Pet rabbit — nutrition requirements — representative studies (Europe PMC)
Source: Europe PMC (Europe PubMed Central) REST search, query "rabbit nutrition pet", 2809 hits (2026-07-22). Each entry is a first-hand peer-reviewed study; the abstract opening is quoted verbatim from the publisher abstract. Six representative studies below.
- PMID 42070257 — Differences in Feeding Management of Pet Rabbits by Owners and Hobby Breeders and Their Impact on Animals' Health: A Survey. (Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition, 2026). Abstract (opening): Over the last decades, the population of pet rabbits in Europe has increased significantly, but to date studies into feeding management of these species have been mainly conducted
- PMID PMC13296323 — Perceived Rabbit Care Knowledge Does Not Consistently Align with Owner-Reported Husbandry Practices: A Survey of Pet Rabbit Owners in Croatia (Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 2026). Abstract (opening):
- PMID 42350233 — Gastrointestinal Surgery in Other Small Mammals. (The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice, 2026). Abstract (opening): This review summarizes recent advancements in gastrointestinal surgery in pet ferrets, rodents, and African pygmy hedgehogs, emphasizing species-specific perioperative
- PMID 41158305 — Prevalence and awareness of obesity and related husbandry practices in Estonian rabbits, guinea pigs, and rats. (Animal welfare (South Mimms, England), 2025). Abstract (opening): Obesity has significant implications regarding the welfare of companion animals. Data regarding obesity in exotic companion mammals (ECM) are sparse. The aim of this study was to
- PMID 42071995 — A Welfare Assessment Tool to Harmonize Care and Management for Research Rabbits. (Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 2026). Abstract (opening): Animal welfare assessment is a vital component of working with animals in a research environment and is a growing expectation. Rabbits are a common species worked with in
- PMID 41301945 — What Drives Pet Food Choices? A Systematic Literature Review. (Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 2025). Abstract (opening): The rapid expansion of the global pet food industry has intensified interest in understanding the factors shaping pet owners' purchasing decisions. This systematic literature
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Source text: pdf-raw/evidence/europepmc_exotic_rabbit_nutrition_2026-07-22.txt (Europe PMC REST, 2026-07-22).