Oxbow Essentials Adult Rabbit Food - Weight Control
Oxbow's Weight Control formula is positioned as the premium, science-forward choice on this list for weight management pelleted diets for small pets, emphasizing high timothy-hay fiber and consistent pellet-only nutrition that supports slow, steady weight loss. It typically costs more than competitors but offers a research-backed recipe and consistent batch quality that can reduce waste and veterinary visits over time, making it financially sensible for owners prioritizing clinical-grade weight control over short-term savings. Compared with the others here, Oxbow stands out for its strict timothy emphasis and long-standing reputation in small-pet nutrition.
Low-calorie pellets
High-fiber support
Low-calorie pellets
High-fiber support
Review Summary
"Long-term users praise its high-fiber, low-calorie formula for helping rabbits lose or maintain weight while supporting coat and digestive health; a few note it’s pricier and some rabbits may take time to switch."
Hay-tasting joy
Timothy-hay-based pellets with very high crude fiber to support digestion and weight management
Hay-tasting joy
Timothy-hay-based pellets with very high crude fiber to support digestion and weight management
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Oxbow's Weight Control formula is positioned as the premium, science-forward choice on this list for weight management pelleted diets for small pets, emphasizing high timothy-hay fiber and consistent pellet-only nutrition that supports slow, steady weight loss. It typically costs more than competitors but offers a research-backed recipe and consistent batch quality that can reduce waste and veterinary visits over time, making it financially sensible for owners prioritizing clinical-grade weight control over short-term savings. Compared with the others here, Oxbow stands out for its strict timothy emphasis and long-standing reputation in small-pet nutrition.
Low-calorie pellets
High-fiber support
Hay-tasting joy
Timothy-hay-based pellets with very high crude fiber to support digestion and weight management
Lower-calorie formulation compared with many adult maintenance diets to help control body condition
Low-calorie pellets
High-fiber support
Hay-tasting joy
Timothy-hay-based pellets with very high crude fiber to support digestion and weight management
Lower-calorie formulation compared with many adult maintenance diets to help control body condition
$20-40 CAD
Supreme Science Selective Rabbit Food - Weight Control
Supreme Science Selective Weight Control is a market-leading European option that balances a targeted calorie profile with good fiber levels at a generally lower price point than some premium formulas, making it a cost-effective choice for routine weight management. Technically it uses a controlled nutrient profile tailored for adult rabbits and small pets and often competes directly with Oxbow on results while offering better accessibility and value in the UK/EU markets. For owners seeking an affordable, scientifically formulated pellet for weight control, it represents a strong alternative with regional distribution advantages.
Calorie-controlled formula
Prebiotic fiber boost
Calorie-controlled formula
Prebiotic fiber boost
Review Summary
"Owners report effective weight management and improved digestion with this higher-fiber formula, though some rabbits are picky about the taste and availability can be limited in some areas."
Flavor-packed pellets
Designed to reduce caloric density while delivering balanced nutrients for adult rabbits
Flavor-packed pellets
Designed to reduce caloric density while delivering balanced nutrients for adult rabbits
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Supreme Science Selective Weight Control is a market-leading European option that balances a targeted calorie profile with good fiber levels at a generally lower price point than some premium formulas, making it a cost-effective choice for routine weight management. Technically it uses a controlled nutrient profile tailored for adult rabbits and small pets and often competes directly with Oxbow on results while offering better accessibility and value in the UK/EU markets. For owners seeking an affordable, scientifically formulated pellet for weight control, it represents a strong alternative with regional distribution advantages.
Calorie-controlled formula
Prebiotic fiber boost
Flavor-packed pellets
Designed to reduce caloric density while delivering balanced nutrients for adult rabbits
Pellet-only format minimizes selective feeding and helps maintain consistent portion control
Calorie-controlled formula
Prebiotic fiber boost
Flavor-packed pellets
Designed to reduce caloric density while delivering balanced nutrients for adult rabbits
Pellet-only format minimizes selective feeding and helps maintain consistent portion control
$22-38 CAD
Kaytee Timothy Complete Plus Flowers & Herbs Rabbit Food
Kaytee Timothy Complete Plus Flowers & Herbs is a consumer-friendly pelleted diet that combines timothy-based fiber with palatizing floral and herbal inclusions to help picky small pets accept a weight-management pellet. It is typically priced competitively in North America and is useful when transitioning finicky animals onto a pellet-only, lower-calorie plan; however, the added botanicals prioritize palatability and may make it slightly less specialized for aggressive weight reduction than the dedicated weight-control formulas from Oxbow or Supreme. Its financial advantage is wide retail availability and lower per-bag cost for owners prioritizing acceptance and convenience.
Flower-sprinkled mix
Timothy-hay base
Flower-sprinkled mix
Timothy-hay base
Review Summary
"Buyers like the timothy-based pellets and added variety from flowers and herbs, but many warn the mix-ins can be higher in calories and encourage selective eating; occasional dust complaints appear."
Pet-tempting aroma
Timothy-first pellets blended with flowers and herbs to increase palatability and encourage intake
Pet-tempting aroma
Timothy-first pellets blended with flowers and herbs to increase palatability and encourage intake
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Kaytee Timothy Complete Plus Flowers & Herbs is a consumer-friendly pelleted diet that combines timothy-based fiber with palatizing floral and herbal inclusions to help picky small pets accept a weight-management pellet. It is typically priced competitively in North America and is useful when transitioning finicky animals onto a pellet-only, lower-calorie plan; however, the added botanicals prioritize palatability and may make it slightly less specialized for aggressive weight reduction than the dedicated weight-control formulas from Oxbow or Supreme. Its financial advantage is wide retail availability and lower per-bag cost for owners prioritizing acceptance and convenience.
Flower-sprinkled mix
Timothy-hay base
Pet-tempting aroma
Timothy-first pellets blended with flowers and herbs to increase palatability and encourage intake
Complete adult formula providing essential vitamins and minerals in a timothy-based pellet
Flower-sprinkled mix
Timothy-hay base
Pet-tempting aroma
Timothy-first pellets blended with flowers and herbs to increase palatability and encourage intake
Complete adult formula providing essential vitamins and minerals in a timothy-based pellet
$12-28 CAD
Martin Little Friends Timothy Adult Rabbit Food
Martin Little Friends Timothy Adult formula is an economical, fiber-focused pelleted diet aimed at small rabbits and other tiny herbivores, with smaller pellet size and simple ingredient profiles that suit juveniles and adults with modest weight-management needs. Its chief advantage is affordability and easy portion control for owners on a budget, while being less aggressively formulated for weight loss than specialty 'weight control' lines; compared with Supreme and Oxbow, it is a pragmatic choice where cost and pellet size matter more than advanced nutrient restriction. For those managing weight conservatively in small pets, it offers solid baseline nutrition at lower cost.
Timothy-focused blend
Lean-fat profile
Timothy-focused blend
Lean-fat profile
Review Summary
"Frequently praised as an affordable, consistent, high-fiber pellet that supports healthy weight in adult rabbits; a minority of users report acceptance issues when switching diets."
Nibble-sized crunch
Timothy-based pellets offering high fiber at an economical price point
Nibble-sized crunch
Timothy-based pellets offering high fiber at an economical price point
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Martin Little Friends Timothy Adult formula is an economical, fiber-focused pelleted diet aimed at small rabbits and other tiny herbivores, with smaller pellet size and simple ingredient profiles that suit juveniles and adults with modest weight-management needs. Its chief advantage is affordability and easy portion control for owners on a budget, while being less aggressively formulated for weight loss than specialty 'weight control' lines; compared with Supreme and Oxbow, it is a pragmatic choice where cost and pellet size matter more than advanced nutrient restriction. For those managing weight conservatively in small pets, it offers solid baseline nutrition at lower cost.
Timothy-focused blend
Lean-fat profile
Nibble-sized crunch
Timothy-based pellets offering high fiber at an economical price point
Simple pellet-only formula discourages selective feeding and helps with portion control
Timothy-focused blend
Lean-fat profile
Nibble-sized crunch
Timothy-based pellets offering high fiber at an economical price point
Simple pellet-only formula discourages selective feeding and helps with portion control
$10-22 CAD
Living World Green Botanicals Adult Rabbit Food
Living World Green Botanicals brings a differentiated option to weight management pelleted diets by incorporating botanical extracts and plant-based inclusions aimed at natural-feeding consumers while still delivering a timothy-forward pellet for adult rabbits. It sits in the mid-price range and appeals financially to owners who want a perceived 'natural' ingredient set without paying the premium for clinical weight-control brands; technically it emphasizes botanicals and plant diversity over maximal fiber concentration, making it a good fit for owners balancing ingredient preferences with weight management goals. Against the list, its uniqueness is the botanicals-first positioning rather than a strictly clinical weight-reduction formula.
Botanical ingredients
Weight-friendly recipe
Botanical ingredients
Weight-friendly recipe
Review Summary
"Shoppers appreciate the botanical pieces and ingredient variety, but long-term reviewers report mixed results for weight control and some report dust or that rabbits avoid the botanical bits."
Garden-floral zing
Pelleted timothy-based formula with added botanical extracts and herbs for palatability
Garden-floral zing
Pelleted timothy-based formula with added botanical extracts and herbs for palatability
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Living World Green Botanicals brings a differentiated option to weight management pelleted diets by incorporating botanical extracts and plant-based inclusions aimed at natural-feeding consumers while still delivering a timothy-forward pellet for adult rabbits. It sits in the mid-price range and appeals financially to owners who want a perceived 'natural' ingredient set without paying the premium for clinical weight-control brands; technically it emphasizes botanicals and plant diversity over maximal fiber concentration, making it a good fit for owners balancing ingredient preferences with weight management goals. Against the list, its uniqueness is the botanicals-first positioning rather than a strictly clinical weight-reduction formula.
Botanical ingredients
Weight-friendly recipe
Garden-floral zing
Pelleted timothy-based formula with added botanical extracts and herbs for palatability
Includes prebiotic-style fiber sources to support gut health alongside weight-control nutrition
Botanical ingredients
Weight-friendly recipe
Garden-floral zing
Pelleted timothy-based formula with added botanical extracts and herbs for palatability
Includes prebiotic-style fiber sources to support gut health alongside weight-control nutrition
$15-30 CAD