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The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.
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The socks may prevent him from picking off the scab and allow it time to heal a bit. Maybe that way it can heal from the inside and perhaps go away on its own. I know some breeds are more prone to sore hocks/calluses than others. Both of my mini Rex’s got calluses on their…
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In his house now he has floor tile (base), then two bedsheets folded down to fit the area, then four bath towels folded to fit on top of that. It’s much softer than the original tile. I don’t get why he has a problem when all of my other bunnies have been fine. I saw…
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A spat is essentially a “disagreement”. So a little fight, not a major fight.
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You mentioned tile. So is this soft blankets, etc. on top of tile? Could you try some foam mats between the tile and blankets? I had to do some experimenting, but I found the foam puzzle mats offer the best balance between having some give, but not being too squishy. The only issue is making…
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Pododermatitis aka “sore Hocks” aka “Bumble Foot” I’ve been dragged into a rabbit hole and I want out! I’ve noticed there are lots of posts about this topic. Here is mine. My rabbit, Skye, is now around ten years old and in excellent health. An English Spot mixed, he weighs around 4.35 pounds (1.97 kilogram).…
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Thanks guys! By the way, what does “spat” mean?
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Could he have a hearing problem? Lops are prone. Deaf/hard of hearing buns can get scared easily by things they see, typically fast moving things, because they can’t hear them coming. By choosing to stare at the wall he could be trying to eliminate scary visual stimuli? Lops are prone to ear infections, which can…
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I wouldn’t call it senile– it’s not a word that could apply to rabbits. It’s likely boredom and lack of environmental stimulation. Some rabbits need more stimulation than others. This can mean rearranging the space, making food and hay puzzles, etc.
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Awwww, cute buns! <3 Our two boys live in their own room (in our computer room) and the cats aren’t allowed in there. But occasionally, Julius (our big kitty) will get the door open and all 3 cats will go inside. I’ve noticed that the bunny boys will get cranky afterwards and spat with each…
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When he stares at the wall like that, is his nose moving? He could just have fallen asleep with his eyes open. Nearly every lop we have had has exhibited this sort of behavior at one point or another. Not so much with the uppy ears. I just assumed maybe it was a lop thing,…
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I don’t think he is losing his vision… he knows where his food and water is no problem and always seems to run over to me to say hi. I thought about that, but I don’t think it’s his vision.
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That’s so sweet! I’m glad to hear they are getting along well. At least for the most part… Bunnies will react differently to dogs. Some really don’t seem to care and others do. It can be a source of stress and sometimes bonded bunnies will act out when there is stress. Since this little dog…
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They were bonded well and spend most time near each other, I don’t see the humping any more too. Thanks again for all the help and support! Minor problem I need advice on. I got a Chihuahua dog to take care of for ~2 weeks. The dog is in a separate, closed room all the…
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Thought – How is his vision? One of my bunnies started to act this way when his vision started getting worse as he aged.
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Hello everyone. I have a 5 and a half year old neutered male holland lop mix named Paisley. Over the past 6 months, I believe he is in the beginning phases of going senile. For example, he will sit and face the corner of his hutch and just stare at the corner. He has more…
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Yay! I’m glad he is back to himself! 😀
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What is she doing when you hear the clicking? Is her jaw moving? Bunnies will click their teeth when they are happy and relaxed. They call it “purring”.
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does somebody know what is this clicking sound when im petting her on the head/ears? im not sure where it’s coming from..her ears are clean as far as i managed to see
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Yaaay! Probably gas then, when it gets out buns tend to just snap back immediately, like nothing even happened. It’s very scary for the human though. I think most of us bun parents suffer from some degree of bun-induced PTSD.
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Thank you so much! i ended up going to bed and I heard him in the middle of the night playing with his ball . when I woke up the next morning he was acting his normal self! Food gone and water almost gone I was so relieved!!! and he still is his normal self.…