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It is an exotic animal vet. They had the best reviews online so I just figured they were the best bet to go with.

I have called around to a few other vets that are somewhat close and none of them keep the bunnies over night so I’m going to cancel the appointment I have and schedule a new one at one of these other vets.

Thank you for the advice!

Hmm, I wouldn’t leave my bun unsupervised either after major surgery. It just doesn’t sit well with me either, even if it were medically safe. Is this an experienced exotic vet or a regular cat & dog vet? There’s a big difference there, because rabbits are seen as exotic pets and the vet will need extra training to operate on rabbits. We have a…[Read more]

If there aren’t any complications, there’s no reason you can’t take her home that day. Vets like to make sure they’re eating before letting them go, but like you said, she would be less stressed at home and thus more likely to start eating. As long as she is given pain meds at home she should start eating before long.

The way I see it, there are…[Read more]

Update:

I called the vet back and asked if I could bring her back after they have had time supervise her. They said I can but they strongly do not recommend it and I have to sign a form.
She is my first bunny and I just want to do what’s best for her but something in my gut is telling me to not leave her overnight with no supervision.

My in-laws have a vegetable garden, and were really happy to let the rabbit out before sewing the new crop. My BF’s previous rabbit had a favourite spot for her droppings, and the raspberry bushes that were planted there grew higher than the fence.

They were less happy about her getting into the vegetable patch after the seeds had sprouted. They…[Read more]

I do what @Bam does. But I also sometimes throw a handful of pellets in some water (roughly a 1/8 ratio, but it’s far from precise) and then just let it sit a couple days in a sunny window and use it to water my plants. I found that worked better for houseplants as the smaller pots the pellets just sort of sit there and don’t break down.

Thanks for filling out the template and all of that!

WOW, 19 days of 24/7?! You are a machine! Ok got that out of my system!

So, I am constantly amazed at how many people recommend small space bonding, because I have never had good luck with it! And when rabbits live in groups, they have lots of space to sort things out! The thing with chasing…[Read more]

Yea that sounds like a good idea to do short sessions. Should I house them side by side for a while again before I start? And how big would pen need to be and approximately how long would I keep them there?

I have also heard that some rabbits need to fight it out but I just get so scared when I see them fight. I also heard they have thick fur so…[Read more]

Hi @ZhuMo, I’ve replied in your thread!

But with regards to this question, I think they are attacking because things are still a bit too tense between them. I think experimenting with a larger space and possibly some stress sessions may help. I think the banana trick works best when both buns are calm around each other but maybe need a gentle…[Read more]

Hmmm that’s a really stressful situation, I’m sorry you’ve been through that!

Ultimately I think it’s your call on whether you want to keep trying. But a few thoughts from my end… I’ve never had good luck with small space bonding, and actually the only bond I’ve every had break was using a small space method.  I also wonder if you just didn’t…[Read more]

Molting and season change can def trigger gi issues and general grumpiness. I would keep pushing hay and extra water on her to keep things moving a long. I have had buns that would snub pellets first when they were starting to have a tummy issue.

That sounds very different from what my bun had, and I learned something ready your post, as I had never heard of that condition. It sounds like you are really doing all you can for her.

Does your bun live with another rabbit? The other thing you can do (which is not quite as intense as feeding cecals) is crumble up regular healthy poops and…[Read more]

Can you describe the appearance of the skin? Does it look healthy, flaky, irritated…?

Back foot and broom 🙄🙄

You comment is very important to me. I would like to take you advice. @jerseybunnies

It was good to get a second opinion, this vet sounds very thorough 🙂

I’m really happy that her weight is stable, and that she likes her food. I hope the snugglesafe works well for her! Older buns love warmth because in old age your fat percentage drops. Breintje has become a heat seeking fluff over the last 2 years, he loves sunshine and to…[Read more]