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My rabbit keeps sneezing at night, scratching, licking, and washing its face but has no runny nose
Rabbit sneezing is usually from a cold, allergy, foreign irritation, or rhinitis. Keep it warm and remove irritants from its environment; if symptoms persist and it looks unwell, see a vet.
My rabbit won’t eat and lies down circling in pain
Could be calcium deficiency, epilepsy, poisoning, ear mite infection, or coccidiosis. Ear mites cause itchy ears, frequent hind-leg scratching, possibly severe; may cause ear inflammation (redness, discharge), odor, hair loss—visible on check, treat with ear cleaner and antiparasitic. If ruled out, see vet.
What are the symptoms of a rabbit infected with scabies mites?
Scabies causes beige or gray crusts starting at ears, eyelids, nose, mouth, and toes, with intense itching, scratching, bleeding, and a musky odor. Hair loss follows, leaving thick crusts.
How to Treat Coccidiosis in Rabbits
Rabbit coccidiosis is a serious, potentially fatal disease marked by diarrhea, lethargy, poor appetite, and a foul odor. Treat it by isolating the sick rabbit, disinfecting its cage, and giving a dewormer, with vet care if symptoms do not improve.
Why Does My Rabbit Make a Puffing Sound from Its Nose?
Why does a rabbit make a puffing sound from its nose? A puffing noise from a rabbit's nose means it is sneezing, and there are many reasons a rabbit sneezes, such as a cold or dusty air. Let's look at the possible causes of rabbit sneezing with our pet care specialists.
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.
Why does a rabbit’s poop grow white fuzz after sitting long?
Two cases: 1) in damp, stuffy conditions the feces mold, growing white/gray mold with odor; mold harms airways and produces toxins damaging immunity/organs. 2) undigested plant seeds in the feces may sprout white roots in suitable conditions. Clean the cage, use dry bedding, keep dry/ventilated, remove feces daily; see a vet if breathing/appetite issues.
How to remove this growth inside my rabbit’s ear, and what spray for the ear or the lump on its back of head?
Frequent head shaking, scratching, odor, redness, scabs, and brown discharge suggest ear mites, a stubborn parasitic infection needing patient cleaning, clean ventilation, and isolation. Use rabbit ear drops to soften and wipe; use a head cone if scratching is severe.
How often should a rabbit’s scent glands be cleaned?
Clean a rabbit's scent glands every 3-6 months, only once secretions smell. Kits under 4 months don't need it.
Why Is a Rabbit Tilting Its Head and How to Treat It
Head tilt in rabbits is usually from Pasteurella or mite/fungal middle-ear infection damaging the vestibular system. Check the ears for discharge or odor; treat with hydrogen peroxide rinse, chloramphenicol drops, and penicillin/streptomycin injections for 5 days. Vaccinate against Pasteurella and inspect ears early to prevent it; valuable rabbits may be isolated rather than culled.