Sentences with phrase «tract of rabbits»

Calcium absorption in the intestinal tract of rabbits is much higher than in other species and does not depend on vitamin D, so high - calcium diets may lead to increased blood calcium concentrations.

The presence of B. bronchiseptica in the normal upper respiratory tract of rabbits is another reason why it is recommended that rabbits and guinea pigs not be housed together.

There are several viruses that affect the intestinal tract of rabbits, but diagnosis is difficult and treatment is not different than that for most intestinal diarrhea.

The urinary tract of the rabbit is similar to that of other mammals.

For more information on the workings of the GI tract of the rabbit read Rabbit Hairballs.

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Easy to raise, butcher and prepare, rabbits don't need large tracts of land upon which to roam and graze.

As the contents of the digestive tract become more compact, the rabbit will have difficulty passing it through.

Your rabbit's stomach and intestinal tract have an extremely delicate balance of beneficial bacterial organisms that are responsible for a large part of the digestion of the rabbit's food.

Fiber ensures optimal motility (movement) of the rabbit's digestive tract, which helps prevent problems such as cecal impaction (entrapment of digestive tract contents in the cecum) and hairballs (obstruction of the digestive tract by hair ingested while grooming).

Anorexia or Loss of Appetite: Rabbits have a very sensitive digestive tract and many things can cause an upset resulting in loss of appetite.

Green foods allow the rabbit to consume the necessary amount of water and keep its GI tract, kidney and bladder function healthy.

Rabbits need large amounts of dietary fiber to keep food flowing through their gastrointestinal tract.

These may be coccidia from another species that the puppy or kitten has in the digestive tract due to ingestion of stool, such as rabbit feces, squirrel feces or cat feces (in the case of puppies).

Reproductive tract: In female rabbits, cancer of the uterus, is fairly common.

A single cherry tomato is an antioxidant - rich dietary supplement, but a handful of cherry tomatoes is a danger to your rabbit's fragile gastrointestinal tract.

Because rabbits need a lot of fiber in order to keep food flowing through their gastrointestinal tract, starchy foods can contribute to gastrointestinal motility disorders.

Unlike humans, rabbits did not evolve to digest fruit — their gastrointestinal tracts are set up in such a way that they require huge amounts of cellulose and relatively small amounts of sugar.

Even if your rabbit's gastrointestinal tract continues to run smoothly, eating an excess of kiwi can cause other problems.

Rabbits have the shortest intestines of any known species — their intestinal tract only makes up 12 % of their digestive tract.

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During the molting season, they should be regularly brushed to help the shedding process and minimize the amount of hair that ends up in your rabbit's digestive tract.

High - quality rabbit hay provides a delicious low - calcium treat which may decrease the likelihood of urinary tract problems

In severe cases, rabbits may develop a condition known as gastrointestinal stasis — total shutdown of the GI tract.

Rabbit nutrition relies on large amounts of dietary fiber; the largest part of their gastrointestinal tract is a big chamber called the caecum, which serves as a pouch where fiber is mixed with gut bacteria until it ferments.

Undereating is bad news for any animal, but it can be especially dangerous for rabbits, because their entire gastrointestinal tract relies on a steady intake of fiber.

The reason rabbits eat so much hay is that they need all of that fiber to keep things flowing through their gastrointestinal tract.

Hay is an important source of dietary fiber, which the rabbit gastrointestinal tract relies on to function properly.

Your rabbit's diet should consist mostly of hay and fresh pellets, which will keep their weight down and their gastrointestinal tract in working order.

Anti-gas medications Some rabbits have a painful buildup of gas in the GI tract and the use of a variety of medications that break up gas in the GI tract may be helpful.

Other benefits of spaying or neutering your pet rabbit will be avoiding urinary tract infections, uterine cancer, uterine disease, mammary gland disease, testicular cancer, as well as preventing any unwanted pregnancies.

Your French Lop rabbit must have plenty of hay to eat whenever it wants so that its intestinal tract functions properly.

Feed your rabbit unlimited amounts of hay, which will help keep its GI tract moving, as well as a balanced diet.

As the rabbit becomes more uncomfortable with the developing urinary tract problems, the ability to assume the correct position when voiding urine is reduced, and often?the direction of the urine flow as it leaves the urethra is altered.

Rabbits left intact are at risk for the development of diseases of the reproductive tract.

The rabbit digestive tract is physiologically more similar to that of a horse than to that of a rodent or primate, and the intestine and related organs can suffer from an overindulgence in starchy, fatty foods.

The most important component of your rabbit's diet is grass hay (such as Timothy or Brome), which keeps the intestinal tract healthy; feed it free - choice, daily.

This is because unspayed female rabbits that are not bred tend to develop cancers of the reproductive tract.

Rabbits have sensitive gastrointestinal tracts, so fresh fruit and treats should be fed sparingly — one Craisin or a «tiny piece of grape, banana or apple» a day, Fraser suggests.

One commonly observed gastrointestinal tract disease in rabbits is enteritis, or the inflammation of...

One commonly observed gastrointestinal tract disease in rabbits is enteritis, or the inflammation of the intestines.

Bacteria found in high concentrations in certain organs in the tract, such as the cecum of the rabbit, break down fiber.

First and foremost, a fixed rabbit can live a longer, healthier life as the risk of cancer and urinary tract infections are greatly reduced.

Due to the nature of the rabbit gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the fact that they can not vomit, it is not necessary to fast a rabbit prior to induction.

In addition you may wish to read the handout Hairballs in Rabbits for a more complete description of gastrointestinal tract function in the rabbit.

Cecotropes Rabbits are herbivores with a marvelous gastrointestinal (GI) tract that allows them to extract nutrients from a variety of sources.

While clindamycin is safe for some veterinary patients, including cats and dogs, it should not be used to treat infections in small animals such as rabbits, chinchillas, hamsters and guinea pigs, as it may affect bacteria that are normally found in the gastrointestinal tracts of these animals.

The rabbit gastrointestinal tract relies on fiber to keep moving — the presence of fiber in the gut is what stimulates the stomach and the cecum to empty.

• Feed large amounts of fresh leafy greens - Fresh leafy greens are not only an excellent source of fluid for the rabbit (to keep the urine dilute) but also contain a variety of nutrients (including vitamin C) and fiber (for the digestive tract).

Chinchillas have a digestive tract (like other rodents and rabbits) that is specialized for digesting large amounts of fiber.

Rabbits and guinea pigs also need fiber for the proper functioning of their digestive tract.