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Rabbits/Questions Answered by Expert Krystal Anderson
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Carrot and lettuce | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Our new mini lop ear boy, Carrot, is eating carrots, broccoli, pellets, apple and some lettuce, but ... A: It seems like he has a pretty good diet. Iceburg lettuce is not recommended for rabbits because it ... | |
| 3 week old bunny | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have two 3 week old dwarf bunnies. Their mother got loose and was killed a couple days ago. They ... A: The very best thing for you to do is get kittens milk, which is available at most pet stores, or an ... | |
| down in the dumps | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: just wondered if you can help.I have a giant continental rabbit who really isnt her self.we had 2 ... A: Sorry for the short answer Katy, but I am in a rush today, She is probably just missing her sister. ... | |
| Lonely Rabbit | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I live with my parents and they don't allow animals in the house, so my bunny is in a storage room. ... A: Anything over 80 degrees is something to worry about, but if you put an ice pack or frozen water ... | |
| lionhead rabbits | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions that I hope that you can answer. I have two lionhead rabbits, one male ... A: There shouldn't be a problem of getting pregnant this far after neutering. The recommended time is ... | |
| help meh!!!! XD | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: okay, i was outside and i seen this wild cat was eating this poor little baby rabbit, and the rabbit ... A: Alright Jessica, I'm 15 too, :), I just know a lot about rabbits. So first of all, a rabbit is not ... | |
| wild baby rabbit | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: My nephew's dog brought us an unharmed baby rabbit. It is fully furred, eyes opened, but fits in the ... A: Get a small eyedropper and some baby or even better, kitten formula and feed it that. In a few days ... | |
| Jersey Wooley with an attitude | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: We have had a beautiful Jersey Wooley since February. We bought her from a locally owned pet store ... A: Lori, Having her spayed will DEFINITELY change the behavior! Females are usually more territorial, ... | |
| breed | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: is there any pictures you can direct me to on norwegian dwarf bunnies we can't find any info is it a ... A: D, I suggest you google the breed for pictures, because you will find a lot. This is a very common ... | |
| new to this | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: today i am about to get my first rabbit, i live in a apartment and i am not allowed dogs, so i ... A: I'm glad you are trying to do your research and I suggest you explore www.rabbit.org to learn about ... | |
| New Rabbit | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: Our family has just bought a new rabbit (on Sunday). It is a 10 week old (according to the pet shop) ... A: Rebecca, First thing is, the pet shop could be wrong about all three of those things, and when you ... | |
| male rabbits | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: both my rabbits look the same , but how can i tell the different sex between them? A: Daniel, The sex can only be determined by looking at their downtown area. You should have they ... | |
| rabbit looks like it is paralized on left side | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: What could be wrong with my daughter's rabbit? It looks and act like it is paralyzed on her left ... A: Sara, Well I haven't really gone through this but I will answer it as best as I can. I can five or ... | |
| Peculiar behaviour with Lop rabbit | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I have an English lop who when sitting will nomally move it's head slowly side to side. Recently ... A: Sue, It could be a seizure if it happens very quickly and the rabbit seems like it can't control ... | |
| HELP! | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: how do i get my rabbit to sit and stay on my knee as everytime i try he just jumps off? also i like ... A: Ellie, This is an unreasonable task to ask of your rabbit. Rabbits are not usually lap animals and ... | |
| what does this mean? | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old "dutch" breed rabbit. She`s a very friendly, loving, entaining rabbit. But the ... A: Haylee, 5 months.. hmm.. you're rabbit isn't spayed is she? Thats the reason. She is being ... | |
| whats this mean? | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old "dutch", she gets to get out a roam in certain parts of the house for a good ... A: Haylee, 5 months.. hmm.. you're rabbit isn't spayed is she? Thats the reason. She is being ... | |
| breeding ma rabbites | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: hi my name is jess my rabbite had a babie but onlie the one it was her first time and she ate it but ... A: The reason rabbit mother eat their babies is not from memory of a false pregnancy, but from being ... | |
| Rabbit not using litter box. | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit does not want to pee in her litter box, she does it everywhere but the litter box, I might ... A: You can use what you use as litter for bedding material, but most of all, make it a private ... | |
| Rabbit not using litter box. | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit does not want to pee in her litter box, she does it everywhere but the litter box, I might ... A: It sounds like she is peeing and pooping everywhere, but if you notice it is really just a certain ... | |
| RABBIT NEST | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: our golden retervier found a rabbits nest 1 week ago and we are having a hard time keeping him ... A: Carla, The babies won't be weaned for 6 weeks after they are born, and may stay with the mother ... | |
| Nesting? | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: we bought a dwarf baby rabbit from a breeder and were told it was a male. We gradually have let the ... A: Jen, I'm very sorry for your loss of some beautiful baby rabbits. It is possible that she could get ... | |
| Stomach Problem | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: my rabbit has been acting fine but she wont eat or drink and her stomach seems to be "bloated" she ... A: Halee, I hope you got your rabbit to a vet right away, because that could be anything from a ... | |
| Possible rabbit sound? | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I have sited three rabbits in our backyard this spring. This isn't uncommon as we have ... A: Rabbits produce that screaming sound usually only when they are in pain, so if it was possible that ... | |
| Rabbits | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: i have a rabbit it makes a wierd grunting sound and when i pick her up she grunts louder but she ... A: It is common for a rabbit to grunt because there are many reasons for it! They can grunt when they ... | |
| My rabbit was bitten..... | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I have an older rabbit who has always been very friendly and wonderful. She has played with my ... A: I'm sure you've gotten your other helpful answers Crystal, and its fine to do multiple posts to get ... | |
| Rabbit Feet | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I have ten rabbits and almost all of them have "bumps" or sores on the back and inner side of their ... A: I've saw this is my third rabbit, and if you could send me or another expert a picture it would be ... | |
| rabbit food | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: can rabbits eat grass cuttings? A: I'm sorry your question hasn't been answered yet, so I am going to answer it for whoever you asked, ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Krystal Anderson
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Expertise
I can answer questions about rabbit care, especially rabbit grooming, body language,
training, and feeding. I don't breed rabbits, but I rescue and foster them, which may be
helpful to some people who have questions about that. When I got my first rabbit,
Couture, I spent months researching and reading all I could about rabbits and everything
they do, including their relations to the wild rabbits you can still see today.
I don't condone rabbit breeding, especially for food, fur and pet stores, and cannot answer
questions about that. I have also experimented with several brands of rabbit toys, foods
and can give opinions on most products, good and bad. I know about lops the most,
including special grooming and ear maintenance. One not very useful thing I can also
answer questions about is rabbit history, and their involvement in human history, in case
you've heard anything about it you want to make sure is true.
What I do MOST is examine the BEHAVIOR of rabbits. I relate it to breed, treatment, food,
stress, and several other important factors in a rabbit's life. I have had the most
experience with lops.
Remember to watch the HEAT! Summer is here and coneys don't like to be in over 80
degree weather!
Experience
My friends and I adopt rabbits from shelters in Orange County (can you believe there is only one other rabbit rescue group here?) and find them homes with loving families. We know how a rabbit can completely affect a person's views on life and they are very loving and smart critters.
I also volunteer at local shelters and contact and help with the other rescue group where I live. I keep lops as companion animals and have gone through my share of emergency situations, especially as a new owner. I wish your rabbit a happy and healthy life like mine have had.
Organizations
RabbitRights, website coming soon. It sounds like an animal rights group, but the rights it talks about is the right to a home and to be treated kindly. Its just a group of teenagers now, but we are saving rabbits as I speak!
Education/Credentials
I'm 15, so you could say, 10th grade.
Awards and Honors
For rabbits? None, but I was Cheerleader of the Year!
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