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I’m glad his doing better!

Rhinoliths could be seen on a CT probably on an x-ray too bc they’re mineralized, but his symptoms dont really fit, since he has clear snot and very little of it. The only remedy for rhinoliths is currently surgery to remove the stones, and he wouldn’t be a good candidate for that.

I think what you’re doing is pretty…[Read more]

Ok, just ordered 100W and light fixture. Hope that’s not too hot.

I have my space heater pointing into xpen at times as well as a warm water bottle but seems he doesn’t prefer to sit near them even though it’s clear when the entire room is warmer, and I’m sweating, he makes less noise.

Yes, I was told there are possibilities but he was too unstable for them (CT, another vet with the tiny scope, etc), older, plus he’s tiny <2lbs.

He is on nebulizer, antibiotics, nose drops, and opioid (less breathing noise when he’s calmer though not sure this is actually doing much for him), and his normal arthritis meds of gabapentin and…[Read more]

It is very difficult to see inside those tiny structures. It takes specisl equipment that’s not standard. LBJs suggestion of a nebulizer sounds like sth worth exploring. There are handheld devices. (You can also do a “steam chamber” of a carrier or box but that sounds a lot more stressful.)

Rabbits can get rhinoliths in their upper airways.…[Read more]

I have had luck with ceramic bulbs. They work like a heat lamp, but there is no light. It just emits heat. The trick is getting it so the target spot isn’t too hot and bunny can freely move away if they feel hot.

It could be that a mucus plug became dislodged and made it’s way to a spot where it is partially obstructing his airway. They could try to flush it, but this would be stressful too. Would using a nebulizer help soften things?

Ooops not throat (I haven’t slept for a couple days nor really ate).  It’s a breathing problem. Somewhere past the nose but where they cant really see because it’s too hard/small and you have to go up and over?

I’m very sorry.

You didnt cause this by trying to clip his nails. Something was going on. Difficulty swallowing is a very common problem in both very old buns and very old humans and he is very, very old. It can be sudden onset (like from a vascular stroke) or it can just come creeping as the muscles needed for swallowing get weaker and less good…[Read more]

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He’s critical now. They say he has throat obstruction or something (can’t tell exactly what).

I attempted to cut his nails and the stress pushed him over.

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I’ve only had baby buns once (we adopted a bun and didn’t know she was pregnant).

But, she pretty much took care of everything with them. Like LBJ said, just make sure mama buns are getting plenty of food and water.

Also, they won’t fuss over the babies the same way cats or dogs do. They will feed the babies only once or twice a day and usually…[Read more]

If mama is taking care of them, then you don’t need to do much except making sure she has enough to eat. She should be getting extra protein too (alfalfa). The link Wick provided has lots of good info about baby bunnies and how they grow.

I do not have direct experience, but hopefully this can provide some parameters and guidance: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Baby_rabbits_(domestic)

Tried overnighting in a completely new area (to the young ones). Small pen size but the room is large. NewBoyBun thumping all night running with his head cutoff like the first night he he was brought home. Put them in the dark carrier and life’s all good 🙄

Well it sounds like you’re onto something at least. I agree. Vets will often prescribe an antibiotic without extensive tests.

It is difficult to care for elder buns, lots of stuff that wouldn’t be a problem for younger buns can be a very big deal for an elderbun. 14 is an admirable age, and it of course means he’s more susceptible to just about everything.

I dont know how your vet does things, but it’d be good if you could discuss with them. Maybe they’d prescribe a…[Read more]

Thank you.

I noticed all buns are suddenly lightly sneezing after Elder Bun started his squeak. So maybe the squeak from Elder Bun is related since he isn’t sneezing per se but makes the motions and his nose is wet.

*sighs* going to the vet every month these days…

Bunnies can be so stubborn sometimes! I think it sounds like there is definitely potential there, though.

Do your buns have stuffed animals? Sometimes I’ve found that if I rub a stuffed animal on one bunny, then give it to the other, they will groom the stuffie. To me, this helps simulate grooming each other so that when they are actually…[Read more]