Normal shedding: proper care a healthy rabbit will usually change her coat twice a year. if all things are normal, the shed areas will regrow fur as the old coat falls out. some unfortunate rabbits seem to shed all the time.. Shedding can cause health problems in your rabbit. rabbits have a slow-moving digestive system, so hair that they swallow as they groom themselves can build up in the stomach, developing into a hairball. regular grooming can remove loose hair and reduce the risk of your rabbit developing hairballs.. How to determine if your rabbit is sick. in this article: recognizing gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms watching for physical changes paying attention to behavioral changes community q&a 26 references rabbits are adorable pets and generally fairly easy to take care of. they can become sick, however, and it is not always immediately apparent when this is the case..
Rabbits will shed in different ways. some rabbits will take a couple of weeks or more to loose their old coat of fur. other rabbits will be ready to get rid of their old coats all in one day and these rabbits are the ones that cannot be neglected once they start shedding.. Some people, especially breeders of wooled breeds, give their rabbits papaya tablets during a molt. papaya can break down hair balls. if your bunny is molting heavily, watch for signs of gi stasis that can be due to fur blockage. all that said, most rabbits molt normally with no concerns and no special care.. This section contains general rabbit health information and overviews of the most common rabbit health problems; their symptoms, causes and treatments, along with information on spotting signs of illness, pre and post operative care, syringe feeding, nail clipping, grooming and more..
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