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Thanks everyone for the advice! 🙂

@LBJ10 : There are a few organizations in our area that do low cost spay and neuter for ferals, but as far as I can tell we would have to pay for it ourselves. I’ll keep researching though, and we’ll call animal control as well.

@HipHopBunny : “Greenhouse Devil” 😆  Sounds like he earned that name. I got…[Read more]

Alright, I’ll continue monitoring them. Thanks so much for your help!

I haven’t heard of that as a remedy, but I have heard that type of neosporin is OK to use.  When we had a pair at the rescue start doing this, it resolved on its own once the situation was less stressful. I think unless it seems to be getting worse, I would prob just monitor them and try to avoid making any other changes for a little while.

Coincidentally, I just came across this, it’s really well done. Looks like the Humane Society International is working on a campaign to end animal testing in cosmetics. You will cry, but worth watching and sharing with those who may not think about this sort of thing.

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Next time they’re chasing I’ll make sure to check, thank you.
Other than just monitoring them, I’ve heard about people suggesting putting Neosporin (the type without pain relief) to deter bunnies from over grooming. Would you recommend trying it out or have you heard anything about that before? Thanks

Our antics mostly boil down to Breintje being a typical rough & tough boy. Not careful where he jumps, crashing into furniture and people at full sprint, and not giving a fluff if he falls off something.

He really had to learn the hard way that I can’t move my right leg properly anymore, so I can’t make an emergency stop while walking. He had a…[Read more]

That does look like over grooming to me, since it’s higher than the tear duct area.

One other way to tell about chasing is to look at the tails. Tail up is more aggressive.

My buns are holland lops so its a bit hard to tell when they’re running but once they stop they both seem relaxed. Graham isn’t tense once they stop running, she just hops around a bit or goes to get hay or water or she’ll just flop over in a cool corner until Mochi starts chasing her again.

I’ve seen her grooming that area a bit when I’m in the…[Read more]

I wish he would! I can do most of his without restraining him, but there are a few nails that I need to do. He’s funny, he doesn’t mind being held for cuddles but doesn’t like nail trims at all. Vs my girls hate being held for cuddles but are angels for nail trims. Bun Jovi doesn’t like being held for ANY reason whatsoever lol

Oh Cooper, those aren’t snacks! 😀 does he trim his own nails too @DanaNM?  That could actually be nice.

Ellie i am sure you have some tales of Breintje antics! I remember your story about the mashed potatoes and a certain very small bun!

Hmmm, is the chasing with ears forward or back? Forward is playful or “i want to mount you”, back is more aggressive.

And have you seen her grooming that area a lot? Could it be hair loss from an eye issue instead?

That sounds like plenty of space and hiding spots, so i think you are good on that front.

We are still having some issues with…[Read more]

It looks a bit red and inflamed (I wanted to attach an image but I’m new to this forum and don’t know how haha). We took out Grahams house that she was living in before after 3 or 4 days of them living with each other without problems but other than that there have been no changes in the household. I waited about 4 and a half weeks after they got…[Read more]

Could you mix Critical Care with a slice of mashed banana? That’s the way to make everything go down here. We froze banana slices and take one out every time our bun has to take meds. You can thaw it in the microwave for a couple of seconds when you need it, and it’ll become mushy and easy to mix with meds or with his food. Our Breintje hated his…[Read more]

I’m sorry that I have no advice to add to this, but I hope Betty gets well soon!

So many floppy buns, it’s a lovely sight!

Silver really knows how to work that camera ^_^

Binkie looks gorgeous with her silky black fur. I’ve always loved animals with black fur because they look so regal with their shiny coat! Sadly I heard that black animals don’t get adopted that much these days, because…they don’t photograph well. Yeah..…[Read more]

Hmmm, over-grooming like that can be due to stress, but it would be good to rule out issues with the bond. Does the area look red or just bald? Have there been any changes in the household?

How long were they neutered/spayed before bonding? What types of positive behaviors do they show (mutual grooming, cuddling, food sharing, litter box…[Read more]