Rabbits Health

What are the signs of GI stasis in rabbits and what should I do?

Learn to recognize GI stasis in rabbits — the silent killer. Signs, emergency home steps, causes, and when to rush to the vet.

What is flystrike in rabbits and how do I recognize it before it becomes fatal?

Flystrike kills rabbits within 24 hours. Learn how to recognize myiasis at every stage and what to do in the first minutes of an emergency.

My rabbit is not eating — what should I do?

Rabbit not eating? Learn the 12 causes ranked by urgency — from stress to life-threatening GI stasis — and know exactly when to call the vet.

My rabbit is having breathing problems — is it an emergency?

Rabbit breathing problems explained: what is normal, what is an emergency, and the exact signs that mean you must go to the vet right now.

Why does my rabbit have a head tilt — is it E. cuniculi, ear infection, or stroke?

Rabbit head tilt causes explained: how vets distinguish E. cuniculi, ear infection, and stroke — and what treatment and recovery look like for each.

My rabbit is overheating — what is the emergency protocol for heatstroke?

Rabbit heatstroke emergency guide: temperature danger zones, stage-by-stage symptoms, the correct cooling protocol, and what never to do.

How do I know if my rabbit has a dental abscess and what does treatment involve?

Rabbit dental abscess: how to recognize the subtle early signs, what diagnosis involves, and what surgery and long-term care look like.

How often should I weigh my rabbit and what weight changes should worry me?

How to weigh your rabbit correctly, what healthy weight looks like by breed, and the weight change thresholds that should send you to the vet.

How do I tell the difference between normal molting and abnormal hair loss in my rabbit?

Rabbit molting guide: what normal seasonal shedding looks like versus the 8 causes of abnormal hair loss that need veterinary attention.

What are cecotropes and why is my rabbit leaving them uneaten?

Everything rabbit owners need to know about cecotropes: what they are, why rabbits eat them, and the 7 reasons they end up uneaten in the litter box.

What does my rabbit's urine color mean — when is red urine an emergency?

Rabbit urine color chart explained: the full normal spectrum, how to tell plant pigments from real blood, and when cloudy white urine becomes a problem.

What vaccinations does my rabbit need and what is the schedule?

Rabbit vaccination schedule for Italy and Europe: RHDV2, myxomatosis, available vaccines, the first-shot timeline, and why indoor rabbits still need vaccinating.

Should I spay or neuter my rabbit — what are the health benefits and risks?

Should you spay or neuter your rabbit? The uterine cancer data, the fasting myth debunked, anesthesia risks, and a week-by-week post-surgery recovery guide.

What happens at a rabbit annual vet check and how should I prepare?

What to expect at a rabbit annual vet check: the full examination breakdown, when blood panels are needed, and how to prepare a health report your vet will love.

What documents do I need to travel within the EU with my rabbit?

EU travel with a rabbit: the microchip standard required, what a health certificate contains, which countries have extra rules, and how UK entry works post-Brexit.

Can I fly with my rabbit — what are the airline policies?

Can rabbits fly on planes? Airline-by-airline European policy overview, the real risks of cargo travel, why sedation is dangerous, and the best ground alternatives.

Should I microchip my rabbit and how is it done?

Rabbit microchip guide: ISO standards explained, how the implantation works, best age to do it, registration in Italian databases, and what happens if the chip migrates.

What is a rabbit international health certificate and how long is it valid?

Rabbit international health certificate: what it contains, who in Italy can legally issue it, the 10-day validity rule, and destination-specific formats for EU, UK, and USA.

Which countries require quarantine for rabbits on arrival?

Which countries quarantine imported rabbits on arrival: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, UK, USA — quarantine durations, costs, and whether travel is realistically advisable.

How do I reduce travel stress in my rabbit for long journeys?

How to travel safely with your rabbit: the 3-week carrier training protocol, in-journey management, vet-approved calming options, and post-travel monitoring.