Why is my bunny stumbling?
A rabbit with a head-tilt will seem ‘drunk’ and unbalanced. Early signs may be a reluctance to eat or little stumbles/trips when hopping around. In severe cases this can progress to rolling or falling over when attempting to perform any movement.
Why is my bunny clumsy?
Lack of balance. While rabbits can be clumsy at times and definitely don’t have the grace of a cat, they do usually have pretty good balance. If a rabbit starts going in circles, or frequently falling over when they try to clean themselves, this is a sign that they need a trip to the vet.
Why is my bunny tipping over?
A head tilt in a rabbit is usually caused by a problem inside the ear or brain (where the balance centre sits). Inner ear infections and E. caniculi (a tiny parasite that causes swelling in the brain) are the two most common causes of a head tilt in a rabbit.
What are the signs of a rabbit dying?
How to tell if a rabbit is dying
- They stop eating.
- They stop drinking.
- They stop passing feces.
- They feel cold.
- They are not moving as much.
- Their breathing is different.
- They are less responsive.
- They are unable to stand.
What is rabbit mange?
Sarcoptic mange, an allergic reaction caused by the burrowing Sarcoptes scabei mites, often presents as a white or a beige crust along the eyes, ears, mouth, nose and toes, and emanates a faint foul odor. A mange-affected area is likely to itch, so you may notice your rabbit scratching excessively.
Why is my rabbit walking and not hopping?
Rabbits usually walk rather than hop if they’re in unfamiliar territory. Show your rabbit love and affection, and try to build their confidence. Bunnies really should hop, if only for exercise. Also, constant stress and anxiety can be hazardous to a rabbit’s health.
Why is my bunny bobbing its head?
When rabbits are happy or proud, they may bob to show their emotions. This may be accompanied by sucking or honking sounds to show their joy. They may also just be contented or relaxed and may be showing this joy through head bobbing.
How do I know if my rabbit is cold?
A quick way to check if your rabbit’s feeling the cold is to feel their ears. Overly hot or cold ears are a tell-tale sign of a bunny’s fever. If in doubt, give your vet a shout. (Same goes for their other extremities, like their paws.)
Can bunnies get drunk?
Rabbits can get drunk and it takes very little alcohol to get them tipsy. However, they should never be given booze because at their small size they can get to toxic levels of alcohol in a tablespoon or less of strong alcohol.
Why do bunnies flip their food bowls?
Rabbit’s will often turn their water or food bowls over because they are bored and want to play with something. A lightweight plastic water dish or food bowl is easily picked up with their teeth and tossed.
How long do Unspayed rabbits live?
We have seen uterine cancer in rabbits as young as six months. The number one killer of foster rabbits coming into the Wisconsin Chapter is uterine cancer. Spaying essentially removes this risk. Our bunnies live 8-12 years; it is against the odds for an unspayed female to live that long.
What does mange look like on a bunny?
Is it normal for rabbits to lose hair in clumps?
Your rabbit may lose fur in clumps, resulting in bald patches. In normal shedding, this should be a consistent process. However, for patchy hair loss, it’s always best to ensure that your rabbit is molting normally and is not pulling out its own fur as a result of stress, boredom or poor health.
Why is my rabbits fur falling out?
It is important to differentiate between healthy seasonal shedding in rabbits and unhealthy hair loss. When a rabbit molts, the loss of fur will be generalized and fall evenly over the whole body. In pathological conditions, the rabbits fur will likely fall out in patches, often with skin showing.
Why is my Bunny losing hair around his eyes and nose?
There are a few possible causes for hair loss around the eyes and nose which may include parasites (mites), infections, hormonal conditions, stress, diet among other causes; without examining the bunnies and performing a skin scraping I cannot say with any certainty a cause.
Do rabbits shed their hair when they self-groom?
A greater hair shedding can usually be observed twice a year when the coat’s renewal is complete. With proper care, there is no reason this natural molting process should provide any problems for your rabbit. However, there can be complications involved in the rabbi’s self-grooming.