Rabbits

Rabbits can be wonderful companions when you take the time to understand them.  They are different than most other pets because of their natural history as a prey animal.  The wild rabbit is pursued...

Photos and edited by Susan Horton, DVM Dental disease in rabbits is a very commonly diagnosed problem and is now recognized as the underlying cause of numerous other disorders. For this reason an...

Kristin Claricoates, DVM The normal heart is shown on the left compared to a heart with dilated cardiomyopathy on the right. Note the increased dimensions of the left ventricle. A cardiomyopathy is...

Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians: aemv.org Photos and edited by Susan Horton, DVM If your rabbit is not eating or producing stool for 8 hours or more, we suspect this rabbit may be...

House Rabbit Society Miami , FL (305) 666- BUNN Getting to know your new bunny Imagine what the world looks like to this bunny.  She is surrounded by a new environment, and there is a big,...

Listed below are some nutritious foods for you to incorporate into your family member’s diet.  Nutrition plays a major role in the health and longevity of any animal.  Keep in mind that moderation...

​Photos and edited by Susan Horton, DVM The key to healthy stools starts with lots of fresh timothy or orchard grass hay.  The more fiber, the better.  If you feed to many carbohydrates,  the cecum...

by Dr. Maggie Wood Photos and edited by Susan Horton, DVM Heart disease is a significant health concern, and is most commonly seen in older rabbits.  In the early stages of heart disease, no...

Kristin Claricoates, DVM A cardiomyopathy is a descriptive condition where the muscles of the heart is abnormal.  There are four types of cardiomyopathies: “hypertrophic”, “dilated”, “restrictive”...

Miami , FL (305) 666- BUNN Spay or Neuter:  The First Step The most important thing to remember is that your rabbit is very unlikely to retain reliable litter box habits upon reaching sexual...

by Dr. Maggie Wood Photos and edited by Susan Horton, DVM Skin parasites (ectoparasites) The common rabbit fur mite is called Cheyletiella.  This mite causes flaking, dryness, and thinning of the...

Kristin Claricoates, DVM Pasteurella is a gram negative rod bacteria.  It is an opportunistic bacteria when in the body, which means that the bacteria is normal and in certain parts of the rabbit’s...

Written and Edited by Jerry Suddeth, DVM Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHV, RHDV) is a very contagious, fatal, reportable foreign animal disease that as of December 2021 has been reported in...

Photos and edited by Susan Horton, DVM Sore hocks happen when rabbits are kept on inappropriate footing or substrate, but also when they are in unclean situations.  They should not be kept on wire...

House Rabbit Society Miami , FL (305) 666- BUNN Obedience Training We have to be honest with you.  Rabbits cannot generally be obedience trained the way dogs can.  This does not mean rabbits are...

House Rabbit Society Miami , FL (305) 666- BUNN edited by Susan Horton, DVM What should I feed my bunny? Plenty of exercise and a proper diet will help keep your rabbit happy and healthy for life!...

by Dana Krempels, Ph.D. Personality One of the most common questions we receive is, “Are rabbits more like cats or dogs?”  The best answer is…neither!  Dogs and cats have been bred for centuries to...