Signs of illness in decorative rabbits

• Chair disorder. Normally, rabbit feces are formed, dark in color. Any violations (small, dry, liquid, rare litter or its absence) should alert the pet owner

• Flatulence

• Changes in the consistency and color of urine. Normal rabbit urine is thick and rather dark. Due to the wrong diet, the color of the urine changes. In particular, due to an overabundance of the diet of beets, urine becomes red-purple in color.

• Sudden rise or fall in temperature. The normal body temperature of rabbits (measured rectally) is between 38,5 and 39,5°C.

• Abrupt changes in behavior. In particular, lethargy, increased drowsiness, apathy, or, conversely, agitation and anxiety

• Uncoordinated movements

• Severe decrease or complete lack of appetite

• Refusal of water or, conversely, intense thirst

• Sneezing, coughing, labored, slow or rapid breathing.

• Copious discharge from the eyes, nose, and ears

• Loss of mobility in any part of the body

• Slow growth and development of a young rabbit

• Coat deterioration: disheveled, dull, falling out, as well as bald patches

• Rash, redness, sores and lumps on the skin

• Growths on the skin and changes in its structure

• Itching

• Difficulty with food

• Increased salivation

• Sharp fluctuations in weight

• Bloating

• Convulsions.

Remember that a pet can get sick even if the conditions for proper maintenance are observed. Unfortunately, the occurrence of diseases is unpredictable and it is very important to notice their first manifestations in a timely manner in order to prevent the problem as soon as possible.

As you know, the disease is easier to prevent than to treat, and therefore be careful and do not forget about the preventive checks of your pet at the veterinarian.