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I agree, it could be gas. If you get on top of it right away, you can prevent possibly prevent things from progressing. Simethicone and tummy massages often help relieve gas pain.

A 3 hour late night date today, they were much mellower than the days before. We picked them up again this time. I found out that I can’t pick them up if they’re in the bathroom: they’re too fast.

I may be able to pick them up when they’re in the living room by waiting until one is in their hutch. The other is in the pen, and that’s much…[Read more]

Hey,

How is your bunny doing now?

This does sound like the typical signs of GI stasis onset. If her symptoms are still persisting I would get her straight to the vet for treatment.

If my bunnies fail the treat test I will usually give smithecone, one dose hourly and tummy massage and if theres no improvement after 3 doses I’d usually bring them…[Read more]

Zylkene does not contain lactose. I haven’t heard of it being used for rabbits, but I have heard of it being used for horses. I have no experience with Zylkene, so I can’t comment on its effectiveness. Some vets are more open to experimenting, so I imagine that is why your vet suggested it. My vet was very open with experimenting with alternative…[Read more]

Its only the bunny beds that he had been peeing on. He hasn’t had any new roommates but Lennon (his sister that lives together with him) recently got spayed, would that cause it, he only started peeing on beds after Lennon’s spaying.

If he exhibits half-body paralysis/paresis (hemiparesis), he couldve had a proper vascular stroke. Treatment would be supportive care. Vascular strokes are typically under-diagnosed in rabbits.

Another common cause for hemiparesis is e cuniculi. E cuniculi (EC for short) is caused by an intracellular parasite. The rabbit often catches this…[Read more]

Hello! I hope I’m not responding too late. Zylkene is market for dogs and cats, not rabbits. It contains an ingredient called alpha-casozepine which is derived from a milk protein called casein. Rabbits are lactose intolerant and can’t digest dairy products.

I’m not a vet but I highly suggest you don’t give that to your rabbit. If your vet had…[Read more]

I would call-in to the vets again and let them know the updated situation — this sounds serious, so hearing of these updates may make them more likely to squeeze you in as an emergency instead of waiting.

The head shape suggests she has dwarf in her. I’m going to go with Nethie or Nethie mix. Probably not a true dwarf, based on the ear length. The broken gene has been introduced into a lot of breeds, so I wouldn’t rely on the pattern. Broken black is common in Nethies. The “fuzziness” could just be a baby coat.

Im not en expert with breeds but looks like he could be an english spot / lion head?

We have an older english spot / lionhead  female (I think) and she looks very similar just a bit fluffier, but lionheads often grow into their fur and manes when they get older.