Rabbits are susceptible to a variety of diseases and conditions, including overgrown teeth, hairballs, parasites, and cancer. They also tend to hide signs of illness or pain.
Contact us if your rabbit:
- Has discharge from the eyes or nose, runny stool, or a gurgling stomach
- Has an elevated or low temperature
- Begins drooling, scratching at the ears, or sneezing
- Starts tilting his or her head
- Develops bald patches in his or her fur
- Stops eating, appears quieter than normal, or shows other abnormal behaviour
In addition, your rabbit can benefit from regular dental checkups. We can help make sure problems with your rabbit’s teeth don’t turn into serious, potentially life-threatening conditions.
We strongly recommend having your rabbit spayed or neutered. Rabbits can reproduce quickly, potentially giving birth once a month with litters of up to 14 babies. Unspayed rabbits also have a very high risk of developing reproductive cancers, especially uterine cancer in females. Even with a single rabbit, spaying or neutering provides important health and behavioural benefits, helping reduce aggression and unwanted behaviours such as spraying, mounting, destructive chewing, and biting. It will not change your rabbit’s personality
If you have any questions about how to care for your rabbit, we can discuss diet, housing, grooming, and even litter box training.