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Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Rabbit
More people keep rabbits but skip neutering. Here is why it helps - especially for females.
Why Is My Rabbit’s Urine Red?
Red urine in rabbits is not always illness - diet or low water intake can cause it. Here are the common reasons and what to do.
What to Do When a Rabbit Has Gas or Bloat
Rabbit bloat is common, especially in babies with immature guts. Stop feeding at once, offer timothy hay or probiotics to aid gut movement, and massage the belly clockwise. Prevent it with portion control, exercise, and daily probiotics; see a vet if it doesn't improve.
Do Rabbits Need Deworming?
Yes — pet rabbits need regular deworming even though their high body temperature limits fleas and lice; poor hygiene can still bring mites. Start at 2 months: kits 2-6 months monthly, over 6 months every ~3 months, adults every 6-12 months. Dose carefully (most products are toxic), disinfect feces with lime milk, treat all rabbits together, and sanitize the cage with boiling water or sun.
Rabbit Cold Symptoms and What to Do
Like other animals, rabbits can catch a chill from temperature changes or bacterial infection and rarely recover on their own. Here are the symptoms of a rabbit cold and how to help.
Rabbit Droppings Small and Very Dark: Why
Normal rabbit droppings are black-brown, oval pellets of moderate softness; their state reveals health. Here is why rabbit stools become small and very dark, and what to do.
How to Tell If a Female Rabbit Is in Heat
Rabbits usually start heat at 3-7 months. New owners may mistake heat behavior for illness. Here are the signs of a female rabbit in heat.
How Long Can a Rabbit with Diarrhea Survive?
A rabbit with acute diarrhea can die within hours to a day or two, while chronic cases may last about a week. Causes include watery vegetables, chills, bacterial infection, and coccidia. Withhold food, keep it warm, or see a vet depending on the cause.
Symptoms and Prevention of Rhinitis in Rabbits
Rabbit rhinitis starts like a cold—sneezing and runny nose—but can progress to appetite loss, head tilt, pneumonia, or chronic breathing trouble if untreated. Early care uses warm herbal drinks and alcohol disinfection; prevention focuses on hygiene, ventilation, and vaccination. This article details the stages and control measures.
What Medicine Should You Use for Ringworm in Rabbits?
Rabbit ringworm is a contagious fungal skin disease, usually linked to poor hygiene or weak immunity. Treatment means isolating the rabbit, clipping and cleaning the patch, applying antifungal cream, disinfecting its belongings, and boosting nutrition. This article covers the causes and step-by-step care.