months: about 45–55 g a day, roughly 4 tablespoons, plus hay and drinking water. The portion can be split between morning and evening. Don't exceed the amount: too much cereal leads to weight gain and digestive problems. Hay must always be available — it provides most of the fibre and tooth wear; how to choose it is covered in hay for rabbits and guinea pigs. Introduce a new food gradually over 7–10 days.
The whole rabbit diet
A guide for an adult rabbit: unlimited hay, fresh greens and leafy vegetables, a small portion of dry food and water. Alfalfa is useful but high in calcium, so adult rabbits get it in measured amounts — for example, Mij Puhnastyk alfalfa hay as an extra. For comparison, see Vitapol Karmeo for rabbits. Treats and vitamins are in the vitamins and treats for rodents section.
Who it suits
Adult dwarf rabbits over 6 months, as a supplement to hay and greens. More foods are in the food for ferrets and rodents section.
Verdict
Vitakraft Menu Vital is a food for adult pet rabbits with alfalfa, vegetables and fruit, free from sugar and artificial preservatives, with a clear daily amount of 45–55 g. It works well as part of the diet. The downside is a lot of cereal and moderate fibre, so hay should still be the main part of a rabbit's diet.
FAQ
How much should I feed per day?
About 45–55 g, roughly 4 tablespoons.
From what age?
For dwarf rabbits over 6 months.
Should I give hay as well?
Yes, hay and water should always be available.
Does it contain sugar?
No, it has no sugar, flavourings or artificial preservatives.
How much fibre is there?
14%.
Does it help with odour?
Yes, a combination of natural ingredients including yucca reduces odour.
How should the food be stored?
In a tightly closed bag or container, somewhere cool and dry.
Can it be given with vegetables?
Yes, fresh leafy vegetables and greens are an important part of a rabbit's diet.
Can guinea pigs eat it?
No, guinea pigs need a food made for them, with vitamin C.
