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Preliminary investigation to establish prevalence and risk factors for being overweight in pet rabbits in Great Britain.

Authors :
Courcier, E. A.
Mellor, D. J.
Pendlebury, E.
Evans, C.
Yam, P. S.
Source :
Veterinary Record: Journal of the British Veterinary Association. 8/25/2012, Vol. 171 Issue 8, preceding p197-197. 3p. 1 Chart, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article investigates the prevalence of obesity in rabbits and identifies risk factors associated with obesity. The researchers collected data from database consisting of 41 primary companion animal practices from a large veterinary group distributed throughout Great Britain. The study showed that the prevalence of obesity in rabbits may not be as great as for other companion animals.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00424900
Volume :
171
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Veterinary Record: Journal of the British Veterinary Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
80216292
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.100792