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It is a common area for some matting, but as long as its not dirty or wet, I dont think you need to worry.

It’s really great that you’re so observant!

OKay, thank you, i was worried about it but as it is minimal i suppose i should not worry, no other parts of her are matted or tangled in anyway, just a small amount around her behind.

Minimal tangled fur is as a rule not a problem. Bigger mats can be cut some distance from the skin and then pulled apart with your fingers. This is obviously easier to do if someone else helps you hold your rabbit. More serious mats are best tackled with a sanitary shave by a vet or vet tech.

Wetting the fur or applying oil etc will most likely…[Read more]

@Wick, wow this looks very sturdy and the roof isn’t caving in at all which I often see when looking at online pics of NIC condos (how so?!?). You should post a full-on video demo 😉

I’ll try starting with the little nose rubs before the full on head pets, thanks for the tip! I usually let him inspect the brush and he throws it with his mouth lol 🙂 I used to let him be brushed on his own terms sort of like what you’re saying but then he’d get upset and not come back and I just couldn’t get enough fur haha

That does give me an idea, he usually doesn’t put up a fuss while he’s eating when I pull out his tufts of fur. So while I can’t pet him and hand groom him maybe I can get away with slyly pulling fur out while food is distracting him. Maybe I’ll try that a few times!

I know it has been September since my last update. I hope if someone finds this blog in the future, it may help another rabbit parent.

I did have Griff tested for EC in December and that came back negative. Also at that time, he had another urine analysis and there was no active infection. He was still having incontinence issues so the vet…[Read more]

I just adopted a bunny who is 2.5 yrs old and although he loves being pet, he absolutely hates being picked up too. Before grooming, I show him the brush and let him give it a sniff. I don’t pick him up or handle him very much, I just brush him while he sits near me on the carpet. I think he usually likes it as he’ll stay for 20 seconds before…[Read more]

Thank you all so much for your feedback !

He seems to be warming up to me I’m so happy! I know it’ll be a long way before he fully trusts me but I’ll keep patient 🥰

I’m so sorry that you feel this way!! <3

I strongly believe that Rain has a great life with you. 🙂 The fact that you’re worried about her says sooooooo much.  And, please don’t feel guilty! I know that Rain doesn’t blame you in the slightest! We all have our times, and we’ll get through them together. 🙂

We’re always here for you!!

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I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I’ve gone through serious bouts of depression as well and literally the only thing I was capable of doing at some points was feeding my cats and changing their box every few days. I didn’t have rabbits at the time. I’m sorry to hear that your parents are not taking you seriously because depression tends to…[Read more]

School counselors are bound by confidentiality (with some exceptions, but they will state what those are), and they can be extremely supportive and also provide an avenue to getting additional support, if you’d like.

If you truly feel you’re unable to take care of Rain at this time, I think contacting your local HRS chapter would be wise, rather…[Read more]

I have similar issues with Wally and let me he’s an ugly shedder too. He gets those nasty clumps of hair all over and it HAS to be dealt with. I don’t brush him. I pet his head and remove clumps with my other hand and gently pet all over him while he gets comfortable then start kind of rubbing my hand all over his fur to remove as much hair as…[Read more]

That was longer than I expected. TLDR I think we might be close to a breakthrough but one rabbit is being very sulky and agressive with his bonded partner.