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• Urine Scald, Dirty Bottoms and How to Clean a Rabbit

  Having a dirty bottom and/or urine scald can lead to serious problems in rabbits, such as skin infections and fly strike.

• Drooling in Rabbits

  Healthy rabbits don’t drool/dribble - if you notice your rabbit drooling, it’s likely that something is wrong. Often, the drooling itself isn’t obvious - keep a look out for wet fur and hair loss around their mouth and chin.

• Mouth pain in rabbits

  Do you think you rabbit might have a painful mouth? Have they been grinding their teeth, rubbing their face, eating less than usual? The most common cause of a painful mouth is dental disease; but there are many other possible causes.

• Why do rabbits grind their teeth?

  Have you noticed your rabbit grinding their teeth? Tooth grinding can be a sign of pain, illness or distress. Book an appointment with your vet if you notice your rabbit grinding their teeth.

• Breathing problems/fast breathing in rabbits

  Is your rabbit breathing noisily or faster than usual? Are they sneezing? Do they have discharge coming from their nose and/or eyes? Any of these symptoms could indicate a problem with their lungs or airways.