Comments on: How to Recognize Illness in Your Rabbit

on 11/12/2007 Over the past couple of days I have noticed that my rabbit has begun depositing orange feces. I have increased his vegetable intake alot over the past few weeks, so im wondering if that could be what changed the color of his feces or could it be something worse? I'm not exactly sure what actions to take at this point.

on 9/22/2007 My rabbit lives indoors and the last days fews hes not been comming out , so today I picked him up and I swa somthing near his back passage it looks like piles only guessing and now hes not eating help ?

on 12/27/2006 watch for eye infections too. i lost my rabbit of 9-1/2 years to an eye infection, of all things. the infection can travel along the optic nerve very quickly because it is so short in a bunny. can cause meningitis. deal with any eye infection quickly and completely.

on 7/9/2006 If you rabbit has become accustomed to eating at the same time every day, don't randomly change the feeding schedule. Your rabbit may refuse to eat, and one day without food can be harmful to your rabbit's health. Maintain a regular scheduled feeding time.

on 7/3/2006 Do not use kitty litter for your bunny's litter pan. They eat it. Rabbits dine while they poop, usually on the hay you put in the litter pan. But they will eat clay kitty litter and it clumps in their GI tract and causes impaction.

on 11/22/2005 When choosing a quality rabbit pellet, keep in mind that alfalfa is very high in protein, calories, and fat. Rabbits that eat a lot of alfalfa often develop stones. Offer alfalfa only for an occasional treat and look for rabbit pellets that are Timothy (not alfalfa) based and high in fiber. Be aware that estimates of cancer rates in rabbits have been estimated as high as 70%, so it is important to avoid pellets that contain the preservatives BHA, BHT and Ethoxyquin - all of which are thought to be carcinogens (cancer linked or causing). Search the internet for more on these dangerous additives and chemical and alfalfa free pellets.

on 11/22/2005 As well as watching for any unusual eating, behavior and or droppings, you should pay attention to your rabbits tummy sounds. It's very important to know what your rabbit's normal gastrointestinal movements sound like, as many rabbits in their lifetime will experience GI stasis, which is marked by either no tummy sounds (intestinal tract has slowed or stopped) or loud gurgling sounds (gas). If caught early on, you can usually treat with infant simethicone drops and time on top of your clothes dryer to break up any gas. If not caught in time, the bunny can die from this condition very quickly. See the website morfz.com for more on GI stasis. Every rabbit owner should be aware of this condition, and what to do for it. It can save your bunny's life.

on 11/22/2005 Use kitty litter for your rabbit's cage. It will not only absorb more fluid, but be safer for your bunny. Use only non-toxic ones. A rabbit's health is more fragile than a cat's. Litter from recycled paper and wood shavings can harm your rabbit's health!

on 11/22/2005 Papaya enzyme 1/2 wafer given once a week -excellent for maintaining bowel health. For my rabbit, it is superior to the cat-lax as a regular treatment.

on 11/22/2005 Papaya enzyme - 1/2 wafer given once a week - is excellent for maintaining bowel health. For my rabbit, it is superior to the cat-lax as a regular treatment.