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Oooh I know this pattern well. It is so frustrating! I went through something really similar with Bun Jovi and Bertha. All good during the day and first part of the evening, then every night around 4 or 5 am a fight would break out. This went on for like 5 days and then I decided to reassess.

I think these things happen because bunnies are…[Read more]

Thank you! I tossed them. The box was pretty small, and we already have a bunch of hidey boxes and hay rack 😆  I just want to give them more variety where I can but agree the shavings aren’t worth the risk. They love the dig box with tissue paper, I think I’m going to replace it, and maybe cut a hole like in the middle of the box, so they…[Read more]

hopefully the other vet can give some more insight!

Update: Tuesday.

So I bought puppy pads and tried them out with a pile of hay. They got along perfectly (no nips, grumbles, circles, etc) all day from 10 am to midnight when I laid down next to them.  There were some groomies and snuggles but not a ton, they seemed bonded until all the lights went off. Later I may have caught a small fight they…[Read more]

Hi Dana, thanks a lot for your reply.

I got an appointment with an exotic animal vet, hoping for deeper insights this time.

As for the restriction, I didn’t strictly enforce that, because my bunny becomes really sad when he is not allowed to go out. So I kept him in his playpen half of the time, but also let him come out every day.

Hi Wick, thanks again.

Yes, I live in the US. I found a vet in my area on the HRS website and scheduled an appointment (They are so kind to add me to their fully-booked schedule).

I phoned my former clinic for the x-ray email, they said they would send ASAP.

Taking my bunny to the new vet tomorrow, will update after that.

Hi Bam, thanks a lot for your insights, greatly appreciated.

Yes, I meant spinal injury, sorry for the misunderstanding (and thank you, autocorrect).

You are quite right, I’ve noticed there’s a potential sore in my bunny’s right hock. It’s not a sore yet, but the area is less furry due to the increased weight on the leg.

As for the method for…[Read more]

If the vet mentioned they treat small critters, you might clarify exactly how many rabbits they treat. I have typically had a very hard time finding a vet that is truly classed as “exotics”, but the vet could still have lots of rabbit experience (one of my favorite vets had training with horses but end up being great with rabbits after being…[Read more]

If you live in the US, the House Rabbit Society website has chapters nationally and their sites typically have rabbit experienced vets listed. The HRS website also has a general list in the US and select countries as well. Again, these are all rabbit experienced exotic vets.

You could potentially have your vet email your x ray and then you can…[Read more]

I dont quite understand what the vet meant by spiral injury, did your autocorrect perhaps change the word spinal to spiral? Because a spiral fracture would show on x-rays. It would also require intervention such as a cast or at least a splint.

I  dont quite see why the vet ruled out a sprain. A sprain (a partially torn ligament/s) isn’t really…[Read more]

The clinic is literally named “allpet” 😯 , I checked its reviews on Yelp, apparently my vet treats both cats, dogs, and small critters. So I render she’s not a rabbit specialist then.

I took my bunny there because this clinic was the first that took rabbits after so many calls had been made. Now I really doubt my choice. 🙁

For my rabbit, his toe will always be that way; however, it’s important to identify where the injury is and it’s nature. It healing a certain angle may rub up and cause issues somewhere else.

Is the clinic an exotic veterinary clinic or a dog/cat clinic? These are two different specializations.

Thanks a lot for your reply！

I think the vet should be experienced considering she’s the primary veterinarian of the clinic. But I’m considering to visit another one if the situation doesn’t improve.

The vet mentioned my bunny was in a good state. In the past two weeks, he even flop a lot.
It rings a bell when you say your bunny’s finger he…[Read more]

Was the vet who looked at the x-rays rabbit experienced? If your rabbit seems fine in all other cases and doesn’t seem to be in pain,  it may be there was an injury that has healed itself crooked but in a way that is OK moving forward. For example, one of my rabbit’s broke his middle finger and it healed pointed up and rotated, so it’s always…[Read more]

I hope it’s just temporary. He does seem to be molting (but when are they not lol)

I will keep an eye on it and hopefully the hair will grow back soon :/

Thanks for the advice!

BTW, my bunny is 2 years old.

What year is this?

Hoppy birthday to my Ruby on the 19th! At least I know her exact age, she will be 2. I wish I knew Elmer’s age. He may have turned 4 in June or July, if the animal shelter gave me the correct information. 🐇