Pet rabbits

Husbandry-related problems

• Lack of roughage of good quality leads to digestive disorders and teeth problems (decreased or abnormal tooth wear).
• Food too rich in energy and lack of exercise can lead to digestive disorders and obesity.
• Too frequent feeding of cereals can promote the development of urinary tract problems (urinary tract stones, sludge).
• Lack of water can lead to kidney problems.
• Lack of enrichment can promote the development of behavioural problems (e.g., chewing on cage bars).
• Sudden diet changes can disturb the balance of the intestinal flora and can even lead to life-threatening diseases of the digestive tract.
• Individual housing of rabbits is not species-appropriate. A human does not replace conspecifics. Neither do guinea pigs replace conspecifics.
• Wetness and infrequent removal of manure often lead to diseases of the paws. Wet spots & accumulation of manure should be removed daily or covered with fresh litter

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