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🤣 A rabbit can certainly be determined!

I just rubbed the wooden underside of my mum’s tv-lounger with half a clove of garlic. We’re spending the  holidays at her house, and Snoa has taken a vivid interest in all things wood.

I think it would be a little harder for a person to pass salmonella on to a rabbit. It’s transmitted through saliva or via fecal-oral route. So as long as you’re not kissing your rabbit or contaminating their food with your poo… I suppose if a person had salmonella, they would want to thoroughly wash their hands before handling any food.

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This can sometimes happen when a vet office sees all kinds of animals. The receptionists don’t always know and they rattle off the instructions for a dog or cat. I would confirm with the vet (or at least the vet tech) that will be doing the surgery… just to make sure they hadn’t intended for you to receive those instructions and that they do…[Read more]

Apparently you could catch salmonella from a rabbit: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Health_FAQ

… Whether it can happen the other way around, I do not know; however rabbits can definitely get salmonella which is why us owners need to be privvy to recalls of veggies and such!

I would verify that the operating vet and team are rabbit-experienced — it could be a matter of receptionist error and saying it automatically for dogs/cats. If willing, I’d also just let someone know that you were informed to do that mistakenly so their team can be more mindful in the future.

yeah, im hoping that the person at the desk just wasnt told about it and that the actual vet knows that their food shouldnt be taken away.

When I got my rabbit spayed I was told to fed her the morning of and that it was better to fed her because with rabbits you want to keep their gut moving but also there shouldn’t be any kind of risk or complications because you don’t have to worry about rabbit aspirating like a dog or cat.

im thinking that maybe the person at the desk just assumed she cant have food because its that way with dogs and cats? i would ask to talk to the vet but i dont think theyd let me.

I glad you were able to find a reputable source! That is such a sad experience though!

So two nights ago we went to get her hamster. We went to Petco and she found a really cute teddy bear hamster. We noticed its butt was wet and told the worker, but the worker said it was just because he was sitting in his water, he was so we figured it must be that and that he didn’t have wet tail. Wet tail is a deadly disease very common in…[Read more]

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!