Long - haired breeds are more susceptible to
wool block as are rabbits that don't eat large enough quantities of fiber (hay) or lack a balanced diet.
Should you suspect your rabbit is
experiencing wool block, be sure to rush them to your local veterinarian to get the problem sorted.
Symptoms
of wool block include lack of appetite, less droppings and a less active rabbit overall.
The most worrisome health issue a Giant Angora rabbit has to worry about is the possibility of
developing wool block.
Unlike some rabbit breeds (such as the Angora), the Mini Satin rabbit is not susceptible to any particular health issues
like Wool block.
A good way to
prevent wool block is to feed a lot of roughage and shear your German Angora at least every 90 days.
The best way to make sure this doesn't happen is to regularly brush their fur and always be aware if your rabbit is eating and drinking enough during the day because if they aren't, it could be a symptom
of Wool Block.
This condition is also known as «
wool block».
Rabbits that live in crowded, unclean and noisy conditions tend to be more prone to
wool block.
This can lead to
wool block, as previously mentioned, often referred to as GI stasis.
The number one health issue when it comes to Angora rabbits is
Wool Block.
Roughage such as hay helps Angoras with
the wool block, and it's a problem that affects the German variety of the breed even more.
Your rabbit is also very prone to developing hairballs that can cause a blockage in their stomach («
wool block») if they ingest these long hairs.
The diagnosis of «hairball» or «
wool block» is commonly made in rabbits.
The biggest health concern with an Angora rabbit is
wool block, when excess hair builds up in the rabbit's intestines.
Wool block can be the result of insufficient fiber in the diet and / or ingestion of excess amounts of hair either during self - grooming or in a dominant rabbit that pulls and chews the hair of subordinates.
What It Might Mean & What To Do An accumulation of hair in the GI tract due to hair ingestion (
wool block), or a slow down of the GI tract (gut stasis), which allows hair to accumulate in the GI tract.