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Causes and Treatment of Diarrhea in Baby Rabbits
Kit diarrhea comes in food-based, mucous, and dysenteric forms, each needing a different treatment. This guide covers the causes, the right medications, and how to prevent the deadly Clostridium perfringens type A infection.
Why Spay or Neuter Your Rabbit? The Benefits of Rabbit Neutering
Neutering your pet rabbit limits unwanted breeding and lowers the risk of reproductive diseases such as pyometra in females and testicular cancer in males. Here is a detailed look at the benefits of rabbit neutering.
Best Time to Rebreed a Rabbit After Kindling
How many days after birth should a doe be bred again? Here are the three doe-mating methods to pick the best fit.
Occurrence Patterns of Rabbit Infectious Rhinitis
Infectious rhinitis in rabbits follows clear, predictable patterns. Incidence rises with higher stocking density, certain cage arrangements, the rearing method, the rabbit's breed and age, and seasonal temperature swings. Understanding these patterns helps breeders reduce outbreaks through better housing and management.
How to Tell Male and Female Rabbits Apart
Knowing a rabbit's sex matters for care and breeding control — rabbits should be separated at 3 months to prevent over-breeding, and sex determines neutering age. Sex can be told from birth by genital opening shape, and more easily at maturity by behavior and the adult male's hairless scrotum.
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.
Rabbit Bloat: Symptoms and Treatment
Rabbit bloat is usually caused by overeating, spoiled feed, or sudden diet changes, and severe cases can be fatal. This guide covers the causes, warning signs, and the prevention and treatment steps every rabbit owner should know.
How to Balance a Rabbit’s Diet Properly
Feed makes up a large share of rabbit-keeping costs. Many owners wonder how to keep a rabbit's diet both balanced and economical—which is quite doable, since rabbits are herbivores and plant-based food is inexpensive. Here are some dietary suggestions for rabbits.
Preventing and Treating Rabbit Colibacillosis (E. coli)
Rabbit colibacillosis is an explosive, high-mortality intestinal disease, especially in 1–4 month kits. This guide covers symptoms, necropsy findings, diagnosis, prevention, and oxytetracycline/streptomycin treatment.
Home Remedies for Common Rabbit Diseases
Some keepers treat sick rabbits with traditional remedies that, for certain conditions, work surprisingly well. This guide shares folk recipes for rabbit pneumonia, stomatitis, dysentery, diarrhea, and coccidiosis prevention.