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Can Rabbits Eat Tomatoes?
Rabbits can eat tomatoes, and they love them, but only in small amounts. Too much watery food upsets their delicate gut. Here is how to feed tomatoes safely and other veg to offer.
My rabbit’s front paw has two swollen toes
Swollen toes may be bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection, or pododermatitis. Causes differ, so see a vet for diagnosis. A pet skin spray and an Elizabethan collar help at home.
Can rabbits eat sweet potatoes?
Rabbits can eat sweet potatoes, but not too many at once. The fiber aids digestion and prevents constipation, but the high starch and water content can cause digestive upset. Feed as an occasional treat, with hay as the staple.
What Are a Rabbit’s Feet Like, and What Do They Do?
A rabbit's feet are easily overlooked. Know their structure and function to care for them well.
How to Mix Rabbit Feed
Proper feed mixing matters for healthy growth. Rabbit feed falls into greens, energy, and protein. Here is how to mix it.
What Foods Are Toxic or Off-Limits for Rabbits?
Feeding style greatly affects rabbits—bad feeding can even kill. Many details matter. Here are the foods rabbits must avoid and feeding cautions.
Rabbit Bloat: Symptoms and Treatment
Rabbit bloat is usually caused by overeating, spoiled feed, or sudden diet changes, and severe cases can be fatal. This guide covers the causes, warning signs, and the prevention and treatment steps every rabbit owner should know.
Preventing and Treating Rabbit Enteritis in Autumn
Enteritis is a key autumn risk for rabbits—warm, humid early autumn fuels pathogens and moldy feed. This guide breaks down parasitic, bacterial, toxic, and stress-related enteritis and how to prevent each.
How can I relieve my rabbit’s bloating and gas? It is lethargic and lying down.
Rabbit bloating and gas can be eased by reducing food, giving probiotics, and gently massaging the abdomen. Avoid hard-to-digest, gas-producing foods.
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.