Why are my rabbits genitals swollen?
Swelling and tenderness around the genitals could be a sign of Myxomatosis, a virus transmitted by fleas, flies and mosquitoes.
How do you know if your rabbit is male or female?
The only sure way to tell if your rabbit is male or female is to examine their genitals. Female rabbits will have a very distinct appearance to their genitals, almost protruding from their body. “In female rabbits, there is a v-shaped or mountaintop appearance,” Quammen said.
Is there such a thing as a Mini Rex rabbit?
Or, if you don’t know much about rabbit breeds, someone put a tiny black male rabbit in with a slightly larger beige female rabbit, and they went at it… like rabbits. So, we’ve established that mini Rex rabbits are relatively new, very tiny and very cute.
What happens if a rabbit’s testicles get too big?
Generally, rabbits have rather large testicles in comparison with their overall body size. However, if the testicles seem unusually large, then this could be a problem as rabbits do experience high rates of testicular cancer. Also, the rupturing of a rabbit’s testicle can cause serious medical problems for your pet.
Why does my Mini Rex Bunny have a fever?
Rabbits do get testicular cancers, however, this is typically in older rabbits, and one side is larger than the other. The only other possible explanation for his signs would be if he had orchitis, which is an infection of the testicles. This could cause swelling, and likely a fever. Animals with fevers typically are quiet and lethargic.
Which is better a rex rabbit or a Bucks rabbit?
Does (pronounced “doze”, as in, females) are usually bigger than the bucks (males). In general, Rex rabbits are affectionate and calm, often behaving maternally towards other rabbits. They are very intelligent animals, and typically enjoy human company, but they can also get on well with other household animals.
