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Evidence-based rabbit articles on dental and ear health, housing, exercise, diet, and disease prevention — research made practical for rabbit owners.
This is the Pet Science Daily research hub for rabbits. Here you’ll find evidence-based articles on rabbit health, housing, diet, and welfare — written to help rabbit owners turn the latest studies into better everyday care.
Appeasing Pheromone Helps Rabbits Explore New Spaces
A small controlled rabbit study found an appeasing pheromone helped treated rabbits enter a novel space sooner and linger longer, suggesting reduced anxiety.
Therapy Rabbit Travel Raises Stress Hormones
Therapy rabbit transport stress is real: repeated travel raises cortisol levels in dwarf therapy rabbits used for animal-assisted visits, new research finds.
E. Cuniculi in Rabbits: Signs Every Owner Should Know
E. cuniculi is a common hidden infection in pet rabbits that can cause head tilt and kidney disease. Learn the key signs and when to call your vet.
Rabbit Stress From Gentle Handling by Strangers
Rabbit stress from gentle handling by strangers is real. A new study shows even gentle touch triggers stress responses. Learn the key signs to watch for.
Rabbit Head Shape Score Flags Extreme Conformation
A new 1-5 rabbit head shape scoring system showed strong agreement among 24 raters, helping flag flat-faced rabbits at risk of breathing and dental problems.
Do Joint Supplements Work for Rabbits With Arthritis?
A new study found a popular avocado-soybean joint supplement did not prevent arthritis damage in 24 rabbits. What pet owners need to know.
Rabbit Semen Preservation Boosted by 2 Additives
Rabbit semen preservation improved with naloxone and calcium in a 20-donor study. Learn what this means for rabbit breeding and conservation programs.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease: A New Immunity Clue
New research on 46 rabbits finds IgA antibodies shift after RHDV vaccination or infection, potentially complementing standard immunity tests for this deadly...
Rainy Seasons Drive Rabbit 'Snuffles' and Rising Antibiotic Resistance
Study links tropical rainy season to rabbit 'snuffles' surge and high multidrug antibiotic resistance, urging climate-aware prevention and culture-guided...
1 in 7 Pet Rabbits Suffers From Dental Disease Annually
New research shows 1 in 7 pet rabbits suffers from dental disease annually - about 15.4% of pet rabbits in vet care had at least one diagnosed dental issue
Rabbits Need All-Day Exercise Space, Not Just Occasional Playtime
New research shows hutch-confined rabbits develop stress and behavioral problems despite exercise periods. Learn proper rabbit housing requirements.
Hepatitis E Virus Found in Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits
Research reveals pets can carry Hepatitis E virus. Learn about transmission risks, hygiene practices, and what this means for pet owners.
One-Quarter of Pet Rabbits Have Painful Ear Problems
New research shows 28% of pet rabbits suffer ear problems, with lop-eared breeds at 2.5x higher risk. Learn prevention tips from veterinary experts.
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