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Ollie doesn’t like petting and most the time hops away when you try. I started them out in the bathtub then moved them to a food test then my sisters bedroom and they were doing great. Then I moved them to my room ( there pens are in my room and they both run around separately) they were doing great at first for days actually. Then Ollie started c…[Read more]

Hi, thanks for letting me know. I’m not sure if you’re in England or the uk but the vets in my area all seem to do them under anaesthesia. There is a groomers who actually groom rabbits and have quite a bit of experience so I am going to contact them on Monday but he looks quite good now that his moult is coming to an end.

Hi,  I’ve noticed my male bunny ginger got like this quite often on and off for a few months. I have now realised it was because of his toilet set up. The litter tray I was using wasn’t deep enough and the bedding wasn’t the best at absorbing. They were the first two things I changed. I also now clean them out more frequently, especially if I noti…[Read more]

Thank you for your validation! What a roller coaster of emotions. I believe I have found peace at last. My baby girl will live forever “in my heart”.

I’m very glad you saw a more competent vet, but I’m sorry the news wasn’t better!

I do hope (and am optimistic) that a long rest period will help him heal in a way that helps his leg stabilize. I’m sure that’s what the vet is looking for. It makes sense to me that vet can’t do much now to put the joint back into place with such a long period…[Read more]

Second thread accidentally started on this with different pictures. The other pictures look more severe so I’ll lock this one and leave the other open.

wet tail

Oops I didn’t realize this was a double post. Since the pictures are different I will leave this one up.

@Bunnies simethicone does not treat stasis or blockage, only gas. It’s available as baby gas drops at pharmacies and can sometimes help with gas, but is not a cure-all.

@Lisa Li , it is very good you are able to syringe feed. It is also very good he is drinking water, because hydration and fiber are the most important things for keeping the gut…[Read more]

That looks like a lot of wetness, she could have a bladder infection. Are there any small animal or exotics vets at all? Vets that treat horses also sometimes have rabbit knowledge (oddly enough).

Can you describe her housing set up? How often do you clean her litter tray?

I know what I said was rude, but I do feel that sometimes people (and more importantly their animals) can benefit from a bit of a wakeup call. I don’t mind stepping on people’s toes if that means it might open their eyes to how they can care better for their animal. Normally I wouldn’t come in hot like this, but after I saw the op dismiss the…[Read more]

I think it’s very normal to question everything, feel guilt, and wonder what could have been different when we lose one of our beloved bunnies! But it’s clear you gave her a wonderful life and made the best decisions for her based on the information you had at the time. And I hope you are comforted to know that she was not in pain when she passed…[Read more]

Big hug to you for this response — you are like an angel from God to to give me peace.  During the last couple of months of her life, Bonny had really slowed down.  She still ate, came to us for pets (and we to her), but she slept much more than than in the past.  I knew she was old and that every day with her was a gift.  Every single night for…[Read more]

I’m glad you got a response from the vet!

In my untrained opinion, I don’t actually think the brushing would have been the culprit, but I think it was more likely a coincidence of timing, as it coincided with the sedatives kicking in. I do agree with the vet that at 11.8, anesthesia in general would be risky, but as she was in pain from her…[Read more]

Can you do some petting when they approach each other to try to keep them calm?

And do you only have them out together in neutral territory?

Oh my goodness! LOL!

I have 4 bunnies so I can imagine the complications of 8!

I think my main concern with having unspayed buns around bonded pairs is that they might upset the relationships between the bonded buns. Hormonal rabbits (and even non-hormonal rabbits) can trigger issues in pairs and trios. BUT, you have so many rabbits in your…[Read more]

I think one of the hardest things when you are new to bonding is knowing when to intervene, so you are not alone in that!

So first of all, take several deep breaths! Your own nervousness can in fact make the buns more nervous, so it will help if you approach the dates in a relaxed way, even if you are faking it. If you need to have a glass of…[Read more]

Yayayayay!  What an adorable patch of potatoes!

This is so great! Congrats!

I agree with Wick! Hay and clean water are the most important, and pellets will address any other needs.

You can find some dried veggies and herbs online that would be a nice enrichment, but for an emergency kit I don’t think they are necessary.

There was a nice thread recently on what people like to keep in their emergency/evacuation kits for…[Read more]