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I’m so sorry for your loss. 😥

You made the right choice. 🙂 Sometimes it can be kinder to let them move on, and out of their sufferings. I’m sure that Melrose is very grateful to have had you as an owner. When I look at those pictures of him, all I see is a beautiful, happy, and sassy rabbit, that has obviously been very well cared for, and…[Read more]

You could try corn starch (or potato starch). Massage the starch into the stickiness, then brush or comb out. This method is often used for sticky poop in rabbit fur, I myself have used it several times. Starch is (obviously!) non-toxic and has no scent or anything else that could irritate the bun’s skin or be harmful if ingested.

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Sorry, it was late when I initially replied. The others saw what I was getting at though. If you’re in his space when it happens, then this could be interpreted as territorial behavior. However, if he approaches you outside of his enclosure and nips you, then it’s probably more attention seeking. Or, as Bam said, it can mean “move”.

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I agree, an x-pen would be preferable. A dog crate or NIC condo would make a good “home base” and can be used for temporary confinement if necessary.

Hard plastic toys such as baby keys or stacking cups are generally considered safe. But I would recommend avoiding things with small holes, like a “wiffle ball” type toy. I could see an accident like this happening if the holes are small enough for their incisors to get stuck in. You were smart to get rid of the toy. You don’t want something like…[Read more]

Glad to hear it!

Yay!!! Thanks for the update!

Update: She just got the stitches out today and it looks great! She’s a very happy bunny now:)

Thanks again everyone for giving me advice!❤️

Nipping often means “Move, you are in my way” or “Pet me”. It is about communication. Some buns will nip if you stop petting them sooner than they find acceptable. Since bunny nipping has evolved among rabbits, they are more painful to us hooms than they would be if the nipped individual were a bun with a thick layer of protective fur.

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