Is it true that you should provide a salt spool for every rabbit?

Providing a salt spool for every rabbit is not necessary for all rabbits. While salt is an essential nutrient that helps with various bodily functions, the specific needs for salt intake can vary based on the individual rabbit's diet, health, and stage of life. Many commercial rabbit foods are already formulated to include sufficient levels of salt and other minerals, making additional supplementation unnecessary for most rabbits.

In some cases, rabbits may not require a salt spool at all, especially if they are consuming a balanced diet that meets all their nutritional requirements. Therefore, while there are situations, such as certain health conditions or specific dietary gaps, where a salt spool might be beneficial, it is not a universal need for every rabbit.

Providing salt in the form of a spool can be more relevant for specific cases, such as pregnant or nursing rabbits that may have increased nutritional demands, but this is not the general guideline for all rabbits in care.