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Are rabbits sensitive to heat?
Rabbits are quite heat-sensitive; their comfort zone is 15–25°C and over 30°C risks heatstroke. In summer keep the cage in a cool, airy, shaded spot and add a cool stainless-steel floor; always provide plenty of fresh water changed daily, since dirty water upsets their weak digestion.
How to Stop Rabbits from Fighting
Rabbits fight over territory, food, mating rights, or personality clashes. Reduce conflict with enough space and hiding spots, separate food stations, and sensible grouping by sex and temperament.
What should rabbits eat to stay healthy and easy to raise?
Weaned kits need nutrient-rich junior rabbit food or alfalfa; adults do well on balanced adult pellets with more timothy hay. Small amounts of washed, dried carrots, apples, and leafy greens make good occasional treats.
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.
Can rabbits eat watermelon?
Rabbits should not eat watermelon. Its high water and sugar content upsets their digestion and strains their teeth and gut, and only a small amount of the white rind is safe as an occasional treat.
Can Rabbits Eat Strawberries?
Rabbits can eat strawberries, but only in moderation. Strawberries are rich in vitamins and good for growth, yet their high water and sugar content can cause diarrhea, tooth decay, or obesity. Offer them only as an occasional treat.
Why Is My Rabbit’s Tooth Loose?
A rabbit's loose tooth usually points to diet (food too hard), a vitamin C deficiency, injury, or dental disease such as pulpitis. Fix it by balancing the diet around hay, offering safe chew toys, treating injuries, and scheduling regular dental checks—and see a vet if the cause is unclear.
How to Spot Low-Quality Cat Food at a Glance
So-called 'toxic' cat food is rarely actual poison but poor nutrition — vague meat sources, too much grain or legumes, and preservatives like BHA, BHT, and menadione that harm cats over time. Check the ingredient list and price (genuine food is never rock-bottom cheap), and always switch brands gradually over about a week.
How to Help Your Rabbit Live Longer
A longer rabbit life comes from a dry, calm, 15–25°C environment, a balanced diet of hay, pellets, and limited fresh produce, regular parasite control, daily exercise, and gentle handling. Avoid frequent baths, tap water, and too much watery food, which can cause stress or diarrhea.
Why Does a Rabbit Keep Making ‘Puff Puff’ Sounds
A rabbit's 'puff puff' sound is usually sneezing or a mild breathing noise from excitement. Causes include allergies (dust, pollen, cleaners, food), respiratory infection (with discharge, cough, appetite loss), poor air quality, or a nasal foreign body like a hair. Clean the environment and see a vet if it persists with other symptoms.