Calcium Requirement Of Growing Rabbits

Chapin, Roy E.; Smith, S. E.

doi:10.2527/jas1967.26167x

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“…Secondly, we used a rabbit model to examine the mineralization of osteonal bone because this species undergoes intracortical bone remodeling (Gilsanz et al, 1988). Rabbits have a higher overall level of mineralization (as determined by ash content) than human cortical bone which is attributed to a higher calcium metabolism (Chapin and Smith, 1967). However, despite differences in calcium metabolism, our findings that osteonal bone is mineralized in 12 months supports mineralization data of Haversian bone from dogs and monkeys whereby mineralization was found to be completed within 8-12 months (Marotti et al, 1972;Huang et al, 2003).…”

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In situ examination of the time-course for secondary mineralization of Haversian bone using synchrotron Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy

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In situ examination of the time-course for secondary mineralization of Haversian bone using synchrotron Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy

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“…It has been suggested that rabbits are tolerant of a high‐phosphorus diet (Chapin & Smith ,) and are efficiently adapted to low calcium diets (Barr et al . ).…”

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Rabbit dental disease and calcium metabolism – the science behind divided opinions

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Redrobe

2013

J of Small Animal Practice

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Dental disease is considered as one of the, if not, the most common disorders seen in pet rabbits. This article provides a review of the scientific literature and an overview of the peculiarities of calcium homeostasis in the rabbit in an attempt to draw together current thinking on the cause of dental disease. A complete understanding of the aetiology and pathophysiology of rabbit dental disease is necessary for the veterinary practitioner to establish a proper therapeutic plan, prognosis and ultimately prevention of this common cause of morbidity and mortality in pet rabbits.

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“…Manually express the bladder daily for 2 to 4 days to encourage the passage of crystals or residual calcium sand that may not be voided during normal micturition. One investigation determined that a level of 0.22 g of calcium per 100 g of food was necessary for maximal growth 12 ; commercial alfalfa-based rabbit pellets contain 0.9 to 1.6 g of calcium per 100 g of food. Rabbits must be heavily sedated or anesthetized for this procedure.…”

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