How to tell if a rabbit has a fever?
If the owner wants to know whether the rabbit has a fever, the most accurate way is to measure the rectal temperature with a thermometer. Although the normal body temperature of rabbits is 38-39°C, which is higher than that of humans; if it is higher than 40°C, it is a fever.
You can also judge by observing whether the rabbit’s nose is wet, because usually the rabbit’s nose is wet and cold, unless it is sleeping, the nose may be a little dry, if not here In this case, if the rabbit’s nose becomes dry and hot, it is likely to be caused by a fever. At this time, the owner can measure the temperature of the pet rabbit to determine whether it has a fever.
Or the owner can carefully observe whether the rabbit’s breathing is rapid, whether the ears are red and hot, whether the paw pads
are always wet and sweating, and its excrement (feces) Will it be dry, hard and black, constipation, etc. If so, then the rabbit has a high probability of having a fever.
What should I do if my rabbit has a fever?
1. Ice compress: If it is confirmed that the rabbit has a fever, you can first move it to a cooler place in the room, then wrap some ice in an ice pack or a towel and apply it to the rabbit’s ears Above, perform physical cooling, and feed the rabbit more water at the same time, because drinking more water will help the rabbit to urinate and reduce body temperature. Be careful not to apply the ice for too long to avoid diarrhea in the rabbit.
2. Fever-reducing injection: If the rabbit has a high fever and the body temperature has exceeded 40°C, it is recommended that the owner send the rabbit to a regular pet hospital in time. Fever-relieving needle.
