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My Rabbit is healthy if....
How to Check the Rabbit's Health - Examination Steps - How do you identify if your rabbit has an illness or health issue?
It’s important to know what makes a healthy rabbit.
My rabbit is healthy if...
Ear Base
Look in Ear
Look in Ear
The rabbit doesn’t react. The rabbit shakes its head if something is wrong.
Look in Ear
Look in Ear
Look in Ear
The rabbit has a private ear number tattoo in the left ear and no waxy build up. Waxy build up may indicate infection or ear mites
Eyes
Look in Ear
Eyes
Clean and bright is ideal. Fluid or matter indicates possible disease.
Nose
Throat
Eyes
Clean and dry is ideal. Discharge or matting may indicate disease.
Teeth
Throat
Throat
The teeth should be straight across with the top teeth in front of the bottom. Teeth should not be chipped, broken or have malocclusions.
Throat
Throat
Throat
There should not be any abnormal bumps.
Front Leg Straightness
Front Leg Straightness
Front Leg Straightness
Legs should be straight with no bumps or breaks.
Front Nails
Front Leg Straightness
Front Leg Straightness
There should be four toenails and a dew claw of color described in the breed standard. All of the nails should be there, none should be missing or broken.
Stomach
Front Leg Straightness
Back Leg Straightness
There should be no abnormal bumps.
Back Leg Straightness
Back Leg Straightness
Back Leg Straightness
Legs should be straight with no bumps or breaks. Create a "U" with your hand and run the hand down the stomach. The tips of your finger will help push out the hips.
Hocks
Back Leg Straightness
Back Nails
Hocks should be well-furred with no open sores.
Back Nails
Back Leg Straightness
Back Nails
There should be four toenails, color described in the breed standard. They shouldn't be missing or broken.
Genitals/Sex
Genitals/Sex
Genitals/Sex
The sex organ should be white, pinkish or red in color. The top picture is a buck (male). The bottom picture is a doe (female).
Tail
Genitals/Sex
Genitals/Sex
The tail should be straight with no kinks.
Set Ears
Genitals/Sex
Body Confirmation
The ears should show proper ear carriage per breed standard.
Body Confirmation
Body Confirmation
Body Confirmation
The body confirmation should fit the breed standard, look at the seven body types recognized by the ARBA.
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Meat Quality
Body Confirmation
Meat Quality
The body should be well fleshed with no protruding spine or hip bones.
Fur Quality
Body Confirmation
Meat Quality
The fur should feel ideal according to the breed standard. It should have the appropriate texture, density, and length of coat per the breed standard. The color of the hair shaft is described in the breed standard.