Almost all rabbit health problems can be avoided with good management. Clean cage, clean water, regular high quality feed, daily handling and inspection and lots of love and attention do the trick. Rabbits do not need routine vet care like lots of other animals so it is up to you to keep your bunny healthy and happy. I use this check list as part of my daily routine:
- Make sure water source is working properly - rabbits will not eat if they cannot drink.
- Check feeders to make sure they cannot be bumped off and they have no rough edges.
- Check cages for sharp spots or places bunnies could escape from.
- Hold your bunnies every day so you can feel if they are losing weight and do a head to tail check while loving on them. Check for cuts, lumps or injuries while you are holding them. Nose should be clean with no discharge. Check ears for mites. Check teeth for breaks, chips and proper alignment (top over bottom). Fur should be healthy feeling and shiny - fur loss might mean body mites. Check bottom of pads for sores and fur loss. Trim nails regularly. Look for redness or swelling of private parts as this might mean infection.
Bunnies usually sit hunched up and act tired when they feel bad. If your bunny is not acting normal there is most likely a problem. If you cannot figure out what it is, it is time to contact your vet right away.
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