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. The common causes […]

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. A diet of fresh timothy should make up 90% of a rabbit’s diet, as it files down discolored ends. Remove […]

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. Teeth grinding in rabbits […]

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. GI stasis means that food and water cannot pass through the gut at a normal rate. This […]

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 your rabbit’s urine is bright red, it’s likely a pigment from a […]

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 can hear different sounds far more clearly than humans, and loud noises can easily […]

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. Small hairballs can often be shifted by adding more […]

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. As long as rabbit […]

Rabbits don’t cope well with high temperatures. Their thick fur, which helps keep them warm in the winter, is a hindrance in very warm weather. Fortunately, there are ways you can prevent overheating in rabbits, even on the hottest days. Keep your rabbit’s enclosure shaded, and no hotter than 70 […]