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We were in a neutral space for this – we did 48 hours marathon. We did use litterboxes after 24 hours, so this might be where we went wrong. We might have to go a stage back to dating, as our hectic work schedules won’t allow for another 24/48 hour bonding session soon unfortunately.

I have access to a friend’s house but we wouldn’t be able to do…[Read more]

Given all that’s been going on with her, I think it may be worth seeing if pain management helps in general. A lot of older buns get daily metacam to help with arthritis.

I’m surprised they just didn’t shave his body clean so he could “start over”. But, I suppose, with it being winter perhaps they didn’t want to do that. They were probably worried he would get too cold. Too bad this wasn’t in the summer. It would have made things a little easier. I agree with Dana, if the mats are too close to the skin, it’s…[Read more]

Phew okay that’s good to know that it may be relatively normal for buns to do. I was panicking that she might be developing some kind of paralysis but that might be a bit on the extreme side to think….

I have been wondering that too about the arthritis! But this is the first time I’m caring for aging bunnies, both 5 yrs old this year so I’m…[Read more]

I agree that providing a fan near them can help a lot. I usually give my buns a frozen bottle each day in the summer, and keep a fan on near them that they can lay in front of if they choose to.

That’s a really hard situation to be in. 🙁 I’m sorry you are having such a hard time with him.

Rabbits are very similar to horses in terms of their medical care (although of course they are much smaller), so it may be helpful to seek out a vet that works with horses (rather than one that only treats dogs and cats).

As for mite treatment, that…[Read more]

Yes, what you’re describing sounds pretty typical. When bunnies are hot, they tend to not move around a lot. If the cool air from the AC circulating well? Perhaps you need to set up fans or turn on ceiling fans to ensure the air is getting to your bunnies.

Depending on the kind of spider, it could explain the bleeding behind the eye and blood counts. I’m not familiar with the spiders in Australia, but brown recluse spiders here in the US have venom that can damage blood vessels and cause anemia.

I agree with Dana. The chances of an infected cut being infected with MRSA would be unusual. Unless you have reason to believe the infection is caused by MRSA, I really wouldn’t worry about it.

So, Bun Jovi has always done this with one of his front legs since I’ve had him (I got him when he was 9), and always when he’s getting grooms or pets.

If she’s having hind leg weakness too I wonder if she could have some arthritis? I know BJ does have some arthritis, but that’s to be expected at his age.

Has she been on any pain management?

You are right. He has teeth issues also. One of his teeth is broken. I will try some of the things you mention. My options are a bit limited due to local conditions. I think he is also developing mites (had happened to him about 6 months back). I plan to take him to another vet tomorrow. Feeling a bit down. I have vowed never to keep an exotic pet…[Read more]

Yes I would think so. MRSA is a rare infection to pick up in a typical household setting. It tends to be contracted in hospitals (due to the high rates of antibiotic usage that drive evolution of antibiotic resistance), and wouldn’t respond to Neosporin. However, if you had a cut or wound that wasn’t healing properly with typical first aid, it…[Read more]

Hmmm, I do wonder if he has a dental problem since he has refused hay for a long time as well as grass. Most buns love fresh green grass. Sometimes buns will fill up on pellets and refuse to eat their hay, but this sounds like something more than that since he also didn’t like grass or bamboo leaves (my buns also love bamboo leaves!).

Are his…[Read more]

Bella looks cozy and content!

Where are you doing the bonding sessions? And how long have you been marathoning?

If you are just removing the barrier between their living spaces, it is expected that they would act territorial because at night they are claiming the space, making it less neutral territory. Sorry if I’m misunderstanding the situation. I use puppy pee pads on the…[Read more]

Ooh an art bussiness, that sounds cool! I love drawing, but I’m not professional or anything. I’ve only been doing it for 3 months, but I never intend to stop!

I’m so sorry about Luna. I hope she is feeling better.

Just wanted to add some extra details for my own reference to refer back to if needed.

On the Thursday Luna’s cataract had turned dark golden brown, with a reddish hint. The vet said this was due to the anaemia and she was likely bleeding behind the cataract. Since she has stabilised her cataract is lightening in colour again and was almost milky…[Read more]

It could be just temporary. I was thinking maybe he was 4-6 months or so and not neutered, then it could be about starting puberty. If he’s 2 years old, he’s well past puberty, of course.

Rabbits do like to dig and bite and shred fabric, and they can also like to throw things, like food and water bowls. It’s normal for them, maybe he was just…[Read more]

It’s lovely that she’s eating =) and Apollo binkying!

As you know, rabbits aren’t very good at dealing with heat, so what you describe sounds natural for rabbits when it’s warm. Rabbits can sweat and they can’t pant like dogs. They can pretty much just spread out, and rest so as not to generate more heat through muscle work. Sending blood to the ears is their main way to cool themselves, but it won’t…[Read more]