Rabbit Health
Keeping your bunny healthy is important for a long and happy life! This page contains links and articles for common health conditions.
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!
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:
MedirabbitRabbit Health Resources (National HRS)
Toxic Plants:
Many houseplants can be dangerous for your rabbit. Links for identifying toxic plants:National Animal Poison Control Center (ASPCA)
A resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.
A resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.
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
Safety Updates from Cape Fear HRS
Sweat Scoop Litter - we have had a few people write to us to say that when they tried to use this litter their rabbit started to eat it, lots of it. In one particular case, the rabbit's stomach shut down and vet care was needed to get things moving through. If you use this litter, please make sure to have a protective screen to prevent your rabbit from having access to a litter dinner.
Frontline - we have gotten information from all over the country about Frontline being fatal to rabbits. There are warnings on other HRS websites too. The makers of Frontline have now put a warning on the box about Frontline being harmful to rabbits. If Frontline is used, immediate medical care is needed to try to prevent death.