Rabbit owners sometimes become concerned about their rabbit\u2019s drinking habits when they get a second rabbit. It seems that the new rabbit drinks a lot more, or a lot less, than the original one. But which rabbit is drinking the \u2018correct\u2019 amount?<\/p>\n
Often, both rabbits are drinking no more or less than they need to. The right amount of water to drink in a day will vary for each Rabbit.<\/p>\n
How much your rabbit should be drinking comes down to three main factors.
\n– Your rabbit\u2019s weight
\n– Your rabbit\u2019s lifestyle and personality
\n– Seasonal changes<\/p>\n
Larger rabbits need to drink more water than smaller rabbits. They have bigger bodies, they eat and poop more, and they need more fluids to stay hydrated.\u00a0A healthy rabbit should drink roughly 50 to 150 milliliters of water per kilogram of body weight per day. For example, a rabbit weighing 3 kg (6.6 lbs) may drink between 150 ml and 450 ml daily.<\/p>\n
How active your rabbit is can have a noticeable effect on their water intake. More active bunnies that run around all day will need to drink more than lazy bunnies.<\/p>\n
Seasonal changes can also come into play. Rabbits usually drink more water while they\u2019re going through their biannual shed. They\u2019ll also drink more water during the warmer months of the year.<\/p>\n
Some rabbits seem to be thirstier than others, even when accounting for the above factors. What\u2019s normal for one rabbit may not be normal for the next. If your rabbit has suddenly started drinking more for no obvious reason, however, you should be concerned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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