As a responsible pet owner, it is important to be aware of the various health care issues and illnesses that can affect your beloved rabbit. There are a wide range of conditions that can impact your rabbit’s well-being. FourPaws News is dedicated in keeping you aware of them. We will talk about each of them informing you of preventive measures, symptoms, and treatment for them. By staying informed and proactive, you can help ensure that your furry friend stays healthy and happy for years to come. Knowledge is the key in providing your four paw baby a long happy and healthy life.
Here’s a comprehensive list of health issues and illnesses that can affect rabbits, organized alphabetically for convenience:
A
- Abscesses
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Arthritis
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Ataxia
B
- Bacterial Infections (e.g., Pasteurella)
- Bloat (Gastric Stasis)
- Bladder Stones
- Bladder Infections (Cystitis)
- Bite Wounds
C
- Cancer (Various Types)
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Casts (hairballs and fecal)
- Clostridial Infection
- Cone-shaped Teeth (Malocclusion)
D
- Dermatitis
- Diarrhea
- Dental Problems (e.g., overgrown teeth)
- Dental Disease
- Distemper (viral infections)
E
- E. cuniculi (Encephalitozoon cuniculi infection)
- Ear Mites
- Ear Infections (Otitis)
- Emaciation
- Encephalitozoonosis
- Eye Problems (Conjunctivitis, ulcers)
F
- Fleas
- Flystrike (Myiasis)
G
- Gastrointestinal Stasis
- Giardiasis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gout
H
- Heart Disease
- Hepatic Lipidosis
- Heartworm (rare in rabbits)
- Hairballs (Trichobezoars)
- Heat Stress
- Hip Dysplasia
- Hind Leg Paralysis
I
- Infectious Myxomatosis
- Intestinal Parasites (e.g., coccidia, worms)
- Infections (various bacterial, viral, or fungal)
L
- Liver Disease
- Lice Infestation
- Lymphoma
M
- Malocclusion
- Mastitis
- Myiasis (flystrike)
N
- Neurological Disorders
- Nutritional Deficiencies
O
- Otitis Media (inner ear infection)
P
- Pasteurellosis (Snuffles)
- Peritonitis
- Pododermatitis (Sore Hocks)
R
- Respiratory Infections
- Ringworm (Dermatophytosis)
S
- Skin Conditions (e.g., dermatitis, abscesses)
- Snuffles (respiratory disease)
- Sodium Chloride Poison
- Stasis (GI stasis)
- Stress-related illnesses
T
- Teeth Problems (overgrown, misaligned)
- Tumors (benign and malignant)
- Torticollis (wry neck)
U
- Uterine Infection (Pyometra)
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Uterine Cancer (in females)
V
W
- Worm Infestations
This list encompasses a broad range of health issues that rabbits may face, from mild conditions to serious diseases. By staying informed about the various health care issues and illnesses that can affect rabbits, you can help ensure that your furry friend stays healthy and happy. Regular veterinary care and prompt attention to symptoms are vital for maintaining a rabbit’s health and well-being, you can help keep your rabbit in the best possible health for years to come.
Remember, your rabbit’s health is in your hands, so be sure to provide them with the care and attention they deserve.