Shocking' extent of lop ear rabbit health shown by RVC
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Lop-eared rabbits are more prone to ear and dental problems than their erect-eared counterparts, a study has confirmed for the first time. RVC researchers said their study [under peer review] affirms what has long been suspected; that breed characteristics of lop-eared rabbits make them typically more prone to health issues such as narrowed ear canals
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Fifth of pet rabbits in UK have painful or debilitating ear disease – research
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Study reveals the welfare impact of ear conditions in pet rabbits - News - RVC Animal Welfare Science and Ethics - Facilities and Resources - Research at the RVC - Royal Veterinary College, RVC
Ear health and quality of life in pet rabbits of differing ear conformations: A UK survey of owner-reported signalment risk factors and effects on rabbit welfare and behaviour
Ear health and quality of life in pet rabbits of differing ear conformations: A UK survey of owner-reported signalment risk factors and effects on rabbit welfare and behaviour
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Tisovn - Did you know. A rabbit's ears serve two key functions. 1) They help the animal to monitor its environment and detect predators. Rabbits can pick up sounds up to 3km.
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PDF) Lop-eared rabbits have more aural and dental problems than erect-eared rabbits: a rescue population study