Pets are part of our family, so we humanize them. That’s why we worry that an animal will share the same anxieties as a child. It’s natural to be concerned about rabbits being left alone in the dark, for example. These tiny and frail animals may be frightened when left […]

A rabbit’s tail and hindquarters must always be dry. If your rabbit is damp around the rear, they are experiencing difficulty urinating. A strong smell of ammonia also denotes health issues. These are warning signs that your rabbit is urinating on their own skin, which can lead to scalding. Urine […]

Ticks are blood-sucking arachnids that attach themselves to all domestic pets in order to feed. Rabbits are no exception to this. Your bunny may not notice that a tick is feeding on them. This means that rabbit tick removal becomes your responsibility. Ticks carry diseases that can be fatal to […]

After your rabbit eats, you may have noticed certain noises. Their heads bob up and down, and they make a distinct sound. It’s enough to make you think that your rabbit has a bout of the hiccups. A short bout of hiccups is nothing to worry about. The symptoms will […]

Splayed legs is the most common of all rabbit deformities. Bunnies born with this condition cannot retract an impacted leg into their body. This leaves a rabbit vulnerable to health concerns. Their functional limbs must carry their full body weight, causing wear and tear on the joints. There is no […]

Rabbit hind leg problems are very common. In fact, all pet rabbits will experience weak, wobbly or shaky hind legs if they live beyond a certain age. Sickness and traumatic injury can escalate these physical issues and lead to paralysis, if not treated. Wear and tear isn’t the only medical […]

A rabbit can live a long and full life, but you’ll eventually start to notice that your rabbit is no longer healthy. Every journey has an ending, and that’s true for your pet. There is no avoiding this. It’s a devastating time when a rabbit passes away. You need to […]

Of all the dangers that rabbits face every day, mold is among the most insidious. Predators can be escaped, and accidents can be avoided. Mold, unfortunately, is a constant, menacing presence under certain circumstances. It’s also no less lethal than the bite of a hungry wild animal. Exposure to mold […]

Rabbits often live outdoors, and they’re content this way. It can feel cruel to leave rabbits outside during the winter months, though. It’s only natural to worry about your bunny staying safe during the winter season. When the temperature drops and the wind is icy, they are surely freezing. Moving […]

Shedding fur is something that we have to accept as pet owners. Unless you live with a hypoallergenic rabbit, you’ll always experience piles of dander. Some people are surprised by how much fur a rabbit sheds. This could be natural, or it may be a warning sign of ill health. […]