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He’s free roam but doesn’t like to venture too far from his room. I think if he was too I would confine whilst they were bad and when better just make sure to have the soft bits where I know he spends most of his time. I notice he puts pressure on them when cleaning himself and usually only does that in 1 spot so that has a soft bath mat there :)…[Read more]

Ugh how stressful. I do agree with Bam that you should keep trying… this does look like it needs veterinary attention.  Sometimes it helps to call first thing in the morning when they open and don’t downplay anything. Stress that she has a swollen and open wound on her face that is getting worse.

Poor Dorian 🙁

Hay tea would be great for him. It’s really good he’s eating a little. Here’s the link: https://binkybunny.com/forums/topic/hay-tea-for-anybunny-who-doesnt-drink-enough-especially-for-ill-or-recovering-rabbits/

When I made the hay tea for BunJovi he only liked it fresh, so I just made a little at a time.

You can definitely make…[Read more]

The vet was big on they should remain separated, so he is in an xpen in living room. I  did let her say hi briefly to him as she really wanted to, but he really way to drugged up and not really up for her energy level.  She kept hopping on the box he is hiding in and startling him.

Also his medication list is out of control

Metronidazole & E…[Read more]

This really doesnt look good at all, but you know that.

You could perhaps try Beaphar OTC  ivermectin spot on (rabbit safe antiparasitic that’s effective against several skin parasites) but this looks more like it’d need antibiotics. It kind of reminds me of hot spots that dogs can get.

(PSA: Dont use any antiparasitic containing fipronil on a…[Read more]

I think you could keep an eye on her feet and see how she does. Is the rug very soft? A good test is to rub your inner forearm on the rug. If it burns then it could cause too much friction on the feet. I think focusing on the areas where she spends the most time sitting and resting is helpful too, as the pressure on the hocks is greatest when they…[Read more]

Agree with others that this warrants a trip to the vet. Syphilis was my first thought as well.

Yes, I read about rabbit syphilis but wasn’t sure if a bunny can just suddenly start to develop symptoms of this at 3 years of age?

I’ve made a vet appointment to have it seen….

Hmmm, I would probably take her to the vet since it’s been a few days of this. If it was just an isolated fit of sneezing then I would suspect dust from hay, but since it’s been going on for a bit it could be a respiratory issue or even something stuck in her sinuses.

Yay for poop!

Bring Miu with you to pick him up so they can ride home together in the carrier (although at this point you may have already picked him up). Then leave them in the carrier together for 30 min or so when you get home. I’m sure they will be happy to see each other!

I saw this on insta,  so sorry you are going through this! Hopefully he starts eating soon. I would have done the same thing, especially because liver torsion often presents as stasis. Sending many good vibes for Dorian <3

This actually looks like sth you shouldnt try to treat yourself. Any idea how he could have got it? Fight with another rabbit, injury from running into sth at full speed, a fall, things like that?

When rabbits get “inexplicable” sores around their nostrils/mouth area, treponematosis aka rabbit syphilis is always a suspect. (It is not the same as…[Read more]

Not sure why the image didn’t show up! Let’s try again!

Hi! I’ve resubmitted the image to be posted… hopefully it will work this time! (I’m new to this forum so still trying to figure it out!)

The sore is on his nostril and down one side of the part leading to his lip. There aren’t any other regions affected, that I can see. His appetite and behaviour has remained unchanged.

I’ve made an…[Read more]

Unfortunately, your image is not showing up for me — however, in general, it is highly recommended NOT to try and self-medicate at home, especially when you have no idea of the cause of the sore. I would take your rabbit to be assessed by a rabbit-savvy vet, as there are many causes for sores.

You can use plain (without an added painkiller) neosporin or triple antibiotics cream on rabbits, but it wouldnt be much use if he can lick or groom it off immediately. The same would go for any topical antifungal. If it’s an uncomplicated sore, it should heal without intervention.

How big is the sore? Does he live with other rabbits? Are any…[Read more]

While not a medical professional, you can read Dorian’s body language best! In general, having CC on hand to supplement lack of appetite is great, and making the environment as easy to navigate as possible would also be a plus. Ensuring you have proper pain med management is also important. I would also ask the operating vet about some timeline…[Read more]

Yay for poop!

I too think he’ll heal better att home. Just keep in mind that Miu might think he smells weird and be cross. Maybe first rub a towel or similar over him (lightly) and give her to smell before you let them out together?

It’s really important that he keeps warm, but lying next to Miu will ensure that.

You may have to support feed…[Read more]