Keep Your Rabbit Healthy and Safe
Small animals like rabbits, hamsters, and chinchillas are becoming increasingly popular to keep as pets. Kids adore these little furry animals, but parents don’t need much persuading either. The truth is, no matter what age we are, it’s difficult to resist the charm of a small and cuddly pet. The […]
Destructive behavior in rabbits can happen very suddenly. Types of bad behaviors include anything that rabbits do to themselves/each other or objects in your home, garden, or rabbit hutch. Health problems, boredom, or a lack of enrichment commonly lead to destructive behaviors. This is most likely to happen if you […]
Excessive drooling in rabbits, accompanied by other symptoms, such as weight loss, may be an indicator of ptyalism. Ptyalism is more than the average rabbit slobber that comes from the mouth during grooming, eating, and drinking. It also usually lasts for more than a few minutes. There are many causes […]
If your rabbit has got fleas, she’ll be hot and itchy. She may have even damaged her skin from scratching too much. That said, you should treat the fleas to give your pet some much-needed relief. You will need a flea-comb and a rabbit-safe flea treatment such as Imidacloprid (Advantage), […]
If you’ve heard a rabbit cry, you’ll know how distressing it sounds. It’s the kind of noise that stays with you but which you struggle to put into words. The sound of a rabbit crying is sometimes compared to a whimper, a grunt, or even a scream. Rabbits cry when […]
The rise in the life expectancy of domesticated rabbits increases their chances of developing cardiovascular disease. Signs of heart disease in rabbits present themselves gradually. Unfortunately, this means heart attacks are often detected at advanced stages, where the risk of complications and death is significantly higher. Heart disease is difficult […]
Rabbits are quiet pets, but they produce a small number of sounds. A common noise from pet rabbits is honking. Honking, which sounds similar to grunting, could occur at any time. Your rabbit may be running in circles or standing still while honking. Unneutered males honk when they wish to […]
A rabbit’s scream can be described as a long, loud, and sharp cry. Owners who have never heard the scream of a rabbit may find the noise alarming and disturbing. If you hear a rabbit screaming, you must pay attention immediately and find out what’s making your rabbit cry out. […]
Rabbits can be hard to read, but understanding their body language can tell you a lot about how they are feeling. Purring or teeth chattering is an involuntary way rabbits express their emotions. However, even purring can have a wide variety of different meanings. Rabbits click their teeth or purr […]