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Rabbits make great pets but can suffer from health problems as any animal can. Below you will find details of some of the more common rabbit health problems and ways to deal with them.

Overgrown Incisors

Rabbits front teeth never stop growing which is ok for wild rabbits but can cause a big problem for pet rabbits. In order to keep the teeth in good shape, gnawing blocks such as logs with ark on and hard food such as root vegetable should be provided.

Overgrown Claws

Wild rabbit claws are kept worn down by digging and burrowing. Cage kept rabbits don’t often have this luxury so claws can be kept in trim by clipping them. It’s not difficult but some people may prefer to use a vet for this procedure.

Obesity

Rabbits can become very overweight if they are kept in confined spaces and/or fed the wrong diet. Fat rabbits should be given as much room as possible to roam and exercise.