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Phenolic compounds can be found in a varity of plants. They’re plant “poisons”- beneficial in small moderate amounts but potentially toxic over time in considerable amounts. Many of them are highly beneficial in moderate amounts.

A very low temp “just” means the rabbit has gone into medical chock, which is only in rare cases possible to reverse.…[Read more]

It’s great that he’s had hay! That makes it less likely that he’ll have overgrown tooth roots at this adult, but still young age.

I think it’s very wise of you to take things slow with him. He’s had quite enough stress in lis life until you came and saved him 🙂

You can use baby wipes on a rabbit, but I’d avoid wiping the sore hocks. If you…[Read more]

I live in the country but I don’t think I can get maple or apple sticks but those toys seem like a fun idea! Thanks for the ideas

That sound fun! Thanks for the idea

Thanks for the idea!

So far the vet hasn’t found anything either :(. This is so frustrating.

I don’t use any essential oils. There’s nothing like incense, essential oils, candles, etc for scents in this room, and I use vinegar and water to clean around the bunny stuff. I do use a store bought disinfectant spray along the wall where we have that water leak, and I do…[Read more]

Thanks guys! I just didn’t know that bunnies did that.

Thank y’all so much! I did find out that his previous owner gave him hay and he’s supposed to be 2 years old this July. So, he’s not very old. It’s mainly his feet that have the pee matted fur, although his fur is stained yellow around his backside, too. I guess I could just get a wet washcloth and clean him off as best I can without getting his…[Read more]

I have ideas!

I don’t know if you live in the city, but if you don’t you could give them some sticks off untreated maple, apple, and poplar trees. My buns are crazy for those. OR if you do live in the city, try some of these diy free toys! Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKkTiGi4cWc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDtbNVCUvWk

Or, you…[Read more]

Washing your hands first is always a good idea.

Bun Jovi does this a lot! It worried me at first until I realized that he just does that sometimes. Often I think he wakes up partially to eat a cecal and then half falls back asleep. 🙂

ooh very good point about getting the hocks wet!

Thank you! So even if somebody does have a cold sore, it is probably okay for them to care for their rabbit if they are washing their hands first?

Thank you for the addition information. That really helps.

What about high concentrations of phenolic compounds? Or even essential oils?

Correct. Herpes simplex is spread through direct contact.

There are some herpes viruses that can spread through droplets in the air. Herpes simplex isn’t one of them. One of the rabbit-specific herpes viruses, however, can spread through the air.

Aww, poor little bun!

Some people on the forum have found booties for sore hocks on Etsy. Something like that might work better for long term treatment.

Okay, thank you! It sounds like it is highly unlikely for it to occur even if the rabbit owner has a cold sore, so it would be almost impossible for it to occur with indirect contact (like if a rabbit owner was in contact with somebody that did have a cold sore)?