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As long as it’s been kept dry it should be fine. You can also look for moldy or musty looking areas which you would likely be able to smell. Do you live in a very humid climate?

Thanks

Hey folks,

Thanks for all the advice & ideas.

I’m going to speak to Expensive Vet on the phone and tell them frankly that I’m going with a perfectly well qualified and cheaper option unless they have some reason I shouldn’t do that, or unless they would like to quote me a lower price and keep my business. I was going to just do this witho…[Read more]

Harnesses can be very dangerous for rabbits, so most of us here do not recommend them. If the rabbit panics and struggles, they can easily injure themselves or escape.

For giving time outdoors, it is safer to use an exercise pen and allow your rabbit to explore a bit that way.

Oh I see, how long have you had her? Was the illness before or after her spay?

As a nice primer, this video shows some techniques for handling and picking up:

I agree with what the others said. As long as he recovers well from his filings and does well in between them I don’t see any reason to stop the treatments.

Oh thank you! Okay I will try that this evening with my husband. I just rescued her from a family member that suddenly became very ill. Trying to figure out how to get her comfortable with me to pick her up but one time I tried she jumped out of my arms immediately and broke her nail. I will try your technique though. Thanks again 🐰

Hi Wick

thank you so much your reply was very good and informative I’m seeing the other rabbit savvy vet tomorrow she comes highly recommended for rabbits. My rabbit is fully of life despite his age plus he’s now on metacam which has made a difference for him I think. I will update you all tomorrow.

Do you have someone that can help you? If not, a mirror would probably work. The way we do this at the rescue I volunteer at is one person picks up the bun and holds them so they are upright with their back against your body. One had supports the front end, the other hand under the bum. You can also support the bum on your lap or on a table. Then…[Read more]