Rabbits have become increasingly popular pets in recent years. But they can be difficult to look after because owners make incorrect assumptions about their day-to-day care needs. So, it’s vital that anybody who gets a bunny as a pet knows how to keep a rabbit happy and healthy. Rabbits have […]

Rabbits are naturally clean animals. They take their grooming regime seriously, which is why ‘eye boogers’ in rabbits are always so noticeable. These stains around your rabbit’s eyes are stubborn, and cannot be cleaned up by their own paws. Leaky tear ducts usually cause them to occur. The discharge may […]

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. If […]

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. Carefully remove each tick using tweezers. Never leave […]

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 hiccup from a rabbit is the result of a diaphragm muscle spasm. […]

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. This is an […]

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. A dying rabbit will lose interest in grooming, become lethargic, reject company, […]