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Rabbits are stressed out by fears and feelings of insecurity, whether or not they're actually in danger. For example, rabbits have been known to die from shock (which really is just extreme stress) because a predator is stalking around outside their hutch.
Rabbits are also stressed out by not being able to express their natural behaviours: socializing, playing, grazing, etc.
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Can a rabbit heal another rabbit?
No, rabbits can't heal other rabbits. When a rabbit is sick or injured, it can be a great comfort and stress-reducer to be with his or her loved ones, but this alone will not heal the rabbit. Sick rabbits need to see the vet. See the related questions below for more info and helpful links.
What are the release dates for Pets Part of the Family - 1999 Stress-Busters One Is Never Enough T-Touch Pug Party Rabbits in the House 2-4?
Pets Part of the Family - 1999 Stress-Busters One Is Never Enough T-Touch Pug Party Rabbits in the House 2-4 was released on: USA: 27 May 2000
Why do rabbits shed?
Rabbits shed (or "moult") just like every animal does, they do it so that for many reasons:When it is summer, a rabbit will shed its thick winter fur for lighter, thinner fur, which will help keep the rabbit nice and cool.Females will moult a little in order to make a nest for their babies, or sometimes, when they are puesdo pregnant (Fake pregnant).Rabbits sometimes moult when their fur is in a rather bad condition.
What causes heavy breathing and fast heart rates in rabbits?
Generally, the sighting of large canines brings on these effects. Fright, stress and over heating.
When do rabbits gather fur?
Female rabbits pull their fur and gather it into nests when they're pregnant or when they're going through a false pregnancy. False pregnancy is something female rabbits do because of their sex hormones, even when they haven't been near a male rabbit. False pregnancies are stressful for rabbits, and stress leads to a low quality of life and even illness, so it's a good idea to spay your rabbit so that it won't go through false pregnancies anymore. There are many good reasons to spay/neuter rabbits. See the related link below for info. There are other reasons rabbits might pull their fur out - like stress, extreme boredom, illness, parasites - but if the rabbit is gathering its fur then generally the reason is pregnancy or false pregnancy.
What should you do your rabbits babies were all born in a pile?
leave the babies were they are but after 24 hours just pet stroke the mother rabbit and get her scent on you so wen u pick the baby rabbits up it wont cause stress for the mother or babies. don't move the baby rabbits to far because rabbits are not perfect mothers especially if its there first time just move them a bit so they have a bit of space and they are not jammed together.
Can baby rabbits be found in November?
Depends on the weather. Alot of breeders avoid mating rabbits in warmer seasons due to stress on the rabbits and how hard it is to keep them cool. There are some breeders who will breed in these months though as they are either better equipped to handle heat (such as an Air-conditioned rabbit shed) or some just mate by accident and end up with litters LOL!
Can a rabbit kill another rabbit and how?
Rabbits, especially unaltered adult rabbits or rabbits who have been abused/neglected, will sometimes fight other rabbits and cause deadly wounds. (Even a small skin wound can develop into a life-threatening infection.) See the related question below for more info. A rabbit could also kill another rabbit without meaning to by infecting it with a deadly disease. Adult rabbits have been known to kill baby rabbits accidentally (trampling), and purposefully (cannibalism -- this is a much discussed but in actuality an unusual circumstance, often resulting from stress).
Do rabbits pull out their fur because of stress or after a traumatic experience?
Yes, stress and emotional trauma are one reason why a rabbit might pull out its fur. Stress leads to a low quality of life in all animals, and can lead to illness or self-destructive behaviour (like pulling out its own fur and worse), so it's important to minimise stress in your rabbit's life.Sickness can also lead to stress and self-destructive behaviour, so you should look for other signs of illness in your rabbit and be prepared to bring your bunny to a vet with experience and knowledge in rabbits.Extreme boredom can also lead to stress and self-destructive behaviour, so you should make sure your rabbit has everything it needs to live a happy and fun life!Another reason a rabbit might pull out fur, if she's female, is pregnancy or false pregnancy. False pregnancy is something female rabbits do because of their sex hormones, even when they haven't been near a male rabbit. False pregnancies are stressful for rabbits, and stress leads to a low quality of life and even illness, so it's a good idea to spay your rabbit so that it won't go through false pregnancies anymore. There are many good reasons to spay/neuter rabbits.The rabbit could have parasites or another skin problem. In this case, it should see a vet with experience and knowledge in rabbits, because many cat/dog parasite treatments are dangerous for rabbits. Not all vets know that.See the related questions and links below for more details.
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What is the character of a dwarf lop rabbit?
There are some slight differences between rabbit breeds, but for the most pet rabbits have the same character and any differences come down to individuality (the personal experiences that rabbit has had).If you want to know more about rabbit character (behaviour), consider the questions/links below.One person wrote: Gentle, nice, sweet, and great with children...Another wrote in response: I disagree with the statement that rabbits (any rabbits) are "great with children" because, for the most part, children are not great with rabbits! Rabbits are sensitive to stress and injury. A loud child, chaotic, excitable, who wants to pick the rabbit up and squeeze it, will often inadvertently stress or injure the rabbit. Rabbits who are stressed out can become aggressive and hurt an unlucky child. Rabbits really are not the best pets for children at all, in spite of all the lovely drawings we see around Easter time. Only a calm, mature child who respects the rabbit on its own terms can be trusted with a rabbit.
Can rabbits have a miscarriage?
It could have been a couple of things. She could of had a false pregnancy. Rabbits will sometimes think they are pregnant. My rabbit did this once even though she has never been around a male. She could of absorbed her litter. When rabbits are under stress they will absorb their litters in to their body. Did you breed the rabbit on purpose? If you are then you should stop. You obviously don't know what you are doing since you don't even know if a rabbit can have a miscarriage.
