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What Medicine Should You Use for Ringworm in Rabbits?
Rabbit ringworm is a contagious fungal skin disease, usually linked to poor hygiene or weak immunity. Treatment means isolating the rabbit, clipping and cleaning the patch, applying antifungal cream, disinfecting its belongings, and boosting nutrition. This article covers the causes and step-by-step care.
What Pet Rabbits Are Good for Beginners?
Lionhead, Panda, Dutch and Lop rabbits suit beginners. Lionheads are gentle and quiet; Lops are soft and clingy but need a calm environment; Pandas are mild and cute.
Why Is Your Rabbit’s Urine Cloudy with Calcium?
Rabbit urine calcium shows as milky, yellow, or sediment-like urine that leaves a white residue when dry—usually from too much dietary calcium. Baby rabbits on alfalfa are fine, but adults need timothy and low-calcium food, plenty of water, and daily sunlight. This article explains the causes and fixes.
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.
What do rabbits under one month old eat?
Kits under one month mainly drink mother's milk; if none, use goat milk formula. Their gut isn't mature and needs easy, nutritious food—goat milk fits. After weaning, alfalfa hay as staple (rich, fibrous). As they grow, gradually add rabbit pellets, fruit, vegetables.
How do I care for a rabbit after it gives birth?
The new mother needs rest and nutrition for recovery and milk. Give clean water to prevent infection; during nursing feed quality hay, pellets and fresh vegetables, plus high-protein and mineral foods to boost milk. Keep her environment quiet and calm to avoid fright. If milk is low, hand-feed kits goat's milk with a bottle or dropper.
Should You Stop Feeding a Rabbit with Soft Droppings?
Should you stop feeding a rabbit with soft droppings? Not necessarily. If mild, just reduce the amount; if severe with blood, stop feeding at once. Let's learn about rabbit soft droppings with our veterinarian.
What can rabbits eat to supplement protein?
Rabbits get protein in several ways: green vegetables like celery and spinach are main sources, and herbs like alfalfa are rich in protein. High-quality rabbit pellets also add protein. Offer varied diet combining greens, herbs, and pellets for balanced nutrition.
What to Do When a Rabbit Stops Pooping
A pet rabbit that suddenly stops defecating is often suffering from poor diet, a hairball, or weak digestion. Fixes include switching to high-fiber hay and veggies, giving hairball paste or probiotics, and boosting water and exercise. If it does not improve, a vet visit is needed to rule out other illnesses.
Why Is My Rabbit Not Pooping?
A rabbit that stops pooping is constipated, often from a dry diet low in fiber, poor digestion, hairballs, or too little exercise. Add hay and water, offer a little sugar or probiotics, use fiber or hairball paste, and let it roam to restore gut movement.