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He could be a Dutch mix then. The blue-grey eyes are the result of the dilute gene. Vienna marked blue eyes are usually a brighter blue. At least from what I have seen. His semi-rounded head makes me think perhaps he’s mixed with a dwarf breed, although his ears are pretty big. How old is he?

So cute!!! I’ve always loved giant bunnies, those big ears! Tybalt is gorgeous too.

Also I’m pretty sure we need more photos of your beardie as well 😀

Yes, they are a Blueish/ gray color

Thanks for your help!!

We got back the urine test and its basically negative. There was a tiny bit of bacteria but so tiny that they said its probably contamination from collecting.

We did another blood test today to retest to see if the slight increase was due to dehydration or kidney disease. Should have results tomorrow!

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I can’t tell from the pictures. Are his eyes blue? They almost look blue-ish, but more the color you would see with the dilute gene (vs the Vienna gene).

He’s eating really well (hay and greens) and doesn’t seem to be having any discomfort. I’ll keep an eye on him and keep doing what I’m doing for now. I just wish his poops would get a little more normal.

You can use Ivermectin to treat ear mites, but it isn’t as effective as Revolution (Selamectin). It requires several treatments spaced 14 days apart. The dosage is different than if you were treating for internal parasites. I would still have a vet help you to make sure you have the dosage right. Plus we’re not sure it is ear mites. We’re just…[Read more]

Yes, the test for EC is a titer. You can get false negatives. We have seen urinary symptom-only EC bunnies on the forum, so that is why I brought it up.

Thank you Azerane, I couldn’t remember what medication Luna was on for her kidneys. There are definitely treatment options for kidney disease, so I wanted to make sure bunnygal was aware.

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I did this type of transition with my own bun last fsll. She cautiously explored the new extended area, little by little, but she didnt seem phased by it. She found nice spots for herself to spend her daytime lounging in -sometimes under the bedroom bed, sometimes under the living room sofa sofa. In the evenings she likes to watch tv from the top…[Read more]

I would keep her on junior pellets for the whole first year! You could probably incorporate some of the adult pellets as well at 7 or 8 months though.

Glad her weight’s back up!

OMG she’s gorgeous!!!! love love love 😀

And hello Tybalt! He’s so grown up!

Neutral space is very important in bonding. Bathrooms are very popular for bonding when the buns have roam of the house, maybe you could try them in there? It can really change the dymanic a lot, and if the space isn’t neutral enough, it can be really hard to make progress.

Alternatively you can start asking friends if they want to have a…[Read more]

Hmm, stasis can sometimes take a while to fully recover from, so it could just be that he needs a bit more recover time. Does he eat a lot of hay? Hay is really the best thing for him, so if he’s eating lots of hay I would just keep monitoring and the supportive care. You can also supplement with critical care if you feel he’s just not eating…[Read more]

It helps to move the litter box while it’s somewhat dirty, and move any blankets, toys, etc down unwashed as well. Buns are very scent oriented so having some familiar things will help her feel at home more quickly.

I’m sure she’ll do just fine!

It is a common occurence in pet rabbits, and not cause for alarm! I measure up two tablespoons of pellets per day for my 2 kilo bun in a coffee cup, and give them to her over the day in a treat ball or a snuffle mat or one of those pet board games. Rabbits have adapted to having to search for and work for their food, so hiding food or scattering…[Read more]

thank you very much for helping me! i’m going to be much more careful and calculated with her diet. i’m very grateful that it’s not something serious wrong with her. winny and her gut thank you lol 🙂

Do it gradually! The rabbit gut doesn’t respond well to sudden changes! If you go slow, she might feel the urge to eat more hay to compensate for the loss of pellet calories. That’s exactly what you want, but the gut needs time to adapt. Rabbits can make starch out of cellulose with the help of their gut bacteria, but they can’t do it from one day…[Read more]