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What to Do If an Unvaccinated Rabbit Bites You
Rabbit bites do happen, usually as a frightened counter-attack or a mistaken finger-as-food. A rabbit's mouth carries many bacteria and viruses, so any bite that breaks the skin — especially one that bleeds — should be cleaned and promptly checked at a hospital, where a vaccine is usually advised.
Why Do Rabbits Bite
Rabbits can bite, usually when frightened or when they mistake a finger for food. Understanding their temperament and warning signals — grunting, puffing, hissing — lets owners avoid bites. Proper handling, respecting the rabbit's territory and not startling it are the main preventions.
Factors That Affect Baby Rabbit Survival Rates
The main factor in kit survival is the strength of the kits' own immunity, with poor care being a close second. This guide covers nest box setup, nursing, preventing cannibalism, and safe weaning to raise more healthy rabbits.
Non-Infectious Causes of Diarrhea in Rex Rabbits
Diarrhea in rex rabbits—especially kits—is common and dangerous. While vaccines and drugs now control infectious causes, non-infectious factors (fiber imbalance, stress, antibiotics, toxins) are often overlooked. This guide covers them.
How to Bond with a Newly Adopted Rabbit
Newly adopted rabbits are naturally timid and need time to adjust to you and their new home. Rushing contact can cause stress and shock. This guide explains how to earn your rabbit's trust gradually through patience, safe spaces, gentle handling, and positive reinforcement.
When Is the Best Time to Litter Train Your Rabbit?
Litter training a rabbit works best before sexual maturity—ideally before three months of age, while the rabbit is still receptive to learning. This guide covers the ideal timing and a step-by-step method to teach your rabbit to use a designated toilet area.
How to Discipline a Rabbit Without Hitting It
Rabbits are sensitive—never hit or yell, or they may sulk or stop eating. For shy rabbits, limit freedom or give the cold shoulder; for bold ones, catch them in the act with a firm 'no' and a light pat, plus prevention like cord covers and litter training.
My rabbit stands in one spot without moving
A rabbit standing still may just be resting — try touching it to check for a response. It may also be frightened or feel threatened and freeze to avoid detection. If stressed, comfort it. If it stays still with poor spirits and no response when called, it may be sick — see a vet.
My rabbit was fine at 2-3 pm but died by 5 pm.
Sudden rabbit death may come from extreme fright, poisoning, or low blood sugar. Loud noise or rough handling can cause cardiac arrest, and toxic food like roach bait can be fatal. Malnutrition or anemia may cause hypoglycemic shock.
My rabbit won’t poop after a water bath
Not pooping after a bath may be chill or fright affecting gut, low water, little exercise, or blockage. Give a calm space, enough water, high-fiber veggies, belly massage, and probiotics.