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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. 🐇

Thanks, that helps.

Ours is 6 yrs old and has lived in our front yard since we got him when he was 1 yr old.  He’s quite happy.  THe front yard is entirely fenced in. Nothing can get in or out except via the gate, which we use.  Not even wild rabbits, which we have in our neighborhood, can get in.

At any rate, my question dealt with temperature/climate not the an…[Read more]

Young bunnies can be free-fed. Within reason, of course. You want them to still eat plenty of hay. So yes, it’s OK to leave the pellets out for them to nibble on at their leisure. If you find they aren’t consuming enough hay, then you can take away the pellets at night to see if that helps.

He sounds like an unusually affectionate bunny. Notice I said unusual… not unheard of. I don’t think there is anything wrong with him. But keep in mind that things could change as he gets older. Bunnies, in general, can become more standoff-ish as they transition into adulthood. Considering how affectionate he is now, it’s hard to say how…[Read more]

They don’t always follow the same pattern… so it’s possible. I’d say if you don’t see fur growing in soon, then it’s time to explore other options. Like Dana said, early fur mite infections can look similar.

they are only 12weeks feeding them 35grams each in morning and 35grams on evening