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September 10, 2025Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Comprehensive Survey on Rabbit Ownership, Environmental Management, and Care: Insights from Spain

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MGMiguel GallegoCDCristina Díaz‐Berciano

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Overview

Online survey reveals disparities in rabbit welfare and care practices among owners in Spain.

Key Points

  • Rabbit owners in Spain report high vaccination rates of 81%, yet only 27.61% test for encephalitozoonosis.
  • Approximately 65% of rabbits cohabitating peacefully suggests a generally friendly environment among pets.
  • Most rabbits were sterilized (58%) and lived indoors without cages, with hay making up 75% of their diet.
  • Data shows that rabbits obtained through gifts or purchases may face lower quality of life, calling for improved owner education.

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Gallego et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a12754b1d3bfb60dc032https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2025.2534609
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