Muscle spasms in rabbits can be a sign of illness, and you should take them seriously. If you notice your pet rabbit is having muscle spasms, call a veterinarian immediately. Typically, muscle spasms are a symptom of two major rabbit illnesses: head tilt and Viral Hemorrhagic Disease of Rabbits, or VHD.

Why does my bunny keep jumping and twitching?

Those weird twisty jumps are nothing to worry about, and are actually a sign of a happy rabbit. When a rabbit does a weird twist and jump in the air, it’s called a binky. Rabbits do this when they have so much happy energy that they just can’t contain it.

How do rabbits act when dying?

Signs that a rabbit is near death include refusing to eat, an unusual level of lethargy, difficulty breathing, or a sudden change in vital signs. A rabbit should have a body temperature between 100 degrees Fahrenheit and 104 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as a heart rate between 180 and 250 beats per minute.