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Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes a reduction in bone density, causing them to become weak and brittle and more likely to fracture.

An x-ray of a healthy rabbit (left) and a rabbit showing osteoporotic changes and dental disease (right)
© David Perpiñán

Why does my rabbit have osteoporosis?

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How do I know if my rabbit has osteoporosis?

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How will my veterinarian know what is wrong?

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How is osteoporosis treated?

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How can I prevent osteoporosis?

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