English Lop Rabbit 101: Part 2
Channel: Pets Life
Date: 20/02/2021

Part 1 : https://youtu.be/7NuN19CSqQ0

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Supplies and Cages.

An English lop is known as a healthy breed and is not affected by any specific disease. Just like most captive breeds, the most common conditions that the English lop may be affected with are pests such as mites, ticks, and fleas. These are naturally found in their environment. If you have two large rabbits, double this space. Don’t overlook the size and make sure that your rabbits have enough space to play, eat, and sleep.

Meanwhile, this breed is not immune to common rabbit diseases. You must monitor your rabbit’s health and temperament because any weird behavior can be due to an illness. So, as early as possible, take your pet rabbit to the vet for vaccinations. A vet will also conduct tests to assess the overall health and development of your rabbit. Young rabbits also have sensitive digestive systems and, therefore, may be prone to different health conditions of the digestive system such as enteritis, bloat, and stasis. If you suspect digestive system problems, take your pet to the vet at once.

Another very important part of the health care of rabbits is deworming. Your English lop must be treated for worms at least once a year and should be done during springtime and fall. All rabbit breeds must be dewormed. This is easily done by using a pea-sized amount of deworming paste. Put this in the rabbit’s mouth, and this will lick and swallow the medication until it’s gone. You should follow the dose according to the product container for the best results. Consult your vet for the best brand of deworming paste for your pet.

Be a cautious pet owner by monitoring your rabbit for any signs of illness such as poor appetite, nasal and eye discharges, diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting. Be mindful of other unusual symptoms like an unsteady gait, restlessness, grating of the teeth, and sleeping longer hours because these could be signs of a serious medical or health condition.

Dental Care.

An English lop’s teeth will continue to grow, and sometimes, their teeth can grow to extreme lengths that can pierce their mouths and gums. This can cause extreme pain and discomfort for a rabbit. Therefore, it’s your job to monitor your rabbit’s teeth as well.

You can help your rabbit keep its teeth short by offering hay. This files down the rabbit’s teeth naturally as it chews. You may also place pieces of wood, wooden baskets, or other cage accessories that can file a rabbit’s teeth. You must diligently monitor your rabbit’s dental health to save on expensive dental bills.

Spaying or Neutering.

Be a responsible pet owner and control the rabbit population by spaying and neutering your pet.  Do you know that if you overlook rabbit populations, you may end up having a lot of rabbits in just a year? Rabbits can become pests in homes, gardens, and farms, and this is why spaying and neutering should be done for all rabbit pets.

Some veterinarians wait until the rabbits are six months old to spay or neuter them. Bucks are also neutered at a young age because experts say that this reduces aggression. Some vets may perform the procedure as early as three months. Consult your vet for any questions about spaying and neutering and concerns about post-operative care for your pet.

Grooming.

English Lops have short to moderately short coats. Brush the fur to keep it clean, shiny, and free from pests. Use a small brush at least once or twice a week. Also, grooming should be done more frequently during their molting period. This will prevent wool blocks and will keep the rabbit from ingesting their fur. Fur cannot be digested, and this can accumulate in the digestive tract causing blockage and other complications. Regular brushing can avoid these complications.

Trim your rabbit’s nails regularly and check its mouth for overgrown teeth. You may ask the vet to do this for you if you don’t have tools for cutting or if you’re not comfortable with cutting the rabbit’s nails and checking its mouth.

English lops are herbivorous, and this means that these will only eat plants. These will eat plant parts such as roots, bark, seeds, weeds, flowers, and leaves, and in captivity, these will eat commercially-prepared rabbit food or pellets, fruits, and vegetables. English lops can eat fruits and vegetables. 


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