Rabbit symptoms that may indicate that the rabbit is sick, so the owner must observe and pay attention to the following symptoms that change. If the rabbit has any abnormal symptoms, you should take it to see a veterinarian immediately.
5 Signs Your Rabbit Is Sick
1. Not cheerful, weak and eating less: Almost all sick rabbits will have these symptoms. To detect the symptoms quickly, the owner should observe the amount of food and water that the animal eats every day.
2. No feces, feces are not round, uneven in size, or less than normal in quantity: Rabbit gastrointestinal stasis (RGIS) is a group of symptoms that often occur after rabbits stop eating. The digestive system will work less, and contractions of the digestive tract will decrease. This is mostly caused by eating food that is too little fiber, dental problems, or other causes of internal diseases.
3. Reduced Grooming: Healthy rabbits tend to keep themselves clean at all times, and can clean up after themselves of soiled feet or matted fur. However, if this is not the case, you can be suspicious that your rabbit is sick.
4. Respiratory symptoms: runny nose, sneezing, open-mouth breathing, difficulty breathing. If you have these symptoms, take your pet to see a doctor as soon as possible.
5. Head tilt: Head tilt is when the position of the ears and eyes are not in the same plane. Symptoms may occur suddenly, indicating a problem with the balance control system.