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| What's wrong with my pet rabbit? | 11/4/2009 |
Q: ive had my bunny for 6 yrs & now have a 2 month old baby but i don`t have the time i used to for my ...
A: Rabbits can live up to 10 years. Spending time with your rabbit - you just sitting on the floor ...
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| What's wrong with my pet rabbit? | 11/4/2009 |
Q: ive had my bunny for 6 yrs & now have a 2 month old baby but i don`t have the time i used to for my ...
A: I don't think your rabbit is acting crazy. Your rabbit should be able to pass proper poop. If your ...
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| holland lops health | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Holland Lop. Recently, he has lost some fur on his legs and his tail is very ...
A: What do your rabbits' poops look like? are they dry and round and raisin sized? or are they mushy? ...
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| bunny diarrhea | 10/27/2009 |
Q: My bunny gets diarrhea on occasion, and it will go away for a while and then come back for a day or ...
A: You need to be providing unlimited timothy hay. Hay is a staple of a rabbits diet and should make up ...
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| Litter training. | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My bunnies are pretty much potty trained. But one of them goes outside of the litter box sometimes. ...
A: Bunnies means plural - how many and what sexes? Sometimes this can be a marker of territory - Do you ...
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| My male rex rabbit has started to attack me | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have brought a male rex rabbit from my local pet store a couple of months back now... He gets ...
A: fussed? I suspect you have one of those cages which has a 'god' window - The opening from above? A ...
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| Bloodshot eyes | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I have 3 house rabbits, one of which had a spell of conjunctivitis when he was approximately 8 weeks ...
A: I am really sorry for the delay - You may want to check with a vet about possible tear duct ...
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| Rabbit eating kitty litter... | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I noticed my rabbit was eating out of the litter box - not sure if he was eating the litter or ...
A: Clumping litter is not the best - primary because the dust can get into your rabbits lungs and cause ...
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| Treats for my baby rabbit | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I just bought me an english spot rabbit and he is 6 1/2 weeks old they lady told me not to let have ...
A: It's true, no treats for the rabbit till it is almost a year old. Rabbits stomachs are very easily ...
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| rabbit | 10/19/2009 |
Q: my sons rabbit has broke her leg and cant get to the vets what can i do and will she die
A: Yes she might die and you HAVE to go the vet as soon as you are able! You need to go to a vet asap! ...
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| im really worried about me new bunny | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I just got a bunny and my dogs somehow got her cage open. She's ok and doesn't seem as if she in ...
A: You need to be more careful about your rabbit and the dogs. A rabbit can be scared to death just by ...
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| Noise my rabbit is making | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a male holland lop rabbit and hes very energetic, but i just noticed today he was making a ...
A: Is your rabbit purring? - they very softly grind or chatter their teeth. This might be what you are ...
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| Not bearing much weight on left back leg | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I have a sweet little Holland lop eared bunny who is almost 4 months old. I just noticed that he ...
A: You need to get an x-Ray and have a good rabbit vet interpret the results. this is the only way you ...
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| temporary hind legs paralysis...... | 10/14/2009 |
Q: who is four years old, suddenly, whilst cleaning herself, screamed (the worst thing ever) for about ...
A: Sorry for the delay. Hind limb paralysis is not an intermitten thing. I'm wondering if your rabbit ...
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| bunnies | 10/12/2009 |
Q: how can i tell if my bunnie is a girl or boy....thank you
A: This will be easier depending on the age. Rabbits under 5 months are a bit more challenging to tell ...
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| Brothers becoming enemies | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a pair of male Netherland Dwarfs who are estimated 3 months old. Two days ago, one started to ...
A: oh boy.. this happens when rabbits begin to mature. The best thing would be to keep them in cages in ...
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| rabbit face constantly wetound just wir | 10/10/2009 |
Q: is it sick or having runny nose.the rabbit is very active running around i am a bit worried about ...
A: Sounds to me like your rabbit has congenital teeth issues. You need to find a veterenarian who knows ...
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| rabbit | 10/9/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is not being herself, he's not eating as usual, not playing and now will not go back in ...
A: Any changes in personality or eating habits is cause for concern. The fact that your rabbit is still ...
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| rabbits and cats? | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I adopted my first rabbit this summer, and so far things have been going very well. He's a wicked ...
A: Firstly - I want to address your concerns about your rabbit. Its true that rabbits are not fond of ...
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| rabbit | 10/7/2009 |
Q: what kind of shelter does it have?
A: We recommend you get the largest cage you can for your rabbit. Rabbits have strong back legs and ...
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| lopi rabbit | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I have one quick question. We have had our rabbit for about -6 years now...healthy and all that good ...
A: I am soo sorry for your loss. This was sudden! I was not expecting this. I was concerned about her ...
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| mystery rabbit death! | 10/6/2009 |
Q: a few nights ago i found my rabbit dead, she was health the day before and has never had any ...
A: I am very sorry for your loss. Bleeding from the nose and mouth points to physical injury (being ...
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| why did he die? | 10/5/2009 |
Q: We went away for the weekend and while we were gone something - probably a fox? tried to dig bun out ...
A: I am verry sorry for your loss. Sometimes these things happen. In your case, the shock from the ...
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| lopi rabbit | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have one quick question. We have had our rabbit for about -6 years now...healthy and all that good ...
A: Could you possibly upload a picture to this site or re-ask the question with a picture attached. I ...
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| passing gas | 9/30/2009 |
Q: what food could i give my giant rabbit if he has trouble to pass gas?
A: um.. stop feeding him whatever is causing the gas! Rabbits should eat unlimited timothy hay, a ...
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| rabbits | 9/28/2009 |
Q: my rabbit has a small patch of dry skin on the top of his head and the front of his nose after ...
A: It sounds like an abscess, either from an old wound or from an impacted tooth. The gunk coming out ...
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| rabbits | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I had to seperate my three rabbits because i thought one was getting another pregnant, but i'm not ...
A: Get some long sleeves and gloves on and pick those rabbits up - gently - and flip them over or get a ...
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| Help! I am using my food bowl as a litterbox! | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me -- I am a 9 week old female lop bunny just adopted this week from the pet ...
A: A few things to try. 1. a 9 week old rabbit is very young. I would be very suprised if your rabbit ...
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| new born rabbits - no mother | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me at all. We have just got a rabbit, never owned one before, and ...
A: Are you sure the mother is ignoring the babies? Mothers will ignore the babies in the wild for 23 ...
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| my new bunny | 9/22/2009 |
Q: i found a bunny on a road pretty far from any houses. i didnt want the poor thing to be ran over so ...
A: You did the right thing. The rabbit is not a wild rabbit. Wild rabbits are dark brown with a white ...
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| Rabbit Help | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions about my darling rabbits. I have 3 all together,all male, all indoor rabbits ...
A: Q2 Bunny loves you. Licking is a sign of affection - its rabbit grooming. Its normal, enjoy it. Q1 ...
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| Introducing rabbits and mating | 9/9/2009 |
Q: We have a male rabbit a little over a year old, who is very soppy with a wonderful nature and have ...
A: I would not breed a rabbit under 1 year old. Rabbits that breed to young can get confused and hurt, ...
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| growling | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My family has had our rabbit for a while now. She has never been the most behaved rabbit. She ...
A: This behavior is actually communication. Your rabbit may be a more 'assertive' rabbit than others, a ...
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| bunny sitting too close to door | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I have recently caught a rabbit that was thrown out by his owner. The poor thing had managed to ...
A: Rabbits actually sleep in the day time and are awake at night. You are not bothering him, mostly ...
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| my rabbits died and i dont know why? | 9/6/2009 |
Q: recently on the 5th of august my rabbit died. she was only two years old and she was well kept along ...
A: Without seeing the rabbits and their living situation this is going to be near impossible to ...
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| Not using litter box anymore | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My mini lop bunny (2 1/2 years old) was completely litter box trained and in the last couple of ...
A: Is your rabbit wet underneath? I just want to distinguish this as a behaviour and not a medical ...
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| Are poopy tail and poopy butt different? | 9/3/2009 |
Q: The tail has a stiff bottom as if it was soaked in hair spray. The butt hole is clean and pink.
A: Your rabbit may have gotten it dirty from the litter box or walked through the water dish then ...
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| Bunny ears | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My bunnies ears are pretty warm. This is my first bunny, and I have only had him for 4 or 5 days, so ...
A: Your rabbit should be fine - after running around and being hyper your rabbit will have hot ears - ...
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| bunny sitting too close to door | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have recently caught a rabbit that was thrown out by his owner. The poor thing had managed to ...
A: This is truly strange. Your rabbit is likely sleeping by the door because he/she is waiting for you ...
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| hair in eye | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have two Netherland Dwarfs. I notice that one of them seems to get an occasional loose hair stuck ...
A: This happens. There is nothing wrong with your rabbits tearduct. Rabbits groom eachother - its a ...
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| Sick rabbit help!! | 8/30/2009 |
Q: my rabbit was recently bitten by a cat. He has developed an infection (abscess) on his lower jaw. My ...
A: the surgical route depends on the abscess and the state of the rabbit.. this needs to be determined ...
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| Sick rabbit help!! | 8/30/2009 |
Q: my rabbit was recently bitten by a cat. He has developed an infection (abscess) on his lower jaw. My ...
A: Your rabbit is not eating/drinking most likely because he is in pain. You need to go to a vet ...
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| Rabbit Bedding | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what type of bedding is best for them? Is pine really that bad? Thanks.
A: Yes it is. The link between pine/cedar shavings and liver disease in rabbits is quite clear. Rabbits ...
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| Baby rabbits :) | 8/28/2009 |
Q: On Saturday, the 22nd of Aug. My rabbit had 5 babys. two died, and 3 are living and looking great! ...
A: You can hold them. Make sure you hold them while sitting down on the ground, wash your hands first ...
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| baby bunnies | 8/27/2009 |
Q: My in-laws got two rex bunnies for my boys and told me that they were both females and when i looked ...
A: They are probably about 4-5 days old. at the 10-14 day mark they start to open their eyes. At that ...
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| Rabbit Babies Here Now | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I read your post with dismay; my female rabbit just had babies but she is ignoring them! Is there ...
A: Are you absolutely sure that they are not being fed? You have to understand that rabbits do not ...
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| breeding | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 33 month pregnant rabbit{i think}. I can feel her nipples they seem pretty big and under ...
A: There is no 'real reliable' way to tell a rabbit is pregnant. Any palpating or poking of the rabbits ...
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| Hurt Bunny | 8/24/2009 |
Q: i have a bunny who i got in late June. Today when i let her out for her daily exercise she was ...
A: You have to take your rabbit to a vet immediately. Your rabbit has suffered hind leg paralysis. This ...
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| Newborn Bunny | 8/23/2009 |
Q: My female rabbit just had her first litter two days ago; I'm not new to rabbits, but I AM new to ...
A: The skin colouring decides where white, brown and black fur grows. Don't be concerned with spots or ...
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| play mates | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I am getting a dwarf rabbit pretty soon, and I was wondering if it would be safe to allow my dwarf ...
A: I'm going to say no. A rabbit can seriously injure and kill a hamster if your rabbit doesnt ...
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| litterbox training | 8/21/2009 |
Q: My dwarf rabbit eats 3 tbs. of grain in the morning, a small handful of lettuce, broccoli, and 2-3 ...
A: I would say that you HAVE to bring them in at night regardless of the temperature - due to ...
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| bunny pooping | 8/21/2009 |
Q: is it common for young bunnies to poop lots while walking and getting held
A: Young as in under 6 months? - yes. AT this age they are unaware that they are pooping. They are too ...
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| What's wrong with my bunny? | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I hae a 3 year old rabbit named Matt. Today while grooming him (he seems to be going through a ...
A: Does your rabbit still have testicles? If your rabbit does - could you examine them, they should be ...
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| When to alter rabbits | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I had a wonderful mini lop that died in Sept., ( she was 7 1/2 yrs old ). I loved her dearly, she ...
A: The destroying of things has more to do with boredom and a lack of proper alternatives. A rabbit ...
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| Paired Rabbits | 8/19/2009 |
Q: My mom and I have decided to get 2 dwarf rabbits, but we don't know whether we should get two males, ...
A: My list of preferences: 1. already bonded and neutered/spayed pair from shelter/foster home 2. ...
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| bunnies | 8/18/2009 |
Q: where would i go in st.catharines to get my new 7 1/2 month old bunnies nails cut?? Or do you know ...
A: Do you have a white or black bunny? Some rabbits have dark nails which are more difficult to cut. ...
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| When to alter rabbits | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I had a wonderful mini lop that died in Sept., ( she was 7 1/2 yrs old ). I loved her dearly, she ...
A: You will have to do the boy first. The earliest that I know of that vets will do it is 6 months - ...
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| weak rabbit | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I am writing for advice on how to feed my weak rabbit. He is under vetinary care at present for ...
A: Is he pooping?? If there is no poop coming out we have a problem. You need to find a good rabbit vet ...
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| weak rabbit | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I am writing for advice on how to feed my weak rabbit. He is under vetinary care at present for ...
A: You did the right thing! Your rabbit needs nutrition. Please immedately feed your rabbit unlimited ...
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| my rabbits lump | 8/14/2009 |
Q: my rabbit has a huge lump thats perfectly round and right over the spot where my rabbit had ...
A: You need to go back to the vet. This is most likely an abscess that has developed in the place where ...
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| foods poisonous to bunnies | 8/13/2009 |
Q: My bunny seems lethargic this morning, and I had given him a small bell pepper yesterday with the ...
A: No, Green peppers are not toxic to rabbits. If it was the first time you gave him a pepper it might ...
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| Young Male Bunny | 8/12/2009 |
Q: My just six month old male mini-Rex is acting very differently than usual this evening. It seems ...
A: Interesting. Your husband could be correct but to be sure I want you to look at a website and ...
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| rabbits | 8/11/2009 |
Q: How do you tell if a rabbit is male or female? ANSWER: This really depends on age. Under 3 or 4 ...
A: Firstly, You need to learn how to pick up your rabbit. There will be times in which it is imperative ...
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| 2 month old lionhead rabbit | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted my first rabbit, so I'm not really clear on how things are supposed to go. I ...
A: Hay should be given in unlimited amounts.. FOREVER. Once your rabbit is 1 year old you can start ...
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| rabbits | 8/10/2009 |
Q: How do you tell if a rabbit is male or female?
A: This really depends on age. Under 3 or 4 months its really hard to tell. Rabbit parts are just too ...
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| Sinus infection? | 8/9/2009 |
Q: have a 12 year old netherland dwarf. I am just looking for some feedback as to what might be going ...
A: Ok, firstly you are dealing with an elderly rabbit - 12 years is a old rabbit considering most live ...
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| Pregnant? Maybe? | 8/8/2009 |
Q: My female and male rabbit were let out by mistake at the exact same time, my kids are allowed to ...
A: Its possible - however with a male so young I would think that maybe she is responding to the ...
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| Pregnancy | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I have a male and females lion head rabbits they have bread before plenty of time but i just got ...
A: Do not attempt to rebreed her till after 40 days has passed from the first time you breeded her so ...
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| Fur loss from legs and face | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I am from India and I have a male rabbit of Indian origin almost 5 months old.He is very much ...
A: Your rabbit has either burrowing mites or sarcopic mange. You need to take your rabbit to a vet and ...
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| ear mites | 8/4/2009 |
Q: i was just wondering about my rabbit's ear mites. he has gone to the vet for a shot, and we were ...
A: While this is disgusting - unfortunately this is the way rabbits take care of themselves. They lick ...
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| rabit | 7/22/2009 |
Q: well my rabbits name is rabby and he don't have a cage and if i did put him in a cage he would go ...
A: get a dog play pen ( a 6foot by 4foot metal enclosure) and make a rabbit area. Rabbits need a space ...
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| how to litter box train my 8 week old dwarf lop ear bunny | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I have just recently adopted an 8 week old dwarf lop ear bunny. He's is the most precious animal I ...
A: asking an 8 week old rabbit to pee in a box every time is a bit of a stretch - like asking a newborn ...
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| Dwarf bunny humping | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have 3 Netherland Dwarf Bunnies, I bought 3 males about 6 weeks old. I have had them for about 2 ...
A: You might want to recheck the sexes of your rabbits. You can do that here: ...
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| my rabbit has a bald spot | 7/14/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has a bald spot on the middle of his back. it started as some flacky look almost as fine ...
A: I'm going to ask you to look at this link: http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html It has a list ...
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| bunny litter-training | 7/13/2009 |
Q: My 4 month-old bunny, Gloria, has been working on litter-training since I got her 2 months ago. ...
A: Rabbits are very territorial, especially the females. There is something about the scent of the ...
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| Fighting Rabbits | 7/12/2009 |
Q: We have 3 rabbits 2 female and one desexed male - they have all got on very well for approx 4 yrs ...
A: Its time to get both females spayed. They are fighting over territory and possibly the male. Spay ...
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| rabbit bedding | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have two 12 week old netherland dwarfs and the vet suggested we get hay from the local farm. I ...
A: Can you find out what the percent of hemp hay is to timothy hay? I'm assuming its timothy because ...
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| rabbit | 7/10/2009 |
Q: my rabbit is nearly 3. his nose has gone white and he is acting strange, licking wood. he has food ...
A: White nose could mean shock or hypothermia. However not eating is the main problem here. If a ...
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| netherland dwarf dental issue/passed away | 7/10/2009 |
Q: Our beloved 11-y/o male N dwarf is gone as of two days ago. He suddenly stopped eating and his ...
A: I am very sorry for your loss. It sounds like your rabbit went rather quickly, and probably wasn't ...
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| Tiny black bugs in bunny litter :( | 7/9/2009 |
Q: My name is Maddie. I just cleaned my bunnies litter box and realized acouple of tiny , black bugs in ...
A: please go to the vet as soon as possible!! I'm really concerned your rabbit has fly-strike. This can ...
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| breeding rabbits | 7/8/2009 |
Q: my holland lops ( female ) and a NZ white rabbit ( male ) can i actually mate them tgt ?! or i need ...
A: It is hard to tell if a rabbit is pregnant until you are near the end of the pregnancy. Anything ...
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| hair loss in pet house rabbits | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have 4 pet house rabbits. I had a littles girl who died 4 mo ago after a few mo of massive hair ...
A: You need to go to a vet. I am worried about skin abrasions/mites/mange. A drastic change in a ...
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| Rabbits | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I breed New Zealand rabbits down in the States. I'm relatively new at it. One of my bucks ...
A: Its possible but not likely. Shes older than I'd recommend breeding. There is no real way to tell ...
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| breeding rabbits | 7/7/2009 |
Q: my holland lops ( female ) and a NZ white rabbit ( male ) can i actually mate them tgt ?! or i need ...
A: You should not mate rabbits - leave that to breeders. rabbits need to be breeded with rabbits close ...
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| hair loss in pet house rabbits | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have 4 pet house rabbits. I had a littles girl who died 4 mo ago after a few mo of massive hair ...
A: I need you to peruse this article and figure out whether any of these things matches what you are ...
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| How can i help my rabbit recover from tilt? | 7/6/2009 |
Q: Is there therapy to get my rabbit back to normal?
A: A lot of love and a lot of patience. The meds will work - it just takes time. I'm assuming here that ...
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| worried about rabbits teeth | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have a doe about 3mo old and she used to drink out of her water bottle just fine. Now she seems to ...
A: That is a tiny gap - it doesnt look like a problem - a gap that went all the way down maybe would be ...
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| Pregnancy | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have a important Question about my rabbit having babies... I breed her with my Only boy rabbit, ...
A: Any day now. I would wait at least till the 35th day to be sure. At 40 days you will be sure she ...
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| Baby rabbits | 7/6/2009 |
Q: How long should u keeep the baby rabbits with their mother miine are 8 weeks old
A: I waited till 10 weeks. The extra weeks are going to help to ensure they have better immunity and ...
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| Flemish Giant not eating - Teeth Problems? | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I am really hoping you may have some ideas about what may be wrong with my flemish giant, Big Ben. ...
A: I've been thinking about this for a few days now - If your rabbit is cringing when you feed him i'm ...
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| worried about rabbits teeth | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I have a doe about 3mo old and she used to drink out of her water bottle just fine. Now she seems to ...
A: Are the bottom teeth on top of the top ones? i'm concerned more about wolfs teeth than the space. ...
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| Introduction of a new rabbit to 2 other rabbits | 7/4/2009 |
Q: We have two 3-year old neutered male rabbits (dutch broken brown and a lion head) that get along ...
A: Oh my. You have upset the herd politics by introducing another rabbit in the mix. Male bonding is ...
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| rabbit breeding | 7/4/2009 |
Q: im breeding my female rabbit another.she had 11 then 12 year apart now is breeding for her last ...
A: Its a coincidence that your rabbit had 11 the first time and 12 the second. If by some chance your ...
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| Rabbit acting funny | 7/3/2009 |
Q: Brown, Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I have a one year-old mini male ...
A: This could be one of two things. Learned - Rabbits are smart - they learn to associate things the ...
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| Baby Rabbits | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I came home last night to find 5 babies in the hutch(a complete surprise!), i just have a few ...
A: At this point I would put another litter box somewhere else for her to use. Chances are if the ...
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| flemish gaint is losing all the her hair on the back of the neck | 7/3/2009 |
Q: Our Flemish Giant is losing all of her hair on the back of her neck. Do rabbits have dry skin? ...
A: My two suspects are mange or fur mites. Fur mites cause flaky skin and hair loss. Both are ...
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| Rabbit acting funny | 7/2/2009 |
Q: Brown, Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I have a one year-old mini male ...
A: I need more information. Does this behavior only happen when your daughter comes back from her ...
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| my bunnys are dying | 7/2/2009 |
Q: i have 6, 1 1/2 month old bunnies. one morning i wake up and the bunnies just sit there. they ...
A: The rabbits are very young and should not have been removed from the mother. Rabbits need to wean at ...
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| At home medicine chest for bunny | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have a very healthy little Mini Rex and want to keep him that way. Since I am 2 hours away from a ...
A: I'm sorry - but 5 weeks is heinously too young. If you contact your local chapter of the house ...
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| bunny has sores on her feet | 7/1/2009 |
Q: my bunny has sores on her feet and has irritation on her butt to where she lost her fur shes eating ...
A: OK - firstly - rabbit with fur loss on the butt is an issue with incontinence. Either your rabbit is ...
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| Bonding Trouble | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have 2 un-neutered male buns, one is about 13 months old and the other is about 9 months old. When ...
A: The younger bunny is the one you should neuter. He has finally come of age and is trying to assert ...
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| At home medicine chest for bunny | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a very healthy little Mini Rex and want to keep him that way. Since I am 2 hours away from a ...
A: I am very happy that this little guy is still alive! Rabbits should not be removed from their ...
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| grooming | 6/30/2009 |
Q: My dwarf rabbit eats 3 tbs. of grain in the morning, a small handful of lettuce, broccoli, and 2-3 ...
A: Yes you need to trim nails - usually once a month - sometimes longer depending on your rabbit. If ...
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| litterbox training | 6/30/2009 |
Q: My dwarf rabbit eats 3 tbs. of grain in the morning, a small handful of lettuce, broccoli, and 2-3 ...
A: Its territorial. Your older rabbit is trying to claim the land around your baby rabbits' cage - ...
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| Litter Training | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I just brought home a lionhead rabbit about a week ago. It is a male and he is about 9 to 10 weeks ...
A: Did I mention putting a handful of hay in the box also encourages your rabbit to poop and pee in the ...
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| my bunnies left ear is down | 6/30/2009 |
Q: and I'm just wondering about my bunny casper I'm not sure what type is it. but it just concerns me ...
A: how old is your rabbit? Is it possible that you have a lop baby on your hands and didnt know it? I ...
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| Jealous Bunny Behavior - How Can I Fix It?! | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have two bunnies, Happy (a buck) and Lucille (a doe), both altered. I got Happy first and he was ...
A: I have a similar issue with two of my rabbits - I've learnt over the years that rabbit language is ...
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| At home medicine chest for bunny | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a very healthy little Mini Rex and want to keep him that way. Since I am 2 hours away from a ...
A: How old is your rabbit. This kinda matters if your rabbit is younger/older as your needs will ...
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| Litter Training | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I just brought home a lionhead rabbit about a week ago. It is a male and he is about 9 to 10 weeks ...
A: Your rabbit is very very very young! This would be like expecting a human baby to use a toilet. I ...
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| blind bunny | 6/27/2009 |
Q: i have just purchased a dwarf lop bunny she is gorgeous and lives indoors with us but i have noticed ...
A: I need a better description of milky. Is the inside of the eye gray tinged? or is this a discharge ...
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| sudden death | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I had a lop eared rabbit who was just 15 weeks of age. He was really freindly and followed us ...
A: Firstly, I am really sorry for your loss. It is hard to deal with the loss of a loved one, ...
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| I don't know if my rabbit is pregnant or not | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have a female dwarf breed rabbit who had given birth to 4 before I adopted her. I have left my ...
A: Its possible that it is peristalsis but as I said before theres no way to tell for sure at this ...
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| Female Rabbit possibly pregnant, change in behavior | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have two rabbits, one male and one female. They usually get along just fine. Unfortunately I found ...
A: Rabbits gestate in 30-34 days. If it has not been that long since the female was with the male there ...
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| Dead Rabbit | 6/8/2009 |
Q: We found our Rabbi dead this morning in his cage. He had whie foam coming out ofhis nose and we can ...
A: I am very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately it sounds like your rabbit succumbed to heat ...
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| Is my rabbit behaving normally or is he seriously ill? | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Firstly, he is a 2-3months old male mini lop. I bought him from a pet store 2 days ago. He was ...
A: Firstly, Baby rabbits should be given unlimited pellets and hay. UNLIMITED. A baby rabbit has a lot ...
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| My Rabbits Eye | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I got 2 female rabbits 6 weeks ago. They are 16 weeks old. One of my rabbits eyes have closed up I ...
A: While it could be an injury, I suspect your rabbit has a dental problem - specifically malocclusion. ...
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| My Rabbits Testicals | 6/7/2009 |
Q: My rabbit recently has his testicals showing. I've never really seen them before, although, I know ...
A: It sounds pretty normal to me. Rabbit testicles do not grow hair. They are wrinkly and pinkish. I ...
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| timothy hay | 6/6/2009 |
Q: My dwarf rabbit eats 3 tbs. of grain in the morning, a small handful of lettuce, broccoli, and 2-3 ...
A: Grain? what kind of grain? Rabbits should not eat any sort of grain or seed feed. Timothy hay ...
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| Two male neutered rabbits fighting. | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Okay, I've read over previous questions, and found one similar to mine (one about two male rabbits ...
A: It bothers me that vets are not more sympathetic to bonding situations. You should know that rabbits ...
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| Growth on rabbit | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old mini lop ear and over the past couple of years she has developed a large "sack" ...
A: Firstly - rabbits dont have 'cycles'. A female rabbit only ovulates when she is in contact with a ...
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| rabbit | 6/4/2009 |
Q: my bunny was acting ok last night eatinf and drinking then this after noon all the sudden was ...
A: I'm very sorry for your loss. Sometimes these things happen, we dont know why god chooses to take ...
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| My rabbit bites me | 6/3/2009 |
Q: My 6 month old mini rex rabbit she bites me all the time and only me..i tried every thing i let her ...
A: Your rabbit may be scared of you, or your hands. Firstly - get gloves on and start reacting when she ...
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| Bunny | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have a bunny for about 4 years. A few months ago I saw a big wound on it's neck. I took it to a ...
A: Your rabbit has a tooth issue. Its either a molar spur or a tooth impaction in the back teeth. I'm ...
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| Sores on bunnies | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have 4 male bunnies who all get along great and live in my garage with plenty of room to run ...
A: To really figure out whats going on here I'd need more information than just 'back end'. Are we ...
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| HELP!!! Baby bunny in jeopardy!!!! | 6/2/2009 |
Q: .. I walked out into my yard and stared at my dog with a baby bunny about a week old in her mouth. ...
A: It would be best if you could locate the nest under your porch and put the baby back in the nest. ...
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| Think my baby rabbit is having babies :( | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have two rabbits a male and a female. They are kept separately but somehow have managed to mate. ...
A: From the sounds of it your male is fond of your female anyway -and after the neuter (and recovery ...
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| Think my baby rabbit is having babies :( | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have two rabbits a male and a female. They are kept separately but somehow have managed to mate. ...
A: 2 months is scarily young - the chances of her being pregnant are slim to none. Usually rabbits ...
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| my female rabbit | 5/31/2009 |
Q: i have a male rabbit and a female they are in 2 different cages and my male is spraying. can my ...
A: I'm pretty sure that rabbit spray is made up primarily of urine and hormones. If your female rabbit ...
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| baby rabbits | 5/31/2009 |
Q: Hi i have a very aggressive female rabbit in my care as i foster rescue rabbits she was pregnant ...
A: It sounds to me like the cage might be too small.. Mother rabbits can get 'post-pardum ...
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| The care of our albino rabbit !!! | 5/30/2009 |
Q: aftr my daughters rabbit passed away my husband went out and got her a albino rabbit. she was at ...
A: All rabbits will not like direct sun as they are furry animals and cannot regulate their temp like ...
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| lop eared rabbit shivering and diarrea | 5/30/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is 18 months old and recently i noticed that she has been shivering and has had a bit of ...
A: I wish i had gotten this email sooner.. I'm worried your rabbit is in shock. Has it sustained any ...
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| Pregnat ( Hopefully) rabbit | 5/29/2009 |
Q: . Yesterday I put one of my does in with my only buck they started mating whitch i though was ...
A: You have to wait at least 40 days. That way you can tell for sure shes not pregnant. YOU SHOULD ...
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| Matted fur? | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I have a female rabbit who is a short-haired breed. She is a half dwarf too. When I brought her ...
A: You could get a pair of BLUNT ended scissors (safety scissors for childrens nails) and attempt to ...
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| Bulge on Rabbits Neck | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have a one year old rabbit and recently I have noticed a bulge forming under her neck and above ...
A: The buldge - its called a dewlap. Your rabbit is a female. All females have this extra roll of skin ...
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| leaving for ten days, will bunny be okay? | 5/28/2009 |
Q: Okay so long story, my boyfriend and I have a bunny who is a little over three months old, she has ...
A: Dont worry about your bunny. Make sure your friend has a number for a vet just in case. Its only 10 ...
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| Grinding | 5/27/2009 |
Q: my bunny something grinds, i found that soft grinding means she is satisfied and loud grinding means ...
A: Loud grinding is unmistakable. It sounds like marbles being run down a wood floor, or chalk on a ...
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| Found A nest of Rabbits (babies) | 5/27/2009 |
Q: My husband and I found a nest of baby rabbits this morning we have been watching out for them but ...
A: The answer depends on wether the mother rabbit can still see and get into the nest. You could ...
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| Holding rabbits/ Bonding | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have two general questions. First, is it a good idea to pick up rabbits by the skin on their back? ...
A: DO NOT pick up a rabbit by the back of its head. ONLY CATS DO THAT TO THEIR YOUNG and if you do that ...
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| First liter Rabbits | 5/18/2009 |
Q: This is my first time having two rabbits of different sex. And due to family illness i did not ...
A: Know that your mother rabbit will feed her babies for 5 minutes a day when nobody is looking and ...
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| creating a natural living area | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I own 3 male (presently un-neutered) rabbits who I got as bunnies and they are all approx 10 months ...
A: Part of me is saying this is a really REALLY bad idea. I dont think you realize that rabbits are ...
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| rabbit pregnancy | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have a f/m rabbit this is about 12wks old and a male rabbit that is about 3 1/2 mnths. We have "No ...
A: I dont think that she would be pregnant. She is really really young. Also - he is also a bit young ...
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| Rabbit peeing on me | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Last night i was sting with my bunny that i have had her for a year now and sometime when i sit with ...
A: Well.. the good news is your rabbit loves you. Your rabbit has come of age and is now sexually ...
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| circulatory system of rabbits | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I need notes and diagrams on the blood circulation system of rabbits and have searched the net ...
A: As we are not supposed to answer questions that are homework related - I'm not sure that I can get ...
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| Just born babie bunnies | 5/15/2009 |
Q: Our rabbit just gave birth early this morning, and i am worried she won't know what shes doing. Shes ...
A: Wash your hands with regular soap and rince well, pat mom bunny to get some scent on you, then you ...
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| two females | 5/15/2009 |
Q: can you have two pregnant rabbits in the same pen, and also a non-pregnant female with them. they ...
A: The pregnant rabbits are going to start acting out towards all other rabbits once the pregnancy is ...
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| Rabbit | 5/14/2009 |
Q: he is a male and is 1 yr old. Whenever i go near him he tries to hump me, which is very embarrassing ...
A: Your rabbit has reached maturity - its time to neuter him. Not only will this curb the humping ...
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| An Unfriendly Duo | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering if there was any hope for my very special companions, Alfalfa and Timothy. ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. There are numerous things you can try to rebond these ...
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| rabbit urine | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I just bought a one-month old rabbit. Her urine is very thick and slimy, it looks like baby's puke. ...
A: ONE MONTH? Rabbits should not be taken from their mothers until 8 to 10 weeks old. I'm very sorry ...
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| baby bunny death. | 5/12/2009 |
Q: My rabbit had baby bunnies a week ago ever since the first day i have been in and out of the cage at ...
A: I'm very sorry this is happening. It seems to be one of the things that happens when rabbit mothers ...
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| Chronic Sore Hocks | 5/12/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old Flemish Giant seems to have chronic sore hocks. Ive taken him to a vet (an excellent ...
A: Ok, you have to understand that you are fighting against a genetic weakness in flemish giants. This ...
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| un-neutered rabbit peeing on my bed | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I got my mini lop rabbit almost a year ago from a friend who did want him anymore. He's about 3 ...
A: Firstly, cover your bed so you arent doing excessive laundry/freaking out about it. layers of ...
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| my rabbit has no hair on her back foot | 5/11/2009 |
Q: .. i have a female adult lionhead mix,,she recently had babies about 5 weeks ago,,when i wnt to ...
A: It is possible she is wetting herself - causing urine scald to the tops of her feet. Pregnant ...
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| rabbit drinking habit | 5/9/2009 |
Q: Our one year old mini lop has cut back drasticaly on the amount of water he drinks. Every think else ...
A: Aww.. that is very cute that he follows you guys around - he feels as if he is part of the family. ...
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| HELP!!!! | 5/9/2009 |
Q: Hey! im nicole,my rabbit had babys like 4 days ago and their father is a lionhead is it bad to have ...
A: If the babies are being fed they are fine. Every time you disturb the nest you are going to hear ...
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| rabbit nesting | 5/8/2009 |
Q: i actually foster rescue rabbits i have a female which i know is pregnant as she was running loose ...
A: Any day now. If shes pregnant. If you can, put your hand under her belly when you are patting her ...
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| Bunny always sitting in one spot | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I bought my bunny back in October. His name is Charlie and he was staying with my boyfriend at the ...
A: I have a few questions for you and two thoughts. My questions: How old is your rabbit? Did you get ...
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| newborn bunny rescue | 5/7/2009 |
Q: My brother has a cat who brought home a newborn tiny bunny rabbit. The newborn is so new he is cold, ...
A: Firstly you have to warm it up. Hold it close to your body for heat - or you can get a hot water ...
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| Rabbits | 5/6/2009 |
Q: My one year old rabbit gave birth to 5 bunnies 15 days ago. All of the bunnies are alive and ...
A: Shes heavy because shes lactating - and unlike humans shes got 6 boobs. :) She will also not like ...
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| Litterbox training | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I have a bunny who is just about 8 weeks old. He is doing fine with his litterboxes except when it ...
A: Wait - a litterbox on a nightstand table? A baby rabbit could fall off your bed and hurt itself. I ...
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| Baby bunnies | 5/5/2009 |
Q: my rabbit had babies a week ago today. Long story short I thought I had two males. The babies are ...
A: Its a little soon to take the nest box out. Your rabbits need to have full fur to keep themselves ...
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| Rabbits | 5/5/2009 |
Q: My name is Pam. I have 2 adorable bunnies. One a Holland Lop(2 years & 2 months) , and the other A ...
A: Theres stuff out there called carefresh - its like a recycled cotton batting stuff. Truly, I would ...
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| Removing pellets from a diet. | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I have two rexes whom are over weight. I was thinking about converting them to an all vegetable ...
A: Well if you are going to remove pellets you will have to do it slowly. Truly the best rabbit diet is ...
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| baby bunnies | 5/3/2009 |
Q: okay:)... may 3,2009 my friend and i have been waiting about 30 days for her rabbit to give birth. ...
A: Rabbits are prey animals which means that they do not sit with or constantly feed their babies. ...
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| My Giant Dwarf Rabbit | 5/2/2009 |
Q: Today my rabbit has suddenly became ill in the space of around 12 hours. He is very young and is ...
A: Is he housed outside? I'm concerned he may have contracted an infectious disease from wild animals ...
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| 3 bunnies | 5/2/2009 |
Q: It all started when we first got our male bunny named sniffles about a year ago at a feed store and ...
A: I am very sorry for your bunny loss. It would have been best to let the boys see the girl bunny for ...
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| my bunny | 5/1/2009 |
Q: i just got a bunny and we accidentally forgot to get a water bottle for it! the store is closed now ...
A: I think that there are no vaccinations available for your rabbit in the US - I might be wrong so you ...
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| want 2 no | 5/1/2009 |
Q: i hav some rabits keeping in a big cage on d terace of ma house.dese days the highest hot ...
A: I think you mean Celsius. Rabbits can survive between 5C-27C and 45F-80F any higher can cause ...
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| my bunny | 5/1/2009 |
Q: i just got a bunny and we accidentally forgot to get a water bottle for it! the store is closed now ...
A: A small dish is fine. The rabbit should be able to lick up the water. It doesnt have to be a shallow ...
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| sick bunny | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Today, we discovered that my sister's rabbit has dome eye gunk on his eyes, and he was snufling too. ...
A: I'm suspicious that there are dental problems in play here - sometimes a molar spur or impaction in ...
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| Wild rabitts in my backyard ??? | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I recently moved to my new house and last week I found a big rabbit on my backyard; I believed at ...
A: You would have to tell me the temperatures of your winter and summer for me to be able to tell you ...
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| growling rabbit | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have a house train rabbit and he is boxed trained. he is 5 months old and i was gone for 2 days. ...
A: Well - she is in love with you :) Its a good thing. You have to spay her though for your and her ...
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| baby rabbit help!!!!!!!!!! | 4/29/2009 |
Q: my rabbit had its second litter 3 days ago.tosay we found baby in her litter tray its alive...we put ...
A: Warm it up! Keep it against you till its nice and pink and wiggly when you bother it. Once its warm ...
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| mini rex | 4/28/2009 |
Q: My daughter got an 8 week old mini rex about 2 weeks ago. He has developed runny eyes, that is ...
A: Rabbits dont have common histamated allergies (like humans) - rabbit allergies have to do with food ...
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| Back Injury - one leg dragging | 4/28/2009 |
Q: We recently had an accident with our new dwarf bunny, "Pixie" She jumped from a high spot and was ...
A: How old is your rabbit? Is it a broken leg or broken back? Did you do x-rays? The most important ...
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| growling rabbit | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have a house train rabbit and he is boxed trained. he is 5 months old and i was gone for 2 days. ...
A: Definitely neuter time. Your rabbit is a young teenager raring with hormones. He is being aggressive ...
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| dropped baby bunny on hard floor | 4/27/2009 |
Q: We are taking care of 2 wild bunnies. They are approx. 3 weeks old. One of the bunnies got squirmish ...
A: You should really contact your local governmental wildlife organization and find a professional ...
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| Do Female Rabbits Suffer Menopause? | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I own a black & white dutch rabbit doe who's just recently turned 5. Over the past month or so, I've ...
A: Firstly rabbits do not have 'a once a month equivalent to a period' as genetically rabbits are ...
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| bunny death | 4/19/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have four children;our two oldest, 11 and 9, each adopted a rabbit (dutch dwarf) ...
A: I am very sorry for your loss - it is still very shocking and emotional to lose a bunny, even when ...
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| pulled muscles | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My bunny won't eat and only lay's there, It looks like he might have pulled a muscles in his right ...
A: Dealing with his pain will make his appetite return. Please do address his foot. Feed your rabbit ...
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| pulled muscles | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My bunny won't eat and only lay's there, It looks like he might have pulled a muscles in his right ...
A: Pain can cause your rabbit to not want to eat. You need to go to a vet immediately and get an x-ray ...
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| rabbit | 4/4/2009 |
Q: Our 4 year old rabbit has developed a strange neck stretching movement when trying to eat and puts ...
A: What are you feeding her - is there a food she does this more with than others or is it all foods? ...
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| bunny has wet face/neck | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I recently noticed my bunny has a soaking wet face/neck, as well as wet paws. The bedding is dry ...
A: Your bunny may be drooling. The most prominent cause of this is teeth problems. You will need to see ...
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| rabbit | 4/3/2009 |
Q: What do you have to prepare for rabbit mating?
A: I do not believe you should mate your rabbit at all.. babies are cute but you will have to find ...
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| my rabbit just had a litter | 4/2/2009 |
Q: my rabbit just had a litter, i have no idea what to do. she keeps taking one out of the litter, what ...
A: You shouldnt have to 'do' anything in particular at this point.. keep the male away from the mother ...
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| hay and litter training | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I'm sure you get better questions than this, but I kept trying to look it up and couldn't find the ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question - I've thought about it and I need to know how old ...
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| Is she depressed? | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I currently have two female rabbits. The older one, Jewel, seems sad a lot. About 6 months ago, I ...
A: I am very sorry for your loss.. Its very difficult on companion bunnies - especially if the sick ...
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| Can I put two female rabbits together? | 4/1/2009 |
Q: My husband recently bought a female rabbit from the pet store. Within the same week my mother who ...
A: Dont just 'put them together.' Initially each rabbit will need their own cage. Put the cages so that ...
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| mineral block | 3/31/2009 |
Q: my female standard rex (8 mo old) has gone through two mineral blocks this month.. should I do ...
A: Hows her water intake? Is the mineral block sugared? Are your rabbits pees very dark in colour? ...
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| Feed | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Considering that they will be eaten before they are 6 months old, does it matter what you feed them? ...
A: BABY RABBITS SHOULD BE FED PELLETS AND HAY! Rabbits are living creatures not garbage disposals. ...
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| Is my rabbit hurt or scared? | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I can't tell if my rabbit is hurt or if it just got scared really bad. My rabbit is an indoor ...
A: You absolutely have to take her to the vet immediately. Something is broken. Rabbits do not scream ...
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| rabbits feet are losing hair | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Our pet rabbit is loosing the fur on all of the bottom of her feet. It has been going on for a week ...
A: The rabbit will weight shift away from the toes and onto the back of the feet causing more pressure ...
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| rabbits feet are losing hair | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Our pet rabbit is loosing the fur on all of the bottom of her feet. It has been going on for a week ...
A: The blisters are called 'sore hocks.' Firstly you need to provide some soft flooring for your ...
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| Albino Rabbit with eye problems | 3/4/2009 |
Q: my family owns two albino rabbits and we love them. However, one of the rabbits (Thumper)has been ...
A: Check her teeth. Molar spurs or incisor issues can cause facial swelling and jaw abscesses. The ...
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| sore hock | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old french lop who has developed sore hock, this has not been caused by her living ...
A: Metacam for a sore hock? I'm not a vet but NSAIDS are for serious pain. A sore hock is an annoyance, ...
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| rabbit | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 month old rabbit, I bought a litter tray and he is using his litter tray, but his biting ...
A: No they dont sell metal litter trays, but they sell metal baking tins, like one for brownies or ...
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| Wet kit | 3/2/2009 |
Q: One of my week old kits looks like she's been soaked. Not sure if it's urine because it doesn't ...
A: Interesting - not sure what could be wetting your kit - but you can take a warm damp cloth corner ...
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| sore bum | 3/1/2009 |
Q: my bun, who is recovering from e-cuniculi and has had loose stools, has a very dirty bum and when he ...
A: I'm going to send you some links so you can research your EC questions - as i'm not exactly an ...
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| Hair Molting | 3/1/2009 |
Q: We have a Netherlands Dwarf and all of a sudden his hair has started to fall out is he ill or is ...
A: Rabbits will shed approximately twice a year.. in fall and spring (or alternatively when the ...
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| Loss of Balance | 2/28/2009 |
Q: i have taken my girl to the vets and she has been put on panacur and trisul suspension. She has had ...
A: Your rabbit sounds like she is having a wry neck/head tilt episode. It doesnt necessarly have to ...
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| How will spaying affect my doe? | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have owned a number of rabbits in the past when I was younger. I never had any of them fixed but ...
A: Simply - change her litterbox/food when she is out of her cage. Do all those house cleaning things ...
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| Infant bunnies | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have an infant bunny that we are attempting to handfeed. My rabbit is 1 year old and gave birth ...
A: I'm hoping this is just abrasion from maybe stimulation. Make sure you use a soft cloth and NO ...
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| Injured joint? | 2/27/2009 |
Q: My 2 and a half month old dwarf Holland lop attempted to jump over some closed garden chairs in my ...
A: He may be in a bit of pain. Pain in rabbits is hard to see as they are prey animals and try hard to ...
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| Introducing rabbits to each other | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have a spayed female rabbit that is about 5 years old. A couple of weeks ago, I rescued a baby ...
A: Two girls are hard to introduce but not impossible.. You are going to encounter the biggest problems ...
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| rabbit's health/digestion | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I just bought a rabbit five days ago, she is a hotot dwarf and was 6 weeks old when I got her. ...
A: You need to be very careful about what you are feeding your rabbit. This mushy poop could be fatal ...
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| Roundworms | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My rabbits run around in the yard and poop everywhere. I gave away one and was told he has ...
A: There are no good over the counter remedies for this - you will have to go to the vet and get ...
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| my bunnys behavior | 2/25/2009 |
Q: HE`S VERY FRESH..I CAN`T SEEM TO MAKE FRIENDS WITH HIM NO MATTER WHAT I DO...I LOVE ANIMALS BUT I `M ...
A: Try to do some work with this rabbit first. Adding another bunny right now might help the situation ...
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| accidents | 2/25/2009 |
Q: We have inherrited our daughter's mini dwarf. She was told it was a male but I think it is a female ...
A: How old is this rabbit? It might be time to get her spayed. Rabbits who have been de-sexed often ...
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| my bunnys behavior | 2/25/2009 |
Q: HE`S VERY FRESH..I CAN`T SEEM TO MAKE FRIENDS WITH HIM NO MATTER WHAT I DO...I LOVE ANIMALS BUT I `M ...
A: I'm going to send you a few links to read about very assertive bunnies.. It is possible to still ...
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| constant wheezing | 2/24/2009 |
Q: after returning from a 3 day trip i noticed that my rabbit was wheezing. we decided to wait another ...
A: There are too many potential causes for wheezing in rabbits for me to try to figure out what exactly ...
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| My bunny biting cage bars | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I had two male rabbits together since they were young until they were both 6 months old. They did ...
A: Right now I would not put another creature in there with your male until you are sure they will be a ...
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| about to deliver | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I noticed earlier today that there is blood on the ground underneath my pregnant,due now,momma's ...
A: Not a good sign. As far as I have experienced the delivery causes the blood - not the other way ...
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| doe fights with its kit | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My rabbits recently (about 4-7 weeks ago, not sure how old the little bun is)had a baby. I pet the ...
A: Its best that you did separate them. If the baby is eating/drinking on its own then you will not ...
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| Newborns found outside of cage | 2/21/2009 |
Q: Three does have given birth within the last week, we have found many newborns outside of the cage as ...
A: While I do not want to get into the psychology of why a commercially caged forced-breeding mother ...
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| Bunny Chews Her Paws | 2/21/2009 |
Q: Our four-month old female mini-lop eared bunny, Cookie, has been chewing the tops of her front paws ...
A: Four months.. I'm hoping she grows out of it.. It may be a suckling response. My Oldest rabbit still ...
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| leaking water bottle | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Sorry for asking a seemingly stupid question, but my rabbit's water bottle keeps leaking. I found ...
A: Eek. I got so fed up with water bottles that I switched to ceramic heavy dishes. There is some trick ...
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| hi | 2/20/2009 |
Q: my rabbit is swollen around the genitals what is it and what causes it? shes a female
A: I'm almost positive she has an infection - however if shes been with a male rabbit recently this ...
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| elbow dislocated | 2/19/2009 |
Q: My rabbit was zooming around my apartment one day and once she slowed she came into the living room ...
A: Leave it on!! I fear your vet is not a good one and is weighing the monetary gain of a surgery ...
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| Did i have to put my bunny down? | 2/19/2009 |
Q: My bunny broke it's back about 2 1/2 months ago. We went to the vet and he told us that all we could ...
A: The question is about pain management. Some bunnies are in a lot of pain and it is most humane to do ...
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| Regarding: Boomer | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My bunny Boomer, has the run of the house, he is also litter trained. But for a little while now he ...
A: It sounds like everything is good with the cleaning regiment. Bleach is NO good. I always use ...
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| Diet for Pregnant Rabbit | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is pregnant. Should I feed her a special diet?
A: Unlimited pellets/Unlimited hay. She should be separated from other rabbits and will require special ...
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| eating habits | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I know you're not a vet, but I would like your opinion on the following queries, please and thank ...
A: Usually the lumps are gas or fur. If its a 'functional blockage' I would suggest fluids and ...
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| eating habits | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I know you're not a vet, but I would like your opinion on the following queries, please and thank ...
A: I'm glad someone checked his teeth because that was my first reaction - are you sure someone put a ...
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| weight? | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have a female rabbit who is a Polish breed. (At least where I got her said she was) The vet told ...
A: Handful of hay?? Rabbits require UNLIMITED timothy hay. If you are going to limit anything, limit ...
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| Infant bunnies | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have an infant bunny that we are attempting to handfeed. My rabbit is 1 year old and gave birth ...
A: No no.. Dont get the mother interested.. Turn her over so shes on her back in your lap, hold her and ...
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| Infant bunnies | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have an infant bunny that we are attempting to handfeed. My rabbit is 1 year old and gave birth ...
A: Have you tried to hold mother bunny on her back in your lap while letting the little one try to feed ...
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| Regarding: Boomer | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My bunny Boomer, has the run of the house, he is also litter trained. But for a little while now he ...
A: How old is boomer? Pooping like hard pellets? poop that is mushy? Poop like one pellet here and ...
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| rabbits sharing food | 2/15/2009 |
Q: after months I have finally bonded my rabbits and they are very happy together. However,I'm worried ...
A: You need to figure out if your rabbit has any underlying health problems - when you have more than ...
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| skin disease | 2/15/2009 |
Q: what is the medicine of the skin disease of the rabbit?how many months the babies before i separate ...
A: what is the medicine of the skin disease of the rabbit? It really depends on what is wrong with ...
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| e-cuniculi and vitamin B12 | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I know you're not a vet, but I would like your opinion on the following queries, please and thank ...
A: NO bread! That friend of yours' rabbit will get sick eventually on carbs. Do not do that! Please no ...
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| My house rabbit | 2/14/2009 |
Q: i have a house rabbit who hasn't been very good at peeing in her litter tray recently. she has her ...
A: Oh females and their territory.. Couple of things - perhaps you want to get the next size up of ...
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| netherland dwarf peanuts | 2/13/2009 |
Q: One of our baby rabbits died today. The mother and father rabbits were both netherland dwarfs ...
A: Thats a pretty well developed peanut. It might have been a normal rabbit with underdeveloped ...
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| Rabbits | 2/13/2009 |
Q: So I've had my rabbit for about a year and a half. Hes pretty active, uses the bathroom regularly ...
A: Sorry for the wait - you need to take him to the vet and get him professional checked. This could ...
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| netherland dwarf peanuts | 2/12/2009 |
Q: One of our baby rabbits died today. The mother and father rabbits were both netherland dwarfs ...
A: Yes, It doesnt sound like this baby was going to make it in the first place. Peanuts are genetically ...
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| Sudden Death with our Rabbit | 2/12/2009 |
Q: My daughter won a rabbit at a fair about 6mon. ago, my daughter is 2 yr. old. I let her play a game ...
A: I am very sorry for your loss. It is not known why rabbits sometimes die. If your rabbit was ...
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| Rabbit broken pelvis | 2/11/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old male rex rabbit Osito started to walk strange about a week ago,I took him to the vet ...
A: Its true. A rabbit with a broken (not dislocated) pelvis can heal on its own. I wish there was more ...
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| Flea and Tick treatment on a Dwarf rabbit | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I put a drop of a product called Zodiac "spot on" on the back of my dwarf rabbits neck to get try to ...
A: Mild soap and water just on the spot, a soapy washcloth just applied to the area, paper towel, just ...
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| Rabbit reaching sexual maturity | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I took my female rabbit to the vet yesterday where she had an ultrasound to check for UTI I thought ...
A: Rabbits do not have 'periods' like humans. Rabbits do not ovulate until they are 'in contact' with a ...
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| female rabbits fighting - follow up | 2/9/2009 |
Q: well - its hard to say how the bath tub date(S) actually went. The first one we tried was on ...
A: I'm going to send you a few links with some excellent information to read about bonding. It sounds ...
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| I neutered my almost 2-year-old Netherland Dwarf 7-months ago, and now he's extremely aggressive. | 2/9/2009 |
Q: When I first got my rabbit, Button Calib, I had to take care of him b/c he had no mother and he was ...
A: I'm going to cover a few things here that might have something to do with his behavior. The truth is ...
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| not evin1 old bunnys, 2 | 2/8/2009 |
Q: my cat killed 1 of are rabbits that got loose an well we got it from him an cut her open an thair ...
A: I will give you the best advice I can but i'm warning you that baby bunnies are VERY fragile and ...
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| fighting rabbits | 2/8/2009 |
Q: why have my rabbits started to fight, they are both sisters and are about 17wks old they got on ...
A: Two female rabbits want the same thing - territory. They are fighting because now they are teenagers ...
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| Holland lop rabbits | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 month old doe and a 4 month old buck. I have no intentions of breeding. I will be ...
A: Rabbits are nocturnal and sleep during the day. Its ok to leave the rabbits at home while you work. ...
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| Rabbit scratching | 2/7/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is a house bunny with a cage that is cleaned weekly. He is fairly clean and is litter box ...
A: I need a bit more information about the skin. Is there flaky patches? Is it bleeding? Is it swolen ...
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| Holland lop rabbits | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 month old doe and a 4 month old buck. I have no intentions of breeding. I will be ...
A: Yes. After you neuter/spay your rabbits they will be able to live together. Please note that after ...
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| sudden death | 2/6/2009 |
Q: 2 times , a pause then 2 times again and the last time he just died streched up upwards with his ...
A: I am very sorry for your loss. I am amazed that you got to witness his last minutes of life - most ...
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| rabbits diahhorea | 2/6/2009 |
Q: last night my rabbit was absolutely fine, when i saw him in the morning his body was half covered in ...
A: You need to take this bunny to a veterenarian as aoon as you can! You should have only been feeding ...
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| is my rabbit pregnant | 2/5/2009 |
Q: i had a look at holly and i think she has balls i cant find anything else as she is so fluffy ...
A: Daisy could be having babies, she could also be having a false pregnancy. This happens when a rabbit ...
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| Female rabbits fighting | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have 2 x female rabbits - approx 6-7 months old. They have lived together from early life in the ...
A: The couch episode you mention sounds great - a good indication that things can be worked out once ...
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| rabbit death | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a male rabbit age 3 who had suddenly stopped eating and drinking two days ago and had been ...
A: I am soo sorry for your loss. It is very difficult to deal with the loss of a loved one. Know for ...
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| Female rabbits fighting | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have 2 x female rabbits - approx 6-7 months old. They have lived together from early life in the ...
A: Did you say that the two were sisters? If Stella is licking Maureen its a very good sign. Stella is ...
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| Female rabbits fighting | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have 2 x female rabbits - approx 6-7 months old. They have lived together from early life in the ...
A: Two female rabbits want the same thing.. Territory. Because one of your rabbits is already free this ...
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| BUNNY HELP NEEDED! | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I want to start off by saying I take in unwanted animals. Someone brought to me a bunny. She had ...
A: Yep. it is possible that you have a pregnant female on your hands. Usually the pulling of fur ...
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| My rabbit is shaking and sneezing | 2/2/2009 |
Q: Hi im Emily and iam extremely stressed my 12 year old dwarf lop rabbit is shakying almost panting ...
A: Your rabbit is older and is more susceptible to certain maladies because of her age. Firstly, any ...
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| my rabbits zipper and sprite | 2/2/2009 |
Q: if you think its a good idea to have my female rabbit spade or my male my rabbit had 8 babies and ...
A: Ideally you would want both rabbits to be neutered and spayed. This is because of two reasons - the ...
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| rabbits | 1/10/2009 |
Q: my rabbit has been eating Begonia Elatior flowers. Will it harm him?
A: Do not let your rabbit eat ANY house plants. EVER! As it is Begonias are on the toxic plant list ...
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| rabbits | 1/9/2009 |
Q: Sincerely Logan M P.S sorry if i have some editing mistakes i am only 13 but i can understand what ...
A: If you want both rabbits in one cage then you HAVE to spay your female rabbit. This is the easiest ...
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| continental giant female rabbit | 1/9/2009 |
Q: our rabbit is now 16 weeks old,she,s been very friendly and very playfull until the last 2 weeks ...
A: Your rabbit is coming of age now and is acting territorial towards your wife and the couch. Your ...
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| bunny's bone | 1/9/2009 |
Q: whilst massaging my bun last evening, I noticed that his right shoulder is noticeably larger than ...
A: This is going to be difficult to diagnose without seeing your rabbit but I'm going to give you a few ...
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| Accidental drowning. | 1/9/2009 |
Q: Since it was cold outside I bought a nest making doe indoors. Gave her lots of hay but it was too ...
A: put a drop of honey in the babies mouth - a drop (a very little bit) this will get the blood sugar ...
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| Bunny bonding | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have a white, albino male rabbit, named Stanley, who is approx. 3 years old. I am not sure of his ...
A: Getting a friend for your rabbit is always a good idea. A companion will groom a rabbit and keep him ...
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| Rabbits in Ontario | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I'm looking into getting myself a Dutch or Netherland Dwarf. Do you know any good breeders in ...
A: I am sorry I do not know any breeders in Ontario personally and cannot recommend a breeder. You ...
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| Lop-eared bunny has a swollen right testicle | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I would like some advice please.My 6 and a half year old male lop-eared bunny has a swollen right ...
A: The antibiotics are going to help his urine scald heal and help with the skin infection but I'm not ...
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| House rabbit not using litter tray | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My house rabbit has just turned 6 - he is a dutch lop. He has the run of the house and has always ...
A: As your rabbit gets older you will have to accomodate his lessened abilities - your rabbit could ...
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| pregnant bunny?.. help? | 1/8/2009 |
Q: Please help I have recently bought two bunnies who were 16 weeks old and were told they were both ...
A: You can check again to make sure they are females but you should know that females will mount ...
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| i dont know why my rabbit wont use his litter box | 1/7/2009 |
Q: i dont if anything is wrong but i just got my first rabbit for christmas from another family that ...
A: Your rabbit is marking his territory. It is normal for a rabbit in a new place to do this. Simply ...
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| baby rex | 1/7/2009 |
Q: hi there i have just bought a baby rex and hes really lovein but every tine i go to pick him up he ...
A: Rabbits really dont like to be picked up. They are prey animals so when they are held in the wild it ...
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| how to win over my bunnies trust | 1/7/2009 |
Q: i've had my rex bunny(charlie)for about a month now, i saved her from a abusive home, shes only 4 ...
A: You are very lucky the rabbit isnt biting you. Pushing your hand away is better than the ...
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| Pooping outside of box | 1/7/2009 |
Q: My bunny Scout who is litter box trained likes to poop outside of his litter box that I have outside ...
A: Keep the litter box where your rabbit likes to pee. Poop is a different story. Rabbits poop to ...
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| rabbits | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Sincerely Logan M P.S sorry if i have some editing mistakes i am only 13 but i can understand what ...
A: Please Logan, Do not put your rabbits together again. These two rabbits cannot play together if you ...
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| top rabbit | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I asked you a question on the fourth about the two girl bunnies I got about 4 months ago. My mom and ...
A: Not PMS, but teenage hood. Your rabbits are coming of age and are being moody like teenagers. You ...
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| baby bunnies | 1/5/2009 |
Q: We got a 2 year old Holland lop a week before Christmas for our daughter. Yesterday morning when we ...
A: I agree with you completely. Rabbits have to have their babies 'in a nest'. If they dont they wont ...
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| baby bunnies | 1/5/2009 |
Q: We got a 2 year old Holland lop a week before Christmas for our daughter. Yesterday morning when we ...
A: Baby rabbit mortality is staggeringly high. Nobody knows why they die. A lot of first time mothers ...
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| house rabbit questions | 1/5/2009 |
Q: When raising 2 recently weaned bunnies (mini lops), do you keep them apart until the first one is ...
A: You would have to tell me how old they are and what the sexes are of the rabbits for me to answer ...
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| rabbit book | 1/5/2009 |
Q: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=pet+rabbit+accessories&cid=17457387294672237860#ps-se ...
A: I have not heard about that book but I found this great website today about rabbit language: ...
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| owning two girl bunnies | 1/4/2009 |
Q: About 4 months ago I bought two girl bunnies; before I bought them the breeder warned me that when ...
A: You would need to tell me the age of the rabbits for me to be more sure but this sounds like ...
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| bunny bonding | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have two female twin rabbits melody and sparky who were best friends but now whenever i put there ...
A: Fighting over food? Are they fine with each other at other times? Offer two bowls with food for each ...
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| Female marking territory? | 1/4/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a 4-5 month old female dwarf rabbit. She was perfectly litter trained until 2 weeks ...
A: Your rabbit needs to be spayed. She has come into teenagehood and is acting out. It is impressive ...
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| Rabbits | 1/3/2009 |
Q: How much food should I feed my 1-year-old rabbit a day?
A: Your rabbit should have 1/2 a cup of timothy pellets a day NO MORE. Unlimited access to timothy hay ...
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| diapers for rabbits | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I live with my mom "in her house" I have a rabbit. I can not have the rabbit running around on the ...
A: Offer lots of litter boxes till precious gets it right. It can take some time. The poops - just pick ...
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| rex rabbits | 1/2/2009 |
Q: i have two orange rex's who are brother and sister, they are now 10 months of age. I am having my ...
A: If you can have them on the same level so that they can see eachother through a cage/mesh wire that ...
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| Splayed Leg on Bunny | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Brown, I sent you a question earlier today. I am adding a photograph to show the legs we are ...
A: There was an accidental breeding at my shelter so I understand the position. Most rabbitries have ...
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| spayed? | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I have a male rex rabbit. he is between 4-7 months old. I am getting him spayed on monday but am ...
A: Do the operation. As your rabbit comes of age (7mos to 1 year) his behaviour will start to change.. ...
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| male bunny behaviour | 1/2/2009 |
Q: i/ve just brought a 12mth old male dwarf lop eared rabbit from our local market, i have 2 de sexed ...
A: Time for a neuter! His behavior will improve his behavior. As for your bond with this rabbit. You ...
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| Splayed Leg on Bunny | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Brown, I sent you a question earlier today. I am adding a photograph to show the legs we are ...
A: Adorable. is your other rabbit standing on its four feet? they both look a little floppy. They ...
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| Rabbit Biting and Humping me | 1/1/2009 |
Q: As of yesterday, everytime i put my hand in the cage my female rabbit of about 6 months will try and ...
A: Ahh.. hormones! Your baby rabbit is coming of age and is a raging bag of teenage hormones. Mounting ...
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| Baby Bunny Splayed Leg? | 1/1/2009 |
Q: Our doe house rabbit gave birth to her first litter of six kits two weeks ago. There were three ...
A: Your doe was trying to free the kits. You have to be careful that rabbits only mate with similar ...
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| litter training | 1/1/2009 |
Q: We recently acquired a re-homed 5 year old male lop. He lived in a wire-bottom cage and looks to ...
A: Please check your rabbits diet with this link below. I'm concerned about his eating. Urine ...
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| diapers for rabbits | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I live with my mom "in her house" I have a rabbit. I can not have the rabbit running around on the ...
A: Diapers for a rabbit is a cruel thought. The rabbit will wet itself which will lead to urine ...
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| Bunny toys, and ways to talk to your bunny ^___^ | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I JUST got an albino lion head rabbit, and he is extremely hyper, but he is a sweetie. I want to ...
A: NOISE: Rabbits can hear 10x better than we can. Any loud high pitched noises will scare a rabbit ...
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| Rabbit Pregnancy? | 12/31/2008 |
Q: Alright, so I went on a trip, and I asked a family friend to take care of my female 7 month old ...
A: Your rabbit is a little young to be bred. You will have to be extra vigilant to make sure that ...
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| male rabbit | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I would say he is about 3 years old and he is not neutered. I adore my rabbit and he adores me. ...
A: Neuter time! Your rabbit adores you. He is showing you this in the only way male rabbits do.. by ...
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| rabbit eye problem | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I am pet sitting my neighbor's animals, and the rabbit seems to have developed some problem with his ...
A: Sorry for the delayed response. My guess: A cherry eye as its known, a prolapse of the Harderian ...
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| SWOLLEN CHIN | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I am taking care of a rabbit for my daughters school during the holiday vacation. The rabbit has a ...
A: It could be an abscess from an underlying dental problem. Rabbits teeth constantly grow and unless ...
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| rabbits | 12/29/2008 |
Q: how long does the average pet rabbit live?
A: 3 to 10 years. In a small cage (under two feet squared) with no free time with no litterbox and ...
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| Nervous Biting Rabbit | 12/29/2008 |
Q: We have two rabbits: a female who was bought first who is happy to be handled, and a male that was ...
A: Most rabbits hate to be handled. Its their instincts, they are prey animals and usually being ...
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| birthing emergency | 12/29/2008 |
Q: we have had 2 dwarf bunnies for 4 months. we were told they were both male, and they are now ...
A: Do you have a thermometer on/near the cage? Rabbits cannot sweat so they should not be in a place ...
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| Rabbit with loose bows!!! | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I have a rabbit with loose bows. I used to feed him this one kind of ffoos and the quit making so i ...
A: NO more yogurt treats. Yogurt is no good for rabbits. Treats you buy at the store are NOT good for ...
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| Bunny | 12/28/2008 |
Q: we checked on out bunny and their was a dead one in the cage and a little later she started to have ...
A: Take your mother rabbit to the vet immediately! She may have more rabbits inside her that are stuck. ...
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| birthing emergency | 12/28/2008 |
Q: we have had 2 dwarf bunnies for 4 months. we were told they were both male, and they are now ...
A: Are these rabbits related? if so they will not have viable babies.. To only have one baby is very ...
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| bubbles | 12/28/2008 |
Q: one day i noticed her stomach was really big and her boobs have grown really big too. i took her to ...
A: A lot of first time mother rabbits lose their first litters. Either because they are too young at ...
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| is my bunny pregnant | 12/28/2008 |
Q: RECENTLY MY FRIEND AND I WERE PLANNING ON BREEDING BUNNIES. THE MALE WAS MY FRIENDS BUNNY, AND THE ...
A: You do not have any time to take your rabbit to the vet and you think you will have time to take ...
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| not using litter box | 12/27/2008 |
Q: my dwarf rabbit, miss noel was litter box trained when i got her from the humane society a year ago. ...
A: She is trying to mark her territory from the dog. This will stop when she has accepted him as a ...
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| Bunny Nose Off | 12/27/2008 |
Q: We got 2 rescue bunnies about 3 months ago, a few weeks later one of them gave birth (we had been ...
A: There is such thing as mock fighting in two male baby rabbits - You have to watch it carefully to ...
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| Would a Riddex Digital Repellant hurt a rabbit | 12/27/2008 |
Q: A friend is moving very shortly to a place that has these installed. They kill mice and cockroaches ...
A: I have tried to do some research on the internet about this product and I believe it will effect ...
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| baby rabbits | 12/27/2008 |
Q: my baby rabbits are 11 days old wen do they start eating proper food and wat food can they eat and ...
A: FOOD: Your babies are still too young to introduce any foods. They should be on mothers milk till 3 ...
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| Dwarf Bunnies | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I am about to get a dwarf bunny and I have some questions in regards to taking care of one. My first ...
A: There is lots to learn about rabbits so I'm going to send you some links to get you started. What ...
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| Loss of appetite | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have a rabbit who recently has displayed loss of appetite. He does not have diahrreah however his ...
A: Time to go to the vet. It could be gastrointestinal slowdown. I really hope I've gotten to your ...
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| not using litter box | 12/25/2008 |
Q: my dwarf rabbit, miss noel was litter box trained when i got her from the humane society a year ago. ...
A: A few things effect bathroom habits. I'm going to cover the more important possible health issues ...
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| rabbit pulling fur out | 12/25/2008 |
Q: i have a 12 minth old female rabbit. She is not spayed but every now and again she seems to be ...
A: Spay your rabbit please. She is either being exposed to a male rabbit or she is pregnant. Pregnant ...
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| need help | 12/25/2008 |
Q: i just got a gray/white rabbit and i don't know what kind is it can u help me with that?
A: Can you attach a picture? Could you draw one and send it to me? gray and white is a very vague ...
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| My Rabbit's Skin Problem | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I have a male rabbit, Chubbie, who has a crusty, smelly whitish/yellow-colored skin problem on his ...
A: It sounds like mange. Could be related to fleas. I'll attach a link to a site that explains it: ...
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| bonding | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I have a spayed female and a non spayed male. I know you are meant to have both "done" before ...
A: You should do it. If he stops chasing and grunting her - out of sexual frustration - she may start ...
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| bunnies (please replay asap) | 12/24/2008 |
Q: i have 2 questions for u .i have a bunny who had 3 bunnies 3 days ago and yesterday and today i ...
A: Feeding and Pooping: Mother rabbit will have the babies, ignore them for 23 hours of the day and ...
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| diapers for rabbits | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I live with my mom "in her house" I have a rabbit. I can not have the rabbit running around on the ...
A: litter train your rabbit. No diapers! Spay or neuter your rabbit then start training. Always offer a ...
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| pooping | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I got my new rabbit yesterday and she is 2 months old and lives in my bedroom with me. Her previous ...
A: Your rabbit is sooo young. She will be hard to litter train just yet. It would be best if you ...
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| Rabbit Pregnancy | 12/23/2008 |
Q: My brother and I got two rabbits about 1-2 months ago and were told they were both boys. We ...
A: It is very difficult to tell if a rabbit is pregnant. You will have to act as if she is. It is a ...
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| i think my rabbit is ill. | 12/23/2008 |
Q: i think my rabbit is ill and i was just wondering if you could help. a few weeks back i noticed that ...
A: Head tilt. You can read more about it here: http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/tilt.html There are many ...
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| pregnancy/miscarriage | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Four months ago, I had three baby lops (2 brothers, 1 sister) living together. when i noticed them ...
A: I want to address the health of your rabbit first off. You need to get your rabbit to a vet and get ...
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| rabbit does and new born kittens | 12/16/2008 |
Q: how long after the baby rabbits are born does the mother usually feed them and how often
A: Rabbits will feed the babies for 5 minutes a day (maybe once at dawn and once at night if they are ...
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| Is it really biting? | 12/16/2008 |
Q: If my 8 week old bun bites my hand or finger and push it away when I have my hand in front of it ...
A: 8 weeks? Your rabbit is a baby. It could be suckling your hand as if you are the underside of its ...
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| holland lop litter training | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I adopted my holland lop from a shelter about a week ago. She is seven months old and they said ...
A: Your little angel is trying to gain territory. Females are only interested in space. The little ...
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| Two Male Rabbits | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I have 2 male rabbits. One, a Holland Lop that is about 8 years old and the second, a Lionhead. ...
A: This is a very common occurrence. Bunny bonds break very easily. Vets and Owners should know that ...
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| Two Rabbits | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I have one rabbit and I was thinking of getting another to keep the one I have now company. My one ...
A: I like to pair my rabbits because it means my rabbit has a friend to play with when i'm at ...
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| Rabbit stomach ache? | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old Netherland Dwarf male. He has been acting funny since around 1pm. He was ...
A: Now that things are returning to normal you should address why this happened. Take a hard look at ...
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| Rabbit stomach ache? | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old Netherland Dwarf male. He has been acting funny since around 1pm. He was ...
A: Its possible that its gas pain, its possible its ileus (stasis of the intestine). I'm sending you a ...
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| tilted head bunny | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I reciently took my bunny to the vet his head is tilted and he cant stop rolling...the vet took an ...
A: There are many causes for head tilt. Unfortunately without a better background/blood panel on your ...
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| Babies die same day of birth | 12/12/2008 |
Q: Good afternoon, I have a 3-year-old Flemish Giant female. I have read that the gestation period ...
A: I'm very sorry for your loss of your litter. It happens sometimes. The fact that your rabbit wasn't ...
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| bonding rabbits | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I've been trying to bond my rabbits (Pepe, male, 6mths and Taffy, female 8mths both neutered) for a ...
A: Pepe and Taffy. I have to say I love the names. If Pepe is neutered, it must have happened very ...
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| Recover my rabbit | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have a rabbit ,his age 8 mounth.He did not eat anything from 4 days,he just drink few water.And he ...
A: Feed the rabbit one drop of honey or a very very small amount of fruit jam. This will get the blood ...
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| Barney the bunny | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have a bunny that just started to act weird only towards me. I am the only one who feeds her ( I ...
A: Some possibilities: 1. Rabbits hate being picked up. If you are in the habit of picking up your ...
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| fractured pelvis and pneomia | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I have rescued three dumped bunnies, one of them has a fractured pelvis, and is on flagyl and ...
A: Meds: The Metacam should calm your little one down. My 3 month bunny on Metacam was like watching a ...
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| outside hutch | 12/9/2008 |
Q: AS you know, its winter and i keep my rabbit in a hutch. description of hutch- box shaped. It is ...
A: Sorry about that, Carefresh is a very good litter for rabbits. I just received a new rescue who also ...
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| Mustard Greens | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I gave my 2 month olds some mustard greens today. Later it looked like their cage was flooded. I ...
A: You should be careful with feeding baby rabbits anything other than alfalfa hay and pellets. The ...
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| humping rabbit | 12/8/2008 |
Q: is it normal for my rabbit to try and mount my hand. he just started this a coulpe of days ago. ...
A: Your rabbit is enamored with you and seems to think that humping you is a sure fire way to gain your ...
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| chewing carpets | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 6month old female house rabbit, who is in good health. the main problem i have is she eats ...
A: Young rabbits have soo much energy. You need to channel that energy into productive things. When you ...
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| rabbit | 12/8/2008 |
Q: we adopted an 8 yr old rabbit from our elementary school last spring. this morning we found the ...
A: I am very sorry to hear this. Rabbits cannot survive in temperatures lower than 40F. Your rabbit ...
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| outside hutch | 12/7/2008 |
Q: AS you know, its winter and i keep my rabbit in a hutch. description of hutch- box shaped. It is ...
A: I am a house rabbit owner so I am not going to agree with you putting your rabbits outside. I have ...
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| rabbit leaving style | 12/7/2008 |
Q: "dear sir, my question is 1)can i see your cage of your rabbit so that i can also make that cage ...
A: You can pet your rabbit lots. Your rabbit will love you for petting him often. There is no ...
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| bunny sickness | 12/6/2008 |
Q: my bunny rabbit is throwing up what should i do?
A: Rabbits cannot throw up, they do not have a gag reflex so I would question how you came to the ...
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| My mini rex living in the wild | 12/6/2008 |
Q: My female and male mini-rex were released from our pen 2 yrs ago during house fire that happened on ...
A: Leave them where they were born. That is where the mother will return to feed them. It really ...
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| rabbit leaving style | 12/5/2008 |
Q: "dear sir, my question is 1)can i see your cage of your rabbit so that i can also make that cage ...
A: 1) I have attached a picture of my rabbits cage. I used a dog play pen and put two cheap carpets ...
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| Vet? | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I bought a male rabbit about a month ago. He is about 4 months old. I have another female rabbit, ...
A: I always take my rabbits together to the vet. They can bond/support each other through the car ride ...
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| swollen lymph nodes | 12/5/2008 |
Q: i have a male holland lop and im not sure what is wrong with him but there is a swollen ball behind ...
A: If you can upload a picture here i might be able to get a better idea of what we are talking about. ...
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| swollen lymph nodes | 12/4/2008 |
Q: i have a male holland lop and im not sure what is wrong with him but there is a swollen ball behind ...
A: Its unlikely that it is swollen lymph nodes. I would more suspect dental problems causing an ...
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| Rabbit information | 12/4/2008 |
Q: "Dear respected sir, my question is : 1)I have a albino male rabbit he is alone can i bring a female ...
A: Sir, I am very sorry for the death of your new rabbit. Rabbits are very fragile. They break bones ...
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| Rabbit bonding | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have 2 female rabbits (floppy and smudge) who I am trying to rebond, both rabbits have been ...
A: Yes, keep up the positive reinforcement. When they seem perfectly fine in a neutral territory you ...
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| rabbit bonding | 12/3/2008 |
Q: i've just acquired a new bunny called Taffy (female, 8mths old) to bond with my other bunny (male, ...
A: Taffy seems to be very happy to have another rabbit around. Your Pepe seems to not be interested at ...
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| Attraction? | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I bought a male rabbit about a month ago. He is about 4 months old. I have another female rabbit, ...
A: How old is your female rabbit? Your male rabbit is still a baby. He will not display sexual behavior ...
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| bunny holding | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Three days ago I´ve been given a three months old female bunny, she´s a lovely lion head, really ...
A: A lot of rabbits don't like to be held. They feel unsafe because they are fragile. Rabbits can break ...
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| Advice about Spayed Rabbit Attacking Unspayed Rabbits | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My female rabbit was spayed on Friday, I have just introduced her back with my 2 unspayed rabbits ...
A: Female rabbits want territory. Three female rabbits together can be sometimes blissful but you have ...
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| Rabbit bonding | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have 2 female rabbits (floppy and smudge) who I am trying to rebond, both rabbits have been ...
A: I am basically at the same place as you with one of my bunny bonding pairs. You are dealing with two ...
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| Rabbit information | 12/2/2008 |
Q: "Dear respected sir, my question is : 1)I have a albino male rabbit he is alone can i bring a female ...
A: Sir, I urge you not to make rabbit babies. It is a lot of work and you will be responsible for ...
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| Neutered male rabbit started wetting | 12/1/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have a male dwarf lop. He has been a house bunny since he was tiny, and is now five ...
A: Possibilities: 1) Is this rabbit bonded to you more than your wife? Your rabbit might be trying to ...
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| Bunny | 12/1/2008 |
Q: My lop bunny sleeps in the garage, is it too cold for him during winter months to sleep out there on ...
A: The answer depends on how cold your garage is and how cold your winter months are. Rabbits can only ...
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| Rabbit information | 12/1/2008 |
Q: "Dear respected sir, my question is : 1)I have a albino male rabbit he is alone can i bring a female ...
A: If you are worried that your rabbit is lonely, you could get him a female friend. But before you do ...
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| rabbit! | 11/30/2008 |
Q: Right so, my guinea pig and rabbit have lived loose and free in the garden most of their lives. both ...
A: I'm soo sorry for the loss of your guinea pig but all is not lost for your rabbit. I would rebuild ...
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| Abcess on dewlap | 11/30/2008 |
Q: My half flop/dwarf female bunny is what you might call a lemon. When I brought her home from the pet ...
A: Number one. Get that rabbit eating. Swat her with wet herbs/veggies so she gets annoyed and eats ...
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| baby rabbis | 11/30/2008 |
Q: my netherland dwarf recently had a litter of four rabbits a couple of days ago. I had been checking ...
A: Are these rabbits outside? Rabbits cannot live in temperatures lower than freezing. I believe the ...
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| Treats | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old dutch rabbit who is consided over weight. She weighs about 6 pounds but is a ...
A: Ah, The picky eater. I have one of these at home as well. Those starchy/bready/yogurt/seed treats ...
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| Baby bunnies | 11/29/2008 |
Q: My rabbit just had babies about 5:00pm yesterday, and I don't think she is feeding them. How can I ...
A: Not enough time has passed to really tell if your Mother bunny is feeding her babies. Wait until ...
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| concern for bunny | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I have recently given my 2 bunnies to my mum to look after while i head of to USA for a few days but ...
A: Mushy poop (like paste, dark smelly) is messy and important to address but does not require ...
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| pregnant bunny | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I purchased two bunnies back in September (and was assured they were both female) - only to find a ...
A: Bunny could be having babies, could also be having a false pregnancy. There is no fool proof way to ...
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| Scab on my Holland Lop. | 11/28/2008 |
Q: Its under her fur. Its located on the back of her head between her ears. Should I be concerned? Its ...
A: Could be a number of things.. Does your bunny have a bonded friend? Does she come in contact with ...
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| rabbit | 11/28/2008 |
Q: my rabbit now and than falls on his right side and struggles to get up what can i do
A: There could be two things I could think of that could cause falling over. The first - rabbits ...
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