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DanaNM replied to the topic Pet Insurance in the forum DIET & CARE 4 years, 9 months ago
I’ve looked into it, and with all of my pets it was just too expensive based on the coverage they would provide. I used to carry it when I just had 1 bunny and my cat, and the one time my cat got sick the illness wasn’t covered, so I cancelled it! Last I checked there was only 1 company in the US that covered rabbits (I think VPI? but they may…[Read more]
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DanaNM replied to the topic Fussy Bunny 🐰 Hay substitute ideas please! in the forum DIET & CARE 4 years, 9 months ago
I think you hit it on the head with his teeth. It’s not that he’s fussy, it’s just that his mouth hurts.
I think you will need to schedule regular filings to see if you can get his teeth back on track. He may never wear them down properly if they are misaligned, but if they are filed properly he should be able to eat his hay more easily.
If…[Read more]
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DanaNM replied to the topic Recurrent GI Stasis Underlying Condition? in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 4 years, 9 months ago
Your description of the rapid onset and cycles really does sound like a congenital condition as opposed to something like liver torsion. I had a foster who we think had cowpile/megacolon and/or cecal dysautonomia. These are thought to be similar to lethal overo white syndrome in horses. It basically seemed like his nervous system was not…[Read more]
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DanaNM replied to the topic Older bunny in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 4 years, 9 months ago
Second what Bam said! My bridge bunny Bertha seemed to respond well to Myristol, it’s a joint supplement originally made for horses, but they have a rabbit formula now. My current senior Bun Jovi (who is also almost 13) doesn’t like it though!
I’ve given both the Oxbow joint support and the Sherwood joint support. I think they sort of help? They…[Read more]
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DanaNM replied to the topic Bunny housing dilemma in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 4 years, 9 months ago
Is that a picture of their enclosure on the right? If so, it is is not safe for them. Chicken wire does not keep predators out, they can rip or chew through it. Also, if you are in an area with RHDV2 (see the pinned post about this), housing outside is dangerous if they aren’t vaccinated. There are some examples of safe and appropriate outdoor…[Read more]
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Vicky replied to the topic Rabbit gaining weight in the forum DIET & CARE 4 years, 9 months ago
Thank you ! ❤️
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Bam replied to the topic Bunny issues with petting + grooming in the forum BEHAVIOR 4 years, 9 months ago
I agree with Moonshadow. Baby buns are a lot like puppies. They have a very short attention span and little patience for cuddles and toys. My bun who turns 6 months tomorrow only last week decided to really relax next to the human and be pet for more than a few seconds.
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Bam replied to the topic Type of hay? in the forum DIET & CARE 4 years, 9 months ago
Thats a very typical dandelion seed head. I dont know if the seeds are rich, but they’re not toxic. Children should avoid eating dandelion stems, I just read, but it seemrs a bit unlikely that children would want to, since the taste is bitter. I know of many rabbits (including my own) that love the stems. (As with practically everything else, if…[Read more]
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Pipandwinston started the topic Bunny housing dilemma in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 4 years, 9 months ago
Hello, I have 2 bunnies. A 1.5 year old netherland dwarf male (Winston) and a 11 month old dwarf/lop female (Pip) Both are fixed and I have had the female since she was 8 weeks and the male for the last 6 months. They bonded well and in general are friendly. We recently moved in with my partner and discovered he is fairly allergic to them and…[Read more]
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Jamie replied to the topic Bonding unaltered young/baby pair in the forum BONDING 4 years, 9 months ago
<p style=”text-align: left;”>This is the most helpful comment I’ve got so far. Thank you so so much. I was feeling bad that at some point I would need to separate the bonded two until they get altered (plus 4-6 weeks after that), and that they’d miss each other. It’s great to know that I shouldn’t feel guilty breaking the baby bond.</p>
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NetherPixie replied to the topic Advice Needed – Headwars and Bunny Flops in the forum BONDING 4 years, 9 months ago
ok, so I have been better at the prebonding swaps and went back to the bath tub for a few days then moved to the bathroom floor since it is neutral and a larger space. I think thing have been a lot better. There has been mutual grooming and they are comfortable eating together, grooming themselves and just exploring the area but now I am not sure…[Read more]
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Moonshadow replied to the topic Bunny issues with petting + grooming in the forum BEHAVIOR 4 years, 9 months ago
If your bunny is only 11 weeks old and you only got a few weeks ago it will definitely take more time to develop a bond with you. In my opinion at 1 year old a bunny would be 7-10 years old in human years. Essentially at 11 weeks your bunny is around 1-2 in human years (just my opinion) so is super active like a toddler and has a very short…[Read more]
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Alex98 replied to the topic Excessive Mounting in the forum BONDING 4 years, 9 months ago
Every time they’re put together Casper starts mounting and buzzing and pumpkin gets upset nipping and biting at Casper. But they both eventually calm down and start mutually grooming each other. Are they becoming bonded and then when I put them back they become unbonded? Should I just do the 48 hour watch over in their final cage and call it d…[Read more]
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