losing lots of fur not going to the bathroom not using back legs or not hopping producing dark red urine or no urine seeming extra tired and not moving or reacting normally having loose stools having a fever of 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher having runny eyes and/or nose drooling (wet chin)
Not spaying and neutering predisposes your rabbit to hormonal behaviors, like urine spraying, food guarding, and fighting. Female rabbits also have a higher risk of uterine cancer if they are not spayed. [2] X Research source
Do not let your rabbit play outside. Your rabbit will be in danger from predators and parasites if you let her play outside. Inside of your home is the safest place for your Rex rabbit. Confine your Rex to one or two rooms. You can use baby gates to keep your rabbit from getting lost in your house and to make it easier to supervise her as well.
If you notice your Rex rabbit chewing on something that she shouldn’t, don’t get mad or punish your rabbit. Just gently pick up her up, place her somewhere else, and then give her something else to chew on, such as a cardboard box, cotton cloth, or an apple slice.
Don’t let your Rex rabbit get wet and do not bathe him. Rabbits are not fond of water and they can also develop hypothermia if they get wet.
Even if your Rex rabbit is safe inside of her cage, rabbits frighten easily and she may have a heart attack from just seeing a predator. Your Rex rabbit may also develop some antisocial behavior if you keep her outside. For example, she may start to fear people or become aggressive.
Size. Your rabbit’s cage should be four or five feet long and about two feet wide. The cage should be high enough for your Rex rabbit to stand up on her hind legs without her ears touching the top of the cage. [8] X Research source Floor. Avoid wire bottom cages because they can hurt your Rex rabbit’s feet. Try to find a solid metal bottom cage. If you cannot find a solid metal bottom cage, then you can cover the bottom of the cage in a piece of plywood that covers the entire floor of the cage. Bedding. Cover the floor of your Rex rabbit’s cage with at least two to three inches of bedding. You can use straw, paper pulp, or shredded cardboard. [9] X Research source Do not use cedar or pine shavings as your Rex rabbit’s bedding or as litter. Your Rex rabbit may develop respiratory and liver problems from these materials.
Provide a hiding spot for each rabbit that you have, otherwise they may fight over the spot.
Pay attention to where your rabbit likes to go potty and then place the litter box in that corner. Keep a litter box or two in your house so that your rabbit will have somewhere to go when she is playing outside of her cage.
Refill your Rex rabbit’s hay at least once per day. Timothy hay is a good variety for your Rex. Try stuffing an empty paper towel roll or a cardboard box with hay for your Rex rabbit.
An overweight rabbit may only need 1/8 of a cup of kibble. If you your rabbit is not gaining weight properly, then he may need more than 1/8 of a cup. Ask your veterinarian if you are not sure how much kibble to give your rabbit. [13] X Research source
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Refill your rabbit’s water often and clean the dish or bottle out daily. [15] X Research source
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