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So this will be a short thread!

I popped them into a neutral space today, thinking even for 5 minutes just to see if they’d ignore each other even. But no, fur flew within 60 seconds – literally, clumps on the floor even though I separated immediately. It’s hard to tell who instigated but I think it was Phil as she seemed more aggressive but I…[Read more]

Luna (7 and 1/2) has a heart problem that was diagnosed early last year. She has moderate mitral valve regurgitation, meaning that some of the blood flowing out of her heart flows back into it as it is pumping. This means her heart is ever so slightly enlarged. She also has severe kidney disease which can affect the heart with fluid building up…[Read more]

Sorry, just RE the attention she did get as a solo bun:

Nightly rub sessions of 1-2 hours where she’d lie up beside my partner and he’d rub her while we watch a show (or any time he’s home she would do the same).

I play chasing with her (her favourite game, weirdly) and tug of War or organising, and arrange things like sheets and boxes so she…[Read more]

Thanks for your feedback.

We’re on day 6 now and things are MUCH calmer. If he takes her by surprise for any reason, she will get into an aggressive stance and grunt but otherwise, doesn’t react anymore to his movements and he has his tunnel back now without issue. I’ve been swapping litter trays, a stuffy, and blankets but not entire areas. She…[Read more]

I opt for the cheap option and make something quick on Word, print it out, then “laminate” it with clear packaging tape. This helps with also personalizing it/updating it regularly, as opposed to committing to information that may change.

I don’t have the background that DanaNM does about your situation, so to speak directly to the question of unbondable rabbits, I too have direct experience with rabbit personalities that just don’t seem super compatible with others. My Wick and Fable are two single rabbits, and I primarily blame Wick since he just does not seem at all interested…[Read more]

I see more changes related to molting than seasons… though molts are seasonal. Weight doesn’t change, but Dorian at least looks chubbier in the winter as he has a thicker coat.

it’s just their room which is pretty small (I am not too worried about the one offs), so not really able to make it smaller. I’ll just give it time and hope! & it’s definitely Miu as I can see the trail from where she was… like a little easter bunny leaving chocolates. Dorian at least seems to have stopped peeing on stuff which honestly is worse…[Read more]

Oh Phil! <3

Some buns just aren’t great candidates for bonding. I have also talked with some friends at the rescue about some buns being somewhat “autistic” (for lack of a better word) in that they don’t communicate the same way as other bunnies. I had a bond break on me with a bun that I think fits that category.

I also know of at least 1 bun…[Read more]

Scattering is a territorial thing. I suspect it will get better in time! You could also restrict their space a bit temporarily to see if that helps.

If she’s really molting badly, you may need to pop her on a table and do a deep grooming. I have to do this with one of my bunnies. She hates being handled, so it’s just easier to get it all done in one go, rather than constantly bothering her with the brush.

Ugh, I’m sorry you haven’t found any answers. 🙁

It is true that sometimes you just end up with a string of bad luck, but I do think assuming RHDV with your cleaning procedures would be a good move.

Here is some guidance on disinfecting and cleaning: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/downloads/rhdv-cleaning-guidance.pdf

Here’s a bit more…[Read more]

I agree that it would be good to have him assessed by a vet. They can advise on the dose, and you can make sure you aren’t masking a medical problem with the melatonin.

The vet checked her teeth while we were there, and they were fine. She has been eating normally.

She was randomly urinating throughout the cage. We’ve finished the metacam, and she only had 2 incidents of not urinating in the litter box.

We switched over to gabapentin to use long term for her hocks.

Thanks, I’m interested in try the sleekEZ. Have you ever tried it?