My rabbit gained weight. Is it diet, seasonal, or a health issue?

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Oliver was 5 pounds in the end of the summer. We have stayed on top of his diet and hasn't had any changes. He has gain 1 (almost 2) pounds. Could there be something wrong or because of seasonal changes he is just storing fat for winter? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 6 months old | 5 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

In my experience the most common reason rabbits gain weight is due to over feeding pellets. Rabbits only need about 1/4 cup or less of pellets a day. If you are feeding more than this, I would suggest slowly decreasing the amount over several weeks. Bunnies should always have very slow diet changes to avoid gastrointestinal problems. Thanks for using Pet coach and I hope this was helpful!

My rabbit gained weight. Is it diet, seasonal, or a health issue?

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