However, it is advisable to gently examine your pets ears at least once a month. Ear mites and microbial infections often plague rabbit ears. Pasteurella Pneumonias and eye infections are probably the most common problem seen by veterinarians who treat pet rabbits. These bacteria are just waiting for a bit of stress to slow down a rabbit's immune system. Poor diet, fighting, heat or cold stress, poor sanitation, etc. are all predisposing factors that can enable these bacteria to kill rabbits.
Early treatment is very rewarding.
Procrastination can result in blindness, brain abscesses, and death in an otherwise treatable and preventable disease. Annual examinations and blood tests can help keep this disease under control. S paying Other preventative medicine that you need to consider for your rabbit is spaying for does, and castration for bucks. All female rabbits that are not being used for breeding should be spayed before they are 3 years old. These tumors are very aggressive and kill in a short period of time.