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BrunosMama replied to the topic Pododermatitis in My Bunny in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 18 hours, 16 minutes ago
The socks may prevent him from picking off the scab and allow it time to heal a bit. Maybe that way it can heal from the inside and perhaps go away on its own.
I know some breeds are more prone to sore hocks/calluses than others. Both of my mini Rex’s got calluses on their hind feet (never turned into sores). I think buns with less fluffy feet…[Read more]
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Desert_Bunny replied to the topic Pododermatitis in My Bunny in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 1 day, 10 hours ago
In his house now he has floor tile (base), then two bedsheets folded down to fit the area, then four bath towels folded to fit on top of that. It’s much softer than the original tile. I don’t get why he has a problem when all of my other bunnies have been fine. I saw zero improvement for all the time he was bandaged. In fact, after the bandages…[Read more]
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LBJ10 replied to the topic Male-male bonding help needed in the forum BONDING 1 day, 10 hours ago
A spat is essentially a “disagreement”. So a little fight, not a major fight.
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LBJ10 replied to the topic Pododermatitis in My Bunny in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 1 day, 10 hours ago
You mentioned tile. So is this soft blankets, etc. on top of tile? Could you try some foam mats between the tile and blankets? I had to do some experimenting, but I found the foam puzzle mats offer the best balance between having some give, but not being too squishy. The only issue is making sure somebunny doesn’t try to eat it.
As for the socks,…[Read more]
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Desert_Bunny started the topic Pododermatitis in My Bunny in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 1 day, 12 hours ago
Pododermatitis aka “sore Hocks” aka “Bumble Foot” I’ve been dragged into a rabbit hole and I want out!
I’ve noticed there are lots of posts about this topic. Here is mine.
My rabbit, Skye, is now around ten years old and in excellent health. An English Spot mixed, he weighs around 4.35 pounds (1.97 kilogram). Still does binkies and zoomies. Lo…[Read more]
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swooboo replied to the topic Male-male bonding help needed in the forum BONDING 1 day, 14 hours ago
Thanks guys! By the way, what does “spat” mean?
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Bam replied to the topic Rabbit going senile in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 1 week, 5 days ago
Could he have a hearing problem? Lops are prone. Deaf/hard of hearing buns can get scared easily by things they see, typically fast moving things, because they can’t hear them coming. By choosing to stare at the wall he could be trying to eliminate scary visual stimuli?
Lops are prone to ear infections, which can heal on their own so the owner…[Read more]
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Wick & Fable replied to the topic Rabbit going senile in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 1 week, 5 days ago
I wouldn’t call it senile– it’s not a word that could apply to rabbits. It’s likely boredom and lack of environmental stimulation.
Some rabbits need more stimulation than others. This can mean rearranging the space, making food and hay puzzles, etc.
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BrunosMama replied to the topic Male-male bonding help needed in the forum BONDING 2 weeks ago
Awwww, cute buns! <3
Our two boys live in their own room (in our computer room) and the cats aren’t allowed in there. But occasionally, Julius (our big kitty) will get the door open and all 3 cats will go inside. I’ve noticed that the bunny boys will get cranky afterwards and spat with each other for a short time after.
Also, sometimes if they…[Read more]
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BrunosMama replied to the topic Rabbit going senile in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 2 weeks ago
When he stares at the wall like that, is his nose moving? He could just have fallen asleep with his eyes open.
Nearly every lop we have had has exhibited this sort of behavior at one point or another. Not so much with the uppy ears. I just assumed maybe it was a lop thing, as they tend to be more chill. Sometimes they just stare off, as in deep…[Read more]
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Paisley&Sage replied to the topic Rabbit going senile in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 2 weeks, 1 day ago
I don’t think he is losing his vision… he knows where his food and water is no problem and always seems to run over to me to say hi. I thought about that, but I don’t think it’s his vision.
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LBJ10 replied to the topic Male-male bonding help needed in the forum BONDING 2 weeks, 1 day ago
That’s so sweet! I’m glad to hear they are getting along well. At least for the most part…
Bunnies will react differently to dogs. Some really don’t seem to care and others do. It can be a source of stress and sometimes bonded bunnies will act out when there is stress. Since this little dog isn’t going to be a permanent resident, it’s probably…[Read more]
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swooboo replied to the topic Male-male bonding help needed in the forum BONDING 2 weeks, 1 day ago
They were bonded well and spend most time near each other, I don’t see the humping any more too. Thanks again for all the help and support!
Minor problem I need advice on. I got a Chihuahua dog to take care of for ~2 weeks. The dog is in a separate, closed room all the time and it is a very well-behaved dog. Only when I take him out, I take him…[Read more]
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LBJ10 replied to the topic Rabbit going senile in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Thought – How is his vision? One of my bunnies started to act this way when his vision started getting worse as he aged.
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Paisley&Sage started the topic Rabbit going senile in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Hello everyone. I have a 5 and a half year old neutered male holland lop mix named Paisley. Over the past 6 months, I believe he is in the beginning phases of going senile. For example, he will sit and face the corner of his hutch and just stare at the corner. He has more behavior which seems to indicate he just isn’t as sharp as he once was. I…[Read more]
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BrunosMama replied to the topic Acting weird in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Yay! I’m glad he is back to himself! 😀
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LBJ10 replied to the topic ears clicking in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 2 weeks, 6 days ago
What is she doing when you hear the clicking? Is her jaw moving? Bunnies will click their teeth together when they are happy and relaxed. They call it “purring”.
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Ivana started the topic ears clicking in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 2 weeks, 6 days ago
does somebody know what is this clicking sound when im petting her on the head/ears? im not sure where it’s coming from..her ears are clean as far as i managed to see
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Bam replied to the topic Acting weird in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Yaaay! Probably gas then, when it gets out buns tend to just snap back immediately, like nothing even happened.
It’s very scary for the human though. I think most of us bun parents suffer from some degree of bun-induced PTSD.
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auntie replied to the topic Acting weird in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Thank you so much!
i ended up going to bed and I heard him in the middle of the night playing with his ball .
when I woke up the next morning he was acting his normal self! Food gone and water almost goneI was so relieved!!!
and he still is his normal self.
I get nervous because I lost 2 bunnies within a year apart. This bunny is my baby and he…[Read more] - Load More
