Rabbits Health

Pre-select a veterinarian near you who has experience caring for rabbits (many vets are strictly cat & dog veterinarians). The time to find a qualified rabbit vet is now, not when you are upset and racing against time to save your pet's life.

It's also useful to find out where the closest emergency pet hospital is too -- or to ask your vet about his policy toward after hours emergencies.

Purchase a book with information on rabbit illnesses to keep on hand, so that you have a good understanding of the symptoms that accompany the various ailments.

In general however, pay attention to diarrhea, high fever, lack of appetite, lethargy, discharge from the eyes or nose, difficulty urinating, swelling, bleeding (from skin or in urine or poop), limping, paralysis, spasms or seizures.

Also, if your bunny is just acting strange and looks unhappy, you should investigate further. Check her droppings, gently feel her body noting any bumps, swelling, or a tendency to pull away as if in pain. If you would like to check her temperature, insert the thermometer rectally (not in the mouth, as in the cartoon above)!

If you have any doubts at all, you should contact your vet and discuss your concerns over the phone. He or she may suggest that you bring your rabbit in for an examination.

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