Rabbits are susceptible to a variety of diseases and conditions, including overgrown teeth, hairballs, parasites, and cancer. They also tend to hide signs of illness or pain. We recommend an annual physical to ensure your rabbit is living a healthy life and to rule out any medical problems.
Our clinic has recently added the RHDV2 vaccine. This vaccine keeps your rabbit protected from the rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus which is highly contagious and spread through contact with infected rabbits, fur, or excrement/bodily fluids, or anything that came into contact with an infected rabbit. This disease affects both wild and domestic rabbits. This vaccine is a series of two vaccines, twenty-one days apart, then it is given annually. Any rabbit 7 weeks or older is a good candidate to receive, except pregnant or nursing rabbits. Please inquire for more information.
Contact us if your rabbit:
- Has discharge from the eyes or nose, runny stool, or a gurgling stomach
- Has an elevated or low temperature
- Begins drooling, scratching at the ears, or sneezing
- Starts tilting his or her head
- Develops bald patches in his or her fur
- Stops eating, appears overly quiet, or shows other abnormal behavior
In addition, your rabbit can benefit from regular dental checkups. We can help make sure problems with your rabbit’s teeth don’t turn into serious, potentially life-threatening conditions.
If you have any questions about how to best care for your rabbit, we’d be happy to discuss proper diet, housing, grooming, and even litterbox training.