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  • Why Would a Rabbit Have Short Ears?

    Rabbits come in a variety of shapes, sizes and body types, with each breed being characterized by unique personality traits. The size of a rabbit's ears vary according to their species, ranging...

  • Instructions for Bunny Ears

    A rabbit's long ears, besides being an identifying trait of the animal, are a vital part of a rabbit's anatomy. Rabbits have an acute sense of hearing, which is one of the senses they most rely on...

  • How to Deal With Urine Burn in Rabbits

    Urine Burn is a painful condition that can cause skin irritation and fur loss in rabbits. The loss of fur generally takes place on the legs, stomach, and tail. The skin may appear inflamed or...

  • Flea Treatment for House Rabbits

    House rabbits receive the benefit of living indoors with human companionship rather than living in an outdoor hutch with little interaction. Even being housed indoors does not guarantee a...

  • Can Cat Litter Be Used in the Bottom of a Rabbit Cage?

    Cat litter should not be used for rabbits. Clumping cat litter is toxic when ingested. It is best to use litter specifically for rabbits; however, pay attention to the ingredients and materials...

  • Remedy for Infected Rabbit Ears

    A rabbit's ears are astoundingly sensitive and hearing is one of the main ways a rabbit experiences the world. If you suspect your bunny has an ear infection, see a rabbit-savvy veterinarian...

  • How to Bond with your Bunny

    As adorable as they are, sometimes it's hard to see eye to eye with a new pet rabbit. They are skiddish, skeptical and fresh! But with the right tips, they will warm up to you and prove themselves...

  • Why Did My Rabbit Lose Its Hair?

    If your rabbit is losing large amounts of hair, known as alopecia, you should take your pet to a veterinarian. Alopecia in rabbits can be a symptom of several conditions.

  • How To Feed Wild Baby Bunnies Milk

    When coming across tiny newborn bunnies all by themselves, our instincts kick in and we want to immediately snatch them up and care for them. Unfortunately, this isn't usually in the rabbits' best...

  • How to Make a Homemade Milk Formula for Baby Bunnies

    Rabbits have been a valuable part of society for hundreds of years. Prized for their meat and pelts, rabbits can be found in nearly every country around the world. Humans began raising domestic...

  • How to Get A Rabbit Hutch (Cage) Ready For Winter

    Winters in the North can be pretty rough on animals. Before the winter weather blows in, it is very important to make sure your rabbit hutch was properly prepared for winter and the cold weather...

  • Why Do Rabbits' Ears Go Down?

    Rabbit ears go down for a variety of reasons. They may go down as a way of communicating. They may go down due to a medical condition, a sign of aging or simply genetics.

  • How to Feed Orphan Baby Rabbits

    As with any baby mammal, a baby rabbit's best chance of survival is if it is left to its mother. Whether domestic rabbit or a wild cottontail, baby rabbits nurse only once or twice daily. The...

  • Hay Diet for a Rabbit

    When you see wild rabbits outside, much of the time they're eating grass, and for good reason. Hay provides essential nutrition and fiber. A hay diet for an adult rabbit of 7 months and older...

  • How to Tell If a Bunny Is Pregnant

    Rabbits are famous for being prolific breeders. A single female rabbit can give birth to 200 bunnies a year! With hundreds of pet rabbits being euthanized in shelters and languishing at rabbit...

  • How to Build a Bunny House

    Proper care of a pet bunny is not complicated, but it does demand some research. One question that many bunny owners have is how to properly house their bunny. There are bunny houses on the...

  • How to Feed Your Pet Rabbit

    Feeding your pet rabbit properly is very important, because of course without proper nutrition, your rabbit will not be healthy.

  • How to Tell a Male From a Female Rabbit

    The expression "breed like rabbits" rings true for a reason. If you plan to house two rabbits in the same cage and don't want more rabbits, you will want to know their sex. To tell a male from a...

  • Mazuri Rabbit Diet

    Rabbits are the third most popular pet in North America, after the dog and cat. But only in recent years has rabbit health care and veterinary medicine caught up with the fact that more rabbits...

  • How to Raise Rabbits / Bunnies

    So, here you have a cute little rabbit and it was abandoned by its mother. Don’t know what to do next? No worries, raising rabbits if fun and easy to do. You just need to keep an eye on them most...

  • How to Take Care of a Netherland Dwarf Rabbit

    The Netherland dwarf rabbit is, as its name suggests, a small breed. They weigh on average two pounds. There are over 35 varieties of the breed. It was originally a European rabbit and is known in...

  • How to Litterbox Train Your Pet Rabbit

    Considering a pet rabbit? This article will teach you how simple it is to litter-box train your new bunny.

  • What Are the Treatments for Spondylosis in Rabbits?

    Spondylosis is a disorder in which noncancerous, tumor-like growths begin to grow on a rabbit's spine. While this disorder can be painful, there are often little or no apparent symptoms. Treatment...

  • How to Cut Rabbit Fur

    There are four different kinds of rabbit fur: normal fur, with a dense undercoat; satin fur that reflects light, giving it a nice sheen; rex fur, which can stand on end, giving it a distinct feel;...

  • How to Care for Your Rabbit

    Never had a rabbit before? This article will help you choose the breed and how to care for your rabbit.

  • Rabbit's Skin Disease

    Like any other pet, rabbits can develop skin disease. There are several possible causes of skin disease in rabbits that will cause discomfort to the animal and require medical treatment.

  • A Rabbit's Proper Diet

    Raise rabbits for cuddly, friendly companions the whole family will love. Rabbits are great pets individually or in groups and are generally friendly with children. Feed your rabbit a healthy diet...

  • Desert Cottontail Rabbit Diet

    The Desert Cottontail rabbit is an iconic rabbit because of its long ears. Often referred to as the "jack rabbit," this species is an herbivore and has various dietary characteristics that make it...

  • How to Make a Bunny Burrito

    Despite what may first come to mind, a bunny burrito is not what's for dinner. The bunny burrito is a technique used to wrap your pet rabbit in a safe cocoon for the administration of medications...

  • Why Are Rabbit's Ears Warm?

    Although you might think your pet rabbit has big, warm ears just for beauty's sake, the fact is those wonderful ears serve an important function for the animal's body.

  • Ringworm Treatment for Rabbits

    A common infection found in pet rabbits is ringworm. Contrary to its name, the infection is not due to a worm but to a fungus known as trichophyton mentagrophytes or microsporum canis. Medically,...

  • What Are the Causes of Loose Stools in Rabbits?

    Rabbits are cute and soft creatures that we want to cuddle. Keeping rabbits cute and cuddly can sometimes be a challenge if the rabbit is suffering from loose stools.

  • How to Build a Rabbit Hutch With a Run

    Rabbits make excellent house pets, but it is important to make them feel comfortable. Provide a pet rabbit with a fenced-in hutch that will provide them with room to move around. This will give...

  • How to Wash Your Pet Bunny

    Pet bunnies rarely have to be bathed. Rabbits are fastidious about grooming, and with frequent brushing on your part, a bath should not be necessary unless your bunny gets into something messy....

  • How to Treat Rabbits for Ear Mites

    Ear mites can damage your rabbit's ears and cause your rabbit tremendous discomfort. If your rabbit has ear mites, his ears will have crust built up, he will shake his head repeatedly and scratch...

  • Rabbit Ringworm Treatment

    Ringworm in rabbits is a fungal infection that causes red, crusty lesions to form on the skin. This fungus is easily spread to other animals that come in contact with the infected rabbit.

  • Treatment of Mange Mites in Rabbits

    Mange mites, or Sarcoptes mites, are tiny parasites that burrow into the skin of animals like dogs, cats and rabbits. In the case of rabbits, mange mites cause white, foul-smelling crusts to form...

  • How to Feed Bird Seeds to Rabbits

    Rabbits have specific dietary requirements to keep healthy and live long lives. If you have a pet rabbit, feed it a balanced diet including hay, vegetables and a small number of treats per day....

  • How to Build an Outdoor Wood Rabbit Hutch

    An ideal rabbit hutch is made from wood to withstand the elements and wire to make cleaning easy. There are several models available in pet stores, but the cost is often far too high. With tools...

  • How to Fence Your Yard for Rabbits

    Rabbits make wonderful pets. They're gentle and friendly, enjoy being stroked and don't make much noise. Rabbits can also do a lot of damage. It's important to securely fence in the area of the...

  • How to Treat Rabbit Ear Mites

    Psoroptes cuniculi is a tenacious and painful ear mite infestation that can affect rabbits. A highly contagious parasite, the ear mite is transmitted through close contact with an infected animal....

  • Rabbit Eye Diseases

    Rabbits' eyes are not only sensitive to light but are prone to inflammation when the body is invaded by infection. Rabbit eye infections should be treated immediately by a veterinarian; untreated...

  • Use of Baytril in Rabbits

    Baytril (enrofloxacin) is an antibiotic for animals that comes in a pill, liquid or injection. Because baytril is most commonly prescribed for cats and dogs, the pill and liquid is now produced in...

  • How Would I Know If a Bunny Has a Urinary Infection?

    Caring for a pet rabbit is both rewarding and challenging. Knowing how to tell when your rabbit has a urinary infection takes understanding your bunny and learning about the illness. It is also...

  • How to Make a Fun Bunny Toy

    It is important that rabbits have things to play with and toss around. Bunnies, especially those in their younger years have lots of pent up energy which can be managed by giving them time to run...

  • Types of Rabbit Fur

    Rabbit fur is sought after for various uses, from apparel to batting inside bedding. According to the American Rabbit Breeders Association, there are four main fur types found in American breeds...

  • Remedies for Rabbit Ear Mites

    Mites are parasites that live in or on the skin of animals and feed off their blood. Rabbits commonly get infestations in or around their ears, where mites and their larvae cause infection, hair...

  • How to give your Bunny a Check-up

    It is always important to regularly check your rabbit for signs of infection, illness, and parasites that if left untreated could cause serious health concerns. Rabbits for the most part are...

  • Permethrin Poisoning Symptoms in Rabbits

    Permethrin is a synthetic insecticide that can be toxic to rabbits if they are exposed to high concentrations of the chemical. Exposure can be through inhalation, absorption through the eyes or...

  • How to Catch Rabbits in a Live Trap

    Wild rabbits are not difficult to catch live with the right trap, bait and placement. You may want to catch rabbits to relocate them out of your garden or yard if they are being destructive to...

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