Ear mites in rabbits: signs, treatment and prevention
Rabbit ear mites (Psoroptes cuniculi) cause thick crusts and intense itching. Signs to watch for, veterinary treatment options and how to prevent spread.
Health — Rabbit
All our articles about rabbit health.
Rabbit abscess: signs, causes and treatment
Rabbit abscesses are stubborn and generally need prompt veterinary care. Key signs, common locations, why treatment differs from other pets and what to expect.
Rabbit dental malocclusion: causes, signs and treatment
When a rabbit's teeth fall out of alignment, pain builds quietly. The key causes of malocclusion, warning signs and what treatment involves.
My rabbit is drooling: causes and when to see a vet
Rabbits do not drool under normal conditions. Wet fur under the chin, food dropping from the mouth — the main causes explained and what to do.
My rabbit is breathing fast: emergency or stress?
Rabbit panting, breathing rapidly or with mouth open: emergency or stress causes, warning signs to monitor, and when to call a vet without delay.
Rabbit heatstroke: how to recognise the emergency and act
Flat rabbit, burning hot ears, fast breathing: how to spot rabbit heatstroke, the emergency steps to take before the vet arrives, and how to prevent it.
How to tell if a rabbit is in pain: signs every owner should know
Rabbits hide pain as a survival instinct. Grimace scale, hunched posture, tooth grinding, inactivity: the signals to watch for to detect pain in your rabbit.
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD): symptoms, emergency and vaccination
RHD is a serious viral haemorrhagic disease in rabbits. Two strains (RHD1 and RHD2), possible rapid progression, no specific antiviral treatment, and vaccination.
Rabbit vaccination schedule: timing and booster guide
When to vaccinate your rabbit, which vaccines to discuss, when to booster and what it costs: practical timing for myxomatosis, RHD1 and RHD2.
Rabbit myxomatosis: symptoms, progression and vaccination
Myxomatosis is a serious viral disease in rabbits. Learn the signs, transmission routes, supportive care options, and why vaccination should be discussed with a vet.
Rabbit snuffles (coryza): symptoms, veterinary care and prevention
Snuffles is a common respiratory infection in domestic rabbits. How to spot signs early, seek care, and reduce spread between rabbits.
My rabbit sneezes: common causes and when to see a vet
A sneezing rabbit may have a simple transient irritation or early-stage snuffles. Here is how to tell a harmless cause from a symptom that needs attention.