Reptiles, Rodents & Small Pets

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Do you want to know how to care for a bunny? Or are you thinking about getting a bunny and want to know how to care for one and don't really know how except for a couple of things? Rabbits can be...

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

Wild rabbits are often found orphaned in nature. Sometimes their parents are killed or a house pet such as a dog or cat will catch a baby rabbit and injure it. No matter the circumstances, many...

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...

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,...

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.

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.

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...

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....

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Rabbits get sick easily, especially if their living conditions are unsanitary or poorly managed. Respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes are common in rabbits and should...

Choosing a pet can be a time consuming venture, especially if you are choosing for the family, specifically a young girl. Just like dogs, different breeds of rabbits have different personalities,...

Neutering your pet rabbit can have several health, and behavioral benefits for both males and females. The recommended age for neutering a rabbit is after 6 months, but before 2 years of age.

Rabbits have been a part of human history for centuries. Originally classified as a large variety of rodents, rabbits were kept mainly as a source of meat and fur. As mainstream farming and...

Rabbits are quiet prey animals. They are used for snake food, people food, encouraging dog fighting and hunting as well as cock fighting. They are also often abused and neglected because they do...

Rabbits are beautiful animals. That is why many people have them as pets. By building a safe and secure rabbit hutch, the owner can relax knowing that the newest addition to their family is...

Pet rabbits are now a very popular family pet and it is though that there are well over 1 million pet rabbits in the UK. Choosing the right hutch for your rabbit is vital for its wellbeing, so...

Rabbits are small, long-eared, nocturnal mammals. They are also highly social. Pet rabbits enjoy close, affectionate relationships with their owners. Although rabbits can make great companions,...

The Florida white rabbit is a very popular breed. The American Rabbit Breeders Association officially recognized the Florida white rabbit in 1967. Breeders sought to produce a breed that would be...

Many mammals, including rabbits, may suffer from ringworm. It is a skin disease caused by a fungus. Ringworm is one of the few diseases that animals can transmit to humans. While some ringworm...

Rabbits make fun and loving house pets. Just like a cat or dog, they have certain needs for their care that new bunny owners must learn about. A hutch is the first essential piece of equipment...

The American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) recognizes many colors, textures and pattern types for rabbit breeds. Each breed has its own set of allowable and preferred fur types.

If you are considering bringing home a pet rabbit, you should find out as much about these furry, sociable creatures as you can before picking your pet. Though most domestic rabbits can be trained...

Indoor rabbits, or house rabbits, will nibble on just about any plant, not to mention extension cords and carpet. That's why you need to make sure you do not have any poisonous plants within their...

Every shelter and rescue needs foster families for those babies that are turned in, with or without their Mama. Babies take time and space from shelters, who are not equipped to house babies long...

Rabbits are popular companion pets found in many households today. With appropriate care, these animals can flourish in life. However, bladder infections can still creep up and cause problems....

Rabbits are becoming the pet to own, but there are misconceptions about their care. Through television and books, rabbits have been idealized as carrot-loving, bouncing fur balls that are just for...

There's a lot more to rabbits than meets the eye. If you're considering a rabbit as a pet or just trying to learn a more about rabbits in general, it's a good idea to educate yourself about their...

Rabbits can be a furry alternative to dogs or cats if you lack space or time for those more traditional pets. A rabbit requires hay, water, vegetables and some free time to exercise outside his...

Rabbits are very social and curious animals. They love to play as much as dogs or cats do. Rabbits can also become destructive and find the wrong things to chew on if they become bored. It is easy...

It is important to remember cottontail rabbits are wild animals. As they grow to maturity they will not behave like domesticated bunnies. They are extremely jumpy and easily frightened. With...

Rabbits are popular pets, and with proper care, these animals often live 10 to 15 years. Before sharing your home with a rabbit, understand the health considerations so you can provide for a...

Overgrown teeth are a common problem with pet rabbits. A rabbit's teeth are designed to continue to grow because the teeth are supposed to be worn down when the rabbit chews its food. If the teeth...

One of the hardest things in rescue is "selling" our rabbits. We work with them, hold them, love them and constantly try to find a good home. Sometimes it is necessary to change the...

One of the most important aspects of owning a rabbit is proper feeding. Often people buy a rabbit and put it in a hutch in the backyard giving only a basic pelleted diet. Rabbits are pets that...