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- 05/05/2021 at 11:19 AM
  Bitterblue
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  Hello, I am going to be a first time bunny mom come June and I was wondering if anyone knows what kind of health issues I should watch out for in a young rabbit coming from an outside only “Free range” situation. From the images, my bunny seems to be roaming outside of a garage area, but also in a wire bottom cage with several others. I would go grab my bunny earlier if I could.. Sorry if this isn’t the right place for this.
  
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- 05/05/2021 at 12:10 PM
  DanaNM
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  I’m sure his situation will be much improved with you!
  
  I think with any new rabbit, especially a young one, the most important things are to make sure they adjust to changing diet and have good hay consumption. If you aren’t able to get some of the pellets he’s currently eating, it’s OK to feed hay only (assuming he eats his hay well) and very slowly introduce the pellet you intend to feed.
  
  I think it would also be good to have him looked over by a vet to make sure he’s healthy, and you might want to treat with Revolution in case he has fleas or ticks from being outside.
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
  - 05/05/2021 at 1:13 PM
    Bitterblue
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    I hope so! I’ve been working really hard to make things perfect!
    
    I was worried about that as well, but the person who has my rabbit right now was actually selling all of their rabbits as quick as they’ll go so I’m hoping to get at least some of the usual pellets. Should I feed Alfalfa Hay or regular Timothy? That was something I was having a hard time finding answers about as well since I don’t know the exact age of the rabbit.
    
    I have an appointment with the local vet (Happens to be the only animal hospital in the area too) for a checkup about a week or so after my bunny will be picked up so I’ll hopefully be able to treat any fleas right away, though I don’t know how to handle ticks. Will revolution straight up kill them even if they’ve taken hold?
    
    Last question, I promise, does anyone know if an RHDV vaccine is available in Canada?
    
    Thanks so much for the answer by the way!
- 05/05/2021 at 5:04 PM
  DanaNM
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  I believe Revolution will kill ticks or make them drop off, or you can remove them if you find them before your vet visit (or the vet can help). I think the vet will also be able to help you assess age and what type of pellet to feed. Given the situation the bun is probably eating an alfalfa based pellet currently.
  
  As far as hay, with young bunnies most people like to feed an alfalfa based young rabbit pellet and timothy hay. If you do alfalfa hay you should feed it mixed with timothy. Sometimes when buns are fed only alfalfa hay they have a hard time transitioning to timothy/grass hay, but it seems easier to transition to adult pellets down the road.
  
  I’m not sure about RHDV vaccines in Canada, but there is a pinned post that has some links to sites where you might be able to find out.
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
  - 05/06/2021 at 4:17 AM
    Bitterblue
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    Thank you so much for all of this information! I have to admit I’m a little daunted by the task, but I really hope it’ll turn into a rewarding relationship.
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