Rabbit Information

 Fur Balls

Rabbits molt often, especially in Australia where the whether changed frequently.

Rabbits take in hair constantly as they clean themselves as do cats. Rabbits living together also groom each other constantly

Eating plenty of hay will help the gut to keep moving hair through, so there won’t be hair build-up.

 Regular brushing is enjoyable and helpful

Clipping is necessary for long hair rabbits.

If the droppings are strung together like a sting of pearls, it is a sign of excess hair in the bowel.

 

It generally isn't a problem.

Just spend some time each day brushing or combing though with a rotating pin grooming comb

Rabbits do not cough up fur balls, as they cannot vomit.

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Fleas

 Treat only as necessary

(Frontline should never be used on rabbits)

 Make sure other family pets are treated for fleas.

Rats carry fleas and birds carry mites, and sometimes there are mites in the hay you buy.

Wild rabbits are usually riddled with fleas, so make sure your pet rabbit does not have contact with any wild rabbits.

See your vet for appropriate flea and mite treatment

 

 Fur Mites

 Fur mites look a bit like dandruff. Often it will clear up by itself.

Regular brushing will help.

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 Mite infestation can be cleared up with a drop of ivermectin behind the neck

Ear mites appear as brown dust in the ears, which can be treated by wiping the inner ear with cooking oil.

Suspect ear mites if your rabbit constantly  shakes its ears

Severe infestation can cause ear canker. You will need to see the vet for treatment

Ear canker caused by ear mites.------>>

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