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Mixed signals are definitely a natural part of bonding. It sounds like you’re keeping in mind judging when may or may not be appropriate to intervene, which is good. With bonding, I find it most helpful to look at the big picture (i.e. across days) rather than individual behaviors. Just like with two human children figuring out their relationship,…[Read more]

It’s great that you are seeing an exotics vet — rabbit-friendly vets can be good at times, but especially for these complex issues, it is good to have a trained eye looking at things and supporting you through this. I am interested in what the most recent blood tests may say regarding organ function. Also, were any fecal tests conducted? It may…[Read more]

I’m sure it is unpleasant to gain insight on what caused an end, but I hope that having some more clear answers can help you during this time. I also hope that you are holding onto at least some forgiveness for yourself because you did everything a great owner should have done.

Thank you.

I talked to the vet again, he said at the end there was liver torsion and toxic shock? I am not sure exact terminology but those 2 things caused the crash at the end. The conclusion was that he got a small obstruction that triggered things, but even getting to the vet that morning all the gas buildup, cecal dysbiosis issue was already…[Read more]

I am so sorry for the loss of you sweet Elmer, you are in my prayers.

I appreciate kind words. I am still in shock but want to do a rainbow bridge post in his memory soon.

The ER vet is going to do a Necropsy so I hope they can find something. Either a blockage that caused bloat or some underlying issue that triggered stasis. It seemed so severe. Regardless, I am going to try not to “what if” too much on what could…[Read more]

Thank you for all your feedback. In FL, they only offer one plan. 70/30 after $250 deductible $10,000 max. No wellness visits, NO ACL injuries, no Spay / Neuter. 14 day holding period, 12 month preexisting condition exclusion. $302.39 a year (discounted if you pay up front) or $27.20 a year. When you look at the cost, it’s affordable. My rabbit is…[Read more]

Just a quick update we are seeing the exotics vet tomorrow morning 🙂

I’m not in the USA, but I have always had insurance for my buns and no company offers any plan that covers rabbit teeth. It has still been a great help though. The vet must specify what procedures they do and why, and there’s a qualifying period of 30 days for illnesses (not for accidents), so you should look into those terms too before deciding.

I’m so, so sorry.

You could not have done more. Giving him simethicone gas drops etc when he first refused to take a treat would not have made a difference in his case. (Gas drops is just something to start with, really, but it definitely won’t fix anything if there’s a bad underlying cause).

I hope the vets can give you some insights into what…[Read more]

I have Nationwide because a few years ago they purchased a smaller, good insurance company I had. I think they’re the only one now. My experience has been pretty good though. I pay $12/month for one bunny and they have helped with medical bills several times. Once they paid very little, but said they needed my vet’s notes to be able to pay more…[Read more]

To answer your question, the fighting seems like it’s happening earlier (like 30 min in).

I put them in a new room today while I was working (so also during the day). They were together from 9:30-4.

There was regular grooming from both sides (this seems to have progressed from this weekend), with Tipper maybe grooming a little more.

However, t…[Read more]

I got a call they were pleased and sounded like he was in the clear. 5 min later they called back that he crashed and doing CPR. It was over at that point though. He’s gone 🙁

Coats can vary somewhat. I believe there is a “preferred” coat type for Nethies, but some offspring may not inherit that trait. I agree with the others. It’s possible they are what the breeder said they are, just false dwarfs.