What happens if a rabbit gets fat?

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Excess weight in rabbits can cause health problems such as heart enlargement, cardiomyopathy, diabetes, and arthritis. Fat may also pile up on the chest and press the lungs, causing breathing difficulty and wheezing. Overweight males may have lower testosterone, reduced libido, and weaker fertility; overweight females face harder breeding, dystocia, and oversized fetuses.

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