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You can find parameters around normal drinking amount here! https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Diet

You reminded me I’ve also used these “corner protectors” for the edges of things. Depending on the shape of your baseboards they may not work, but for simple corners they would work well. If you search for “corner protectors for walls” you can find them.

I think offering dried leaves (that she’s used to having) sounds like a nice supplement. Some fragrant herbs in her hay might also entice her to eat a bit more.

In terms of fluids per day, I’m not too sure about that. But when I’ve been instructed to syringe feed, my vet usually has me do 12 mL three times per day. So I think doing 6 mL of fluids…[Read more]

I’m so sorry for your loss. 🙁

It is very normal to feel guilty after the loss of a beloved pet, no matter what we do. I agree with everything Bam said, it sounds like he was very very sick, and you made the right choice by not forcing him to suffer further in a strange and scary place.

(((Binky free Pablo)))

hmm that’s a tough call. I think you’ll just have to trust your gut on the head mounting issue. It may be better to do wait to do the overnights until they are more calm in the new space.

You will need to do both: spay (the term for castrating females) and neuter (the term for castrating a male) all of the rabbits, and then give them some time for their hormones to settle down after the procedure (this usually takes between 3-6 weeks). Spaying females is also very important because female rabbits have very high rates of…[Read more]

You’re very welcome. I’ve unfortunately lost a few rabbits who were in bonded pairs over the years, and it is so heartbreaking to see them alone when you are used to seeing them with their friend. It will get better over time though. <3

Glad you figured it out! That is surprising about the sticks, but it makes sense because even if it is mostly fiber, they are much more compact and dense than strands of hay. Plus those starches that Bam mentioned!

It sounds like rotating between those and a few pellets is a good plan!

Poor Charlie 🙁 And poor you! I know you have been dealing with this for so long, and have tried so many different things.

I don’t really have anything to contribute I’m afraid, just want to say I’m sorry you are still going through this with her. 🙁

On picking up: my bunny now lets me pick him up (does not love it but he tolerates me lol) but it was not the case at the beginning. What really helped me was the towel/blanket method I saw in one of the videos online. You basically throw the blanket/towel over the bunny (covering its entire body, including the head). The bunny will stay still…[Read more]

My bunny (4 pounds/2kg, holland lop) is on a pellet-free diet (almost). I give him 4-5 pellets as a treat every 2-3 days, if even that, and he is doing fine (we go to the vet every 2-3 months because we travel with him, and before each trip I have him checked for the peace of mind). He gets 4-5 types of veggies every day, about 1 cup (always…[Read more]

That’d be nice! I’ll take a look at those

If they’re all okay, then, I think I’ll stick to Garden Select, since that’s what she’s already on. Plus, she’s a bit older, and even though she’s super smart and in good health, I don’t think she’d be a big fan of another pellet change

That, and I hate transitioning pellets. It’s such a hassle

So, I tried the SoPhresh litter, and this stuff is comfy for her. And I don’t know why, but as soon as we switched her to this, she started only using the back of her litter box, and then gets closer to the front as it gets soiled (which isn’t often, as I keep her box cleaned regularly). This way, I can remove half of it, and then fill it back up…[Read more]

Ok so as of last night, the only difference between the living room and downstairs room is that Maxwell resists his head being mounted upstairs.  They may not cuddle as much either, but they still stay close mostly, both groom each other, etc..I put a hay tray and litter box in there yesterday and though they only used the hay tray together for a…[Read more]

Okay great! I syringed a couple ml of water after her medication as to not stress her by constant handling. When you say you start with 6 ml, how much would be too much in day? I’ve always used bowls so never really measured how much they drink.

I am going to try get more critical care off the vets as I don’t have any fresh stuff left at home……[Read more]

Hey,

It’s very common for rabbits who are just placed into the same enclosure to start fighting or showing negative behaviours. So I think if you bond them properly after they are all spayed/neutered, they will eventually get on just fine. It would be rare for the male to not get on with the others but the bonding must be done properly.

I am so sorry you lost Pablo. It is an awful decision to have to make. It does sound like he was very ill. There are several possible causes for severe anemia, none of them good, including cancer. I do believe you made the right choice for him, but I’m familiar with that nagging guilt that says perhaps I couldve done more.

Vets like to treat…[Read more]

Thank you for this report! Weightloss tips for rabbits are very important and useful!

Fibafirst does contain things that arent “natural” components of a rabbit’s diet, such as wheat flour, soybean flour and ground peas. Since rabbit feed producers as a rule dont declare energy content, I dont know if Fibafirst are extra energy dense. Rabbits tend…[Read more]