Wellness check

Restraining your rabbit


"Physical examination of rabbits is sometimes better done on the ground. This is especially true for rabbits that are particularly jumpy or those with severe head tilt, like the one in the picture. Here Dr Liles, one of my former interns, was auscultating the heart of one of our patients. In that position rabbits are less inclined to struggle and being close to the ground prevents the risk of life-threatening falls." - Dr. Nicola Di Girolamo. Text & image: source

Here are some links describing how to restrain your rabbit for wellness checks.
 * MediRabbit, Safe examination of a rabbit
 * AHWLA, Handling and Restraint