Rabbit Health Guides

🐰Rabbit HealthJul 5, 2026

Rabbit Annual Checkup: What to Expect at the Exotic Vet

A calm, practical walkthrough of your rabbit's yearly wellness exam: why they need a rabbit-savvy vet, what gets checked head to tail, RHDV2 vaccination, and real US costs.

🐰Rabbit HealthJul 3, 2026

Rabbit Ear Mites (Psoroptes cuniculi): Crusty Ears, Head Shaking, and Scratching Signs

Thick brown crusts, head shaking, and ear scratching in rabbits point to ear mites (ear canker). Learn the signs, treatment, and when it's urgent.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 30, 2026

Rabbit GI Stasis: Signs, Causes, and When to See an Exotic Vet

A rabbit not eating, producing no droppings, or sitting hunched may have GI stasis — a life-threatening digestive emergency that needs same-day exotic vet care.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 29, 2026

Corneal Ulcers in Rabbits: Signs, Causes, and When to See a Vet

Why rabbits get corneal ulcers, the signs to watch for (squinting, cloudy eye), and when it's urgent enough for an ER visit.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 28, 2026

Rabbit Fly Strike: Maggot Signs and Emergency Treatment

Rabbit fly strike is a life-threatening emergency: blowfly larvae burrow into skin within hours. Know the signs — fly eggs, maggots, lethargy, perineal wou

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 28, 2026

Rabbit Dental Malocclusion: Signs and Tooth Care

Rabbit teeth grow 2-3 mm per week and malocclusion is the most common rabbit health problem. Learn signs, treatment, and how to prevent dental disease.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 26, 2026

Rabbit Pyometra: Uterine Infection Signs & Emergency Care

Pyometra in rabbits causes vaginal discharge, abdominal swelling, and rapid collapse. Emergency spay surgery is the only cure. Learn signs and prevention.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 26, 2026

Rabbit E. cuniculi: Head Tilt, Kidney, and Eye Signs

E. cuniculi is the top cause of head tilt and kidney disease in pet rabbits. Learn signs, treatment with fenbendazole, and when to call the vet.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 25, 2026

Rabbit Hepatic Coccidiosis: Liver Signs and Weight Loss

Eimeria stiedae causes liver disease in rabbits with jaundice, pot belly, and weight loss. Learn signs, treatment with sulfa drugs, and prevention.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 25, 2026

Rabbit Thymoma: Bulging Eyes and Breathing Signs

Thymoma is a chest tumor in rabbits that causes bulging eyes from vein compression and labored breathing. Learn the signs, diagnosis, and why early surgery

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 25, 2026

Rabbit Coccidiosis: Liver and Intestinal Signs to Watch

Rabbit coccidiosis causes diarrhea, weight loss, and liver enlargement in young and immunocompromised rabbits. Learn the signs and when to call a vet.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 24, 2026

Rabbit Myxomatosis: Signs, Spread, and Prevention

Myxomatosis kills nearly all unvaccinated domestic rabbits via insect bites. Learn the facial swelling signs, how it spreads, and why mosquito control is t

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 24, 2026

Rabbit Syphilis (Treponema): Scabs and Signs to Recognize

Rabbit syphilis (Treponema paraluiscuniculi) causes crusty scabs on the nose, lips, eyelids, and genitals. Learn the signs and how it's treated.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 23, 2026

Rabbit E. cuniculi: Head Tilt and Neurologic Signs Explained

E. cuniculi causes sudden head tilt, rolling, and eye and kidney disease in rabbits. Learn the signs, how it's diagnosed, and treatment with fenbendazole.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 23, 2026

Rabbit Bladder Sludge: Hypercalciuria Signs and Care

Bladder sludge in rabbits is a buildup of calcium crystals causing chalky urine, straining, and pain. Learn the signs, diet changes, and when vet treatment

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 22, 2026

Rabbit Molar Elongation: Signs Every Owner Should See

Rabbit molar elongation causes drooling, weight loss, and food dropping. Learn the signs, how vets diagnose it, and when to act.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 22, 2026

Rabbit Pasteurellosis (Snuffles): Signs and Treatment

Pasteurellosis (snuffles) is the most common rabbit bacterial disease, causing nasal discharge and abscesses. Learn signs, diagnosis, and management.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 21, 2026

Rabbit Pregnancy Toxemia: Signs and Emergency Care

Pregnancy toxemia is a fatal metabolic emergency in pregnant does. Learn the signs, how fast it progresses, and what immediate treatment is needed.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 21, 2026

Rabbit Cheek-Teeth Malocclusion: Signs to Watch For

Cheek-tooth malocclusion causes hidden dental spurs that make rabbits stop eating. Learn the signs, costs, and when to call your exotic vet.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 21, 2026

Rabbit Ear Abscess: Signs, Treatment, and What to Expect

Rabbit ear abscesses contain thick caseous pus and usually need surgery. Learn the signs, causes, and treatment options for aural abscess in rabbits.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 20, 2026

Rabbit Treponematosis (Vent Disease): Signs & Treatment

Rabbit vent disease causes crusty lesions on the genitals, nose, and lips. Learn the signs, treatment, and why early vet care leads to a full cure.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 19, 2026

RHDV2 in Rabbits: Signs of Viral Hemorrhagic Disease

RHDV2 kills unvaccinated rabbits rapidly with sudden death, seizures, or nosebleeds. Learn the signs, transmission routes, and how to protect your rabbit.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 19, 2026

E. cuniculi in Rabbits: Signs, Treatment & Prevention

E. cuniculi infects up to 80% of domestic rabbits and can cause sudden head tilt and seizures. Most infected rabbits are subclinical carriers but active di

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 19, 2026

Rabbit Pasteurella Abscess: Causes, Treatment & Costs

Rabbit abscesses caused by Pasteurella multocida rarely resolve with antibiotics alone. Caseous pus requires surgical removal. Here is what owners need to

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 18, 2026

Rabbit Coccidiosis: Signs, Eimeria & Treatment

Coccidiosis caused by Eimeria species is one of the most common and severe parasitic diseases in young rabbits. Intestinal and hepatic forms both require p

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 18, 2026

Rabbit Arthritis: Signs, Treatment & Home Care

Arthritis is common and under-diagnosed in rabbits over age 4. Learn to recognize signs, safe pain medications, home environment adaptations, and treatment

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 18, 2026

Rabbit Pinworms: Signs, Treatment & Prevention

Rabbit pinworms (Passalurus ambiguus) are host-specific and mostly harmless in healthy adults. Learn what they look like, when treatment is needed, and the

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 17, 2026

Rabbit Wool Block: Signs, Prevention & When to Act

Wool block in long-haired rabbits is a GI emergency — rabbits cannot vomit. Learn early signs, safe home prevention, and when no fecal pellets means call t

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 17, 2026

Hepatic Lobe Torsion in Rabbits: Signs & Emergency Care

Hepatic lobe torsion is a life-threatening rabbit emergency where a liver lobe twists and loses blood supply. Learn signs, how it differs from GI stasis, a

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 17, 2026

Rabbit Cecotropes on Fur: Causes, Care & When to Worry

Cecotropes stuck to a rabbit's fur mean it can't eat its cecal pellets — usually obesity, dental pain, or illness. Learn causes, diet fixes, and vet costs.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 16, 2026

Botulism in Rabbits: Signs, Causes & Emergency Care

Botulism in rabbits causes rapid descending paralysis from contaminated hay. Learn to recognize signs, emergency care, prognosis, and hay safety tips.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 16, 2026

Calcium Sludge in Rabbits: Hypercalciuria Signs & Diet

Rabbits naturally excrete calcium through the kidneys — but too much causes chalky sludge, dysuria, and bladder stones. Learn the signs, diet changes, and

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 16, 2026

Rabbit Uterine Hydrometra: Signs, Surgery & Prevention

Uterine hydrometra in unspayed rabbits causes swollen belly, reduced fecal output, and weight loss. Left untreated it can rupture. Spaying is the cure and

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 15, 2026

Walking Dandruff in Rabbits: Cheyletiella Mite Signs

Cheyletiella mites cause 'walking dandruff' in rabbits — heavy scaling, hair loss, and itching along the back. They spread to other pets and can cause temp

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 15, 2026

Rabbit Hair Loss: Causes, Mites, Ringworm & When to Worry

Rabbit hair loss can be normal molting, fur mites, ringworm, or hormonal disease in intact females. Learn how to tell them apart and when to see a vet.

Rabbit E. Cuniculi: Head Tilt, Neurological Signs & Treatment

E. cuniculi causes sudden head tilt, hind limb weakness, and eye disease in rabbits. Fenbendazole treatment started early leads to good recovery in most ca

Rabbit Diet & Weight Management: What to Feed, What to Cut, and How to Slim Down Safely

Overweight rabbits can't groom cecal areas and risk GI stasis. Learn the correct hay-to-pellet ratio, how to reduce weight safely, and the danger of alfalfa for adults.

Red Urine in Rabbits: Pigment vs. Blood — How to Tell the Difference

Most red rabbit urine is harmless plant pigment — but true hematuria signals uterine cancer, bladder sludge, or UTI. Learn how to tell the difference at home.

Rabbit Cecotropes: Why Your Rabbit Isn't Eating Them & What to Do

Uneaten cecotropes are a clinical sign, not a quirk. Learn the most common causes — diet, obesity, dental disease, spinal pain — and when to see an exotic vet.

Rabbit Testicular Tumor: Signs, Treatment & Prevention

Testicular tumors are common in intact male rabbits over age 3. Learn the signs, when to neuter, treatment costs, and whether they spread.

Rabbit Cecal Impaction: Signs, Causes & Emergency Care

Rabbit cecal impaction causes absent cecotropes and abdominal pain. Learn how it differs from GI stasis, treatment costs, and when it is an emergency.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 13, 2026

Rabbit Pituitary Adenoma: Signs, Treatment & Prognosis

Pituitary adenomas in older rabbits cause head tilt, rolling, and balance loss. Learn how they differ from E. cuniculi, treatment options, and prognosis.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 13, 2026

Rabbit GI Stasis Home Care: What to Do After the Vet

Rabbit GI stasis home care guide: syringe feeding, gut massage, hay, hydration, and warning signs that mean a return trip to the vet.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 12, 2026

Rabbit Runny Nose: Causes, Snuffles & When to See a Vet

Rabbit runny nose is usually snuffles (Pasteurella infection) — contagious, chronic, and needing vet care. Learn causes, risks, and what not to do at home.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 12, 2026

Rabbit Abscess: Signs, Treatment & Why They're So Hard to Treat

Rabbit abscesses have thick caseous pus and almost always require complete surgical excision. Learn signs, costs, and why drainage alone rarely works.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 11, 2026

Rabbit Ear Mites: Signs, Treatment & When to Worry

Rabbit ear mites cause thick crusty buildup and head shaking. Learn the signs, safe treatments, and when mites lead to dangerous middle ear infection.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 11, 2026

Rabbit Head Tilt (Vestibular Disease): Signs & Care

Rabbit head tilt signals vestibular disease from E. cuniculi or ear infection. Learn the signs, treatment, recovery, and costs.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 8, 2026

Rabbit Uterine Cancer (Adenocarcinoma): Signs

Rabbit uterine adenocarcinoma is common in unspayed does. Learn the signs, why spaying prevents it, treatment, and costs.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 8, 2026

Rabbit Anemia: Causes, Pale Gums & Emergency Signs

Anemia in rabbits causes pale gums, weakness, and rapid breathing. Uterine cancer is the leading cause in intact females. Prompt exotic vet care is life-sa

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 8, 2026

Rabbit Blocked Tear Duct: Causes, Signs & Treatment

A blocked tear duct in rabbits causes chronic eye discharge and wet fur below the eye. Dental disease is the most common cause. Exotic vet care is essentia

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 6, 2026

Rabbit Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Lumps, Signs & Treatment

Soft tissue sarcomas in rabbits appear as firm, slow-growing lumps under the skin. Wide surgical excision offers the best long-term control. Early diagnosi

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 6, 2026

Rabbit Liver Lobe Torsion: A Sudden Abdominal Emergency

Rabbit hepatic lobe torsion causes sudden collapse, pallor, and severe abdominal pain. Emergency surgery is the only treatment and must happen within hours

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 6, 2026

Rabbit Cecal Dysbiosis: Soft Cecotropes and GI Upset

Cecal dysbiosis causes mushy, malodorous cecotropes and soiled fur in rabbits. Diet, antibiotics, or obesity are common causes. Easy to fix if caught early

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 5, 2026

Rabbit Walking Dandruff: Cheyletiella Mites Explained

Cheyletiella mites cause large mobile flakes across a rabbit's back and can temporarily infest humans. Diagnosis and antiparasitic treatment are straightfo

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 5, 2026

Rabbit Bloat (GI Tympany): A True Emergency Explained

Rabbit bloat is a life-threatening emergency where gas or a blockage distends the stomach. Learn the warning signs and why you cannot wait until morning.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 5, 2026

Rabbit Coccidiosis: Diarrhea in Young Rabbits Explained

Coccidiosis is a leading cause of diarrhea and sudden death in young rabbits. Learn the intestinal and liver forms, warning signs, and how to prevent it.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 4, 2026

Rabbit Heart Disease: Quiet Signs of a Failing Heart

Heart disease in rabbits hides behind vague signs like tiring easily and fast breathing. Learn the warning signs, how it is diagnosed, and the outlook.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 3, 2026

Rabbit Pasteurella Pneumonia: Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis

Pasteurella pneumonia is the most common serious infection in pet rabbits. Here's how to recognize it, what antibiotics actually work, and how long treatme

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 3, 2026

Rabbit Treponematosis Signs: Vent Disease (Rabbit Syphilis) Explained

Rabbit syphilis (treponematosis) causes crusts around the genitals and face. Here's how penicillin clears it and why oral antibiotics are dangerous.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 3, 2026

Rabbit Malocclusion Signs: Drooling, Hay Refusal, and Pain

Drooling, wet chin fur, and refusing hay can mean rabbit malocclusion — overgrown teeth that need same-day veterinary attention.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 2, 2026

Rabbit Cystitis Signs: Sludge, Stones, and Bladder Infections

Rabbit cystitis means bladder sludge, stones, or infection. Here's how to tell true blood from pigment and when surgery is needed.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 2, 2026

Rabbit Pododermatitis Stages: Sore Hocks Grade I-V Guide

Rabbit sore hocks are graded I through V. The stage tells you whether husbandry alone, bandaging, or surgery is needed — here is what each stage looks like

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 1, 2026

Rabbit Hairball Myth: Why It's Really GI Stasis

Rabbits rarely die from hairballs — they die from GI stasis. Why pineapple juice doesn't work and what actually helps a sluggish rabbit's gut.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 1, 2026

Rabbit Mastitis: Signs and Treatment in Nursing Does

Mastitis in a nursing rabbit doe causes hot, hard, painful glands and septicemia risk. Safe antibiotics, supportive care, and kit care are urgent.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 31, 2026

Rabbit Jaw Abscess: Signs, Causes, and Treatment

A firm lump along a rabbit's jaw is almost always a tooth-root abscess. Surgery, marsupialization, and long antibiotics give the best chance of cure.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 31, 2026

Rabbit Aural Hematoma: Swollen Ear Flap Causes and Care

A sudden squishy swelling of a rabbit's ear flap is usually an aural hematoma — caused by ear mites or shaking, it needs vet care fast.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 31, 2026

Rabbit Cuterebra (Warbles): Spotting and Treating Bot Fly Larvae

A swollen lump with a breathing hole on a rabbit who has been outdoors may be a Cuterebra warble — never squeeze it, see a vet today.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 30, 2026

Rabbit Uveitis Signs: Cloudy Eye and What It Means

A cloudy, red, or squinting eye in a rabbit is often uveitis — frequently caused by E. cuniculi or Pasteurella, and always needs same-day exotic vet care.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 30, 2026

Rabbit Myxomatosis: Signs, Treatment, and Vaccination

Myxomatosis is a fatal viral disease in pet rabbits — but it's preventable with a vaccine where available. Here's how to recognize and prevent it.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 29, 2026

Rabbit E. Cuniculi: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis

Rabbit E. cuniculi causes sudden head tilt, wobbly back legs, or cloudy eyes. Early fenbendazole treatment is the key to recovery — here's what to know.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 29, 2026

Rabbit Myiasis (Flystrike): Warning Signs Before It Turns Fatal

Myiasis or flystrike kills rabbits within 24 hours of maggot infestation. Daily checks and a clean tail end are the only reliable prevention.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 28, 2026

Rabbit Pasteurella Signs: Snuffles, Abscesses, and Treatment

Pasteurella in rabbits shows up as nasal discharge, sneezing, and abscesses. Learn which antibiotics work and why most rabbits never fully clear it.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 28, 2026

Rabbit Splay Leg: Causes and Care for Leg Deformities

Splay leg is a developmental hip and leg deformity seen mostly in young rabbits. Early intervention can dramatically change outcomes.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 28, 2026

Rabbit RHDV2 Vaccine: Protection Against a Fatal Virus

RHDV2 kills 70-100% of unvaccinated rabbits and is now endemic across most of the US. Here's why the vaccine matters and what the schedule looks like.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 27, 2026

Rabbit Mucoid Enteropathy: Signs and Emergency Care

Mucoid enteropathy is an emergency gut disease in young rabbits producing jelly-like stool. Recognizing it early decides survival.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 25, 2026

Rabbit Flystrike: Prevention, Early Signs, and Emergency Care

Flystrike kills rabbits within 24-48 hours. Maggots hatch from fly eggs in a soiled bottom and eat the rabbit alive. Here's how to prevent and recognize it

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 24, 2026

Rabbit Megacolon Symptoms: Cow-Pile Stool and Care

Rabbit megacolon causes chronic abnormal stools and weight loss, often in English Spot breeds. Here are signs, lifelong management, and prognosis.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 24, 2026

Rabbit Paralysis Causes: Spinal Injury, E. cuniculi, and More

Sudden rabbit paralysis can come from spinal fracture, E. cuniculi, stroke, or toxin exposure. Here is what each cause looks like and what to do.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 22, 2026

Rabbit Cataracts: Signs, Causes, and Treatment Options

Rabbit cataracts can be congenital, age-related, or caused by E. cuniculi. Here is how to spot the cloudiness and what an exotic vet can do.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 22, 2026

Rabbit Drooling: Wet Chin, Slobbers, and Dental Disease

A rabbit with a constantly wet chin almost always has dental disease. Here's why drooling in rabbits is never normal.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 22, 2026

Rabbit Urine Scald: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Urine scald is a painful skin condition caused by chronic urine exposure. Here's how to recognize it and what it signals.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 20, 2026

Rabbit Trembling or Shaking: Causes and When It's an Emergency

A trembling rabbit can be terrified, in pain, or in shock. Learn the difference and when to act fast.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 20, 2026

Rabbit Spinal Injury and Hind Leg Paralysis: Signs, Causes, and Care

Rabbits can fracture or injure their spines with almost no warning, causing sudden hind leg paralysis. Learn the signs, causes, and what to do.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 19, 2026

Is My Rabbit Overweight? Signs of Obesity and How to Help

Rabbit obesity is more common than owners realize — and more dangerous. Learn how to assess your rabbit's weight and what to do about it.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 18, 2026

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2): Symptoms, Prevention, and Urgency

RHDV2 (rabbit hemorrhagic disease) is a deadly virus spreading across the US. Learn the symptoms, how to protect your rabbit, and what to do.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 18, 2026

Rabbit Bladder Sludge: Signs, Causes, and How to Treat It

Rabbit bladder sludge causes thick chalky urine, straining, and discomfort. Learn the signs, causes, and what your exotic vet will do about it.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 18, 2026

Senior Rabbit Health: What Changes to Watch After Age 5

Rabbits over age 5 are at higher risk for dental disease, uterine cancer, arthritis, and GI issues. Learn the signs every senior rabbit owner should know.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 17, 2026

Rabbit Hind Leg Weakness: Causes, E. Cuniculi, and What to Do

Hind leg weakness or paralysis in rabbits is often caused by E. cuniculi or back injury. Learn the signs, causes, and what treatment looks like.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 17, 2026

Rabbit Stomach Gurgling: Is It GI Stasis or Normal Digestion?

Rabbit stomach gurgling can be normal — or an early sign of GI stasis. Learn when gut sounds mean digestion vs. danger, and what to do immediately.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 16, 2026

Blood in Rabbit Urine: Causes, What It Means, and When to Act

Blood in rabbit urine can be real or just red plant pigment. Learn to tell the difference, and when bladder stones or uterine disease need urgent care.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 16, 2026

Rabbit Urinary Incontinence: Why Is My Rabbit Leaking Urine?

Rabbit urinary incontinence causes urine leakage, wet fur, and urine scald. Learn common causes in rabbits and when to see an exotic vet immediately.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 16, 2026

Rabbit Conjunctivitis: Signs of Eye Infection and What to Do

Rabbit conjunctivitis causes red watery eyes, discharge, and squinting. Learn the common causes — including dental disease — and when to see a vet.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 14, 2026

Ovarian Cysts in Rabbits: Signs Every Unspayed Female Owner Should Know

Rabbit ovarian cysts cause vague symptoms like GI stasis, lethargy, and abdominal discomfort in unspayed females. Learn the signs and why spaying matters.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 14, 2026

Rabbit Ear Infection: Signs, Causes, and What to Do

Rabbit ear infections can lead to head tilt and permanent damage if missed. Learn the signs, what causes them, and why an exotic vet should be your first call.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 14, 2026

Rabbit Hairballs: Symptoms, Prevention, and Why They Matter

Rabbit hairballs (trichobezoars) can be life-threatening because rabbits can't vomit. Learn the symptoms, prevention, and when to call your exotic vet.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 13, 2026

Why Is My Rabbit Scratching So Much? Causes and What to Do

Rabbit scratching and itching often signals parasites, skin infection, or dental issues. Learn the most common causes and when to see an exotic vet.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 12, 2026

Rabbit Heat Stroke Signs: How to Spot It and Cool Your Bunny Safely

Rabbits can suffer heat stroke above 77°F. Learn early warning signs and exactly how to cool your rabbit safely without making things worse.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 12, 2026

Rabbit Sore Hocks: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for Pododermatitis

Sore hocks in rabbits (pododermatitis) cause painful foot wounds. Learn causes, warning signs, and how to treat and prevent this painful condition.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 11, 2026

Rabbit Not Eating Cecotropes: Why It Happens and What to Do

Rabbits need to eat their cecotropes for proper nutrition. Learn why your rabbit may not be eating them and what it means for their health.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 11, 2026

Lethargic Rabbit: Why Your Bunny Is Tired and When to Worry

A lethargic rabbit can go downhill in hours. Learn the dangerous causes — GI stasis, infection, heatstroke — and when to call an exotic vet now.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 10, 2026

Rabbit Not Pooping or Fewer Droppings: What It Means and When It's Serious

Fewer or no rabbit droppings is often an early sign of GI stasis — a life-threatening emergency. Learn what's normal and when to call an exotic vet.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 10, 2026

Rabbit Eye Discharge: Causes, Treatment, and the Dental Disease Connection

Rabbit eye discharge is often linked to dental problems, not just infections. Learn the surprising causes and when to see an exotic vet.

Rabbit Losing Weight: Common Causes and When to See an Exotic Vet

A rabbit losing weight is a serious warning sign. Learn the common causes, how to monitor at home, and when to seek exotic vet care.

Rabbit Not Eating or Drinking: Emergency Guide for Owners

A rabbit not eating or drinking for more than 8 hours needs emergency exotic vet care. Learn the causes, warning signs, and what to do right now.

Rabbit Limping: Common Causes & What You Should Do

Rabbit limping can be caused by injury, sore hocks, arthritis, or fracture. Learn what to look for and when your rabbit needs an exotic vet.

Rabbit Not Moving: Causes, Warning Signs & Emergency Care

A rabbit not moving or sitting hunched could have GI stasis, pain, or be in shock. Know when to treat it as an emergency and what to do right now.

Rabbit Diarrhea: Causes, Cecotropes vs. True Diarrhea & What To Do

True rabbit diarrhea is a medical emergency. Learn the difference between cecotropes and diarrhea, and what each means for your rabbit's health.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 8, 2026

🐾Behavior & Training

Rabbit Teeth Grinding: Pain vs. Happiness & When to Worry

Rabbit teeth grinding can mean contentment or serious pain. Learn the difference between tooth purring and loud grinding, and when to see an exotic vet.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 8, 2026

Rabbit Sneezing: Causes, Symptoms, and When to See an Exotic Vet

Occasional sneezing is normal in rabbits, but frequent sneezing with discharge can signal snuffles or a serious infection.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 8, 2026

Rabbit Breathing Fast: When It's Normal and When It's an Emergency

Fast breathing in rabbits can be a sign of heatstroke, respiratory infection, or heart disease. Learn when to go to the vet.