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Btw, I dont think regular treatment with Revolution will do much good. Revolution works by poisoning biting insects when they suck the blood of their hosts. But with RVHD (and some, but not all) vector-born diseases, its important to deter the insects from coming that close to the rabbit in the first place. There are insect-repellants (mainly…[Read more]

Oh my, that’s awful! I’m happy that you have such a great vet, that must have been so scary!

We’re new to bonding as well and are currently in the process of bonding a brother and sister that have had a fight before. They seemed to get along so well through the bars, but when we organised dates for them fur flew and they were batting at each…[Read more]

Yes, I wouldn’t use these either around bunnies. Rabbits have very sensitive airways, especially dwarfs. Certain essential oils also have a high risk of allergy.

Besides allergies and irritation, scented products can easily overwhelm a rabbit’s sensitive nose. They’re not as good sniffers as dogs, but fairly sensitive. What’s a pleasantly scented…[Read more]

Aside from getting them vaccinated ASAP and the things you’re already doing, I would also be sure to prevent insects from coming inside and stop giving them time on the porch. Insects are a big source of transmission. They aren’t true vectors in that they aren’t a host for the virus, but if a fly lands on an infected rabbit or feeds on an infected…[Read more]

Ugh so stressful!

Don’t panic though, she won’t start having the negative effects of alfalfa immediately. Important thing is she’s eating!

That’s a great observation!

For a rabbit to groom another rabbit, they really have to trust them. So it’s partially about dominance, but it’s also about the submitting (grooming) rabbit deciding it’s safe to groom the other bun. It sounds like Tess isn’t quite sure yet, so I think more time is the answer here. Since you are seeing less chasing…[Read more]

I have been in a similar situation, before we got the vaccine here in 2016, then again in 2018 when my Vilde first had to have the myxo- RVHD1-vaccin and the RVHD2-shot had to be given 2 weeks later.

We did all the bio-security measures and it went well, thank goodness. RVHD2 is pretty much endemic here now, as myxo has been for as long as I can…[Read more]

Sometimes when this happens it’s due to an illness in one of the buns. Do you think there could be a subtle health issue going on with one bun?

This all looks so awesome!!! Great progress, keep up the good work!!

We ended up doing a much longer session than was planned today: 3 hours! There was a big storm predicted for the late evening which hit us in mid afternoon. The weather became so extreme that I pulled all the plugs from the electrics and moved the bunnies to the bathroom, so they wouldn’t see the constant lightning flashes. The upside to the awful…[Read more]

Observation of the terribly sleep-deprived:

It’s good that the hobby breeder didn’t keep Owen to breed with him further. He can’t make heads or tails of the whole mounting process, and the ladies would only have ended up with stuffed noses 🙄

I’m constantly watching them as they interact, making sure that Molly doesn’t give him a neuter…[Read more]

Red and dark lettuces are fine for rabbits, obviously in moderate amounts.

Thanks,  I found those after posting and there some from the WA state agriculture board. Some of the things I already do so that is good.

Really hoping the local shelter will set something up, as that be closer too. They are painfully understaffed and no longer have a vet though. At least I have the appointment for mid June. Still would be…[Read more]

Thank you so much for the advice. After sleeping on it I think I’m going to rehome him as he deserves the best life possible and I feel I am questioning if I can give him that

How much does he weigh? Perhaps he needs a higher dosage or something else. You could try wrapping his foot, but then you run the risk of him chewing that as well.

That’s scary! Hopefully you can get them vaccinated soon. The House Rabbit Society does give some biosecurity tips. Maybe you will find that helpful: https://rabbit.org/biosecurity-measures-to-reduce-rhd-risk-in-your-pet-rabbits/

Humping has reason and in this context it is dominance related and its severity/frequency is likely heightened since Elvira not spayed. Fixed rabbits will often hump during bonding because that is a hierarchical behavior and a part of their communication. Also, please note the occurrence of a false pregnancy doesn’t necessarily need to be…[Read more]