Rabbit Track Trail Rescue

Rabbit Track Trail Rescue Rabbit Track Trail Rescue is an all volunteer, no kill, 501c3 non-profit rescue.
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We help Special Needs rabbits in Colorado, focusing on the Colorado Springs area. These rabbits are injured, sick & other special needs such as behavioral problems & more.

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08/21/2025

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Lots of human medical issues at Rabbit Track Trail Rescue... I have to postpone the Hearing series... Will hopefully ret...
08/20/2025

Lots of human medical issues at Rabbit Track Trail Rescue... I have to postpone the Hearing series... Will hopefully return to it in a few days.
Paula

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08/20/2025

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DID YOU KNOW? HEARING-2There’s no denying that “lop-eared” rabbits are extra cute, but at what price to the rabbits? Rea...
08/19/2025

DID YOU KNOW? HEARING-2

There’s no denying that “lop-eared” rabbits are extra cute, but at what price to the rabbits? Read on through this series.
~Lop-eared rabbits owe their distinctive ear shape to genetics, but the trait is influenced by multiple genes—it’s not a simple “all-or-nothing” single-gene inheritance. Key points about the genetic links in lop-eared rabbits.
~Polygenic Trait: The lop-ear trait is determined by several genes that influence ear size, head/crown structure, and the musculature supporting the ears. The inheritance is cumulative and additive, meaning that multiple genes each contribute to the degree of ear “lop” and ear length.
~Selective Breeding: Lop-eared breeds were developed through “selective breeding” for the desired ear shape, leading to true-breeding lines with predictable ear traits. Ear length and “loppiness” varies based on the combination and expression of these genes.
~Not Restricted to a Specific Chromosome: Studies suggest that while some genes controlling ear length and shape have been investigated, no single chromosome or gene exclusively determines the trait; the effect is distributed among several genetic factors. Anatomical Influences: The shape of the rabbit’s head, ear base (crown), and cartilage also contribute to whether a rabbit displays a lop-ear phenotype.
~In summary, the genetics of lop-eared rabbits is complex and involves many genes with additive effects, “shaped by breed selection” for the visual trait of lop ears. This genetic complexity is why the lopped ear trait appears in varying degrees and combinations across lop breeds.
Tomorrow – Ear Canal Stenosis
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08/19/2025

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DID YOU KNOW? HEARING~Domestic rabbits are not just born bald and blind, but they are typically born without hearing as ...
08/18/2025

DID YOU KNOW? HEARING

~Domestic rabbits are not just born bald and blind, but they are typically born without hearing as well! Their ear canals are closed at birth and open after several days. Some rabbits, however, can be born deaf due to congenital issues, particularly certain breeds like lops and white rabbits with blue eyes—this congenital deafness means those babies will never develop normal hearing ability. Generally, the ability to hear develops as the ear structures mature in the first few weeks of life, unless there is a genetic abnormality or malformation preventing normal hearing
~Genetics: Certain breeds, as mentioned above, are more prone, especially white rabbits with blue eyes and lop-eared breeds. The genetic factors involved often relate to genes responsible for pigmentation, such as the MITF gene and others, which can affect ear and hearing development. This link is well-documented in animal genetics and is similar across many domestic species.
~Ear conformational abnormalities: Lop-eared rabbits are particularly prone not just to congenital deafness, but also to a higher risk of ear disease in general, due to their ear canal structure and chronic ear problems, which can sometimes begin early in life.
~Pigment-associated pathology: In many mammals, including rabbits, congenital deafness can be especially connected to genes causing white fur and blue eyes, which affect the cellular structures in the inner ear.
~In closing, congenital (present at birth) deafness in bunnies is almost always genetic, strongly associated with certain coat colors, eye colors, and especially with breeds like lops due to both genetic and anatomical factors.
Tomorrow – Lops
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We received several questions following yesterday's post about the Papillomavirus in rabbits. Most asked if there was a ...
08/17/2025

We received several questions following yesterday's post about the Papillomavirus in rabbits. Most asked if there was a vaccine for the Papillomavirus and, I assume, Myxomatosis. Nothing I read indicated that were vaccines available in the United States. We can only hope that, as with RHDV2, if the viruses reach epidemic status, the FDA will allow our veterinarians to import vaccines from the Europe until a company such as Medgene Laboratory ( IG) - they developed the vaccine for RHDV2 currently available in United States - can develop any other vaccines needs.

For additional information on Viral Diseases of Rabbits scan the QR code or enter the URL into your browser to read information from Merck Animal Health
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Thanks goes to Diana Leggett, a long term wildlife rehabber tells us about growths on cottontails! "Let’s chat about the...
08/16/2025

Thanks goes to Diana Leggett, a long term wildlife rehabber tells us about growths on cottontails!
"Let’s chat about the Papillomavirus (Shopes) that seems to be making the rounds in the news cycle of late. Here’s a bit of info from Google as it’s important to know where it is usually seen:
“The papillomavirus is seen in the Midwest and eastern United States, with current sightings of infected rabbits in Colorado, Minnesota, and Nebraska, though it has historically occurred in other states and can range from Mexico to Washington state. This virus, known as Shope papillomavirus or cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, causes wart-like growths, often on the heads of wild cottontail rabbits, and spreads through bites from fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.”
This virus is most usually spread by mosquitoes just like myxomatosis. It is not fatal to the rabbit. The “warts” or “tentacles” will fall off in about three months. Is it disturbing looking? Of course it is. Does it harm the rabbit? Yes, if it gets in the eyes or nose or mouth. Is it transferable to humans? No, it is not a zoonotic. And be thankful about that one! We see this every year in certain areas of the country, but I have to say the tentacles seem to be a lot more prominent than we’ve seen in the past.
So a word about Shopes. Of greater concern is the morphing of a Shopes fibroma from a myxomatosis infection, (also spread by mosquitoes). Over the last 10 years I’ve witnessed wild and domestic rabbits that have come into the rescue with myxomatosis tumors often morph into a Shope fibroma, which is a cancer. Usually tentacles, warts and blood filled cysts dry up and fall off in about three months or so after their cycle is finished.
Is it creepy looking? Yes, it is. Do we see it down here in North Texas? Rarely. But with climate change, I’m seeing more and more interesting and strange events with animals.
If you see a wild rabbit with any of these “horns” or “tentacles”, do, please text me at 940-442-8289 so that I can add it to my map of unusual wild rabbit diseases."

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08/16/2025

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🎨 Lisa O'Malley

It's so important to treat out pet companions well! Cherish and protect them everyday of their lives!DONATIONS ARE WELCO...
08/15/2025

It's so important to treat out pet companions well! Cherish and protect them everyday of their lives!
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