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I don’t like to bash veterinary practices (also it’s against our forum policies to make explicit, direct comments about it), but if you feel dental procedures will be the norm, I think it would be worth finding a practice that you can expect some more consistency and communication, especially if there are unique things about your rabbit, such as…[Read more]

I thought they did his molars (cheek teeth) already? But yeah, all that sounds pretty off to me. Personally I wouldn’t go back to them.

Ok great! I’ll do that. So far it’s been good…

Yeah okay because she is nipping me like crazy it hurts hah I hope it stops once she is spayed.

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That sounds very positive!

My only other advice is to give it a bit longer than you think you need before moving them. So I would prob try to go at least 48 hours with the litter box, and assuming you don’t have any more negative behaviors in that time, then you are prob ready to move to semi-neutral.

I have not always had a great semi-neutral…[Read more]

Anywhere between 4-6 months is normal for spaying. Some vets like to wait till 6 months, especially if the bun is very small, so it’s really up to what your vet thinks.

I’m very sorry for your loss. She was truly beautiful!

As Dana says, you did the right thing, which proves you are a conscientious and loving bun owner. It’s so terribly unfair that you lost her.

Rabbits can handle temperature differences of 10 degrees Celsius/18 degrees Fahrenheit between inside and outside. If the difference is larger than that you will end up with respiratory problems, even pneumonia. I’m guessing your house is warmer than 12 degrees Celsius so taking him back and forth between the house and a garage that’s barely above…[Read more]

Wick & Hazel, thank you for confirming what we’re my suspicions. I was second guessing myself & thinking I was being unfair. Chatting with hubby today he was telling me what a big deal the vet made about how still Stew sat while she was doing the filing so I do suspect that’s the issue.

That said a different vet in the practise saw him today &…[Read more]

It sounds close to me! Hopefully they can both peacefully start using the litter box today. Keep us posted once you move them, I am curious how they do once moved to the permanent space. I could tell mine were ready when they seemed totally relaxed together (other than my one would show annoyance in a healthy way),  ate close and jumped all on…[Read more]

I added the litter box a few hours ago, and it seems hopeful! I think Theo gets a little insecure with environmental changes so he chased a bit, but they’ve settled down, Alfredo groomed him and they both loafed together! I can’t impose on me and my roommate’s shared space for much longer (mhm… bunny poop in the dining room is not pleasant for…[Read more]

I had the same thought as Wick, he might have struggled and they accidentally caused an injury in his mouth. If so I imagine they already know that and that might be why they’re refusing to check him out. Whether they know or not, their refusal to help him would be enough reason for me to find a new vet. It’s ridiculous that they won’t even try.

I’m so sorry. 🙁  It is so heartbreaking when these things happen, and impossible to predict. You did the right thing by getting her spayed, even though it might not feel like it now. Anytime a bun has to go under anesthesia can be really scary, especially the first time. I volunteer at a rescue that does hundreds of spays a year, and rarely we…[Read more]

Usually when rescues do dating they have an experienced bonder chaperone, but I know sometimes things are different when it’s a shelter. One tip I’ve seen (but haven’t used myself) is to have a wire colander that you can stick between them if you are concerned about fighting. If the space is neutral, it is really rare for bunnies to just all-out…[Read more]

Hmmm, that’s tough. Can you give his primary vet a call? Maybe they could do a video conference where you film how he’s moving?

I’m concerned he might have an infection that his current antibiotics are not treating. It would also be helpful to take his temperature if you can.