Caring for a rabbit after neutering: the first days
Scrotal wound, getting the gut moving, fertility that lingers: what to expect day by day after a male rabbit is neutered and the signs that mean call the vet.
Health — Rabbit
Rabbit warning signs, prevention and emergencies: digestion, teeth, vaccination, breathing, pain and common diseases.
Start here: rabbit health
Rabbit health requires close attention because many symptoms become obvious late. This section helps identify warning signs that should prompt a veterinary call: not eating, pain, breathing changes, diarrhea, dental issues or sudden behaviour changes.
The content is informational, cautious and sourced. It does not replace veterinary care, especially for rabbits, where digestive or respiratory emergencies can progress quickly.
- Digestive emergencies
- Teeth and pain
- Vaccination and prevention
Caring for a rabbit after spaying: the first days at home
Coming home, getting her eating again, checking the wound, managing pain: what to expect day by day after a rabbit spay and the signs that mean call the vet.
Senior rabbit health: what to watch from five years old
Senior rabbits change from about five or six: weight, teeth, joints, kidneys. The signs to track at home and the point where a vet visit is needed.
My rabbit is drinking a lot: possible causes and when to see a vet
My rabbit is drinking a lot: measure intake, distinguish heat or a dry diet from abnormal thirst, and know when veterinary advice is needed.
My rabbit is getting fat: how to act without putting it at risk
My rabbit is getting fat: confirm excess weight, adjust food safely without fasting, and spot a swollen abdomen that needs veterinary care.
Fleas in rabbits: signs, safe treatment and the mistakes to avoid
Fleas in rabbits: itching, black specks in the coat and myxomatosis risk. How to spot them, why never to use fipronil, and when to see a vet.
Intestinal worms and parasites in rabbits: pinworms and coccidiosis
Intestinal worms and parasites in rabbits: pinworms, coccidiosis and the signs to watch. When deworming is needed and why the vet must lead it.
My rabbit is losing weight: possible causes and when to worry
A rabbit losing weight often hides a dental or digestive problem. Common causes, the associated signs to watch, and exactly when to see the vet, explained.
Ringworm in rabbits: symptoms, treatment and the risk to people
Round hairless patches, crusts around the nose or ears: rabbit ringworm is a contagious fungal infection. Signs, veterinary treatment and precautions inside.
How to trim a rabbit's nails without hurting it
Trim your rabbit's nails by spotting the quick, using proper clippers and gentle restraint. How often, a step-by-step method and the mistakes to avoid.
Rabbit moulting: normal or a problem? What should worry you
A rabbit losing fur in patches, moulting seasons, hairballs: how to tell a normal moult from a skin problem that needs the vet. Clear warning signs inside.
When to see an exotic vet for your rabbit
Some rabbit signs mean a same-day emergency, others a quick appointment. Clear thresholds, plus how to find a rabbit-savvy vet before you need one.