Keeping your Holland Lop rabbit health and happy is your number one job as a rabbit owner. This includes making sure your Holland Lop has a comfortable, soft, and clean bed and that he has plenty of fresh hay and water on a daily basis. It is especially important to make sure your rabbit has access to fresh water at all times. Rabbits can become dehydrated quickly whether it’s cold or hot out. If you ever check your rabbit’s water only to find it hasn’t been touched, call your vet and schedule a checkup right away. Not drinking water could be a sign of an illness or other health condition. A typical five pound rabbit should be drinking 100 to 600 ml of water a day. A 4 pound rabbit should be drinking about a cup of water a day. If your rabbit isn’t meeting his water quota, call your Fort Collins, CO vet.

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If you are looking to adopt or purchase a rabbit like the Albino breed, make sure you talk with a vet first to learn about basic care and any type of health conditions that may occur over the course of the rabbit’s life. For instance, it’s important to know that as rabbits age they may develop joint issues such as Osteoarthritis or DJD (Degenerative Joint Disease). DJD is a long-term illness that occurs when the cartilage surrounding the muscle joints starts to deteriorate. It can occur due to age, overuse, trauma to the joint, and even obesity. Symptoms of the disease vary by rabbit but most often include lameness or a stiff gait, restricted motion, and inability to hop. Swelling is also common in most rabbits with DJD. For more information about the health condition and how to treat it, call your Fort Collins, CO vet.

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