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Here’s a method for nail trimming that doesn’t involve trancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9KemnaTGIs&ab_channel=Howcast

I would give this a shot. I have in the past used trancing for rabbits that are VERY difficult to do nail trims on, but only when the only alternative was a trip to the vet (as I figured a few minutes of trancing was…[Read more]

a half or a whole banana would be way too much! a small slice is like a candy bar for a rabbit. A 1/2 inch (1 cm) slice is plenty.

Sugary foods can cause digestive upset and if you give too much they may not want to eat their hay. If your bun doesn’t have good hay eating habits yet then I wouldn’t give any fruit yet and focus on getting their hay…[Read more]

Oh that’s lovely that he’s good about the drops! And it’d be great if you could train him to come for drop-time! My bunny Vilde got syringed meds + a portion of CC every evening for a long time, he came hopping when he heard me getting out the gear in the kitchen 🥰 Still absolutely refused to eat CC from a plate, but he seemed to like it from a…[Read more]

Thank you!!!!!! I still feel bad for holding him on his back, but since Ive stopped he no longer is angry when I try to pick him up. I will try to save up money for him!!!!

Jupiter: As with all new food, start small. Banana is very sugary! If you like banana yourself and since Jupiter is a big boi, you could let him have like a centimeter (about 1/2 inch) slice when you are having a banana. Although he will probably attack you for the rest of the banana as well, so you may have to eat your share in another room.…[Read more]

I know this isnt fully related but how much of a banana should I give a rabbit? Like half once a week, or just the whole thing. I was thinking of trying something new for Jupiter

I was wondering why that he was so calm when I clipped his nails. I was like ¨Mom, he’s not complaining or anything!¨ and we thought it was bitter-sweet. While I cut his nails almost the exact way I wanted them, we were worried that maybe there be an underlying issue. I’m glad you told me!

Yes, I should have specified. He is using artificial tears. He used antibiotic drops for a few days after his vet visit then switched to artificial tears.

That helps to know how much you did with the dog. I wish he could just tell me if he needed more or not. He’s actually very good about getting the drops though and I’m working on training him…[Read more]

I too think this is referred aggression due to the presence of the other bun. We had one member who started volunteering at a rabbit rescue, and even though she made sure to wash her hands and change clothes when she came home, her own bun  attacked her viciously and relentlessly.

This might subside with time, when your bun gets used to the…[Read more]

I assume these are tear replacement drops? I’ve only given tear replacement drops to a dog, but I’ve given fucithalmic (antibiotic) drops to one of my rabbits. That was twice a day. Tear replacement drops can, as your vet says, be given more often, since its the fluid itself that does the job, not any drug that’s in the drops. If he doesnt mind…[Read more]

Don’t beat yourself up, I used to do this too when I was younger and had 4-H rabbits, before I knew it was stressful for them. Sleeping on their back is a bit different, there is something about being flipped and held that triggers the “trance” (also known as “tonic immobility). It is still used somethings for medical procedures or things like…[Read more]

You will need to keep them 100% separated, they can mate in a flash, even while supervised. They will try very hard to “get at” each other, so it’s very important they can’t access each other at all. Buns have also been known to mate through cage bars (somehow!).

The best thing will be to keep them separated and start saving up to get them spayed…[Read more]

Are the rabbits spayed/neutered?

Rabbits can have what’s called “referred aggression”, meaning if they see or smell another rabbit that is an intruder (any rabbit they aren’t bonded with), they will attack any person or rabbit that comes near them. I think your bun is probably feeling defensive because the other rabbit is around. Even if he can’t…[Read more]

It does look a bit concerning, I think I would ask my vet, especially if it happens again.

I’ve very glad he is doing better, and agree with others that your supportive care got him through! Keep up the nursing care along with the vets treatments, it sounds like a stasis episode which can take some time to recover from.

Ok yes, then this is probably the biggest issue with litter training! Even if he isn’t spraying (thank goodness) they will still leave poops and pee around.

I would say keep him confined to an area that has the flooring protected for now and just hang on until he’s neutered. Usually litter habits improve greatly on their own around 3 weeks after…[Read more]

Layers or cardboard or paper mats could work. Even if she shreds them up they will still do the job!

She’s litter trained yes she goes into a tray in corner but then she also likes to sit in it so we regularly clean it out.
I could try putting a mat down and see how she goes on she’s just a nightmare and pulls everything up she just likes to sit on the wood!