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At What Temperature Do Rabbits Freeze to Death?
Rabbits die below 5°C — their floor — and feel unwell below 10°C, so winter warmth is a must. This guide covers the warming steps and vaccines to keep them safe.
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.
Can a rabbit eat itself to death?
A rabbit can overeat to the point of fatal bloat. They do feel full, but will keep eating favorite foods; low-fiber, hard-to-digest feeds (pellets, treats, watery produce) are the danger, while endless timothy hay is safe. Control portions of other foods and avoid overfeeding fruit and veg to prevent diarrhea.
What Rabbits Fear Most
Rabbits are timid and easily scared; avoid their fears to prevent stress. Here is what they fear.
Rabbit Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxemia (Sudden Severe Diarrhea)
Rabbit Clostridium perfingens disease is an acute, fatal enterotoxemia from the bacterium and its toxin. Sudden severe diarrhea is the main sign. Here is what you need to know.
Rabbit Hairball Syndrome: Symptoms and Prevention
Hairball syndrome can badly hurt or even kill a rabbit, but timely treatment limits harm. Know the symptoms to act fast. Here are the signs and care.
Precautions for Raising Rabbits in Winter
Harsh winter conditions seriously affect rabbits. Do not assume their thick fur means they are fine — they do feel cold; below 5°C growth slows. Here are winter rabbit-raising precautions.
Wrong Care Can Kill a Rabbit!
Sudden rabbit death is not only disease — wrong care can do it too. Seemingly small mistakes can be fatal. Here are the wrong methods to avoid.
Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar in Rabbits and How to Prevent It
Low blood sugar greatly harms rabbits, even killing them, and ties to wrong feeding or long fasting. Here are the symptoms and prevention.
Problems That May Arise During Rabbit Kindling
If you plan to breed rabbits, how much do you know about care from pregnancy to birth? Here are the issues that can come up and how to handle them for healthy kits.