If your rabbit is obese or overweight, its risks to the number of health problems possible are increased. Some of these health issues include GI stasis, myiasis, or pododermatitis, among others.
- Pododermatitis
This is also known as bumblefoot. Pododermatitis is a common affliction in sedentary rabbits or those that are too heavy, thus putting undue pressure on a rabbit’s sensitive feet. Having wounds on the rabbit’s feet when walking on surfaces that are dirty and rough could also be a factor contributing to bumblefoot.
- Myiasis
This is the technical term for maggot infestation. Being obese means that the rabbit is having difficulty grooming itself properly, therefore, it is a possibility that dirt in places the rabbit cannot reach would attract flies that could lay eggs that eventually become maggots. In most myiasis cases in rabbits are unobserved until complications happen, such as resulting bacterial infection and tissue damage sets in.
- GI Stasis
Also known as ileus, this is a health problem in rabbits considered to be the most common problem affecting the movement and function of their digestive system.
If you suspect that your pet rabbit might be ill, contact your veterinary clinic Castle Hills TX to schedule an appointment for a full checkup at the soonest time possible.
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