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What Causes Diarrhea in Rabbits?
Left untreated, rabbit diarrhea can quickly cause dehydration and become life-threatening, so act fast. Common causes are bad diet, chilling, stress, and gut infections; fix diet and warmth for mild cases, and see a vet for illness or blood in the stool.
What to Do When a Male Rabbit Is in Heat
Intact male rabbits get restless and territorial in spring — circling, honking, spraying, and fighting. Soothe with toys and snacks, switch chewed items to chew-proof ones, and consider neutering for spraying; only neuter when he is out of heat.
What to Do When Your Rabbit Has a Fake Death Spasm
A rabbit's "fake death" (thanatosis) is a self-defense response to fear or predators — it collapses, shuts its eyes, stiffens, and briefly stops breathing. Confirm it is only shock by checking for damp warmth at the nose, then keep the environment calm and quiet to prevent repeat episodes.
How to Treat Coccidiosis in Rabbits
Rabbit coccidiosis is a serious, potentially fatal disease marked by diarrhea, lethargy, poor appetite, and a foul odor. Treat it by isolating the sick rabbit, disinfecting its cage, and giving a dewormer, with vet care if symptoms do not improve.
What to Do When a Rabbit Has Food Stasis
Rabbit food stasis shows as poor appetite, lethargy, and smaller or absent feces (sometimes with hairballs). Treat with a short fast plus unlimited timothy hay, gut-motility aids such as liquid paraffin, and gentle clockwise belly massage — never try to crush abdominal lumps, which can rupture the gut.
Why Are My Rabbit’s Ears Hot — Is That Normal?
A rabbit's normal temperature is 38.5–39.5°C, so warm ears are often normal — especially after exercise or in summer heat. Persistently hot ears, though, can signal a fever from a cold or risk of heatstroke.
Is My Rabbit Licking Me Because It Needs Salt?
A rabbit that frequently licks you, the cage, or bare skin may be short on salt — especially with lethargy or poor appetite. Add a little salt to the water or feed salt-rich pellets, never table salt, and offer veggies that supply minerals.
Why Are My Rabbit’s Ears Suddenly Drooping?
A rabbit's ears may droop from a normal mood change, an ear injury, or ear mites. Check for dark brown discharge inside the ear, and never lift a rabbit by its ears — rough handling can damage the cartilage permanently.
Why Is Your Rabbit Trembling?
Cold is not the only reason. Find the cause before treating.
Why Does Your Rabbit Keep Sneezing?
Sneezing is not always a cold - here are other causes.