| Title: |
There's no such thing as a free meal: environmental enrichment for rabbits |
| Authors: |
Stapleton, Nadene |
| Source: |
The Veterinary Nurse ; volume 6, issue 4, page 228-233 ; ISSN 2044-0065 2052-2959 |
| Publisher Information: |
Mark Allen Group |
| Publication Year: |
2015 |
| Description: |
Environmental enrichment is the creation of an environment which encourages the animal to demonstrate natural, species-specific behaviours and enhances opportunities for stimulation. It is a term common in the lexicon of anyone working in zoos, laboratories or other captive animal populations but rarely employed in discussions with pet owners or in veterinary hospitals for domestic animal care. Within the pet population it is particularly important for species other than dogs and cats — which may be given less opportunities for freedom or exercise. The biggest barrier to the adoption of enrichment practices in such pets is a lack of knowledge as to its importance and uncertainty about how to create enrichment opportunities. This article seeks to encourage the reader to think of ways the lives of pet rabbits can be enriched both at home and in a hospital environment. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| DOI: |
10.12968/vetn.2015.6.4.228 |
| Availability: |
https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2015.6.4.228; http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/pdf/10.12968/vetn.2015.6.4.228 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.EE15BDB |
| Database: |
BASE |