{"id":509,"date":"2021-01-27T17:12:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T17:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/?p=509"},"modified":"2021-11-22T15:25:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T15:25:03","slug":"should-a-rabbits-ears-be-warm-is-he-sick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/should-a-rabbits-ears-be-warm-is-he-sick\/","title":{"rendered":"Should a Rabbit’s Ears Be Warm? (Is He Sick?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While playing with your rabbit you were petting it as you have always done and you noticed that your pet’s ears were warm to the touch. You wonder if that is normal or if you should start to worry that your rabbit is sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A rabbit’s ears should be warm to the touch, due to their body temperature ranging from 100.5 to 103.5 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/strong> Rabbits use their ears to regulate their temperature so cold or hot ears can indicate a fever or a drop in body heat. It is not uncommon for their ears to feel cool if the rabbit is trying to conserve heat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Signs That Your Rabbit Is Sick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your Rabbit uses body language to communicate<\/strong> and the more time that you spend with your rabbit will give you a good gauge of how they normally act and if they are acting abnormally. This can be a good start to know if your rabbit is feeling under the weather. Many specific examples of how rabbits communicate can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some common ways that your rabbit is sick can be seen in its eating habits and in consequence a change in its defecations. Typically a rabbit will eat the food it is given whether it is hay, lettuce, or common rabbit pellets. But if they start to avoid food or favor one specific food, check into these other habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notice if your rabbit is having abnormal walking\/hopping gaits.<\/strong> Check if there is dull and missing fur, and notice the movement of your rabbit. Rabbits are active animals and will move around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also notice if there are any changes in its breathing. This can be a good indicator that there is something going on with your rabbit. Be conscious of their respiration.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many owners will become concerned if they see their rabbit staying in one particular corner of their cage and rarely venturing away from it. This doesn’t necessarily mean your rabbit is sick, however. See my article all about reasons your rabbit may be staying in one corner of its cage here<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes a rabbit when sick can feel bloated with air and will push its stomach onto the floor trying to work the stomach gas out of its body. If you see this, you may want to check into your rabbit’s body temperature and to take some actions of care to help your rabbit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Help Your Rabbit if They Are Sick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rabbits are very sensitive animals and their health can decline quickly when sick.<\/strong> As an owner, you should work quickly in order to help your bunny when it’s not feeling well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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