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So I bought her a small bag of hay from the 3 different brands I’m able to get in the store here. She will not eat from any of them. One is orchard just in another brand since she loves oxbows orchard so much and its not available in the stores near me. I’m going to leave her with them for the rest of the day and hope she will eat it. If not I’m…[Read more]

Any grass hay is ok for buns. You just want to avoid legume hay (alfalfa and clover) for adult buns, because its so rich in calcium and protein. If you have access to pesticide-free grass, you could give her a tiny bit (needs to be introduced slowly like any new food, but you can increase the amount gradually and it will be a great “replacement”…[Read more]

Sorry to post here again. This morning everything was fine and I had found a bag of orchard hay that had a little handful left that I gave her until I could get to the store for more hay and she ate it all. Then all of a sudden she went and hid in her hideout and now she wont eat her breakfast salad, only the pellets. She also wont take her daily…[Read more]

She’s still not eating it today even after reducing her pellets so I’m going to go get her another kind. One of the only other kinds available in the store near me is the brand Dumor. Im a little nervous to try it because I have tried it in the past 2 times and the first time my guinea pig stopped eating and the 2nd pumpkin got stasis. Could the…[Read more]

Both Medirabbit and The House Rabbit Society warns about the use of gentamicin in rabbits. Medirabbit says best avoided, the HRS says use with extreme caution.

http://www.medirabbit.com/Safe_medication/Antibiotics/Safe_antibiotics.htm

Gentamycin +betamethasone spray is good for dogs, but I think perhaps there could be some better option for…[Read more]

I’m so sorry to hear this!  My bunnies also wouldn’t let me brush or comb them for most of their lives, so I would just try to wet my hands slightly before petting them, to try to get some loose fur off that way.

But lately, Teddy has actually really enjoyed being groomed with a soft baby brush (like for human babies).  It’s very mild and I t…[Read more]

Hello again!  So the vet did think his teeth were causing him a bit of discomfort, but she said that at this stage she would hesitate to recommend a molar trim (though it was up to us).  So we are leaning against that, but what do you think?

She did think adding tramadol was a good idea, so we took that home and are going to start him on it t…[Read more]

That is what I’ve been reading, I think I would be more afraid of my bunny being skittish while receiving the shot and moving, she is quite skittish. Was it very costly? That’s another concern. I know they can give weekly Penicillin injections they have readily available there I’m not sure if that’s the same kind of thing or not, but to get the…[Read more]

Okey thank you very much for the insight!! Greatly appreciated!

I wouldn’t go too closely of the age range for the breed specifically. If she is in good health you could have several more years with her (my Bun Jovi just turned 14… he’s not a holland lop but is around the same size as one).

For seniors the main things to pay attention to are digestion, weight, and mobility. Some seniors have trouble keeping…[Read more]

Agree with Bam,  I would try another hay, or a new bag of the same type. Sometimes a bag is just “off” and the bun doesn’t like it.

If she wont eat enough hay after 4-5 days with the new hay I would try a different hay. Rabbits can eat many different grass hays, not just timothy. Orchard or oat hay, for example. As you are saying, she needs hay for her tummy to work properly.

OMG look at them! So cute!! They look so relaxed together!

@mia brings up a very good point. Illness in one bun can trigger upsets to the bond. @saelwia , it’s been some time now, how are your bunnies doing?

@mia brings up a very good point. Illness in one bun can trigger upsets to the bond. @saelwia , it’s been some time now, how are your bunnies doing?