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That is good to hear! I was worried but sounds like she is getting better so glad to know that too. The others can speak more to the GI Stasis – I am not sure if that would make her ears hot.

Great thank you, Dana. Your help has been invaluable throughout this entire process! yesterday and today I started clapping loudly and saying “no” to discourage any issues when I head them start running around. It tends to get her to snap out of whatever crazy is going through her head. This morning I let them out at 530 when they woke up (lo…[Read more]

It’s normal! Just groom as often as possible to help get all the fur off.

Honestly sometimes there are little tiffs, especially in new bonds. Sometimes hidey houses can trigger some tiffs in the beginning.

Not penning them at night may be worth a shot (but then still pen them during the middle of the day so they are encouraged to snuggle a bit).

I think you are seeing signs of slow and steady progress (some cuddling and a little grooming).

I of course can’t say 100% that they will be OK, but I’m wondering if the week at the rescue would actually be really good for their bond (being in an unfamiliar place together)?

I think they are starting to sound more like Bonnie and Cooper (who’s…[Read more]

Litter box habits often go out the window when bonding, whether you use the same litter boxes  or swap or not. But once they are bonded they will return, so don’t worry. 🙂

Glad she’s feeling a bit better! You should syringe feed as long as she isn’t eating normally. It can take several weeks for a bun to recover from stasis, it’s been called “like jump starting a train”, so don’t worry if it takes several days. Pooping is great!

Same! My bunny is shedding and it’s been going on for over a week. Is this normal?

Yes you remember! But it finally cooled down a lot. She is enjoying the cold breeze that is outside now.

Could she have a higher body temperature from GI stasis? The day before she had quite hot ears and it wasn’t hot outside

Yes She has medications too. And she feels better. There are some small poops so I’m very happy.

But she is still not eating on her own. Will it also take more time? I read somewhere you shouldn’t syringe feed more than 5-7 days. Is it true?

Okay. My dad didn’t want to because they are used to there own cage, but after a ton of explaining he is on board to switching them into each other’s cages daily.

I would ask vet about the heat, I believe you posted before it was 85 F inside which I wonder is causing health issues if it’s still been that hot. I’m speculating because Ive read in multiple websites this is dangerous for buns, though not sure frozen water bottles or something is enough? A fan doesn’t lower temperature and with the fur I don’t…[Read more]

I haven’t heard of the Charlie coloration for a rabbit. I think that looks like him but are Netherlands supposed to shed like crazy or very little. My netherland dwarf sheds very little but he sheds a ton so I thought he might be mixed.

Recovery from stasis and other digestive issues can be very slow with rabbits, so just keep up the supportive care, even though it is hard! If a little poop is coming out that’s great, just keep getting food into her. Did they give you pain meds? Metacam/meloxicam is commonly used and often helps them feel a lot better.