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How Much Water Do Rabbits Really Drink?
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Jun 29, 2025
Rabbits are interesting creatures that are popular pets - but how much water do they really drink?
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rabbits may be small but when it comes
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to water they can drink more than you
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might expect so do rabbits drink a lot
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of
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water the answer is yes they do on
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average a healthy adult rabbit consumes
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about 50 to 150 mL of water per kilogram
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of body weight
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daily this means a typical 4lb rabbit
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might drink up to 300 mL of water in a
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day which is about the same as a can of
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soda several factors influence how much
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water a rabbit drinks the rabbit's size
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diet activity level and environmental
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temperature all play a role rabbits
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eating mostly dry food will drink more
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water than those on a diet rich in fresh
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vegetables during hot weather rabbits
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will also increase their water intake to
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stay
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cool it is crucial to monitor your
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rabbit's water consumption signs of
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dehydration in rabbits include lethargy
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loss of appetite dark urine and dry
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tacky
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gums if you notice these symptoms
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consult a veterinarian immedi mediately
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to ensure your rabbit stays properly
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hydrated always provide fresh clean
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water use a heavy ceramic bowl that
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cannot be easily tipped over or a water
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bottle designed for rabbits clean and
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refill the water container
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daily some rabbits prefer running water
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so a pet Fountain might encourage more
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drinking water is essential for a
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rabbit's Health it aids in digestion
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helps regulate body temperature and
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flushes out toxins by understanding and
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meeting your rabbit's water needs you
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can contribute significantly to its
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overall well-being and longevity
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