Blindness in Rabbits Rabbits aren’t known for having particularly spectacular vision. Rabbits have poor depth perception and rely more on their sense of smell and hearing than eyesight. Some rabbits, however, are at a particular disadvantage. Red-eyed white rabbits (REWs) sometimes have more vision problems than usual. Vision loss can also occur due to age, … Continue Reading
In the wild, guinea pigs hide signs of illness as long as possible as a survival mechanism. Guinea pigs are prey animals, and showing signs of weakness makes them an easy target for predators. According to Dr. Amy Guernsey-Youngblood, practice owner and veterinarian at University Veterinary Care Center in Topeka, KS, “They mask their illnesses … Continue Reading
Tyzzer’s disease is an serious condition, an infection caused by the bacteria Clostridium piliforme. It’s highly contagious and can be passed from hamster to hamster very, very quickly… so if you suspect one of your hamsters has Tyzzer’s, separate them immediately.CAUSES?More often found in young or stressed hamsters (Tyzzer’s can also be found in many other … Continue Reading
If you have a multi-species household like us, you may worry about diseases being passed back and forth. Luckily, most illnesses are species-specific. Just like the chances of our rabbit catching our cold are minimal, there aren’t many diseases that rabbits can pass to humans. Can Rabbits Spread Disease? Although the potential is low, there … Continue Reading
Pasteurella. It kind of sounds like one of Cinderella’s evil step sisters, doesn’t it? Which is actually kind of fitting, because this bacteria? Well, it’s pretty nasty. Pasteurella multocida is the scientific name, but those who have trouble remembering long scientific names, like me, call it “snuffles.” Snuffles sounds pretty harmless. Actually it sounds cute, like a little stuffed … Continue Reading
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