Keep Your Rabbit Healthy and Safe
Digestive problems are common in pet rabbits. The most common digestive disorder is gastrointestinal stasis (GI stasis). If not treated, GI stasis can lead to bloating, weight loss, kidney failure, and sudden death. 25% of domestic rabbits get GI stasis during their lifetime. This is unfortunate because most cases of […]
When adopting a pet, you should always take into account how long the animal will live. Domestic rabbits can live for many years, provided they’re properly looked after. Certain breeds of rabbit will live longer than others. We’ll explore how long rabbits live on average, and what factors can affect […]
Rabbits enjoy fresh vegetables and fruits as part of a balanced diet. Apples are known to be among the healthiest fruits for humans, but you may wonder if apples are healthy for rabbits. Apples are delicious treats for rabbits. But remove the apple seeds as they contain toxic compounds called […]
Rex rabbits make good pets. They are intelligent, social, playful, and affectionate. Rex rabbits are easy to take care of once you understand their health, nutritional, exercise, and housing needs. As a breed, Rex rabbits are well-mannered and calm. They aren’t suitable for young children as they don’t tolerate being […]
If your rabbit’s urine is bright red, this does not automatically equate to blood. In fact, most of the time, red urine is perfectly natural. A plant pigment in various foods can cause red urine in rabbits. If clear urine is ‘flecked’ with blood, then your rabbit is urinating blood. It’s […]
We often think of a rabbit as an easily-frightened animal that will flee from perceived threats. So, you may be wondering if your pet rabbit is scared of loud noises, such as thunder and lightning. Rabbits are highly tuned to their surroundings, especially sounds. While it may be impossible to […]
While grooming, rabbits can inadvertently ingest their own fur. Normally, rabbits expel this hair in their feces. But sometimes, it can build up in the digestive tract and get stuck, forming hairballs. Hairball in rabbits is also known as wool block. We’re going to explore what hairballs are, and the […]
Rabbits are easily spooked and frightened, so everything is perceived as a threat. A rabbit will do anything it can to avoid a potentially dangerous situation, including playing dead, if necessary. Sometimes, a rabbit looks like she is playing dead when she is just sleeping or contented. A happy rabbit […]
In an ideal world, rabbit pee will always be a shade of yellow. But there’s no such thing as one set healthy color for rabbit urine. Rabbit pee changes color constantly. Factors including diet, hydration, and stress levels influence the appearance and consistency of rabbit wee. Your rabbit’s pee shouldn’t […]