Abscesses in Rabbits - Signs and Treatment

Detecting and identifying an abscess in a rabbit is crucial for their health. Abscesses in rabbits are much like those found on other mammals, including humans. These pockets can be painful are will feel warm to the touch. An abscess may appear like a large pimple, the area around the abscess will have a pink to red colorization with the center of the mass being filled with fluid commonly known as pus.

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ABSCESSES IN RABBITS

Book Review - Rabbits, Complete Care Made Easy by Virginia Parker Guidry

Published in 2001, author Virginia Parker Guidry released the informational book "Rabbits, Complete Care Made Easy". The pages of the book are filled with rabbit care information, facts, resources and 100 full-color photographs. From the publishers of "Rabbits" Magazine, the book promises to include "invaluable information on buying rabbits, health care, training tips, and insight into a rabbit's personality."

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RABBITS BY VIRGINIA PARKER GUIDRY

Book Review - Rabbits, A Complete Owners Manual by Helga Fritzsche

Author Helga Fritzsche has written several animal care books including those on hamsters, bantam roosters and the increasing popular pet rabbits. "Rabbits, A Complete Pet Owner's Manual" is an older printed book designed to educate on rabbit ownership for those who want a rabbit as a pet. As the author points out from the beginning, a pet rabbit has more needs than basic shelter, pet food, water and an "occasional carrot". Through her book, she guides new owners away from making mistakes when acquiring a rabbit as a pet.

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RABBITS BY HELGA FRITZSCHE

Book Review - Rabbits for Dummies by Audrey Pavia

One of the first tasks new rabbit owners undertake is purchasing rabbit related books. Rabbit guides, rabbit care manuals and rabbit references-they are all available for the rabbit novice or for those wanting to gain some knowledge about these special animals. "Rabbits for Dummies" is a rabbit reference book authored by Audrey Pavia, written for those who want to gain more information about rabbits.

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RABBITS FOR DUMMIES BY AUDREY PAVIA

Building an Outdoor Rabbit Run

While rabbits make wonderful indoor pets, they also enjoy being in the great outdoors. After all, being outdoors is their natural habitat that their ancestors still roam freely in. However, domesticated rabbits need security when outside from roaming away from home and especially from predators.


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OUTDOOR RABBIT RUN

What Products to Buy for your Pet Rabbit

Rabbits make wonderful pets but like with any pet, rabbits have needs. When entering the pet store, new owners can be inundated with all of the rabbit products and the latest gadgetries designed to make your bunny feel loved and pampered. While there are several essentials that every rabbit owner needs to purchase before bringing their rabbit home, many of the products can be left behind on the shelf as your rabbit will be quite content without them.

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RABBIT SUPPLY LIST

Malocclusion in Rabbits - Causes & Treatment

Malocclusion is a disorder or defect found in a rabbit's teeth. While having misaligned teeth in humans may not be seen as a health problem, this defect can affect a rabbit's ability to eat correctly. Also referred to as "buck" or "wolf" teeth, malocclusion can lead to starvation of a rabbit due to difficulties eating, jaw complications and sores caused by improper chewing.

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MALOCCLUSION IN RABBITS

Gestation Period of Rabbits

Rabbits have a reputation to produce babies in multitudes which is contributed not just by their short gestation period but also the breeding cycle of does. The old saying "multiplying like rabbits" has some validity because of a rabbit's ability to become fertile when breeding, not on a cycle like many other mammals. Female rabbits are known as "induced ovulators", the eggs are released during breeding and not during a specific time cycle.

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GESTATION OF RABBITS

Crop Slow-Down or Sour Crop in Birds

Crop slow-down, also known as sour crop, is a serious disorder found in baby birds who are usually handfed. The crop of the bird, located on the lower neck or throat area, is used to store food before it is digested. When the crop of the baby bird fails to empty all of its contents, the food can become fermented leading to life-threatening infections.

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CAUSES AND TREATMENTS OF SOUR CROP IN BIRDS