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Yes that is really unusual! Maybe a mis-communication with the vet? Are they rabbit savvy?

Were his teeth checked?

It is very important that they have food, especially at their age… and since it has now been over 24 hours if I read that correctly. Rabbits can develop a build up of toxins in their liver if they don’t eat for more than 12 hours, and bunnies that young could starve. Not sure where you are or what time it is where you are, but they really need food ASAP.

Yeah, he’s pooping and eating normally. He was even before the appointment, which is why the diagnosis confused me. I bought him some Oxbow digestive support treats, so hopefully that will be enough for now along with his regular diet. Thank you so much!

Is he pooping?

If he is eating normally then you don’t normally need to syringe feed. Was he eating normally before the appointment? I’m wondering if if the fluids and pain meds were enough to get his appetite back on track (I had a bun earlier this year that had stopped eating, but perked up almost immediately after some fluids). Gas pain can…[Read more]

Sunlight is good for rabbits, but they don’t need a lot of it, since they are crepuscular animals – ie they are mostly active at dawn and dusk.

Some people take their buns out in a stroller, which obviously needs to have a mesh top so sunshine can reach the rabbits.

Agree with Wick, it’s hard to know how it will go. Also know that it’s very rare for a bond to be completely impossible (about as rare as “love at first sight” bondings). Most are somewhere in between. Getting them spayed is of course the most important first step, and you’re doing that. 🙂

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Sorry for the late reply! I want to take them outside because I heard that sunlight is good and necessary for them.

I think you can approach the situation similar to any other bonding situation. Basic and foundational information can be found here: https://binkybunny.com/infocategory/bonding/

Whether or not a rabbit has been around other rabbits, I feel, does not really impact the probability of success anymore than the rabbits’ personalities. Patience is key…[Read more]

That is great! I had no idea hat you cats and dogs have been introduced to them previously… my dog on the other hand is afraid of my rabbits! I don’t know why, but he just is. Good luck bonding your cat and rabbit! 🙂

The good news is that a neuter is far less invasive and easier to recover from. Are they still keeping him for three days? That seems excessive, even for a spay I would expect one overnight stay at the most.