Overweight rabbits are prone to a lot of additional diseases and problems, as we have mentioned. Diabetes, arthritis, liver issues, pancreatic problems, heart ailments…but some of the most visible issues, the ones you are most likely to notice first, start at the end. The end of the rabbit. The bum. Overweight rabbits can’t get back to … Continue Reading
Photo credit: Pinterest How often do you have your hands on your animal? Without going to check, can you describe how their bones feel under their skin? OK, now actually go over there and put your hand right along the spine, where the back legs fit into the hip joints. Do the bones under the skin feel … Continue Reading
Your rabbit or guinea pig may not posing in front of the mirror, turning this way and that, assessing the need for more Pilates. But…you do need to keep an eye on their weight. (You may want to go back and take a look at “Does your rabbit have a muffin top”). Rabbits are athletes, and … Continue Reading
We aren’t the only species to fight weight issues. Our rabbits can pack on the extra pounds too. One easy way to check your rabbit’s fitness is to feel that tummy. With you rabbit standing on all fours, run your hand down the middle of the underside of the ribcage. Start just behind the front legs, … Continue Reading
Our friends love toys. Rabbits especially love projects. They are big planners. And they do like to stay busy when they are awake. Not ones for sitting and watching the world go by, they like to DO STUFF. What happens when they don’t have things to keep them occupied? Bad things. Bad things happen. The rabbit finds … Continue Reading
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