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Overweight rabbits may experience many of the same health problems as overweight humans, such as arthritis and joint issues in their back legs caused by extra weight. Furthermore, an overweight rabbit’s extra weight can place strain on its heart due to increased circulation needing to reach more skin folds for grooming purposes. Finally, extra pounds place additional stress on an already under strain cardiovascular system.
All rabbits can become obese, but certain breeds are at an increased risk. Dwarf rabbits tend to be more at risk than larger breeds as they were bred specifically for meat production and have lower metabolism rates; larger rabbits also face greater chances of obesity due to being bred to grow rapidly and therefore being overeated and living an inactive lifestyle.
At first, the best way to combat rabbit obesity is by periodically weighing them and monitoring their progress, providing you with an idea of their current weight and what needs to be lost for a healthier weight. When you have this information at your fingertips, consult your vet about diet and exercise changes that could help make them thinner.
One of the key ways you can reduce your rabbit’s fat is ensuring they receive sufficient protein from their diet, such as by selecting pellets with at least 30% protein content and restricting carb intake; carbs often serve as energy sources in pet rabbit food but may lead to rapid weight gain and digestive distress.
To determine whether your rabbit is at an optimal weight, gently feel along their sides and chest. Ribs should be easily felt through any layer of fat; any sharp edges could indicate that he/she is underweight; if ribs cannot be felt due to excessive fat layering then that indicates they may be too fat.
As part of their diets for growing rabbits, researchers conducted various trials with various fat sources; results of these studies indicated that lard or palm kernel oil are superior choices over soybean oil as they reduce mortality without impairing performance. Fat inclusion level also affected digestibility and efficiency – with higher inclusion rates increasing both. Nonetheless, these inclusions did not have an effect on carcass composition and nutrient retention for 34-63 day-old rabbits.