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Wild rabbits have to forage for food; breed; flee to the burrow whenever danger looms; and keep warm against inclement weather. ... On the other hand the average houserabbit (often descended from meat rabbit breeds selected for efficient food to fat conversion) is neutered, indulged with a multitude of treats, lounges about on the furniture and basks in front of the fire. ... An awful lot of fat bunnies!
People who boarded rabbits during the Summer of 1997 reported that increasing numbers of lapine guests were overweight, unbeknown to their owners. ... For example, it puts a strain on the cardiovascular system and worsens the arthritis which is common in older rabbits. Fat rabbits are unable to groom themselves properly or reach their anus to re-ingest caecal pellets. ... Flystrike is certainly one of the most nastiest conditions to afflict rabbits and sadly often fatal. ...
Domestic rabbits vary immensely in body shape just like dogs do: think of the difference between a greyhound and a Labrador and you start getting the picture! ... It can be more difficult to decide if your rabbit is too fat. ... If hes pure-bred then you can look up the correct weight for the breed and see how far off he is, or go to a show and look at similar rabbits.
Approximate Word count = 965
Approximate Pages = 3.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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