Rabbits are naturally coprophagous and usually ingest large quantities of protein and vitamin rich night stool in the early morning. I have never seen one older than 11 years and generally 7-8 years old is really old. In the wild, the average rabbit doesn t live past 9 months of age, mostly due to disease, starvation and predation. The rabbit s skeleton is very light weight for its size and muscle mass. Therefore, certain bones are very susceptible to injury, especially the long bones and lumbar spine.
Fractures can occur from being dropped or just from being picked up incorrectly.
Please support the back legs and hind end of the rabbit when you pick them up. If you don't know how, have someone who does show you. Rabbits may need their toenails trimmed on a regular basis if they do not have a way to wear them down. Feet can get caught in wire cages and the rabbit may sit quietly for days, so check for activity and movement. This can lead to infection, starvation and death.