Common cause of "wry neck" in rabbits?
Ear mites
Truth/False :
Are rabbits rodents?
False
Rabbits, hares, and pikas are classified as lagomorphs.
Are cedar shavings safe for rabbits?
False
Toxic, causes kidney/liver problems
Giving birth rabbits is called
Best diet for rabbits
Pellets
What disease is the most common cause of death in rabbits?
Enteritis
Angora, satin, rex, normal
What are 2 benefits of having a wire bottom cage for a rabbit
1. Easy to clean
2. All feces fell to the bottom and your pet will not chew/step on them
30-32 days
5 weight categories in rabbits
small
medium
large
giant
What is malocclusion?
Upper/lower teeth grow to the extend that animal can't eat
Who is credited for domesticating rabbits?
Phoenicians
What temperature rabbits are handle better ?
Chilly/cold, but be careful with it so they didn't caught any diseases in a freezing weather.
At what age do bunnies need to be weaned from their mom?
4-8 weeks
Truth/False
Is alfalfa more healthy than timothy hay?
False
A respiratory (nose, throat or chest) infection in a rabbit is -
"Snuffles"
What are peg teeth?
4 upper incisors
Considerations of keeping rabbits outside
Rabbits should be protected from bad weather as well as strong sunlight or changes in temperature
At what age are rabbit able to breed?
4-8 month
Healthy "treats" for rabbits
Fruits, vegies, green foods.
NOT TOO MUCH
Symptoms for enteritis
Anorexia, lethargy, weight loss, diarrhea, cecal impaction, and excessive production of mucus by the cecum.
Describe wild/native cottontail rabbit
Stocky,large hind feet, long ears, short fluffy tail like a cotton ball.
5 conditions that should be considered when housing a rabbit
Temperature, humidity, ventilation, proper lighting, and the absence of drafts.
When a female animal ovulates due to an externally-derived stimulus during, or just prior to, mating, rather than ovulating cyclically or spontaneously.
What type of food should rabbit avoid and why?
Green lettuce. Causes diarrhea and dehydration