Rabbit Breed Profile - The Netherland Dwarf

The Netherland Dwarf rabbit obtained its name from Holland where it is believed to have originated. This small breed of rabbit was developed over time in Europe based around the British Polish breeds of rabbit which may have been bred with smaller wild rabbits. The Netherland Dwarf also known as "The Gem of the Fancy" became a recognized breed in the United States by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) in 1969 and has become one of the most popular breeds found at rabbit shows.

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THE NETHERLAND DWARF

Rabbit Breed Profile - The Havana

The Havana rabbit breed began in the Netherlands in 1898 with a brilliant color not seen before in other breeds. This chocolate colored Havana would set the standards for the Havana rabbit breed that was introduced into the United States and accepted by the American Rabbit Breeder's Association (ARBA) in 1916.

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THE HAVANA RABBIT

Rabbit Care Tips

In years past, rabbits were mainly raised for meat and fur production. With the introduction of fancy breeds came rabbit shows, clubs and associations. The increasing knowledge of rabbits has introduced a whole new generation of rabbits kept as house pets. Whether you raise rabbits for profit, show or as a pet, that rabbit has needs and sometimes different needs depending upon how it is kept.

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RABBIT CARE

Ringworm in Rabbits - Causes and Treatment

Dermatophytosis or commonly known as ringworm is caused by a fungus and is not associated with a rabbit having worms. Ringworm can affect many different types of animals and even humans. The fungus that causes ringworm in rabbits is usually a variety known as Trichophyton.

Ringworm in rabbits is uncommon but can be transferred from the fungi spores from objects or from other animals to rabbits. This infectious fungus can live for months in the environment and can be transmitted through contact and from the air. A ringworm lesion will have a ring or round appearance with hair loss in the surrounding area of the lesion. The infected area may appear as a sore that is dry and may be crusted over.

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RINGWORM IN RABBITS

Head Tilt in Rabbits - Causes and Treatment

Head tilt in rabbits can be caused from a variety of reasons and the how extreme a rabbit is affected from head tilt also varies. Also known as torticollis or wry neck, head tilt may appear as a slight turn of the head to an extreme twist of the neck where the side of the rabbit's head lays on the ground.

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HEAD TILT IN RABBITS

Rabbit Breed Profile - Harlequin

Originating in France, the Harlequin rabbit is generally easy to identify among other rabbit breeds. The Harlequin is considered more of a color pattern rather than a breed. Ideally, the colors on the face will be split on either side. The Harlequin rabbit breed is recognized in two groups, the Japanese and Magpies. The Japanese variety will show orange on one side of the face with another color on the opposite side while the Magpie will have white and another color.

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THE HARLEQUIN RABBIT

Feline Diabetes - Symptoms and Treatment

Cats with diabetes lose the control of their blood sugar levels. When food is consumed, glucose is processed and used as energy. When a cat's body is working properly, insulin is secreted thus telling the body to convert the glucose to energy. Feline diabetes is the failure of the body to regulate these levels.

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FELINE DIABETES