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Just weeks now, Dana 😀 So happy for you!

I totally agree, it would be much easier to just have it be a one-and-done vaccine, but I’ll be thrilled to have them protected against RHDV regardless. I hope they approve it for you soon! I know that a lot of clinics are carrying now that it’s been approved in so many states, which is fantastic, so hopefully we can protect all of our babies! I’l…[Read more]

For sure, so many people are shocked when I tell them how nasty rabbits will fight. I think going thru this with Ruby and Maxwell my friends are starting to understand a little, but yeah using someone’s garage is one way for them to see 🙂  We aren’t kidding when we say they need constant supervision haha.

I totally get it! I was nervous when mine got their first shots, even though I knew the vaccine was super safe!

There are some things about the Medgene one I don’t love (like it requiring a booster a few weeks later), but I am really excited about the fact that it doesn’t require the sacrifice of any live rabbits in production. I really wish they…[Read more]

I really hope so too, so fingers crossed. I am off work for two weeks starting Dec. 23, so might just see how they’re acting and start some pre-bonding etc. before things get busy again in January. But I’m going to give them a bit of time with the barrier walled-off as you suggest.

They did seem a little sad/off today, so that will definitely…[Read more]

Oh man, yeah unless someone has experienced bonding they really don’t get it. I think a lot of people don’t really understand how badly rabbits can hurt each other because they are so cute. All my close friends know allll about it though at this point though! LOL Especially the ones whose garage I used on a 5 day marathon with Bun Jovi and Bertha!

Thank you all so much! The overwhelming opinion seems to be that most rabbits do very, very well with the vaccine. I also totally agree that the risk of problems with the vaccine is very tiny, while the risk of RHDV is huge. I’m sure my boys will be totally fine- I will watch them for the evening and make sure they don’t have problems. Their app…[Read more]

They are soooo stinking cute! What a lovely update, and I love the embroidery you did!

And you are so right about that young bunny energy! I was super spoiled by Bun Jovi, Myra, and Bonnie… they never got into trouble or tried to destroy anything. Then I brought home young Cooper, and oh man! I had forgotten what it was like having a young male…[Read more]

Thanks for the quick responses! It was an odd hour where the vet was about to close and the ER is 2 hours away so I was worried about him getting bad before morning.

To my knowledge, yes they were all Medgene vaccines. I don’t think any other are available in our area.

That makes perfect sense.  Thankfully they are building some better trust now. Ruby still nipped even today but still not pulling fur and a lot less often.

It’s so great that you understand the struggle,  no one I know gets it! A couple times I asked my mom to help and she says yes but later is like ” when we meet do you want to go for a walk?” A…[Read more]

That’s really great that the longer date went well, and that Maxwell is feeling better!

It could have been a scab from an old fur tuft pulled in a past tiff. Their skin is so thin that sometimes a fur chunk being pulled will create a scab, even if it doesn’t bleed or look bad when it’s fresh.

I’ve heard that a good rule of thumb is a bun should spend about 4 hours per day eating hay. I think as he’s not going 12 hours each night without eating, I wouldn’t be too worried, but a check up at the vet is never a bad idea. My buns eat the most hay early in the morning, in the dawn hours, so it could just be that your getting up with him.…[Read more]

How are the babies and momma doing now?

I haven’t had my buns vaccinated with this vaccine yet, but I plan to do so once it’s available in my state, so I would say keep the appointment! I am in a group on Facebook about RHDV and while I haven’t been following it that closely, I have seen that large numbers of rescues have vaccinated their buns with Medgene and have not had any major issues.

Glad he’s perked up!
And I agree, stress was my thought too (and that maybe stress had triggered some gas or grumpiness).

What is the purpose of him sitting in your lap? I don’t think him hopping down once he has what he wants (treat) is an indication that he doesn’t trust you. I don’t think bunnies really understand the concept of sitting or laying on your lap like a dog or cat would. It’s not instinctual for them to want to do that.

As for the picking up… using…[Read more]

That’s good! Yeah, they can be weird. Some bunnies are just prone to gas troubles and the strangest things can set them off.