Health and wellness
My rabbit isn’t pooping: what to do
Why lack of stool is urgent and what to note before the exotic clinic.
Rabbits
Health and wellness
Health and wellness for rabbits — evergreen guides with professional judgment.
Health and wellness
My rabbit isn’t pooping: what to do
Why lack of stool is urgent and what to note before the exotic clinic.
Health and wellness
Pododermatitis in rabbits
Pododermatitis ("sore feet") is inflammation/ulceration of the metatarsals due to hard ground, obesity, or poor hygiene.
Health and wellness
Dental problems in rabbits
Rabbit teeth always grow: malocclusion or spikes cause pain, drooling and anorexia. Includes warning signs, safe decisions and…
Health and wellness
Myiasis in rabbits
Myiasis (wormworms) in rabbits is an emergency: flies lay eggs in dirty skin or wounds and the larvae…
Health and wellness
Gastrointestinal ileus in rabbits
Ileus (gastrointestinal stasis) is an emergency: the rabbit stops moving its intestine, stops eating and can die within…
Health and wellness
Sterilization in rabbits
Spaying/neutering rabbits reduces uterine tumors (females), mating and territorial aggression in many cases.
Health and wellness
Diarrhea in rabbits
True diarrhea or pasty stools in rabbits are an emergency: dehydration and secondary ileus come quickly. Check steps,…
Health and wellness
How many years does a rabbit live
A well-cared for rabbit can easily live for about a decade (often 8–12 years; some longer). Provides practical…
Health and wellness
My rabbit doesn't eat
A rabbit that stops eating or produces much less feces needs prompt veterinary care, ideally from a professional…
Health and wellness
Cecotrophs in rabbits
Cecotrophs are soft, odorous feces that the rabbit must eat (cecotrophy) to recover nutrients. Check steps, limits and…
