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Unfortunately, the little monster has thick fur, especially around his butt https://imgur.com/a/mooncake-W6ojMWV

I just adopted a relative of his but in her “original form” pictures, I think I may be able to get away with not trimming her but right now, well, the shelter trimmed her and she looks like a Netherland Dwarf instead of a Lionhead…

Thanks LBJ10. Figure it may take a bit, but you’re right we will get back there! She’s not a people bun like Dorian, but she had decided I was part of the gang. I am hoping she let’s me back in to the cool rabbit club soon!

Hi Mia! I would recommend the kind that are for “manscaping”. They are small, quiet, and easy to manage. I would use my husband’s old clippers. I think they were Wahl. The only downside is they aren’t meant for thick hair. Definitely only for trimming wispy bunny fur.

If the vet thinks it could be his back, then I would look into getting him on a regular regime of pain meds. Like I said, at this stage, it’s more about making them comfortable (as opposed to worrying about potential side effects from long-term use).

<p data-start=”232″ data-end=”444″>Thank you for your answers. Yes, it could also be a disc issue. A vet previously mentioned this when I visited after my rabbit groomed himself, slipped, and couldn’t get up.</p>
<p data-start=”446″ data-end=”648″>He has had a rough patch (like small harder bumps)  on his ear for years, and whenever I touch it, hi…[Read more]

Thanks so much for your help ❤️

Yes, it can be permanent. If it was caused by an IV, it isn’t anything to worry about.

Yay! I’m glad you’re done. She will forgive you eventually. Once she realizes you’re only there for good things, she’ll come around.

If he’s previously been dx’d with arthritis, it could be the degree has increased and/or perhaps some spinal issues coming up. It is somewhat common in older rabbits. My Galaxy expressed similarly until she started her Meloxicam. If there is recent imaging, I’d talk with the vet if a medication trial may be worthwhile.

Oh you could be right! I looked back at old photos and saw it was about a year ago she got it. I think it was around the time she got a IV for a GI stasis. Does it just stay permanently?

thanks for you response 🙂

She was like that for 5 minutes just looking around, her mane was blowing like a shampoo commercial.  She likes to eat like that sometimes too. Such a strange little bun!

I’ve done the sit one. Though found it was easiest if she was in hay and just hold her down for long enough to give her the syringe.  I also ended up combining all the meds in one syringe as it made it faster. It’s finally done! Now will just need to regain trust. Right now she’ll run and hides if I get close.

Hmm… this is interesting. I will send this over to BB to see if she knows anything.

Are you just now noticing it? Has it been there for a while? It looks similar to what develops after an injury to the ear. Like when blood is drawn or an IV is placed there, for example.

When they are this old, a number of things could be going on. It could be arthritis, it could be weakness in the hind end, it could be an inner ear problem, etc. Is he on pain medication at all? When my bunny was toward the end of his life, we found a daily dose of metacam really helped. He was old, so it was about making him comfortable at that…[Read more]

Oh my goodness! Miu is beautiful! I love the one on the outside deck. 😀