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I would try a larger space! Butt nipping is usually a way that rabbits communicate that they want the other rabbit to move out of their way. In a small space that’s impossible.

Once in the larger space I would extend the length of time they are together. Try to work up to a couple hours at a time. It sounds like it’s going well overall, so I…[Read more]

maybe just remove the blanket? Covering the cage at night is unnecessary.

You wouldn’t want to keep a bun on metacam long term without diagnosing the cause of the pain, because it could be masking a problem. The rational for a short term dose would be if a gut slowdown or gas pain was suspected, or something else that may clear up in a bit of time. If there was a very tiny molar spur, I suppose the bun could chew more…[Read more]

Adult rabbits as a rule really, really hate being picked up. It’s an instinct. Getting picked up means you’re about to become someone’s dinner.

That said, with time, most buns can learn that getting picked up can actually mean sth nice, like treats and cuddles. It will always have be on the bun’s own terms, though. If your bun struggles when…[Read more]

There is a point to just giving the pet metacam for like 1-2 weeks, then stop. We did that with our dog, on our vet’s orders. It was to see if the problems came back after a week or so off the antiinflammatory. In her case, the problems (pain due to severe back disc degeneration) did come back, so she was put on long term NSAiD.

Its quite fine to…[Read more]

Yay!! I really hope so. The thing is, I was told to only give him the Metacam and probiotics for 4 days. Does that seem normal? I almost feel like the vet wants me to come back with a suffering bunny and spend thousands of dollars. Should I just keep giving him the meds for a couple of weeks? Will there be any side effects long term? Sorry for all…[Read more]

It could because hay is tough and needs quite a bit of chewing. The musculus masseter (chewing muscle) runs very close to the ear.

However, metacam, which is an anti- inflammatory NSAID, could very well subdue any pain and inflammation so that in 1-2 weeks he’ll be quite fine again.

Let’s say it’s an ear problem. Would that mean a rabbit is unable to eat hay?

I know i’m holding her right (I’ve looked up the best way to hold a bun), once I have picked her up she’s fine, it just when i’m lifting her.

Lops are prone to ear infections, just like down-ears dogs. Air simply cant circulate and they’ve very narrow outer ear canals. This means wax and debris can build up in the ear canal and possibly pool underneath the ear bases.

You could perhaps gently feel under his ears for a lump. If you find akump or/and he responds with a pain reflex, it…[Read more]

Yeah, I was just thinking of my poor bun Moose who had very serious dental issues and he was only 2 years old. So it can happen! But hopefully it’s just a tiny molar spur that they couldn’t see in the regular exam. That seems much more likely to me!

Thank you. I think so too 🙂 They did do a pretty thorough check up but come to think of it, I do not remember his ears being looked at. What problems do lops typically have that result in this?

He’s adorable! Yes, lops can have problems with ears, nose (runny eyes, stuffed nose, blocked tear ducts) and teeth. Problems usually dont present until the bun is middle-aged though.

Did they look at his ears? Ear problems can cause pain when the bun chews, since the jaws are so very close to the ears.

He is kind of flat faced 🙂  Imgur: The magic of the Internet

Do these rabbits typically have such problematic teeth?

Could a young bunny have such severe dental issues? Also, I have to mention that his diet is 90% 1st cut (coarse) hay so his teeth should be nicely filed regularly. Are there any other issues besides dental that come to minds as to why this is happening? Thank you guys so much, I really appreciate it. It’s so helpful to get answers from…[Read more]

The poops really do look a lot better!

1 year and 4 months is a bit young for full blown dental root issues, but it could happen. Does he have a very flat face? Flat faced buns are a lot more prone due to the limited space in the oral cavity.