Living With An Elder Bun
Are you living with an elderbun (a rabbit 8 years or older)? Even if he or she is basically healthy, age will take its toll. You may find him napping a lot more than usual, or a bit stiff to rise from...
View ArticleCheerful, Tearful (Eye Problems)
Your bun seems generally okay, but today she appears to have been crying. There may be thin white strings of mucus coming out of her eyes, and one or both of her cheeks are wet. Runny eyes are a...
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Grooming
Rabbits can act as if they’re hardy creatures, but they are, in fact, extremely delicate-from their skin to their spines to their external systems. Care must be taken to maintain their good health. The...
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Runny Eyes, Runny Nose: What Do They Mean?
One of the most frequent questions I am asked via the House Rabbit Society’s online Rabbit Health link is, “My rabbit’s nose and eyes are running. Did he catch a cold from me?” Fortunately, your bunny...
View ArticleLife with a Visually Impaired Rabbit
Despite her loving relationship with her partner, Alex, my one-eyed Bielinka faces a couple of problems in her everyday life. She isn’t as big and strong as her partner. She has a dominant nature and...
View ArticleWhat Do Rabbits See?
Many house rabbit “parents” are curious to know what the world looks like to their lagomorph companion. Why does it seem difficult for my bunny to find food right in front of his face? Why is my bunny...
View ArticleRabbit Health Resources
This page contains an index of articles and information about specific health conditions found outside of the House Rabbit Society website. This collection is meant to help you learn more about a given...
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Chronic Runny Eyes In Rabbits
We hear the complaint often: “My rabbit constantly has runny eyes. The vet gave us antibiotics, and it cleared up for a while. But once we stopped, it came right back.” Normally, protective tears...
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