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Females can dig a lot when they’re not spayed yet, like they’re making some kind of nest.

Or it may be that she doesn’t like the surface. Do you have anything on top of the pellets? Our bunnies always like a layer of hay: they even eat more from their box than from their hay rack.

True bloat is not at all the same as GI stasis or a gut slowdown. (I’m only mentioning this because when you’re seeking info online or speaking to your vet, it’s important). Here is a description of true bloat, which thankfully is a lot less common than GI slowdown/stasis: http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/Mechanical_diseases/bloat.htm

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Hoppy Easter! Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend whether you celebrate or not.

I am having a pretty mellow Easter.  Between work and sick bun I just haven’t had time to do my usual celebrations.  (Which is really just making food and painting eggs, and getting randoly dressed up), but eating chocolate Easter bunnies and watching W…[Read more]

Thanks, have most things on the list other than the prescription needed ones and stethoscope.

I have read in the case of bloat, you don’t want to give liquids as this will just exacerbatetheproblem… would this also include critical care? (I do have some on hand, but have yet to use it).

I should probably write up a list of questions for my vet as well.

Hoppy Easter!!

We had a lovely picnic lunch with my mum and her partner.

Now I’m on the couch indulging in my own Easter Tradition, eating a chocolate bunny while watching Watership Down 😁 Not to everyone’s taste I know but I watched it at Easter as a kid once and it’s just stuck, so now I watch it once a year 🙂

Are you able to order from somewhere like Amazon?

Yes, definitely easier to move first. Less stressful for you and your future bunnies. Finding time when working long hours can be difficult. It helps if the bunnies are kept in an area where you naturally spend time. That way you can read or watch TV or whatever and interact with them at the same time.

Here is a list of first aid items to keep on hand: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/First_aid_kit_for_rabbits

Gut motility and pain medications are on the list, as well as Critical Care.

I already made this as a topic but decided to add it here too if it’s ok. Hoppy Easter to those whom celebrate! To those who don’t, I hope you have an amazing Sunday!

Oh gods, that’s awful! That tradition needs to be stopped ASAP.

I stumbled onto some awful info from the Make Mine Chocolate campaign: 95% of all Easter bunny gifts don’t make it to their 1st birthday! 😥

Is it some kind of event that’s giving out rabbits? Spreading awareness through social media can help to put a stop to these practices.

It is very unusual looking, but I agree it probably isn’t the cause of the current problem. Since she is much better after the molar trim, I would say that is probably the cause. As to what these deposits are, I don’t know. The only thing I can think of is some kind of mineral deficiency or damage to the enamel.

There are motility drugs such as cisapride, though in my personal (and non-medical) view, it’s more important to keep some supplies of critical care and feeding syringes in such cases to keep the digestive system going.

Sorry, I have nothing to add to this topic than a huge SQUEE! Oh my, they are gorgeous!

So err, about the other 5? Any chance…? Nah, our little fluffs would never forgive us 😆