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Why Is Your Rabbit Breathing Rapidly?
Rapid breathing in rabbits is not always illness; it can follow heavy exercise, heat, or stress, or from overfeeding. If other signs like low energy appear, it may be asthma or infection needing a vet.
My rabbit stopped eating and drinking, curls in a corner and grinds its teeth—what’s wrong?
Not eating, blank stare may be: 1) overeating causing indigestion—give pet probiotics; 2) fright—comfort it and offer favorite treats; 3) illness—bacterial or parasite infection. If other abnormalities appear, see a vet.
My rabbit has white, foul-smelling discharge and yellow fluid around its genital area
White discharge and yellow fluid with odor from the genital area may be the doe in heat; does in heat have increased vaginal discharge, white or pale yellow, with a strong smell—normal for heat. They also show irritability, restlessness, cage pacing, stamping, reduced appetite. Observe and judge; heat lasts 3-30 days then returns to normal.
What happens when a female rabbit is pregnant?
A pregnant doe usually shows these changes: increased appetite needing more feed; a temperament that may become gentler or more nervous; a growing body and visibly swollen mammary glands; and before birth she seeks a quiet spot in the cage to build a nest.
What Happens If You Bathe a Rabbit?
Rabbits are sensitive and timid, and bathing can cause stress leading to shivering, poor appetite, and lowered immunity, then colds and stomach upset. Their sensitive skin can also be damaged by frequent baths or harsh shampoos.
Why Does My Rabbit Have Cold Ears and No Appetite?
Cold ears in a rabbit usually mean its body temperature has dropped and it feels chilly — warm it up with a blanket and keep its environment at 18–24°C. If the ears are cold together with loss of appetite, an illness such as rabbit hemorrhagic disease, a cold or a serious condition may be lowering its temperature; watch for lethargy, sneezing, discharge or diarrhea and see a vet promptly.
Should Rabbits Fast Before Spay or Neuter Surgery?
Rabbits should NOT be fasted before spay or neuter — they do not vomit under anesthesia, and an empty gut raises the risk of fatal gastrointestinal stasis. Spaying females at 1–2 years and neutering males around 6 months lowers reproductive-disease risk, and after surgery keep the environment calm, offer plenty of water and food, and watch the incision for infection.
My newly bought rabbit won’t eat or drink and keeps its mouth open showing lower teeth—what is wrong?
A rabbit not eating or drinking and breathing with an open mouth has many causes: respiratory disease like pneumonia, upper-respiratory infection, or sinusitis, with sneezing, runny nose, and red eyes; dental problems like overgrown, misaligned, or decayed teeth cause pain and refusal to eat; or other issues like digestive, liver, or heart disease. See a vet if it continues with other signs.
Yunnan Spotted Rabbit
The Yunnan Spotted Rabbit is a fur-and-meat dual-purpose breed unique to Yunnan, China, valued for its wide adaptability, strong disease resistance, and fast growth. Though not widely promoted, it is a hardy, easy-to-keep local rabbit.
Silver Fox Rabbit
The Silver Fox Rabbit is a standard fur-breed rabbit with a soft, beautiful coat, but it has weak adaptability and has not been widely promoted or kept. Originating in the former Soviet Union, it is a precious fur-breed variety valued both for its pelt and as a pet.