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The wound doesn’t look horrible in the picture, but it’s hard to tell. How deep is it? Was it just the top layers of skin? Or is it more like a puncture?

Ha, yes, and I think most bun bondings turn into a saga 🙂 I started marathoning in the neutral large walk in closet I used for their dates. As part of the saga, they were gone for a week and I replaced the carpet in it to vinyl, so it was as neutral as I could get (Elmer had been in my entire place).  I would definitely not do it where their…[Read more]

I am not sure if that will need additional treatment but I did want to say that at some point if you decide to put an antibacterial ointment on it, it has to be WITHOUT pain killers. The lydocaine that’s used as a pain killer in those can stop their hearts.

The wound doesn’t look too awful luckily and that’s a cute rabbit!

I can’t really help out much on the medical side (neither a vet nor bunny expert), but I do love to research things. Per your question at the end, bunny ears are designed for thermoregulation. So you’ll see bunnies, like jackrabbits, in hot climates with very large ears, while small bunnies like Netherlands dwarfs have have adorably tiny ears to…[Read more]

I absolutely agree with @Wick… this looks serious. Please take her to a vet immediately. You really don’t want it to end up blocking her nose, and leading her to suffocate. Poor baby ♥ 

Bun’s often get exhilarated when presented with more space to roam. My bun was used to limited space when I got him, and I think his excitement over more space contributed to his sore hocks. After a while, when they’ve explored their area and properly chinned it to let all the other (albeit non-existent) rabbits know who’s boss, they dont feel the…[Read more]

That’s a good idea about the hay!

I’ve tried them with various sizes from about 4ft2 (so there was just enough room for their litter trays) to 8ft2

Yes I think that’s it the food is just a distraction

<p style=”padding-left: 40px;”>That looks great for a temporary space until your AC gets there!</p>

It’s good to hear that some wounds are clearly trying to heal– that means the mechanisms are working. Especially with larger wounds, I imagine long healing times are not unexpected. I’m sure it is frustrating, but if all else is fine, I do not see a reason why it wouldn’t heal eventually with good care.

As a note, binkying is not always an expression of positive affect. It can also be an extra evasion tactic as well, so binkying during a chase is not necessarily indicative of enjoyment or play.

Ah yes I read your whole bonding saga (Elmer is an easy name to remember)! Question for you (or anyone), when you started marathon bonding was that in the same room you had their side-by-side pens in? Or a completely different space?

Vinyl flooring could definitely irritate hocks of rabbits prone to sore hocks or starting to get there.  I would recommend making sure there is nice traction wherever she is, and in areas she spends a good amount of time, try to add some nice material cushion, as suggested by others.

I have a Netherland Dwarf who unfortunately developed early…[Read more]

I would definitely take your rabbit to a rabbit-experienced vet, which should be an exotic vet (not a traditional dog/cat vet). If I’m perceiving the image correctly, it looks like there is a growth/significant swelling protruding out of the nose, which is not good. Rabbits are obligate nasal breathers, meaning they must breath through their nose.…[Read more]

Here is Dorian’s little set up. Technically I just have a small storage area and this is mainly my neighbors space, but luckily they had no objections to him camping out as long as they were able to access there washer/dryer. Hoping for a temporary set up it’s big enough.

Hi, I’m not an expert but to me it all sounds great with your buns. Also wanted to say my Elmer is kind of a brat too and is very persistent in trying to get grooms from Ruby. He shoves his self under her aggressively! He has done a little few step chase with a half hearted nip if he is not ready for her to be done. This is after a year together,…[Read more]