I have 2 bunnies, one has hot ears the other does not, does that mean one has a higher teperature and could be sick or is it normal?
He eats/drinks and acts fine so I assume he is, but I can't be sure. Any advice?
2006-06-29 05:24:18 · 8 answers · asked by dreamer 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Bunnies are prey animals, so when they are sick, they try not to show it. A sick prey animal who shows it is....well easy prey. You might want to take him to a vet. My bun's ears go from hot to cold all day long. He's fine, but sometimes in the summer, bunnies over heat. This can actually cause serious issues. So to make sure, take your bun to a vet that specializes in rabbits and exotic animals.
Good luck!
2006-06-29 05:34:08 · answer #1 · answered by loloshorty9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the temperature and what kind are they? As hot as it is in many areas hot ears could be a bad thing...rabbits regulate temperature with ears. If they're hot take a small spray bottle and spray his ears. Not his whole body...ears and face. He may not like it at first but mine got to where they'd come to the front wanting sprayed when the bottle came out.
Another hot weather tip...take a 2 liter soda bottle and put about 3/4 full of water. Freeze them. Secure the top TIGHTLY. Take a frozen bottle and put in with him...they'll lay against it and can keep cool. Also - slice bananas about an inch to an inch and a half and freeze those along with apple wedges. Give a frozen treat once a day when it's hot. Most will have it gone before it has a chance to thaw out. If it gets much over 85 rabbits really struggle and they can die of heat stroke even if not in the sun.
2006-06-29 12:49:53 · answer #2 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the bunny is eating and drinking I doubt that anything is wrong. Rabbits will use their ears to help regulate their body temperature and each one is different. The thickness of it's coat, the overall size, the size of it's ears, activity and even gender can all play a role. If you truly feel that there is an illness or injury that take your pet to the vet. Most illnesses will show up as decreased eating/drinking, fecal changes (like diarrhea), or eye/nose discharge. Injuries can be various but usually are things like small scratches that get infected or back injuries from mishandling. Rabbits can be very frail so handle them with care.
2006-06-29 12:40:17 · answer #3 · answered by Angela B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, they'll typically flucuate throughout the day. And since the ears are the most prominent feature on a rabbit, that's what they'll use to regulate body temperature. I would just keep an eye on the following things and if any change, have a vet take a look just in case:
* appetite and water consumption (has he stopped eating?)
* waste (strange colors, smells, etc.) -- diarrhea is not a good sign
* breathing -- look for wheezing, coughing, sneezing
* discharge from eyes or nose
2006-06-29 15:13:46 · answer #4 · answered by LokiBuff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your Vet What your rabbit has Been doing maybe the Rabbit has a syppotom and it's not acting up because it hasen't reallyu affected him that he's in pain.
2006-06-29 12:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by Rabbit23girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take bunny to vet
2006-06-29 12:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shave your bunnies ears!!!!!!
2006-06-29 20:17:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the vet
2006-06-29 12:30:04 · answer #8 · answered by ioana m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋