Bunnies

Getting to Know the Basics of Rabbit Diseases When you’re thinking about having a rabbit as a pet, you should think about the different types of diseases that can affect it. Some of these diseases include bloat, hairball, ear mites, and GI stasis. There are also several treatments available to help you treat your rabbit’s condition. Myxomatosis Myxomatosis is a disease that can affect domestic rabbits. It is a serious condition that is caused by a number of poxviruses. It can be spread by mosquitoes, fleas and midges. If your […]

Types of Rabbit Skin Diseases If you have a rabbit, you must be aware of the different types of skin diseases that they can suffer from. These include, but are not limited to, Pruritus, jaw abscesses, Staphylococcus aureus and Cheyletiella parasitovorax. Pasteurella multocida Pasteurella multocida is a bacterium that causes many health problems in rabbits. This infection can cause a number of different types of illnesses including pneumonia, otitis media, conjunctivitis, and encephalitis. It can also lead to the formation of abscesses. In the United States, this infection is most […]

Rabbit Diseases That Can Affect Humans and Rabbits There are a number of diseases that can affect humans and rabbits alike. Some of them include snuffles, tuleremia, and cryptosporidiosis. Others are more serious, like pasteurellosis, and may even result in death if not treated properly. Tularemia Tularemia is a disease of rodents and mammals caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. Most tularemia cases involve animals in the wild. But domestic pets such as dogs and cats can also contract tularemia. There is a wide range of tularemia symptoms, and the […]

Diseases of Rabbits There are several diseases that can be harmful to rabbits. These include coccidiosis, myxomatosis, intussusceptions, and ringworm. Luckily, most of these are treatable and reversible. Pododermatitis PODodermatitis in rabbits can be a painful condition, as the skin on the bottom of the feet can be damaged. This disease can cause chronic inflammation and damage the tendons, ligaments and bones in the foot. The hocks, which are the part of the hind feet near the elbow, can also be affected. These feet are affected by genetic predisposition, as […]

How to Take Care of a Rabbit at Home If you are wondering how to take care of a rabbit at home, then you are not alone. There are a few tips and tricks that you should know to help ensure that you are doing the best possible job at taking care of your bunny. These include feeding him hay, brushing his fur and keeping his nails healthy. Brushing the fur If you are a rabbit owner, you need to know how to brush your pet’s fur. It helps to […]

How to Take Care of a Rabbit If you have recently acquired a rabbit, then you may want to learn about the basics of how to take care of a rabbit. There are many things you can do to keep your pet healthy, including feeding them, exercise, and preventing parasites. Feeding a rabbit Rabbits make great pets, and are easy to care for. However, they have very specific dietary needs. You need to make sure that you are providing them with the proper food and water to maintain their health. […]