Why do rabbit ears get hot?

Dec 25,2023
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Causes of hot rabbit ears:

1. The ears of rabbits will be hot just after exercise. When a rabbit exercises vigorously, its body temperature rises and its ears become red and hot. The rabbit's ears have a heat dissipation effect.

2. When a rabbit has a cold or fever, its ears will become hot, accompanied by symptoms of listlessness, loss of appetite, lack of vitality, and trembling all over.

3. When a rabbit is infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites, its ears will also become hot, because inflammation will cause the body temperature to rise. At this time, the rabbit will become particularly irritable and behave strangely.

Solutions for rabbit ears with fever:

1. After pouring ice cubes into the basin to turn into ice water, pour a small amount of ice water into the rabbit. Be careful not to Fill too much to avoid rupturing the rabbit's intestines.

2. Soak the handkerchief with ice water, and then wipe the rabbit's ears and the inside of the groin to help the rabbit dissipate heat and lower the body temperature. You can also wipe it with an alcohol cotton ball, the effect is the same .

3. Feed the rabbit an appropriate amount of anti-inflammatory drugs to control inflammation in the body and avoid secondary infection. Continue to measure the rabbit’s body temperature. If there is still no relief, it is recommended to send it to a pet hospital for treatment in time.

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