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Everything that might cause a rabbit to die still apply in the winter (like illness, injury, and not taking good care of the rabbit). See the related questions below for info and helpful links.
Winter poses the particular threat of cold and snow. Rabbits can die from hypothermia in cold weather, and in cool and windy weather (especially if they get wet). Rabbits can also die from infections due to severe frost bite. Rabbit can also develop digestive problems from eating snow, and this can also lead to death.
Rabbits must be protected from winter. Wild rabbits can survive winter but domestic rabbits can't: not only have they lost their wild instincts and knowledge, but they don't have the same bodies as wild rabbits who live in cold climates: domestic rabbits come from temperate climates (where the Eastern Rabbit is native), and they just aren't built to survive winters.
Yes, that depends by what you mean cold. Extreme cold yes, even extreme cold can kill people. Some rabbits are designed to live in the cold, like Arctic Rabbits. So it depends on the rabbit and the temperature.
Yes, rabbits can get hypothermia when the weather is cold, and when they're ill.
A hypothermic rabbit's rectal temperature is anything less than 99 degrees Fahrenheit (37.2 Celsius).
It's very important for rabbit owners know how to take their rabbit's rectal temperature because, while some illnesses can benefit from first aid treatment at home (for instance, if the rabbit's usual vet is unavailable), a hypothermic rabbit needs immediate veterinary care (any vet is better than none!) and any delay will likely lead to the rabbit's death. Keep the rabbit warm on the way to the vet's by placing him in his carrier on top of a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel. It's imperative to keep the rabbit dry!!
Rabbits must be protected from cold temperatures. When the temperature drops below 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 Celsius), outdoor rabbits must be strictly protected from wetness and wind, and provided with special supplies to keep them warm (like a box with warm, dry bedding inside they can hop in and snuggle to stay warm). Indoor rabbits, or rabbits used to living in warmer temperatures, must never be suddenly put out in the cold: they need time to acclimatize or else they can fall ill. When the temperature drops below 40 F (4 C), bring the rabbits indoors where there's artificial heating: do not leave rabbits outside in such cold weather!
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What is a life threatening condition in which the body temperature becomes dangerously low anywhere below 95 degrees?
Hypothermia is a threatening condition, that can lead to death.
What is the plural form of hypothermia?
Hypothermia. "There are different types of hypothermia."
What is it called when there is a dangerous drop in body temperature?
Hypothermia
What can hypothermia do to you?
Hypothermia is known to cause bruising
Is hypothermia a noun?
Yes, 'hypothermia' is a noun.
What does Carrie Underwood collect?
Bunnies. Bunnies. Bunnies.
How do you spell Hypothermia?
That is the correct spelling of the word "hypothermia".
How do prevent hypothermia?
you can prevent hypothermia by not getting cold
Do footballers get hypothermia?
Yes, footballers can and sometimes do get hypothermia.
What is Hypothermia and what can contribute to it?
Hypothermia is another name for high colesterol. Eating too much or unhealthy habits can contribute to hypothermia.
How did Easter get his name?
=floppy bunnies==floppy bunnies==floppy bunnies=
What is the prevention of hypothermia?
coldness is a way for hypothermia and keeping warm can prevent this. in Antarctica they wear very warm uniforms to prevent hypothermia.
