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They flushed out the abscess today and only had to create a small hole, you can barely see it there. It was still leaking some fluid when we went in today, the capsule is still there and it was filled with manuka honey. I will be giving Budja’s Azithromycin along with the injectable penicillin as well as putting the manuka honey on the outside of…[Read more]

You didn’t sound dumb at all! And I agree with Bam that he prob meant it wasn’t a dental abscess that came from the bone (which are notoriously hard to cure). One of my buns once got a small abscess on her foot, likely from being poked by a piece of hay, and it healed up really easily after being cleaned out and bandaged, without even needing…[Read more]

Yes I have put some of her fur in the booties I got her, but sometimes she does pull it out! Did you feel that it helped to use the fur?

I think he will be ok! And sending some good vibes for Starlight!

It’s great to hear that Dorian has recovered from stasis and surgery, but losing weight can be a concern for rabbits. Here are a few tips that might help him regain some weight:

Offer high-calorie foods: Offer Dorian high-calorie foods such as fresh vegetables like carrots, parsley, and lettuce, or supplement his diet with high-calorie pellets…[Read more]

Having a female rabbit that is unspayed and bleeding with clots can be a concerning symptom and should be evaluated by a veterinarian. The fact that the bleeding is coming from the uterus suggests that there may be a uterine problem such as a uterine tumor, uterine infection, or hormonal imbalances. In this case, removing the uterus (spaying) is a…[Read more]

I have decided that it’s best to bring Sandy along for the ride. I am hoping he won’t be too upset once he’s home and waiting for the vet to call to let us know Starlight’s surgery went ok.

You didnt sound dumb.

I think your vet must have meant that these are not dental/ tooth root abscesses. That is of course very good and makes the prognosis a lot better!

Oral antibiotics as a rule need 72 hours to take full effect. You might see improvement before that, and sometimes you dont see improvement until after 5-7 days. I’m glad you…[Read more]

Alright – I hope I didn’t sound dumb.

The vet distinctly told me they were not abscesses, however in hindsight pocket of infection = abscess seems pretty straight-forward to me. Maybe he just meant to say he was sure they weren’t caused by dental problems since he is a younger bunny.

Either way I called the vet and they said to do warm c…[Read more]

Bonding two rabbits can be a process and their personalities may change, especially if they were previously housed separately and have different socialization experiences. However, bonding rabbits can also have a positive effect on their relationship with you as well. If they are bonded well, they may become more relaxed and friendly towards each…[Read more]

Hi there, welcome!

If both bunnies currently enjoy your company, they will continue to after they are bonded! In general there isn’t a huge personality change with bonding, but sometimes if one bunny is very shy and not super into humans, they will mostly focus on the other bunny once bonded. That said, even in those cases,  the shy bunny can…[Read more]

I think that is for the best, let us know how it goes!

And infection caused by poking is by definition an abscess. Usually they do need to be cleaned out because the capsule wall is very difficult for the antibiotics to penetrate. I would give your vet the update about it growing in size.

Agree with Wick&Fable, they definitely need to be treated by a vet. If you are new to rabbits, I recommend checking out the “Rabbit Info” section at the top of this site for some good starting information on diet, care, health, and housing.

Also I’m not sure of their ages or sexes, but they look young. Rabbits can become pregnant as early as 12…[Read more]

Please take these rabbits to a rabbit-savvy exotic vet for diagnosis and treatment. It is likely syphilis and/or something fungal. Considering their age and what they look like, I wouldn’t be surprised if there were multiple things going on that need treatment. You cannot self-diagnose or treat at home. These rabbits need professional medical attention.