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I thought I would update you on Loki, he had his fecal float and came back negative so we are back to the beginning.

Personally, I never took my first rabbit outside because of fears from pesticides/insecticides as well as insects. He lived a long 8 years and still ended up having worms at one point at a young age! However, I do not feel it is worth the risk unless you know exactly how the grass/plants are treated. If you want to take them outside and let them…[Read more]

I’m not sure. But my friend said the doctor did give him a eye exam, that day the doctor told him nothing was wrong with the rabbit, and just had a respiratory infection. He than sudden had trouble breathing and he is trying to the shower steam thingy. We’re just really scared if he is going to die or not.

Could it be a minor kidney infection? White blood cells usually suggest an infection of some kind.

Mouth breathing suggests something more serious is going on: http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Respiratory/Illness/Pneumonia/Pneumon_en.htm

Did the vet do any other tests to confirm diagnosis? Chest x-rays? In cases like this, you worry about pneumonia. If the Baytril isn’t working, a different antibiotic should be tried. In the meantime, he could…[Read more]

So sorry for the late update! Took Thumper to the vet and they did a blood and urine test and the blood test came back fine and the urine test showed that there was some white blood cells however the vet didn’t find that concerning and said he’ll be fine without medication. Some days he’s still drinking over 2 cups of water and other days it’s…[Read more]

Agree with BZOO, something outside might be frightening them. I would go back to keeping them inside. It’s safer and healthier for them anyway and there’s not any real benefit to keeping them outdoors. They’ll be much happier inside spending lots of time with you and getting to be part of the family. 🙂

Hi

Thank you so much for your response.

I agree – i think it may be – not necessarily a dominant behavior but definitely Milo seems as though he is not willing to be submissive! (Which is strange as he is so skittish around Louie )

Today the bunnies spent 7 hours together – with no issues apart from one stand off nose to nose that led to Louie…[Read more]

Thank you Bam. I needed those encouraging words! He is loved beyond words! Hard to believe he managed to win us over so soon… There is no way he is going back to that place, specially now that I know he might be euthanized. He is definitely in his forever home. I will keep you updated! 💜

Thank you this is very helpful, my only worry with small spaces is that I have a bunny that with get territorial in a 2ft by 2ft space, do you have any tips to prevent this. Also how large of a space do you recommend and what should o add to the space to make it suitable for bonding?

I think that the Milo pinning his head to the ground is a more dominant behavior, or at least not “submitting”. It could be that he doesn’t trust the other bun enough yet, so is afraid to groom. Grooming is a very vulnerable position for the grooming bun (neck exposed to the other bun), which could explain why Milo is willing to groom the other…[Read more]

I have used the 24/7 method before and have had good luck with it, but I tend to prefer large spaces. Personally I have never had luck with small spaces, and it seems like sometimes buns have issues moving to larger spaces when they are bonded initially in small one. Also I’ve bonded I think 5 or 6 pairs now, and the only bond I’ve ever had fail…[Read more]

Wow, what a turn of events! I’m glad she’s feeling better!

Phil starting to get sick definitely could have set things off between them. An illness in one bunny can sometimes trigger issues in bonds.

Whatever the case, I’m glad they are both doing well now and hopefully things go smoothly in the future!