Survey of the husbandry, health and welfare of 102 pet rabbits |
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Authors: | Mullan S M Main D C J |
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Affiliation: | Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU. |
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Abstract: | One hundred and two pet rabbits were examined and their husbandry, health and welfare were reviewed. The most common breed was the dwarf lop (n = 38). The most common problem was dental disease, which affected 30 rabbits although only six of their owners were aware of the problem, which was significantly associated with feeding a rabbit mix. All the rabbits were housed in ;hutches' at some stage, but 89 had access to the outside and 47 came inside the home at times. Hutches bought at pet shops were significantly smaller than home-made hutches. Forty-five of the rabbits were housed alone; the relationships between rabbits with rabbit companions were described by their owners as ;very friendly' for 84 per cent of them and ;quite friendly' for the rest. |
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