Pet healthcare insurance provider, Pet Protect has analysed its 2007 claims for pet rabbits, concluding that that one in four relate to dietary issues and, in particular, obesity.

Rabbits are now the third most popular of British pets, with nearly 2 million pet rabbits in the UK. An estimated 30% of domestic rabbits are obese, according to the Rabbit Welfare Association.

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