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I only force fed her as I was pretty sure it wasn’t an obstruction based on the fact her surgery was so recent so I assumed it was due to her pain management not being strong enough.

I also checked the camera I have on her and she didn’t eat during the night from what I can see. I just dropped her up to the vets there. Of course it would be a ban…[Read more]

I’m sorry, so glad you’re taking her in!

I’d not keep feeding her if she has eaten within tge last 6 hours. If there is an obstruction so nothing can get out of the stomach, feeding is bad. Even giving water is bad if there’s an obstruction.

Calpol is ibuprofen. I’ve never given ibuprofen to a rabbit. Medirabbit days 3-10 mg per kilo body weight…[Read more]

I’m pretty stressed now. She won’t eat by herself at all. She’s flopped to lie down quite a few times now and her ears feel a bit cold.

I’m feeding her more critical care while I wait a lift to the vets. I feel literally sick with worry 🙁

Hexagonal chicken wire is no match for a bun. They chew through it and becsuse the wire is “knitted”, not welded, a small hole can become a big hole quickly, but he plastic coating would prevent that to an extent though.

Double chicken wire is ok though. Maybe you could put a second layer of chicken wire around the run, where the rabbit can…[Read more]

Alright thank you!!

I couldn’t find much if really anything at all on the condition either. I too also read that once they are removed they typically don’t come back, so the fact this is our 3rd reoccurrence so so disheartening. She’s recovering a lot more slowly this time around too. I think with her age, if they do recur, I think the ethics with putting her throu…[Read more]

Hexagonal chicken wire is very thin, like 20 gauge. Even if it is PVC coated, I would worry about a bunny (or other animal) chewing through it. Plus PVC coating tends to be very yummy for some reason.

Honestly, you are the only member who has posted about such an experience. At least the only one I’m aware of, I did not do a forum search. Googling yields very few results. Most animal cases seem to be cats or dogs. When it comes to people though, I know that removing a rhinolith tends to solve the issue and they don’t often grow back. So yes,…[Read more]

Syphilis symptoms can manifest at any time. It isn’t unusual for a bunny to have been infected by their mother and then not show any outward signs until years later.

I agree that the bump would be concerning if it doesn’t go away or it gets bigger/worse. It is hard to tell from the picture, so it could very well be an abrasion. Or it could be…[Read more]

Thank you so much!!

The rabbits arrived yesterday and after taking your advice there’s been no problems yet. The other rabbits can definitely tell that others have been here, but they don’t seem uncomfortable with that. My rabbits are oblivious as well.

Thank you for your reply. It has grown a little bit in width I feel but he has been scratching and his nails are on the sharp side so that definitely could have contributed. It looks like it’s a bit inflamed but there is scabbing now so his scratching could’ve annoyed it. I have time off at the start of April so I will probably re take him back to…[Read more]

It is hard to say what may have caused it, but I would continue to monitor, do your best to keep it generally clean, and if it does grow, spread, show signs of infection, etc., it would then merit another vet visit. It is very possible it was simply an environmental abrasion that didn’t heal properly, and yes, there are options for fur-related…[Read more]