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Regarding treats: most treats that you can find in pet shops are made from stuff that aren’t part of a rabbit’s diet. Things like grain sticks, yoghurt drops or nut snacks contain way too much protein, fats and quick carbohydrates. It’ll probably upset their digestion and give the rabbit wet poop. Rabbits are not supposed to eat yoghurt or nuts…[Read more]

With spaying, 9-12 years is the normal life span. Without spaying it is much shorter due to cancer. An experienced vet should have no problem spaying a 5 year old rabbit. At 5, it is very likely she already has uterine cancer, but it could be removed with spaying and she would go on to live much longer.

I will consider this as my last option if all other techniques fail. The other problem is that my first rabbit is almost 5 years of age. I have an american chinchilla rabbit and have read that they can live up to 5-8 years. So not sure if the spaying will be worth it.

Yes to everything Dana said!

It sure would be recommended that you house them indoors if at all possible. As Dana mentioned, there’s the danger of them catching RHDV along with parasites and other nasties and also, you will be able to spend a lot more time with them and build a much closer bond, which is very important in case they get sick.…[Read more]

Both bunnies should be spayed (the term for female castration) for successful bonding.

In female bunnies, spaying also prevents reproductive cancers, which are very common in female rabbits.

It could be pus or mucus. Theres no way of saying without microscopy. Hopefully it’s just mucus. Rabbits can get haydust etc into their eyes, which can cause local inflammation. They can also get clogged tearducts. The causes can be several, ranging from  harmless to more complicated things like dental problems.

You can rinse the eye with saline…[Read more]

That all sounds very healthy! We sometimes put a box with 2 holes or a fluffy tunnel in a spot where our bun likes to sit, so he has a bit of privacy and some extra warmth if he wants it. It’s great that you’re seeing binkies and that he comes to you for attention. That’s one happy bunny 🙂

Nibbling can be a way to ask for attention, and a way…[Read more]

All sites are scraped by browsers so anytime you post anything anywhere,  a part of it can be taken for a search engine, however, they wont’ be able to see the whole post until they get to BinkyBunny.   The forum has always been available to public, but the profiles with more detail are not — unless you become a member.  But even then the pro…[Read more]

Thank you for your reply. Hes very low energy. I’m going to call the vet tomorrow.

Amy

I use rodent shavings. It absorbs the smell very well. Using shavings may help you.

Hi,

I traveled 2 times long with my rabbit. You should take a small break in travel. Feed your rabbit with vegetables at the break. If you want, put hay. But my bunny has never eaten hay.  Pay attention to the music, the sound. If your rabbit ate nothing for the first few hours when he came home, give it one of it favorite foods. If it is u…[Read more]

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and reply.

Both my boys were neutered about 4 years ago and we moved in 2018 so it’s been a few years. Before the biopsy the vet just assumed it was either stress related or boredom since it’s rare for rabbits to have allergies. We have changed hay, laundry detergents, blankets, filters, etc. but none…[Read more]

Yep, once they are removed from the environment that caused the staining, the problem eventually resolves itself one its own when the fur grows out.

I’m curious about not using the Benadryl as well. If it is an allergy, an antihistamine should help. I think that would be more sustainable than bathing in an anti-itch shampoo. As you know, bunnies do not need to be bathed. However, there are a few circumstances where it may be warranted. This may be one of those circumstances, but I’m afraid…[Read more]

I agree that trying Benadryl could be worthwhile. I used a generic brand liquid Benadryl, as described in my topic.

I’m curious about what markers drew the conclusion of bacterial infection due to allergy. From my research experience with Wick (not Fable, who is my Benadryl rabbit; Wick had ringworm and syphilis issues going on) I know that…[Read more]