A rabbit will pass gas as flatulence on occasion. This is a natural part of the digestive process, but if a rabbit has constant gas, something may be wrong with your pet. If left untreated, gas can lead to GI stasis. This is a critical illness that kills most rabbits […]

You’ve likely observed a myriad of different rabbit behaviors. In the wild, rabbits are prey animals, so their body language is purely instinct-based. It helps to understand your pet’s body language. Signs such as shaking, twitching, and trembling let an owner know if a rabbit is uncomfortable. Hiccups are commonly […]

Rabbit teeth should be bright white, but may become discolored. This must be managed and prevented. Yellow, brown, or black discoloration is a warning that your rabbit’s teeth aren’t healthy. It’s possible that discoloration of rabbit teeth is temporary staining. If your rabbit eats something colorful, it may stain her […]

Your rabbit’s teeth will tell you about how she’s feeling. Rabbits involuntarily express themselves through their teeth. A rabbit gently chattering her teeth is a sign of enjoyment, which suggests that your rabbit is relaxed and happy. Loudly grinding her teeth isn’t an encouraging sign, though. Tooth chattering is a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]