Healthy pet rabbits can live for 10–12 years, but sadly many bunnies have a much shorter lifespan due to disease. They thrive on an appropriate, high-fiber diet, as well as a clean living area, a ...

A woman in Arizona died from an infection called rabbit fever, despite never coming into contact with any rabbits, according to a recent report of the woman's case. The 73-year-old woman first got ...

A strange virus is affecting wild rabbits in America. It causes horn-like growths on their faces. These rabbits are called 'zombie bunnies'. The virus is Shope papillomavirus or SPV. It spreads ...

Gentle, easygoing bunny breeds that make great first-time companions.

Health officials in Jefferson County, Colorado, are warning people to stay away from sick or dead rabbits because the animals may have a disease called "rabbit fever" that can also infect humans.

There’s another deadly virus outbreak in the U.S., but this one is killing thousands of wild rabbits. It’s called Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 and it’s just as gruesome as it sounds. The ...

Diet is a very important part of maintaining your pet rabbit’s overall health. In general, it should be a balance of a high quality pellet, timothy hay and fresh vegetables. Fruits can also be given, ...