Rabbit Health
These links are for information only and are not a substitute for veterinary care. If you think your bunny is sick, seek medical attention. For a list of veterinarians, click on Find a rabbit vet.
Common Health Concerns:
FAQ: Medical Concerns
How to Tell if Your Rabbit is Sick
Common Medical Problems
Dealing with Medical Emergencies
Red Urine
Fly Strike
Fleas - you should NEVER use Frontline on a rabbit!
How to Tell if Your Rabbit is Sick
Common Medical Problems
Dealing with Medical Emergencies
Red Urine
Fly Strike
Fleas - you should NEVER use Frontline on a rabbit!
GastroIntestinal Stasis
GI Stasis: The Silent Killer
Ileus in Domestic Rabbits
For the health index at the House Rabbit Society click here.
GI Stasis: The Silent Killer
Ileus in Domestic Rabbits
For the health index at the House Rabbit Society click here.
Spaying and Neutering:
Having your rabbit spayed or neutered is very important for his or her health. It will also make your bunny easier to live with.Here's why:
Spay or Neuter My Rabbit?
FAQ: Spaying and Neutering
The SPCA of Wake County offers a voucher program for reduced cost spays and neuters. You can purchase a voucher from them and take it to an approved clinic. You must contact the clinic beforehand to find out which voucher (dog/cat) they accept for rabbits. For more information and a list of participating veterinarians, visit the SPCA's website.
Websites for information about rabbit health:
General information:Rabbit References
Medirabbit
Index of Rabbit Health Resources (National HRS)
Toxic Plants:
Many houseplants can be dangerous for your rabbit.
Links for identifying toxic plants:
ASPCA's Database of Toxic and Non-toxic plants
Plants Poisonous to Rabbits (San Diego HRS)
Gardener Education: Plants Toxic to Pets
National Animal Poison Control Center (ASPCA)
Making a First Aid Kit:
It is always a good idea to have some first aid supplies for your bunny. Some things you can include in your first aid kit are:- list of important phone numbers
- triple antibiotic ointment
- simethicone infant gas drops
- saline solution
- iodine solution
- styptic powder
- cotton swabs
- gauze
- small flashlight or pen light
- tweezers
- blunt end scissors
- cool pack
- heating pad or hot water bottle (no cords)
- small syringes (no needles)
- vegetable or fruit baby food (stage 1)
- canned pumpkin
- pedialyte
