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Rabbits are cute and cuddly, but do you want one as a pet? Some things to consider before making a commitment: Rabbits cannot be taken care of by children. The adults in the family must take responsibility for the family rabbit. Rabbits are very social animals and should be kept in pairs. Rabbits CANNOT be […]
Cancer in Rabbits
Cancer in rabbits is relatively rare, but it does occur. The most common forms are skin cancer and uterine cancer. Up to 85% of female rabbits develop uterine cancer by the time they are 4 years old. The best treatment is prevention – spay your female rabbit. Surgical removal of tumors is the usual treatment. […]
Hairballs in Rabbits
We’ve all heard about cats and hairballs, but did you know that rabbits can suffer from them as well. When rabbits groom themselves, they ingest some of the loose hair which often remains in the stomach. Rabbits cannot vomit as cats can, so the hair accumulates and can form a mass in the stomach called […]