Rabbit neutering is the surgical removal of reproductive organs of your male or female rabbit. Neutering a female rabbit is technically called spaying however the term neutering is often used for either sex. What are the Benefits to Rabbit Neutering? The most obvious benefit to having your rabbit neutered (or spayed) is that he or [...]
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Rabbit Mites – Symptoms & Treatment
Is your bunny scratching her ears? Rubbing her fur or shaking her head from side to side? If so, she may have rabbit mites. So, what are rabbit mites? Mites are a very diverse group of arachnids (closely related to spiders and scorpions) which feed on plants, animals, mould and dirt. In rabbits they live [...]
Rabbit Malocclusion – When Good Teeth Go Bad!
Malocclusion is a fancy name for misaligned teeth. In humans we call it an overbite and correct it in severe cases. In rabbit malocclusion the bun’s upper and lower teeth are misaligned so that the normal process of chewing doesn’t wear down your rabbit’s teeth. It is much more serious in a rabbit as it [...]
5 Common Rabbit Illnesses
As good a bunny parent as you are there will inevitably be times when your bunny is not at her best. Here’s the lowdown on some common rabbit illnesses and what to watch out for. Before we start it’s important to point out that not all vets can provide specialist rabbit care. As soon as [...]
