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Illnesses in Angora Rabbits.

My reason for writing this is that I care very much about the health of little angora rabbits like mine, and having tried to source information on the Internet found that many of the sites offering advice were limited in their help, or that in fact the advice that they gave was questionable at best. Angora's are prone to many illnesses, and over the course of the past five years, I have learned how to cope with illnesses that affect our little fluffy friends, and hope that the information in this review will help an owner who finds that their little one is suffering.

Looking out for illnesses.

One of the most important parts of owning a pet like this is the responsibility that comes with it. They are not just a big ball of fluff. They are a feeling animal that cannot complain when ill, because they don't have a voice. Recognising the pattern of behaviour of your rabbit is essential to its' health and to your peace of mind.

Things to look out for :

The rabbit doesn't eat.
The rabbit chews all the time.
The rabbit doesn't go to the toilet.
The rabbit cannot hold leaves in his mouth
The rabbit seems to slobber and dribble
The rabbit's eyes are swollen.

Causes.

Not eating can mean all manner of things, though is a sign that there is something wrong, since rabbits have a good appetite in normal conditions. When my rabbit did not eat, I worried, and tried to feed it by hand. Believe me, if rabbit really does not want to eat, his usual manner is that he will turn his back on you and this is his way of saying "Go away". Many illnesses can cause a lack of hunger, and the ones that an owner should look out for are gingivitis, snuffles, teeth problems or fur balls.

Gingivitis.

This is a nasty condition and causes horrible swollen areas around the rabbits teeth, making it painful to eat. This condition can be treated by anti-biotics, although in rabbits it is exceptionally difficult to know which anti biotic is the best for their particular illness, and a vet may have to try a few times before finding the right one. Be patient, be vigilant and do not be afraid to ask the vet to look, since bunny may not be keen on you looking, or you may not have the experience to look. Vets are accustomed to examinations and early diagnosis can take away a lot of the discomfort. Gingivitis can be made less arduous for the rabbit by wiping the gums regularly with a cotton bud to get rid of excess fluids.

Snuffles.

This is kind of a rabbit flu, and here many people are not

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