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Hi Hazel, nice to see you again! What are they treating him for? I’m not familiar at all with Borax suspension.

I used this drug calculator to check his Panacur dosage: https://www.omnicalculator.com/health/dosage and got that he’s getting 44 mg/kg, which does seem high. But then I don’t know what they are treating for? Usually for EC is’t 20…[Read more]

As a general FYI, in the veterinary field, rabbits do categorically fall under the “exotic” pet category, so a rabbit veterinarian should indeed be an exotic vet, as opposed to a standard dog/cat vet.

From what I’ve checked his teeth are fine, hes also very food motivated and actually has been eating foods he used not not like as a young bun (oranges) along with his usual, (pellets, orange leaves, apples, and such)

I’ve been skeptical about arthritis and just age related incontinence. I don’t 100% know if he is actually drinking excessively…[Read more]

Unfortunately, I think this is best discussed with the vet who prescribed it and letting them know transparently you have concerns about the recommended course relative to your past experience. As users here are not qualified vets, it would not be appropriate for us to recommend a certain course over what the veterinarian recommended without you…[Read more]

Hormones impact animals much more than humans can probably imagine– her being unspayed can definitely explain an unstable, volatile relationship. It is very similar to the complete “baby bond” phenomena, where two young rabbits are cuddling in the morning and then suddenly going into tornadoes that evening. Intact rabbits can also bring about…[Read more]

Hmm… yes, the excessive drinking is definitely cause for concern. I agree with Dana, it could be kidney-related. EC can present as urinary incontinence sometimes. This is because EC can attack the kidneys. Rabbits can also just have kidney failure for one reason or another, but it seems less common. Dental issues can also cause excessive…[Read more]

I’m currently on the search for a vet, many in my area consider rabbits ‘exotic’ so it’s a little tricky. As for kidney issues, should I look out for other signs? The only difference I’ve been seeing in him is the potential scald and accessive drinking (which I had assumed was because he doesn’t drink during the day). Thank you for your help! 🙂

Excessive drinking can also be a symptom of illness. Often either kidney issues or sometimes a dental problem. I once had a bun with a molar abscess that was drinking tons of water (and peeing everywhere as a result).

Newspapers may help some but they are easily saturated. Puppy pee pads would be better (either disposable or washable would help),…[Read more]

I see, I have started placing newspapers down in the crate. As for his incontinence, could his drinking water excessively be an issue also? I know it might not be possible for rabbits as it is for humans.  He often doesn’t drink in the day (he has access to water)  but when he goes in for the night he guzzles it down just standing and drinking f…[Read more]

You should never separate bonded rabbits. They do not handle it the same way as when a partner passes. When they know their partner has died, they cope and move on. When their partner disappears, they will often look for them endlessly, become depressed, and stop eating. It would be much kinder to leave them together with your family. I know it…[Read more]

That’s wonderful news!!!

Urine scald is not normal in a healthy rabbit and is very painful. He could have a UTI, arthritis,  E cuniculi (which can cause incontinence), or even a kidney problem.

You need to change his set up so he stays clean and dry, and see a vet to see what’s causing this. I had an incontinent senior and it really helped to putting down washable pee…[Read more]

He is 7 years old. I have been watching for arthritis in both my buns but no signs of it, his eating is fine but he tends to drink a lot of water, and he still plays around, runs, and binkys like usual.

How old is he? Sometimes these types of problems are associated with arthritis.