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🐰Rabbit HealthMay 27, 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 27, 2026

Rabbit Snuffles: Treatment, Prognosis, and Long-Term Care

Rabbit snuffles (Pasteurella) cause sneezing, runny nose, and eye discharge. Long antibiotic courses, not short ones, are the right treatment. Here's how.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 27, 2026

👁️Eyes & Ears

Rabbit Head Tilt: Causes, Treatment, and Recovery Outlook

Rabbit head tilt (torticollis) is usually caused by E. cuniculi or middle-ear infection — both treatable, but every hour matters. Here's how to act.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 25, 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 24, 2026

Rabbit Thymoma: Signs, Bulging Eyes, and Treatment

Rabbit thymoma classically causes bulging eyes and labored breathing. Here is how this chest tumor presents and what an exotic vet can offer.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 24, 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

👁️Eyes & Ears

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 22, 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

🍽️Eating & Drinking

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 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

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

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 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

🦴Mobility

Rabbit Arthritis: Symptoms, Care, and Pain Management

Rabbit arthritis is common but often missed — rabbits hide pain well. Spot stiff movement, poor grooming, and litter box avoidance before it worsens.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 17, 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 17, 2026

🤮Digestive

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

🚽Urinary

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 16, 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 15, 2026

Rabbit Abscess: Symptoms, Causes, and Why Exotic Vet Care Is Essential

Rabbit abscesses are different from those in dogs and cats — harder to treat and often linked to dental disease. Learn the signs and what to do.

🐰Rabbit HealthMay 15, 2026

E. Cuniculi in Rabbits: Neurological Symptoms, Treatment, and What to Expect

Encephalitozoon cuniculi causes head tilt, rolling, and hind-leg paralysis in rabbits. Learn how to recognize it and what treatment involves.