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I’m sorry this is such a rough time for you and Daisy. I don’t have any of the exact same experiences, but I’ve cared for some chronically ill and very sick little buns. It helped me to always remember that we are doing it out of love, and sometimes tough love is necessary. My buns would not be pleased with me during treatment, but afterward I did…[Read more]

That also sounds really positive, especially given the location change-up!

It’s OK and normal (and not a bad thing) to be a little overly cautious in the beginning phases. When they go nose to nose I like to do lots of petting at first to help them think the other is grooming (and sometimes that will lead to them actually grooming each other).…[Read more]

Thanks for the advice Dana.

We did another bonding session today. The location didn’t go as planned and they both accidentally escaped into the semi-neutral lounge when I was trying to get them into the kitchen for the date.

I called my partner and he helped me stage the lounge so it was safe and as neutral as possible while I controlled the…[Read more]

Cuni complete is an extruded pellet, so it weighs roughly half as much as Oxbow pellets do per volume. (I have control weighed these 2 brands against each other). As you are saying, its weight that matters. 2/3 cup is still a lot, though, unless she’s a big rabbit.

Just the other day I read in a Facebook group that Versele Laga has changed the…[Read more]

I only have one anecdotal story – a British bun that was bit by a fox and one of the bite wounds developped into a facial abscess. He was prescribed manukka honey in the wound (the wound had penetrated the cheek so the honey leaked into his mouth, which he apparently appreciated). The owner had to keep the wound open- which was difficult because…[Read more]

Sorry in advance for typos and autocorrects… On mobile and I’m terrible at proof reading.

Nope, we’re not to flush the wound, or dress it. Just apply the medical grade manuka honey twice a day (the email said once, but when I collected Daisy, they said twice) and occasionally give her a wipe around the site before applying more of its gunky.…[Read more]

Mucusy poop is better than no poop! Mucus is somewhat common after stasis. Keep up the supportive care, hopefully she keeps improving!

I have a failed trio. :p

That sounds like a very positive first date! I think it’s fine to keep going in the same spot, or try a larger space if you want (as long as it’s still neutral). I actually prefer larger spaces and have usually had better luck with them. So feel free to try both and see what seems to work best for your two!

Okay thanks, I was asking if they may still get along because when they were babies they got along and it has only been 5 months. But you answered and that sucks that if I do they wouldn’t already be bonded.

She used to eat about 120 grams of three to four different veggies (it should convert to about 1,5 cups but I’m not entirely sure) plus 40 grams (should be about 2/3 cup) of Versele Laga Cuni Complete Pellet (it’s a European brand approved by vets) which she always ate.
I’m saying used because after the stasis she had loose stool for a while so I…[Read more]

I’m unsure what you’re asking, but a baby bond is going to occur with any young rabbit involved in the relationship who has yet to be “sexually mature”. Rabbits do not need to be a part of a baby bond to be happy– as long as you are providing attention/care to all rabbits, they will be fine. The risk of fully accepting and planning your daily…[Read more]

There will experiences of trios working and not working– just like with bonding two rabbits, it comes down to personality dynamics, and with a trio, that can statistically be harder since you have more rabbits that need to try and work stuff out. Trio bonding is typically “harder” because it can be less formulaic than duo bonding. You can see…[Read more]

Did the vet do dental x rays to confirm she has overgrown tooth roots?

Sometimes runny eyes and a stuffed nose mean the URI that has come back or never was fully eradicated. Its not rare for a URI to need several weeks on antibiotics to resolve.

There is no home remedy for overgrown teeth. All you can do is try to get her to eat more hay and…[Read more]

Thank you DanaNM!! Good news, she did one very mucusy poop last night. Only thing is, she physically is the same 12 hours later still: lethargic, not active at all. Back to the vet tomorrow for the same injections, we will be asking for an oral painkiller and subq fluids. It does make me feel better that it is a long process. Thanks for your…[Read more]

Ahhh I too am guilty of the foster fail!  I started fostering Bonnie (who was a terrified and cage aggressive bun who had been at the shelter for 3 years). Of course we fell in love with her and she was doing so well. Decided to try to bond her with my pair. The girls didn’t get along, but we couldn’t send her back. Tried to have a quad, but the…[Read more]

If the tooth (or tooth roots) have gotten long enough to affect the eyes and sinuses, unfortunately she will need some dental work to correct the problem. At this point eating more hay won’t help.

Prices for dental procedures can vary, do you know if your vet is very confident with them? Perhaps you could get a second opinion to get another…[Read more]