Signs of Illnesses
If you notice your bunny acting strange and you think they are sick you should get him/her to the veterinarian right away, they parish very quicky.
Below is a List that your rabbit may be ill.
Below is a List that your rabbit may be ill.
- Changes in behavior or Lethargy – If your pet rabbits behavior changes call your veterinarian for an appointment. If the bunny seems less active (lethargic) or doesn't want to play, doesn't want to leave it's bunny cage, etcetera, these are all reasons to contact the veterinarian.
- Runny eyes or nose and sneezing – Runny eyes and/or nose and/or sneezing are signs of a respiratory infection.
- Not eating – A rabbit that is off food and refusing treats could be ill.
- Drooling – This is a symptom of a sore tooth. The rabbit might also be turning down crunchy food and treats.
- Head tilt – Symptom of ear problems/infections.
- Scratching/itching/shaking head – All symptoms of fleas and mites. These are a stubborn group and treatment needs to be begin immediately. Ask your veterinarian how to get rid of the fleas and/or mites. Rabbits are sensitive and the same products used on dogs and cats cannot be used on rabbits unless advised by a rabbit vet.
- Lumps and abscesses – Rabbits are prone to abscesses so be on the look out for lumps on your rabbit. Antibiotics maybe necessary.
- Stools – Watch your rabbit's stool for changes in color, size, dry/hard, or wet. These changes could indicate whether or not your rabbit has a healthy GI tract.
- Urine – Also watch for changes in the rabbits urine. Bunny urine can be yellow to orange depending on what is being fed. If you question whether or not the urine is bloody have your vet test a sample – better safe than sorry. Bunny can get urinary tract infection, bladder stones, and cancer.
