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grunesdragon started the topic Should I be concerned? Old rabbit keeps trying to escape in the forum BEHAVIOR 5 years, 6 months ago
I have an older rabbit (9-10 years) who has his cage, but also has free run of my room. I am aware his health isn’t the greatest, he’s thin and spends most of his time sleeping or sitting around, which I bring up in case it is relevant to the question. (I’ll get him to the vet when this polar vortex is past, don’t want to take him outside in…[Read more]
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Bam replied to the topic A new girlfriend for Boston! in the forum THE LOUNGE 5 years, 6 months ago
She’s beautiful! Yay! She reminds me of my Japanese harlequin Yohio.
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Stephable started the topic A new girlfriend for Boston! in the forum THE LOUNGE 5 years, 6 months ago
Bear with me for the long story, I just wanna share my excitement!
About 7 years ago I adopted 2 6month old nethies. At around 4 Yr old Boston my male bun got a tooth root abscess, he was put on meds as palliative care and given 2 weeks. He has been thriving on his meds for over 2 years now!
Part way through his treatment he lost his partner, he…[Read more]
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ClaraLaLop replied to the topic Helping bun out of her comfort zone to flop more? Forceful or supportive? in the forum BEHAVIOR 5 years, 6 months ago
Thanks so much! I literally thought about the roller that day and we used it yesterday and she was okay with it. I mean, she was eating meanwhile 😀 …. I will have a look to get the hair buster! I have had the furminator for rabbits but it is to harsh on her skin and it might scratch… Probably I can use it when she is older, we will see….…[Read more]
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Bam replied to the topic Muffin injured leg (graphic photos warning) in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 5 years, 6 months ago
I agree you should keep up the CC. It is important that he has food in his tummy and that he gets the nutrients he needs for the wound to heal. Hopefully he will soon perk up enough to be interested in nibbling on his own.
Recovery from a bout of stasis can be slow, it can take more than a week, sometimes even longer.
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LBJ10 replied to the topic Lump behind nipple, help! in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 5 years, 6 months ago
Yes, a spayed female can develop a mammary tumor. Spaying reduces the risk significantly, but tumors has still been known to occur. It is believe genetics may place a role.
Not all tumors are malignant. Since the lump appeared quickly, that is concerning. Unless, of course, this lump really was missed by the vet. Perhaps the vet just wasn’t…[Read more]
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UmisMum replied to the topic Taking apartment bun outside in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 5 years, 6 months ago
Yep that was a major concern for me as well (the pesticide risk). I think a dog free and small quiet beach may be best for next time. In the afternoon on a not too sunny day. she didn’t eat any grass strangely.
I know I have heard many stories about small dogs being killed that way. I’m glad we’re home safe and she enjoyed it and can plan for a…[Read more]
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LBJ10 replied to the topic Taking apartment bun outside in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 5 years, 6 months ago
Definitely go somewhere you won’t run into any dogs. Leashed or not, they could cause panic in your bunny. And yes, unleashed could be very VERY disastrous. A dog could do serious damage to your bunny without even trying. You hear about small dogs getting mauled by big dogs all the time. One more reason why taking a bunny outside is risky.
One…[Read more]
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LBJ10 replied to the topic Muffin injured leg (graphic photos warning) in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 5 years, 6 months ago
I don’t see why not.
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UmisMum replied to the topic Taking apartment bun outside in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 5 years, 6 months ago
Okay we ended up taking her today starting out with her in the pen and me sitting in with her
after about ten minutes of burrowing in my pants we opened up the pen and clipped on the leash just in case and she ended up hopping around binkying  and taking me for a walk!
she’s back home now she’s exhausted but eating and drinking and floo…[Read more]
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LuluRabbit replied to the topic Small space making things worse? in the forum BONDING 5 years, 6 months ago
Got it! I talked to a friend of mine and she said I could use her kitchen tomorrow for a completely different neutral space. Crossing my fingers this helps! I’ll also try stressing in the evening – I realized that I have been doing all stress bonding sessions earlier in the day (times I’m more likely to go out, and to prepare them for the day) so…[Read more]
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Moonlightbunny66 replied to the topic Muffin injured leg (graphic photos warning) in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 5 years, 6 months ago
At 6:30am he gets enrofloxacin with food, I give him lettuce and offer pellets. Should I still give him critical care with this? Maybe a little?
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Moonlightbunny66 replied to the topic Muffin injured leg (graphic photos warning) in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 5 years, 6 months ago
Thank you guys. He’s been licking the critical care from the syringe which is really good, I hope he keeps doing that. I’ll be giving him more at 1am with his meds, 3am, and 6:30am with his meds. I’ll watch how he’s doing tomorrow and see if he’s eating better. I’ll probably have to pick up more critical care, though. I’ve been giving 1.5tbs…[Read more]
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LBJ10 replied to the topic Muffin injured leg (graphic photos warning) in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 5 years, 6 months ago
Dana is right, meds and “non-typical” foods can cause weird poops. They look like regular poops with cecotropes mixed in. Definitely keep trying with the critical care. Mixing it with something to give a little flavor might help. In the spirit of offering anything and everything, you could try some fragrant herbs as well (fresh or dried).
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DanaNM replied to the topic Small space making things worse? in the forum BONDING 5 years, 6 months ago
I’ve had a similar thing happen with past bondings (all good during the day, then things get feisty at night). Do you have any other location (of the same size) that you could try? It honestly sounds very familiar to me, because Bun Jovi always wants to mount in the evenings.
I think sometimes the space becomes not-neutral over time and a change…[Read more]
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LuluRabbit replied to the topic Small space making things worse? in the forum BONDING 5 years, 6 months ago
Update: This afternoon was going amazingly, but they regressed in the evening when Theo became more active. I was so hopeful because they were literally cuddling the whole afternoon, and then around 7pm Theo went wild with the chasing and mounting. Alfredo ran, and then took it for a bit, but it was pretty excessive so I intervened when it seemed…[Read more]
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DanaNM replied to the topic Muffin injured leg (graphic photos warning) in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 5 years, 6 months ago
As long as there is poop happening, I wouldn’t worry about what it looks like. Medication can cause weird poops, plus he is prob having trouble eating his cecals still (yes it looks like there are cecals mixed in).
I honestly wouldn’t keep rushing him to the vet, I think he needs gentle supportive care at this point (especially since he is eating…[Read more]
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