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Why Rabbits Grind Their Teeth and How to Help
Teeth grinding is normal for rabbits because their teeth never stop growing — and if they grow too long they can pierce the jaw and kill. Plenty of coarse hay and chew items wear them down, and an overgrown set needs a vet to trim.
What Are the Symptoms of Stress in Rabbits?
Rabbits startle easily and stress at almost nothing; signs range from poor appetite and hiding to collapse, frothing at the mouth, and grinding teeth. Common triggers are loud noise, a new home, pain from gut or dental disease, and the scent of predators such as cats and dogs. Severe stress is life-threatening and needs a vet at once.
Disease Prevention for Newly Weaned Rabbit Kits
Newly weaned kits face three big threats: coccidiosis (prevent with medication from supplementation through 3 months), diarrhea from enteritis/E. coli/Clostridium (prevent via strict feeding), and rabbit hemorrhagic disease (vaccinate—no cure, so boost all stock on outbreak). Good prevention raises survival.
What Situations Cause Rabbit Stress?
Many pets stress when scared, none more than rabbits — even more timid than cats. Avoid scaring them. Here are the common causes.
Why Do Rabbits Get Urinary Stones?
Low water intake is the most common cause of urinary stones in rabbits, but too much calcium and natural physiology also play a role. Learn the causes, signs and care.
Why Does a Rabbit Keep Vocalizing?
Rabbits are quiet but they do 'talk' — grunts, hisses, screams, and more each mean something. This guide decodes the common rabbit sounds so owners can read distress, pain, or contentment.
Causes and Treatment of Diarrhea in Baby Rabbits
Kit diarrhea comes in food-based, mucous, and dysenteric forms, each needing a different treatment. This guide covers the causes, the right medications, and how to prevent the deadly Clostridium perfringens type A infection.
Emergency Care for a Kit Rabbit in Shock
Kit shock usually follows a long, difficult birth and can kill within 10–15 minutes. This guide covers the warning signs and the quick warming, glucose, and heating steps that can save a newborn rabbit.
Causes and Prevention of Urinary Stones in Rabbits
The leading cause of urinary stones in rabbits is insufficient water intake, with excess calcium and individual predisposition also playing a role. This guide covers the symptoms, underlying causes, and how to manage and prevent the condition.
Preventing and Treating Rabbit Colibacillosis (E. coli)
Rabbit colibacillosis is an explosive, high-mortality intestinal disease, especially in 1–4 month kits. This guide covers symptoms, necropsy findings, diagnosis, prevention, and oxytetracycline/streptomycin treatment.