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🐰Rabbit HealthJul 6, 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 5, 2026

👁️Eyes & Ears

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 HealthJul 3, 2026

🍽️Eating & Drinking

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 30, 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 29, 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 28, 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

💨Respiratory

Rabbit Pasteurella (Snuffles): Nasal Discharge and Respiratory Signs

Pasteurella snuffles causes chronic nasal discharge and sneezing in rabbits. Matted paws are a classic sign. Learn treatment and safe antibiotics.

🐰Rabbit HealthJun 26, 2026

🩺Chronic & Systemic

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 26, 2026

🩺Chronic & Systemic

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

👁️Eyes & Ears

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

🩺Chronic & Systemic

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 25, 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 Thymoma: Chest Mass and Breathing Signs to Watch

Thymoma is a common chest tumor in rabbits causing progressive breathing difficulty and weight loss. Learn the signs and why early exotic vet care matters.

🐰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 24, 2026

👁️Eyes & Ears

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 Dental Spurs: Malocclusion Signs and Treatment

Dental spurs in rabbits develop when cheek teeth wear unevenly, causing drooling, weight loss, and pain. Learn the signs and why vet dental care is essenti

🐰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 23, 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 22, 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 22, 2026

Rabbit Megacolon: Signs, Breeds at Risk, and Management

Megacolon causes chronic bloating and abnormal droppings in rabbits, especially spotted breeds. Learn the signs, diagnosis, and management options.

🐰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.