OVERWEIGHT RABBITS. Slim and sleek. This is veterinarian and author Dr. Susan Brown’s description of what a healthy rabbit looks like, although lack of exercise, poor diet, and …

An overweight rabbit will have a rounded butt and chest with sagging folds of fat. The ribs, spine, shoulders and hip bones will be difficult or impossible to touch. The first thing to do is check …

Jan 4, 2019 · Being obese means that your rabbit has more body fat than is healthy for their body size. Each rabbit species has a different set of breed standards that tell you what a normal …

Apr 2, 2020 · If your rabbit obviously has huge rolls of fat and you can't see his feet when he walks, he's probably overweight. However, don't be alarmed if your rabbit has a pocket of fat …

May 5, 2024 · We all need a certain amount of body fat to stay healthy, but an overweight rabbit can suffer some of the same health problems associated with excess weight in humans. How …

If your rabbit could be struggling to deal with less food, supplement his or her diet with exercise and you’ll help your rabbit reach their weight loss goals faster.

Aug 30, 2016 · Recognizing that a rabbit is fat can be difficult, as female rabbits normally have a fold of skin – the dewlap – under their chins to store fat. In an overweight rabbit, it may be …

Feb 25, 2025 · Obesity in rabbits occurs when a rabbit has excess body fat because of a dietary imbalance. In this article, our vet experts explain symptoms of obesity in rabbits, how to treat …

The most accurate way to determine if your rabbit is overweight is to use a Body Condition Scoring (BCS) chart. This chart allows you to visually assess the amount of fat on your rabbit's …

Being overweight is very bad for a rabbit's health; it puts extra pressure on the joints and organs and makes grooming difficult. The goal for weight loss in rabbits is a slow steady decrease not …