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Key Management for Raising Baby Rabbits
A baby rabbit is usually one from weaning to three months, the hardest age to keep and the time with the highest death rate. Here are the key management tasks to raise survival.
Rabbit Mange (Scabies): Symptoms and Control
Rabbit mange is a highly contagious mite infestation starting on low-fur areas (nose, eyes, claws, ears) and causing intense itch, scabs, hair loss, weight loss, and death if untreated. Isolate the sick rabbit at once, disinfect everything, and treat mild cases with ivermectin or trichlorfon plus 2% iodine; keep housing clean, dry, and well-lit to prevent it.
Can Rabbit Mange Infect People — and How to Treat It
Rabbit mange rarely spreads to people if your skin is healthy and you wash and disinfect after contact, but those with weak immunity can catch it — wear gloves. Treat by isolating, clipping and cleaning lesions, wiping with 2% iodine, an Elizabethan collar, weekly miticide (trichlorfon) to kill hatched larvae, environmental spraying, and good nutrition.
Why Is My Rabbit Suddenly Limp All Over?
A limp rabbit may be from calcium deficiency, low blood sugar, low energy intake, or cold/hard-to-digest food. Tell normal rest (jumps up when called) from pathology (slow, won't move or eat). Hypoglycemia needs warming and syringe-fed glucose water, then a vet. Feed on schedule with hay and pellets, and see a vet for persistent limpness or dry stool.
When Does a Rabbit Enter Old Age?
Rabbits live 5–12 years; most reach the senior stage after age 5 (small breeds like the Netherland Dwarf as early as 4). Seniors show weaker digestion, more sleep, slower movement, frequent soft stools, and white, matted fur. Care means a soft floor, senior food with unlimited hay, plenty of water, and companionship.
Common Pet Rabbit Breeds and How to Care for Them
Rabbits are cute and quiet, and many people love them. But which breed makes the best pet? Here are common pet rabbit breeds and how to care for them.
What Does a Rabbit’s Sudden ‘Airplane Ear’ Mean?
A rabbit's 'airplane ear' (one ear flopping up) can mean an impure lop bloodline, ear mites or inflammation, an ear strain from being lifted by the ears, or a calcium/trace-element deficiency. If there is no redness or pain, improve the diet; if there is, get a vet exam and treat mites or infection accordingly.
Why Does a Rabbit’s Nose Twitch Constantly?
Many owners see a rabbit's nose twitch non-stop and wonder why. Causes vary — nervousness or heat often trigger it. This article analyzes the reasons behind constant nose twitching.
Care Before and After Plucking a Long-Haired Rabbit’s Fur
Before plucking, comb the fur to prevent matting. After, strengthen feeding with digestible, nutritious feed and add some vitamins. This article covers more tips and cautions for plucking long-haired rabbits.
How to Set Up a Rabbit Hutch
Rabbits live in cages long term, so a comfortable hutch is essential, and place it away from damp, dark spots. This article details the items and cautions for setting up a rabbit hutch.