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Do you see any “dandruff” or flakiness around the scab or at the nape of his neck or base of tail?

If not, Id just keep an eye and have a look at it daily. As long as its dry and doesn’t increase in size or the skin becomes very red around it, this will probably heal nicely without intervention.

If you see dandruff/skin flakes and/or see your…[Read more]

Yes they are caged side by side I just hope she feels better soon,  I’ve gotten her lots of new treats and toys but she seems sad still , I’m hoping that maybe some time on her own will help her feel rested

I do think it is important to get her spayed before you consider them fully bonded. Aside from the cancer risk (which is close to 75% by age 4 and goes up after that), the hormonal fluctuations that she will go through can trigger issues with the bond. The male might mount her excessively, which can be stressful to her, and she will also probably…[Read more]

Hi sorry, for some reason it didn’t attach the photograph. It’s small and she seems to be unbothered by it but I am a little worried about the missing hair around it.

My female isn’t spayed yet no but she seems to miss him alot ever since the babies have been rehomed she seems quite sad and anxious at the moment,  she’s very nervous all the time and she seems to be missing someone in the cage with her . Im not quite sure what to do she has always been a shy rabbit but I’m quite worried about her at the moment

Is your female spayed now?  Both rabbits should be castrated for the bond to be stable. Female rabbits also have very high rates of reproductive cancers if they are not spayed.

How long have the bonding sessions been? In general, bonded rabbits should show a lot of positive behaviors (cuddling, mutual grooming, sharing food and litter box), and…[Read more]

It is very important for rabbits to eat grass hay, as it is necessary for their digestion as well as their teeth. Rabbits’ teeth grow continuously and if they don’t chew hay for several hours a day it can lead to something called a “molar spur”, which makes eating painful. A diet low in fiber will also cause problems because rabbits need the fiber…[Read more]

so my male and female have been separated as she has babies  and we now have rehomed them all and he was castrated , we are in the middle of bonding them . my female has always been very timid and my male is very hyper , they are opposites for sure but get on . He’s been doing the usual chasing and odd nibble but no done any harm , she just ru…[Read more]

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Our rabbit’s diet is not great. Mostly pellets. He does not like veggies of any sort. Sometimes he will munch coriander. He will nibble at grass on occasion. He will also have cauliflower leaves a bit.

Thank you.

I cant find that you have posted a picture.

Without knowing how it looks, I can only say that a scab on an ear is often a result of the bun scratching the ear. If its small and dry and the bun doesn’t seem bothered by it, you as a rule dont have to do anything, but a picture would be great!

There is a such thing as stress humping. I have first-hand knowledge! LOL  Do you think he could be stressed out about something? Loud noise? Strange smells? Change in the household?

Scattering doesn’t sound like a bad idea either. I’m glad he seemed more interested in his own food this time.

A light pink spot is probably a callus. I agree with the others. Keep an eye on it and change up the flooring if necessary. You will want to watch out for redness and cracking, which is the start of it becoming sore. You don’t want it to become a full blown sore (open, bleeding, etc.).

Yes, they are right on the heel. Ok, I will keep monitoring and add some fleece blankets to her favourite spots. Thanks!

So, your new bunny is likely very frightened and still is settling in to her new home. This is also her third home, and she may have had some traumatic experiences in her past homes (and perhaps was even re-homed due to cage aggression). If you’ve only had her three days and are already sweeping in her cage, I think its understandable that she…[Read more]

Are they on the heel or more along the other part of the foot?

I agree that since they are pink, it’s early on and not full on sores and is more likely a callus that you can keep monitoring.

The usual steps to take are to add extra soft fleece to her areas, especially areas where she tends to sit and rest a lot. Keeping the nails trimmed also…[Read more]

Rex rabbits are more prone to sore hocks. Since their fur is shorter, the padding on the hock (i.e., heel of the foot) can get worn down/thin much easier than a rabbit with “normal” fur. Other things outside floorin can contribute to sore hock development, including a sedentary lifestyle, being overweight, and too long nails:…[Read more]