Rabbits may live into their teens and will slow down and be considered elderly at about 5-8 years old. Since pet rabbits are living longer these days, people who adopt rabbits can expect to be caring for an aging pet at some point. Rescue organizations sometimes offer older rabbits for adoption. Senior rabbits may suffer […]
There are viruses lurking everywhere, some benign or dormant, others deadly. Myxomatosis, a pox disease is on the loose, striking rabbits. It is almost always fatal. Myxomatosis is transmitted by fleas, mosquitoes, fur mites, black flies and other biting insects. Symptoms can be seen quickly – swollen, pink-tinged eyes and genitals, also the rabbit’s face […]
Do you want a rabbit hutch or a cage? Cages are made of bars on all sides. This provides excellent ventilation and waste managing properties, but rabbits are docile, shy creature and they like being able to hide away, as attested by their predilection for burrowing. Hutches are often made of wire mesh on only […]
