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Question Regarding the Backbone

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Thea & Bobbin

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Bobbin has always had quite an obvious spine, what I mean by this is that if I run my finger down his back I can quite easily feel each vertebra, they are almost sharp :shock:

Now, until recently I thought nothing of this, he is by no means underweight (1.6 kg - mini lop) and from what I gather his frame is quite small for his breed anyway - those that have met him I think would agree.

Since I have had Broome I have noticed that her spine is not at all like Bobbin's, yes I can make out her vertebra, but they are much more covered by what seems like an almost thicker skin.

Is this something I should be worried about? Is it something relative to his breed?

Any experienced opinions on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
 
I wouldn't worry, both Lexie and my Fiver have very pronounced spines and we know Lexie is not underweight. Fivers drops with his dental issues but even when he is up to weight his spine is still very obvious.

Cassius and Caspian were the same. Marley and Scout however have a nice layer of padding over theirs.
 
i read somewhere that it is normal to be able to feel a mini lops spine and it's a good indication of a good weight range - if they become chubby, their spines disappear under fat. also you shouldn't be able to feel the ribs too obviously, as that indicates an underweight rabbit.

i'll try and find the article, it was a vet type site i found while i was doing my research before getting my squishy little man.
 
Connie has a boney spine too and her weight is perfect according to the vets. I guess it is just a case of different bone structures like us.

Lian x
 
For a long time we were concerned about our Joey because we could feel his frame, but he is well within his ideal weight-range and has no health problems...its just the way hes made:)
 
Thank you for the reassurance guys :)

You cannot feel any of his other bones, Broome's hip bones are more pronounced than his. Bizarre buns!
 
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