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    E. cuniculi (Encephalitozoon)

    Also see: Infections Head Tilt Parasites What is it? From the Ontario Rabbit Education Organization : http://www.ontariorabbits.org/health/healthinfo10.html Encephalitozoon cuniculi (EC) is a parasite that causes lesions (called "granulomas") in such organs as the kidneys, liver and brain...
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    About Rabbit Health References

    These listings are meant to build upon the wealth of information found throughother sites (includingthe comprehensiveMorfz Rabbit References),and to make Rabbits Online memberthreads on specific subjectseaser to find. This area is under constant construction. Not only will more topics be added...
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    Request From Pam Nock

    Here's a note that Pam posted in her Update thread in the Rabbits Only main section, but we thought we'd also duplicate it here. :) pamnock wrote:
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    Heart Problems

    Congestive Heart Failure (Esther van Praag, Ph.D.) http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Cardiology/congestive.pdf RO Threads Congestive Heart Failure http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=16116&forum_id=16
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    All About Rabbits

    The Rabbit (Anna Meredith MA VetMB CertLAS MRCVS) http://www.aquavet.i12.com/Rabbit.htm Lecture in Rabbit Medicine (Gretchen Kaufman, DVM) http://ocw.tufts.edu/courses/5/content/215910 Rabbit Care News: A Practical Guide to Indoor Companion Rabbits...
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    unpinning

    We're going totry unpinningthe Introductions and The Rainbow Bridge, please watch for them in the regular area of the forum. Thanks. RO Staff
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    Harnesses and Leashes

    RO Forums threads: Rabbits and harness leashes (RO members) http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=5210&forum_id=1 Harnesses http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=7940&forum_id=1 (RO members) Comfort Safety Harness w/ Stretchy Stroller...
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    BUNNY 101 INTRODUCTION and INDEX

    Please post additional links or suggestions here! Bunny 101 is very much a work in progress--we're putting it up for public view, but we've just scratched the surface -- so please pardon our dust! :construction Aggression All About Rabbits Bathing a Bunny? Binkies and Bunny Flops Bonding...
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    Bunny Proofing Your House

    What is it? http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/rabbit-proofing.html What does rabbit proofing involve? Rabbit Proofing one's home involves three things: 1) Preventing destruction of your property; 2) Protecting your companion rabbit(s) from harm; and. 3) Providing safe and fun chewing...
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    Binkies and Bunny Flops

    Binky: Expression of happiness by a rabbit. "When a rabbit binkies, it jumps into the air and twists its head and body in opposite directions (sometimes twice) before falling back to the ground." http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittalk_binkies.html Bunny Flop: Very relaxed rabbits will...
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    Glossary: Some Terms You'll See in the Rabbit World

    Some terms you'll see in the rabbit world: 4-H CLUB: An organization that teaches children how to care for and exhibit livestock. ARBA: American Rabbit Breeders Association Binky: Expression of happiness by a rabbit. "When a rabbit binkies, it jumps into the air and twists its head and body...
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    Poop!

    Also see: Diarrhea GI Stasis Why Rabbits Eat Their Poop From Dana Krempels, Ph.D http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html Unlike most other mammals, lagomorphs (including domestic rabbits) produce two types of droppings, fecal pellets (the round, dry ones you usually see in the litterbox) and...
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    Nail Clipping

    Also see: Trancing A Rabbit Buck Jones' Advice: Be The Big Kahuna! http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=2690&forum_id=1&highlight=kahuna Regarding nail clipping. There is no "right" type of clippers. Whatever works best for you. I've tried them all and prefer the guillotine type that...
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    The Rabbits Online Cheat Sheet

    RO Forum Thread (expanded in the Bunny 101 Forum) Rabbits Online - The Cheat Sheet (everything you ever wanted to know about rabbits in sentences and links) http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=3005&forum_id=1
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    Bonding Bunnies

    What is it? TIP: Warning Signs: (Bunny fights can be fatal) Watch for aggressive behaviors: tail up, ears back, growling, boxing, circling, chasing and biting. If one of these behavior occurs several times in a row; if neither rabbit backs down; if it leads to further aggressive behaviors, it...
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    Should I Get A Bunny? Introduction to House Rabbits

    Recommended Articles Choosing A Rabbit As A Pet (Holly Nash, DVM, MS) http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=18&cat=1803&articleid=2511 Your First House Rabbit: What to Expect? (Dana Krempels, Ph.D) Why An Indoor Bunny? (Dana Krempels, Ph.D)...
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    Bathing A Bunny?

    Butt Bath: Cleaning Your Poopy or Leaky Rabbit (Dana Krempels, Ph.D) http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/buttbath.html
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    Lifting & Handling a Rabbit

    What is it? [/color][/font]When lifting a rabbit, slip one hand under the thorax (chest) and support the hindquarters with the other hand. Never hold a rabbit by its ears or by the scruff of the neck.  The skeleton of a rabbit is relatively fragile which makes it susceptible to spinal...
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    Training Your Rabbit

    Also see: Clicker Training a Rabbit Recommended Articles: Training Your Bunny: Litterbox 101 Litterbox Training RO Forum Threads: Litter Training Help! http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=11981&forum_id=1 (RO members) Clicker Training For Bunnies...
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    Sexing Rabbits: How Can I Tell if my Bunny is Male or Female?

    Link: Sexing Rabbits: How Can I Tell if my Bunny is Male or Female? (Dana Krempels, Ph.D)
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