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My Holland Lop Luci had an URI. She had clear discharge but was also sneezing a lot. The vet gave her an antibiotic to take but after 2 weeks with no improvement, he switched her to a different one and it cleared right up. There are different strains and some will respond to one antibiotic and not the other, but as to not put your bunny through…[Read more]

Yes, URIs are treatable and have a good prognosis, as long as the veterinarian is rabbit-experienced and understands that not all antibiotics are effective to all bacteria which cause URis (i.e., you may need to try a couple before finding the right one).

It’s completely clear and thin like water.

What does this discharge look like? From what you wrote, it sounds more like condensation.

Dana,

Thank you so much. It’s reassuring to know this is kinda normal. Yes we do have means and space for a companion for Luci, but the last time I checked for bunny speed dating at the rescue about 90 min away, they weren’t doing it due to Covid. I will check again, but in the chance they do not do it, should I just look for a bunny with a more…[Read more]

Thank you! Are respiratory infections generally relatively treatable with a good prognosis?

How old are they? It sounds like they have hit puberty! Young rabbits often use a box fine, but when they start getting their hormones litter box habits go out the window.

You should plan to get them neutered, and box habits will return.  Here’s some more basic info on litter box training:…[Read more]

The same company (Protexin) that makes Fibreplex also makes a maintenance pellet food that has the same probiotic as Fibreplex. It’s called Pro-Fibre for rabbits. I’ve used it, my buns have all found it very yummy.

This is how you end up with 4 rabbits (like me! lol).

So, I would just treat Skittles and Loki as your bonded pair, and stop having Loki interact with Luci face to face. Since it’s pretty clear the girls are not compatible and a trio wont work, there’s no real point to having them interact regularly.

In my experience, F-F pairs are tough. There…[Read more]

I’m sorry for your loss. 🙁

So, are they bonded yet? Or still in the bonding phases? If you’re currently in the process of bonding them (doing dating, side swaps, etc.) then I would pause all of that until he is healthy again. He may need a longer period of just living side by side with Squirrel as a neighbor to adjust to the change.

Bonding can…[Read more]

I don’t recognize the brand but as long as it’s just hay and it smells fresh then it should be fine!

Leafy greens could be OK, but some buns are sensitive to certain ones. Many buns tolerate dried greens better, such as dried dandelion, which you can find online.

yes this is normal! my 13 year old scares me with some of his naps too!

If he is not showing any signs of breathing difficulty and the nasal discharge is very minimal and clear, in addition to normal breathing sounds, appetite, poop, energy, etc., then you can probably just monitor for now– however, if anything observed worsens, then yes you need to go to a rabbit savvy vet. The earlier medication is started for…[Read more]

He did pull through and is eating and pooping well 🙂

I’ve never had bunnies as young as they are, and it’s a lot of work to keep them safe. They have so much energy and want to explore everything. You can try to bunny-proof everything, but they’ll still find a way to get into trouble.

To be really honest: I actually wanted an older bunny,…[Read more]