Table 7 Percentage of rabbits reported to have experienced each of 15 veterinary conditions, over differing time periods
From: The current state of welfare, housing and husbandry of the English pet rabbit population
| Â | Over a year ago | In the past year | Currently | % of affected animals taken to vet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ear problems | 2.29 | 1.31 | 0.33 | 88 |
Eye problems | 4.56 | 4.32 | 399 | 74 |
Digestive problems (e.g. gut blockage) | 4.27 | 6.64 | 0.82 | 75 |
Overweight | 3.20 | 2.87 | 7.46 | 52 |
Underweight | 1.23 | 1.31 | 1.15 | 74 |
Dental/teeth problems | 3.76 | 3.59 | 4.82 | 88 |
Respiratory/breathing problems | 1.23 | 2.13 | 1.31 | 80 |
Skin problems | 2.54 | 1.96 | 0.65 | 70 |
Parasites (e.g. mites /fleas) | 5.98 | 4.10 | 1.23 | 77 |
Fly strike (i.e. maggots) | 1.15 | 0.74 | 0.00 | 88 |
Fight wounds | 2.95 | 1.97 | 0.41 | 64 |
Urine or kidney infections | 1.23 | 1.15 | 0.33 | 73 |
Soreness on inside of legs | 0.25 | 0.57 | 0.33 | 50 |
Sore hocks (reddened areas or bleeding of underside of heels or feet) | 1.31 | 0.82 | 0.66 | 51 |
Neurological problems (e.g. head tilt) | 0.58 | 0.25 | 0.74 | 80 |