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You can also take a view from above your rabbit, its body should be somewhat shaped like a pear, with slimmer waist and shoulders.

If you do not feel it, your rabbit may be overweight. You should be able to feel a softly rounded spine. If you feel the back bone too easily and it is sharp to the touch, your rabbit may be too thin.

Next run your finger tips gently over the spine.

If it becomes difficult to feel the ribs, your pet may be overweight.

Using both hands, gently run your finger tips along the sides of your rabbit – you should be able to feel a slight fat covering over your rabbits ribs but you should still be able to feel them.

You will need to gently feel your pet which can be a pleasurable bonding experience for both of you!

A long coat can disguise ribs, hip bones and the spine, while a short coat can make a rabbit’s appearance more irregular and highlight these areas. Whilst the pictures in the Pet Size-O-Meter will help, judging whether your pet is the right weight purely by sight alone has its difficulties.

Getting hands on is key to this simple system.

Our Top Tips on checking your rabbit's shape You can watch expert vet Marc Abraham demonstrate by clicking here.ĭon't forget to read all about caring for your rabbit in our rabbit section where you will find lots of information about its dietary and other needs. Make sure you are aware of the following tips on checking your rabbit's shape too. As a rabbit owner you should be checking your rabbit's weight regularly - why not print off our downloadable