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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.

Okay thanks! We’re good with taking it slow, do you have any ideas on how to better handle shedding season when I have to grab him weekly? That’s when our bond really suffers

Hi, when I got Herman he wouldn’t let me touch him either, he would grunt and lunge if I even tried! I started lying down on the floor, no attempt to touch him but let him come and sniff me, check me out and eventually climb on me. After a while I could pet him when he climbed on me and when he approached me. Now I can pet him, syringe feed him…[Read more]

I strongly support LBJs suggestion about talking to a school councilor, if that is an option available to you. Depression is a treatable condition, and it should be treated. As with practically all ailments, both of body and mind, the sooner you get treatment, the better.

Sticky uneaten cecotropes occur due to an imbalance in the microbial gut flora. Some rabbits are more prone than others. It isn’t a serious health problem, but it’s inconvenient for both you and the bun.

The cause is most often dietary. You can cut out all greens and treats, but unless your bun is a very good hay eater, there are risks with only…[Read more]