| Subject | Date Asked |
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| RABBIT'S EYE | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Sorry to keep bothering you but I have one very important question. I have been flushing her eye ...
A: It's no problem for you to ask more questions. But because I get so many, please remind me of what ...
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| seizures in my rabbit | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I have a Netherland Dwarf Hoto mix, she is 7 years old. One year ago she had tooth abcess in which ...
A: Ponazuril isn't hard to find. It's just expensive, mainly because it comes only in horse tube size. ...
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| Rabbit trying to mount | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I have two house rabbits age 5. Baloo (male) Ruby (female). They were both neutered as babies. They ...
A: This is a mysterious problem that some rabbits develop, and it may involve adrenal disorders. I ...
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| Removing a lump on an Old Rabbit | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I have a ten and a half year old, slightly less than 3 pound rabbit. About two weeks ago I noticed a ...
A: If the lump isn't bothering him, then I am not sure I'd subject him to anesthesia, either. It's not ...
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| Penicilli G - Please answer to us as quick as it is possible - Rabbit and hare shelter from Croatia | 11/16/2009 |
Q: please answer to us as quick as it is possible, because it would really help us if we have an answer ...
A: I have several hares (Lepus californicus) right now on Penicillin-G Procaine, and it seems to be ...
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| EXTREMELY concerning eye problem | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Dana, My rabbit has been having an eye problem for more than a month, and I am at a loss as to how ...
A: The eye is usually protected from bacterial infection, so I wonder if she may have had an injury ...
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| Dehydrated & limping rabbit | 11/16/2009 |
Q: A week ago our rabbit was dehydrated badly because the weather outside was very hot. It can't hardly ...
A: The limping may have nothing to do with the near-death experience, but that he's slowing improving ...
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| Bunny Abuse | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I came across a post last night from that boy who was hitting his rabbit. I have not stopped crying, ...
A: Are you in Hollywood, CA or Hollywood, FL? For now, if they have fly strike, wash them completely ...
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| seizures in my rabbit | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I have a Netherland Dwarf Hoto mix, she is 7 years old. One year ago she had tooth abcess in which ...
A: I know many vets use albendazole to treat E. cuniculi, but because it is so toxic (and has been ...
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| filing molars | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old male Rex. He has been having issues of sneezing and not eating well. I took him ...
A: I'd trust the one who said it was routine...within reason. No surgical procedure involving ...
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| Swollen Foot & Don't know Any Rabbit Vets | 11/15/2009 |
Q: that is when I turned her over and noticed just overnight that her foot was swollen twice the normal ...
A: You need to get the bunny to a vet, no matter what. Find one with the list linked here: ...
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| female rabbit pregnate with no male | 11/15/2009 |
Q: i was given 2 female rabbits both were pregnate.both had thier babies within a day of each other.i ...
A: If the bunnies are lean, and you see this movement when they are relaxing, it is possible that you ...
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| baby rabbit | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I have just brought home an adorable little bunny from a pet store because of love at first sight. ...
A: Here's an overview for good diet: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/diet.html He needs pellets, so for now ...
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| elderly rabbit with molar spur | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Krempels, A couple of months ago, I sought your advice regarding my 12 year old rabbit who required ...
A: The older the bunny, the less I like anesthesia. It got to the point where I taught myself to file ...
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| Worried about zoniton emulsion | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Krempels, I just washed my bunny with zoniton emulsion (enilconazole). He didn't cry or anything, ...
A: It is very dangerous to bathe a rabbit with *anything*. They can easily go into shock and die. ...
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| Small cut | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Today I took my rabbit to a new vet, but the whole experience didn't set well with me. (they were ...
A: Since I can't see the cut, I can't make a guess as to what's causing it. But if the bunny is ...
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| Survival rates for severe jaw abscesses? | 11/13/2009 |
Q: Our 6.5 year old mini-lop, Lyta, has two serious jaw abscesses. Partly because another pet recently ...
A: There are no compiled data on survival rates of rabbits with jaw abscesses, as all the information ...
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| Urgent: Red Eye Membranes, spread to other eye. Unsure if vet gave proper treatment | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I have a buck who recently started having the membrane around his eye turn swollen. I took him to ...
A: You need to get Norman to a veterinarian who is more familiar with rabbit medicine, and will take ...
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| skin problem - been to vet - urgent. | 11/13/2009 |
Q: My 6yr old Dwarf Lop currently has a skin problem that has us all at a loss. It started in April ...
A: The vet is doing absolutely the best thing by taking a biopsy and sending it to a good lab for ...
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| Holland Lop | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I just got a 1 year old Holland Lop for my daughter yesterday for 4-h. Since we have had him here we ...
A: He might be very stressed from all the handling. Most rabbits do NOT like to be held and cuddled, ...
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| My lop-eared bunny falls to left side when trying to hop | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I can't find a near-enough vet for a bunny. This may be an emergency. I'm not sure what ...
A: First, please read: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html for emergency instructions. Next, please ...
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| stop using the litter box | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I have 2 questions. One is Willie (pet dutch) is 8 years old and has been in our family his whole ...
A: Sudden litterbox changes can signify a health problem. The mushy poop stuck to his bum is due to ...
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| Rabbit Weight Gain | 11/12/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is currently recovering from what the vet believed to be a bloat, luckily we got him there ...
A: Sorry for the delay. Had a bit of a family emergency that's now resolved. Your bunny is very lucky ...
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| Lab Values and Resp. Infections | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Sorry to take up all of your time! ;) I'm the owner of Paulie (8y.o.), I had asked a question ...
A: I don't see any values for B.U.N. or creatinine, which would tell how the kidneys are doing. But ...
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| Rabbit won't eat after having molars filed | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 yr old Dwarf lop house bunny and about 10 days ago he slowly started going off his food. ...
A: His mouth might be sore from the filing, but after 2-3 days, his eating should pick up if he doesn't ...
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| After neutering | 11/11/2009 |
Q: a year and a half ago i bought 2 female rabbits from the pet shop. About a month after one died. In ...
A: Not only will it take several weeks for the neuter to calm him, but it's also likely that the female ...
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| Bunny eating and health | 11/11/2009 |
Q: About a month ago we noticed a lump on our bunnies face so we took him to the vet. He said it was a ...
A: What type of antibiotic is Cuddles getting? Certain types are just not very effective against jaw ...
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| tiny abandoned wild rabbits | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Out of necessity, we have been caring for a cottontail of about a week old successfully feeding it. ...
A: For more information on the care and safe release of wild cottontails, please see: ...
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| 12 1/2 year old rabbit with abscess or tumor | 11/11/2009 |
Q: My 12 1/2 year old male rabbit recently developed an abscess or tumor on the top of his front left ...
A: If this is an abscess, it might be treatable. If it's a tumor, it might not be treatable. Since ...
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| elderly rabbit with molar spur | 11/10/2009 |
Q: Krempels, A couple of months ago, I sought your advice regarding my 12 year old rabbit who required ...
A: The bad thing about a loose tooth is that if it wiggles in the socket, it can allow bacteria under ...
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| Treatment for kidney failure? | 11/9/2009 |
Q: My male rabbit has been diagnosed with kidney failure. On Saturday morning I noticed him with ...
A: The vet will be best able to help you with the fluids and dosage. A healthy mammal takes in about ...
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| thin rabbit | 11/9/2009 |
Q: i just recently bought a lion lop 10 weeks old. He is very thin since i got him, that is his only ...
A: First, be sure the diet you're feeding him is right and healthy for a rabbit: ...
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| Empty Testicle | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have a boy with 8 months, and he had his normal testicles... but yesterday I saw that one of them ...
A: The testicles are, to some degree, retractable into the abdomen. When the bunny is upset or ...
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| ointment and other topical medications | 11/9/2009 |
Q: My first Questions is if i can use bacitracin ointment on rabbits? Second is i cant seem to find ...
A: You can use a very thin layer of triple antibiotic ointment on sore spots, but don't use the type ...
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| 4 month old Mini Holland Lop seizures | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Just a couple house ago, our miniature Holland Lop bunny was sitting on my lap just hanging out when ...
A: This is very, very odd. If the bathroom sink water has lead, then no one should be drinking from ...
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| baby rabbit | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have just brought home an adorable little bunny from a pet store because of love at first sight. ...
A: There's nothing as irresistible as a baby bunny. But yes, the information for his care will be ...
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| urine scald | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I had sent you a message that he had taken some medicine and he had started healing. Well he had he ...
A: It's not that hard to give subQ fluids, and it will be less stressful for your bunny if you can ...
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| back legs not working: no help from vet | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I am writing concerning our pet dwarf rabbit. He can't walk on his back legs. He just drags them ...
A: Please read this article, and *especially* the link to the article by Dr. Susan Brown: ...
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| Sufalcrate Dosage for rabbits | 11/8/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is 1.5kg and has mouth ulcers (on the insides of both cheeks) that the vet says was not ...
A: Has the vet drawn blood to check his kidney and liver values? Oral ulcerations (associated with ...
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| urine scald | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I had sent you a message that he had taken some medicine and he had started healing. Well he had he ...
A: If the problem isn't something chronic, such as bladder sludge or a stone, then he still might have ...
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| Rabbit fleas? | 11/8/2009 |
Q: can Rabbits have fleas and do they bite humans because my mummy and I have developed an itchy rash? ...
A: Rabbits can have fleas or mites, but they are not usually the primary problem. They usually get ...
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| Broken Neck? | 11/8/2009 |
Q: Dana, I had written you last week about my male mini lop that I took in for a nueter Friday morning. ...
A: She was a jackrabbit, a wild hare, whom we had raised as a wee leveret, and she was very dear to us. ...
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| urine scald | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I had sent you a message that he had taken some medicine and he had started healing. Well he had he ...
A: When a bunny has bladder problems, they can be chronic. Was he ever examined via radiography to see ...
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| GI Problems: Symptoms & Treatment | 11/7/2009 |
Q: Dana, I need your help in determine best course of action and appropriate dosage. I have a four ...
A: Glad the toltrazuril helped. But it may be that the stress of all this did trigger some GI ...
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| rabbit junk food? | 11/7/2009 |
Q: what are the kinds of junk food?
A: Rabbits should not be fed foods that are high in sugar or digestible starch, such as crackers, ...
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| rearing orphans | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I am currently hand rearing 6 dwarf lop babies after their mother tragically escaped from the cage ...
A: I am sorry about the tragic loss of mama rabbit. The babies can get the normal flora they need by ...
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| Oral Dermatitis | 11/7/2009 |
Q: Here is a little history on my Netherland, Paulie. His first year of life was spent in a rubbermaid ...
A: Baytril is a good start. But if the foul smell doesn't resolve with that, ask about trying bicillin ...
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| Broken Neck? | 11/7/2009 |
Q: Dana, I had written you last week about my male mini lop that I took in for a nueter Friday morning. ...
A: This is just horrific. I am so sorry about this terrible outcome. And as you say, there is just no ...
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| EXTREMELY concerning eye problem | 11/7/2009 |
Q: Dana, My rabbit has been having an eye problem for more than a month, and I am at a loss as to how ...
A: The appointment with the veterinary ophthalmologist is a very good move, and I hope he will be able ...
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| litter made from coconut husks - safe? | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I have seen a few new organic light weight litters made from coconut husks that really seem to be ...
A: There shouldn't be anything in coconut husk that would be particularly dangerous (it's mostly ...
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| Pea-Eye (or not...?) in Rabbits...HELP! | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I have a Angora rabbit with two pieces of pinkish flesh close to his irises in both eyes. First off; ...
A: Without seeing the eyes, I cannot tell you if your bunny has "pea eye" (a term meant to describe a ...
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| Gut Stasis Help!!! | 11/6/2009 |
Q: Our rabbit specialist has been unable to find the source causing Gut Stasis. He was in hospital for ...
A: In all this, has anyone thought to check his molars for spurs? This is by far the most common ...
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| possible runt? | 11/6/2009 |
Q: My rabbit (1 yr old lionhead) had a surprise litter. My roommate has a dwarf hotot (1 yr couple ...
A: Oops. I hope the father hasn't been near the mother since the birth, or she is pregnant again, and ...
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| Ear Canker Rabbit in Pain | 11/5/2009 |
Q: we have a rabbit that has severe ear canker. We just noticed it because he usually stays burrowed up ...
A: Ivermectin will give only temporary relief if he's picking up the mites from the hay or his ...
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| Treatment for kidney failure? | 11/5/2009 |
Q: My male rabbit has been diagnosed with kidney failure. On Saturday morning I noticed him with ...
A: This definitely does not look good. And sadly, if your bunny is truly in renal failure, this is an ...
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| Rabbit Feed | 11/5/2009 |
Q: Can rabbits eat lettuce, if they can how much should I give them?
A: Dark green, leafy lettuces are fine. But avoid iceberg, which is pretty much nutrient free, and ...
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| Second visit to the vet tomorrow | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I am sorry to ask about a rabbit when I already asked information to mister Meyer but he is maxed ...
A: Please read: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html The pain/stress of the uterine mass and the upper ...
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| Oral Dermatitis | 11/4/2009 |
Q: Here is a little history on my Netherland, Paulie. His first year of life was spent in a rubbermaid ...
A: Is the vet who diagnosed "oral dermatitis" primarily a dog/cat vet? That's my suspicion. Because ...
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| Baby lionhead | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My 40 days-old lionhead died this morning. I had him for only four days. He was fine the first two ...
A: I am sorry about the loss of your friend. Sadly, there is absolutely no way to confidently ...
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| fur mites and now stopped eating | 11/4/2009 |
Q: A few week ago i found a small hard patch of white stuff that looked like dandruff but this went ...
A: Petstore remedies for mites are not only almost always useless, but sometimes harmful. Find a good ...
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| Weaning at 8 weeks, banana, hay. | 11/4/2009 |
Q: 1. What are the disadvantages of not weaning at 8 weeks? As you can see the mother is still eager ...
A: 1. If mama still wants to feed her babies, then the only disadvantage is to her, as she'll be ...
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| GI Problems: Symptoms & Treatment | 11/4/2009 |
Q: Dana, I need your help in determine best course of action and appropriate dosage. I have a four ...
A: This is a worrisome problem, and blood in the stool is pretty rare in rabbits. To answer your ...
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| Arnica montana for pain relief | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have a rex rabbit that's 8 years old. 3 years ago when I rescued her she had a broken leg that ...
A: While metacam can cause renal problems, I have not heard of it causing GI problems. What GI problem ...
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| Rabbit Bonding Difficulties | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Krempels, I have a neutered 9 mth old male mini-lop that we adore - named Thumper. He was doing ...
A: Well, it seems that what *you* considered neutral territory was not neutral territory in Thumper's ...
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| elevated litter box? | 11/3/2009 |
Q: our rabbit has taken to using our two couches and our bed as a litter box. I can't re-arrange my ...
A: It's not the elevation of the litterbox and bed. It's your scent. Your bunny is marking the areas ...
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| sudden rabbit death | 11/3/2009 |
Q: i was a sleep early monday morning and i was awakened by a very fast and rapid high pitched sound, ...
A: I am sorry about the loss of your friend. Sadly, there is absolutely no way to confidently ...
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| my New Zealand White rabbit | 11/2/2009 |
Q: christina
A: Congratulations on your new pal. What you really need is a New Bunny Primer, and the very best ...
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| rabbit in recovery - carrots | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I am treating my rabbit for an abscess under his chin & bone infection daily (he's been to the vet ...
A: As long as you rinse and wash the baby carrots well, they should not cause problems. They are high ...
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| Should be get him another friend | 11/2/2009 |
Q: My daughter had two giant house rabbits, they were a bonded pair, they were only 18 months old. ...
A: This is so terribly sad. I am sorry for your loss, but even more sorry for poor Dillon. At least ...
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| ??mouth cyst | 11/2/2009 |
Q: i took my rabbit to the vets earlier today as i was concerned he had not been eating properly for a ...
A: Man, I'm hearing more and more of this. We had it, too. And unless I miss my guess, your bunny was ...
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| I suspect my new saved bunny may be partially blind | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I suspect my new saved bunny may be partially blind, there is a little white haze in her eye and she ...
A: Taking your questions one at a time: "I suspect my new saved bunny may be partially blind, there is ...
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| Diabetes or something else? | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have a rabbit. She is unspayed, 1,5 years old. Everything started last week: she lost her ...
A: The dark, small quantity of sometimes sticky urine suggests she may be having a urinary tract ...
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| non-urgent - rabbit with ongoing medical problems | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have a rabbit that, at age six weeks, got enteritis (was with her mum at the time still). She was ...
A: A rabbit with this many health problems--not all of them related to one another--may simply be ...
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| Poop strung together with hay | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have 2 house rabbits, bonded now for 5 months. Doe is 2, Buck is 3. I've had the Doe from a young ...
A: "I have previously wondered whether she has this condition but she doesn't have the signature large, ...
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| Can't stand up | 11/1/2009 |
Q: My rabbit Cookie can't stand up. She tries but she only uses her front feet. Are her back legs ...
A: The microorganism in her brain is not a bacterium, but rather a protist, and specifically a ...
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| Can't stand up | 11/1/2009 |
Q: My rabbit Cookie can't stand up. She tries but she only uses her front feet. Are her back legs ...
A: You mentioned yesterday that she had a head tilt. Please read these immediately: ...
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| Poop strung together with hay | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have 2 house rabbits, bonded now for 5 months. Doe is 2, Buck is 3. I've had the Doe from a young ...
A: Uh oh. Your description of her large, misshapen poops makes me worry that she may be afflicted with ...
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| Cookie | 11/1/2009 |
Q: My rabbit was taken to the vet and was pronounced with "Snuffles". She has a bacteria in her head. I ...
A: If she's eating anything, then that's good. The water/banana mix will keep her hydrated, and though ...
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| Cookie | 10/31/2009 |
Q: My rabbit was taken to the vet and was pronounced with "Snuffles". She has a bacteria in her head. I ...
A: If her head is starting to tilt, then you must read this immediately: ...
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| daughter's pet rabbit was sick and died | 10/31/2009 |
Q: my daughter's prince started having crackly breathing something like a stuffy nose. the vet took an ...
A: Flocillin (injectable) and chlorpalmitate are both safe for rabbits, and given the circumstances, ...
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| daughter's pet rabbit was sick and died | 10/31/2009 |
Q: my daughter's prince started having crackly breathing something like a stuffy nose. the vet took an ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. If the radiograph didn't reveal lung congestion, it's ...
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| I don't know what to do........ | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I have only had rabbit experience for at least 1 year. I have 2 rabbits and one of them growls ...
A: Yes, both bunnies should be spayed/neutered for their health, as uterine cancer is a very big risk ...
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| Neuter Death | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I took my 5 month old Mini Lop to get neutered today to a vet I found on the recommended vets page ...
A: It is not too late. They no doubt put his body in the refrigerator. Please just tell them that you ...
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| Neuter Death | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I took my 5 month old Mini Lop to get neutered today to a vet I found on the recommended vets page ...
A: I am so sorry about the tragic, horrible death of your bunny. It does seem extremely strange that ...
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| Cookie | 10/30/2009 |
Q: My rabbit was taken to the vet and was pronounced with "Snuffles". She has a bacteria in her head. I ...
A: I think you should read this immediately: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html This will help you ...
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| Bunny overgrooming her pal | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have two rabbits. Both female. We bought them 3 days apart. We are not 100% on the age, but the ...
A: Strong-smelling urine can be from sex hormones and musk (see: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/spay.html), ...
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| 2 year old rabbit, very large lump on nose, been vet + given cream which made it worse | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I've got a 2 year old rabbit who has a large lump /infection on his nose which appears to be from a ...
A: I think it's time to get your bunny to a veterinarian who knows more about rabbits than the first ...
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| Nodules on rabbit | 10/29/2009 |
Q: We adopted a rabbit in the spring,(he had fleas and some sort of intestinal virus, both were ...
A: If the lumps move freely with the skin, and are small and hard, they may be nothing more than ...
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| biting bunny | 10/29/2009 |
Q: ive had my pet rabbit for about a month and a half now and for the past couple weeks it has been ...
A: The bunny may be acting out because of the abuse your daughter is dishing out, which you should NOT ...
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| blood in litter box, vet doesn't know what it is | 10/29/2009 |
Q: My mini-rex bunny has had blood in her litter box for a little over two weeks. We took her to the ...
A: If your bunny is not spayed, then you need a more experienced rabbit vet. Unspayed female rabbits ...
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| Safety of Blood draw sites in rabbits | 10/29/2009 |
Q: Someone in our rescue group had a rabbit go in to one of our vets for a minor problem with soft ...
A: Wow, this is horrible. And to think the vet would do another jugular stick just after having lost ...
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| Deformity in Kits | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have just had two litters from different mums and dads and in one litter there were 3 kits and 1 ...
A: I just sent an addendum to the previous question that you might have read by now. It has a citation ...
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| Deformity in Kits | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have just had two litters from different mums and dads and in one litter there were 3 kits and 1 ...
A: The deformity you describe is consistent with a neural tube defect, such as spina bifida or acrania ...
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| My rabbits behavior: licking wooden desk | 10/29/2009 |
Q: i had my rabbit on my lap while i was at the computer one day , and she starting liking the wood of ...
A: Sometimes a bunny will take a liking to the smell and/or texture of a particular object and just ...
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| Dandruff and scabs | 10/29/2009 |
Q: For the last few months, our 9 year old rex, has had dozens of scabs ranging in size from 1-8 mm ...
A: If these lesions are being caused by Cheyletiella (fur mites), which are more likely if there is ...
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| Bunny marking bed and licking | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have had my lion head for about 4 months. In the last month I have moved his cage onto the floor. ...
A: Neutering cost depends on where you are and which vet you choose. But in some cases, you get what ...
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| same sex litter? | 10/27/2009 |
Q: Dr. Krumple, My girlfriend wrote you before regarding our 1 peanut out of 5 kits that our female ...
A: You should definitely NOT keep them apart, but you need to have some sort of physical barrier that ...
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| how to train my rabbits | 10/27/2009 |
Q: i have a male and female rabbit and i would like to train them to go to the bathroom over the fence ...
A: I can't really picture what you're trying to do, but here are some good instructions for litterbox ...
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| bunny pulling fur | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have a wild male bunny and a female docile bunny in a cage since May. They have gotten along from ...
A: The female will pull fur from her body to line a nest for her babies, and at that age, she is likely ...
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| Rabbit jaw abscess | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have had my netherland dwarf rabbit as a rescue since she was 6 mnths old, she is now 2 yrs old ...
A: Jaw abscesses in rabbits are a nasty problem, and they can often recur. Is she on antibiotics? ...
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| raising rabbits | 10/26/2009 |
Q: What is the weaning age of little rabbits? How soon after weaning a litter can I put the buck and ...
A: A baby rabbit should not be taken from the mother until the age of 8 weeks. Please read why here: ...
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| Fighting Sisters | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have two mini lops (not neutered yet, as we wanted to wait until they are over one years old) from ...
A: Why are you washing the rabbits? This should *never* be done, as rabbits keep themselves quite ...
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| Lops | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have one neutered male and two spayed female lops which all live together. My females are ...
A: Sometimes bunnies develop a penchant for overgrooming bonded partners, and only the bunnies know ...
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| Rabbit has severe skin irritation | 10/26/2009 |
Q: We have two small rabbits about one yr old. They live in a large cage,previously used to house ...
A: What dose of Revolution are you using? Too low will fail to kill the mites and ticks. If you are ...
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| Bunny overgrooming her pal | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have two rabbits. Both female. We bought them 3 days apart. We are not 100% on the age, but the ...
A: It does sound like overgrooming, which means it might help to provide the bunnies with more ...
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| Line across muzzle over nose/Snuffles | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I've been dealing with a Snuffles issue lately. I took my rabbit to the vet where he got diagnosed ...
A: Please get your bunny to a vet who takes rabbits seriously as patients. Antibiotics should NEVER be ...
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| Ivercare on rabbits | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has fur mites and I read that Ivermectin worked well and I found it in paste form under ...
A: The paste is for oral administration. Don't give it to your bunnies. Instead, find a good rabbit ...
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| Dying rabbit | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I took in an elder bun from this guy who had her over 6 years... I guess her to be 8 or 9 years ...
A: For emergency instructions, please read this immediately: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html and ...
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| Rabbit eye bulging; tumor in chest | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 year old mini lop. Lately, in the last week or so, his third eyelid has been showing a ...
A: Followup: Hi, Angela I only happened to read your thank you note and rating (thank YOU!) and so ...
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| Rabbit's ear: swollen and crusty | 10/25/2009 |
Q: we have a male rabbit thats ear is swollen, the hair has fallen off and it is thick and crusty all ...
A: I can't see the ear to confirm it, but this sounds like either ear canker or mange, both of which ...
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| Tooth roots and abscesses | 10/25/2009 |
Q: Sorry to contact you so soon again but I really need some expert advice on the results of my bun's ...
A: "Is there anything that can be done to stop those roots from growing any further and pushing down ...
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| My pet bunny just died | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I woke up this morning to find that my baby rabbit died in the night. He seemed fine last night ...
A: I am so sorry about the tragic loss of your bunny. Sadly, there is absolutely no way to confidently ...
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| I don't know what to do........ | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have only had rabbit experience for at least 1 year. I have 2 rabbits and one of them growls ...
A: First, are your bunnies spayed/neutered? If not, it is very important for them to have this ...
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| Pus in abscess and missing a bicillin shot. | 10/25/2009 |
Q: Back in 24-25/9/2009 I posted a question to you regarding my bunny who developed an abscess in her ...
A: Just keep a close eye on your girl for any sign of runny stool, which is the worst you'd expect from ...
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| Bunny marking bed and licking | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have had my lion head for about 4 months. In the last month I have moved his cage onto the floor. ...
A: Your bunny loves you very much. He's not marking his territory *against* you. He's just adding his ...
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| About rabbit sneezing? | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have a lop rabbit around 8 pounds who has been sneezing for many months and i cant really afford ...
A: I can't tell you what to do with your rabbit. But do note that some of the ingredients of that ...
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| About rabbit sneezing? | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have a lop rabbit around 8 pounds who has been sneezing for many months and i cant really afford ...
A: Yes, it does. As the article I sent you before explains, this means there could be involvement of ...
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| About rabbit sneezing? | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have a lop rabbit around 8 pounds who has been sneezing for many months and i cant really afford ...
A: If your bunny is having trouble breathing, you need to suction his nostrils with a pediatric ear ...
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| find rabbits homes | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I recently had a baby and don't have time for my two dwarf rabbits.I need to find them a good home. ...
A: I hope you will find these guidelines for finding a safe home helpful. I send these to people in ...
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| bed as bathroom? | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have had my lion head for about 4 months. In the last month I have moved his cage onto the floor. ...
A: I'm guessing your bunny is not yet spayed/neutered. This will increase the likelihood of ...
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| Five year old rabbit with back leg weakness | 10/23/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is almost 5 years old and all of a sudden seems to have difficulty walking/running. ...
A: At the age of five, your rabbit is not old. But he *is* at an age when rabbits sometimes start to ...
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| Rabbit with decaying paw | 10/23/2009 |
Q: we live where vets arent available. The rabbit got his paws trimmed by my daughter, after which i ...
A: If you have a doctor who treats livestock, it's very likely you can get a 10% solution of ivermectin ...
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| Brain parasite in domestic rabbit | 10/23/2009 |
Q: Briefly - have just taken rabbit to vet because very unsteady on feet. She has diagnosed a brain ...
A: You need to find a vet who is more willing to take your bunny seriously as a patient. This ...
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| Rabbit with decaying paw | 10/23/2009 |
Q: we live where vets arent available. The rabbit got his paws trimmed by my daughter, after which i ...
A: This is not necrosis, and it's not deadly. It also is very treatable, and it would be tragic for ...
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| Female genital area is swollen | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have been doing a lot of research and I've come to a possible solution that my female rabbit is in ...
A: A sexually receptive female rabbit will often have swollen genitalia, but if the area looks ...
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| Loose tooth | 10/23/2009 |
Q: He is on Metacam at the moment, as well as Baytril. I'll ask about tramadol and culture and ...
A: At this point, you're asking questions which have no answers because they involve what will happen ...
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| Still having problems with bunny who won't eat enough :( | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I just got back from the vet, and I'm pretty disappointed. The vet that I always trusted before ...
A: I believe I did say early on in this lengthy exchange that this sounded like a dental problem. I'm ...
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| My rabbit might be sick | 10/22/2009 |
Q: my rabbit was completely fine yesterday and today he is having diarhea issues and is not very active ...
A: As my introduction clearly explains, when a rabbit is lethargic and not eating it could be an ...
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| MY BUNNIE IS IN TROUBLE HELP!!! | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Please help me. My rabbit is an 8 week old Netherlands dwarf rabbit. I've only had her about 2 weeks ...
A: You need to find a vet who is experienced with rabbits and will do more to help your bunny. Please ...
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| Picky Eating and ripping out fur | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I have a female Holland Lop who is about 4 years old and she has all of the sudden stopped eating ...
A: Holland Lops are notorious for having dental problems, and picky eating are a red flag for molar ...
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| Sudden death in 3 rabbits | 10/22/2009 |
Q: On Saturday morning, we found 3 of our rabbits dead. 2 of them were 5 months old and living ...
A: I am very sorry for the loss of your bunnies. If even a PM with histopathology didn't reveal a ...
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| Blind Baby Rabbit? | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I was wondering how do you tell if your baby rabbit is blind? My baby rabbit eyes didn't open on the ...
A: Because rabbits are so good at maneuvering through a familiar environment with only their ears, ...
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| Exterminating rat mites in home - w/house rabbit | 10/22/2009 |
Q: We have a house rabbit who owns us ... and we have rat mites biting the humans over many of the ...
A: We had this horrible problem, too. Rat mites are the WORST! We did treat all the rabbits and ...
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| same sex litter? | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Dr. Krumple, My girlfriend wrote you before regarding our 1 peanut out of 5 kits that our female ...
A: I'm sorry the little one died. But it may not have been a failure for you to stimulate his urine. ...
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| Change In Rabbit Behavior | 10/21/2009 |
Q: (Note: I accidentally submitted this to Dave initially, I meant to submit it directly to Dana. My ...
A: Sometimes rabbit behavior is a true mystery. Since these two are spayed/neutered, I can only think ...
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| Amikacin and Zeniquin for jaw abscess? | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My vet did a culture and sensitivity test on my bunny Newton's jaw abscess. The results showed ...
A: The fluoroquinolone antibiotics act by interfering with the bacterial enzyme (DNA gyrase, a ...
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| bunny constant urination | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My bunny has been soaking his sitting towel in his cage for two weeks now. I change the towel every ...
A: It's good that the urine is dark and concentrated. If he's lost normally good litterbox habits, he ...
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| Dwarf Hotot is not tending her babies. | 10/21/2009 |
Q: my first time mother dwarf hotot gave birth resently and one of of two died. the other was close to ...
A: A very young mother rabbit often doesn't have good success with her first litter because of a lack ...
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| diarrhea | 10/21/2009 |
Q: i just bought a baby rabbit 10 days ago. i doh't know how old he is, but the seller said that he was ...
A: As my instructions say, if a rabbit is not eating or acting lethargic, the internet is not the place ...
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| Pus in abscess and missing a bicillin shot. | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Back in 24-25/9/2009 I posted a question to you regarding my bunny who developed an abscess in her ...
A: I've done this, too, and it's frustrating. But to tell you the truth, it probably is not a complete ...
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| Bunny on medication - not eating | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I am wondering if my rabbit is experiencing common side effects, or if something is wrong. My rabbit ...
A: Administered orally, ivermectin can cause intestinal upset, but it usually is transient. But this ...
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| bunny proofing | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I own two rabbits. One's a female named Zoey. Shes a pure miniture dwarf. Shes wild and its hard to ...
A: Is Zoey spayed? If not, having her spayed will go a long way towards curbing this natural behavior, ...
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| senior bun with blood in his right eye | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I adopted my bunny in Jan. 2009. He is between 9 and 11 years old, and up until now has been ...
A: Those IOP measurements are pretty low, which makes me worry that there is an injury or insult to an ...
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| wry neck | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I have a friend who's rabbit has wry neck but the problem is that she can't afford to take it to the ...
A: The bunny will need medication and therapy to get well, and MUST be brought inside for the winter. ...
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| rabbit keeps on tearing. | 10/20/2009 |
Q: i have a local rabbit who has been tearing ever since after he got cured of his eye infection and ...
A: Runny eyes are often caused by dental problems, particularly of the molar roots. Please read: ...
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| Mini lop Doe eating her whole liter | 10/20/2009 |
Q: We have a mini lop doe that is about 19 months old and she has had 2 liters and both times she has ...
A: A rabbit who is devouring her babies is highly stressed, and the conditions of her husbandry and ...
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| Blood in urine | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I had my bunny spayed today and they also tested her urine for sugar to see if she is diabetic. ...
A: Contact the vet now. There should not be any blood in the urine after a spay--if this really is ...
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| dwarf rabbit | 10/20/2009 |
Q: Please help, Okay I got a dwarf rabbit for my b-day a couple weeks back and its my first rabbit. I ...
A: Runny eye can be caused by a scratch to the cornea, but in a dwarf rabbit there are other ...
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| Question about rabbit fur loss | 10/20/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend had a rabbit awhile ago and the rabbit bit off all the skin on her stomach and tail so ...
A: First, you need to find a veterinarian who is willing to find out why the bunny was self-mutilating ...
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| Still having problems with bunny who won't eat enough :( | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I just got back from the vet, and I'm pretty disappointed. The vet that I always trusted before ...
A: Once you find a vet willing to help, please ask about doing a *tear duct* flush. This will flush ...
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| Rabbit with hurt paw | 10/19/2009 |
Q: we live where vets arent available. The rabbit got his paws trimmed by my daughter, after which i ...
A: Without seeing the affected paw, I cannot tell what is wrong. Is it just a toe, or is the entire ...
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| bladder drainage | 10/19/2009 |
Q: Some time ago I noticed my bunny (almost four years old) having trouble urinating. There had ...
A: It is rather unusual for the bunny to lose the ability to urinate unless there has been some damage ...
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| rabbit wheezing | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I read another question about a similar issue, but am not sure if the same is happening with one of ...
A: If the rabbits are not neutered, then this will stop the aggression. Please read: ...
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| soft poops | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have 2, 17 week old female dwarf lops. They are both alert and eating well but one of them does ...
A: You are seeing uneaten cecotropes. This is explained here: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html Some ...
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| Gel urine. But seems happy and uneffective | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have my first batch of baby rabbits. They are 7 weeks old and still with mom. One of them has gel ...
A: Sloshy sounds are usually due to gas, and the bunny may not appear bloated, even if she's gassy. ...
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| Why Rabbit Lose Weight | 10/19/2009 |
Q: Please advise me. I’ve a 6.5 years old male rabbit, living in-house having free run. He’s ...
A: A bunny showing signs like this very likely has molar spurs or other dental problem that are causing ...
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| baby bunnies | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have two bunnies and they are not yet 11 weeks old, today I saw the bigger one mount the smaller ...
A: While it's quite unlikely that a female bunny could become pregnant at this young age, it is not ...
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| my bunny is loosing the hair next to her eye | 10/18/2009 |
Q: My dwarf bunny midnight is loosing the hair next to her left eye. I don't know if it is serious. I ...
A: Please see: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html If this is just one eye, and it seems runny, then ...
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| Bunny bonding | 10/18/2009 |
Q: We adopted Biff a rescue bunny a year ago after he'd been beaten up a few times by other bunnies who ...
A: It doesn't sound hopeless. It's just that the girl may be a little rough in her grooming, and ...
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| Wild Cottontail | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I am asking this question out of concern for a wild cottontail that I recently found in the woods ...
A: This is a difficult question that comes up not infrequently. If he is happy with you, and spoiled, ...
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| Cold Weather and My Rabbit | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I live in Missouri 35 miles north of the Arkansas state line. We get pretty cold here but usually ...
A: It will be too cold for your bunnies outdoors when winter really sets in. Your husband is right. ...
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| Sneezing - White discharge | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Dr. Krempels, Two weeks ago one of my rabbits went through a bout of sneezing and she blew out a ...
A: If the Pseudomonas is sensitive to cipro, then that's a fine choice. If the "bugs" are also ...
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| Pseudomonas | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I had read all the articles that you posted, and I read the one about the culture and sensativity ...
A: I can't remember at this point what type of antibiotics--if any--he's on. It's not likely that the ...
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| digestive upset in bunny | 10/18/2009 |
Q: How can I treat a mini rex doe with sticky poop? Not watery but more tar-like. She was off feed for ...
A: What you are probably seeing is evidence of cecal dysbiosis, an imbalance of the normal flora of the ...
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| Pseudomonas | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I had read all the articles that you posted, and I read the one about the culture and sensativity ...
A: Pseudomonas is a ubiquitous bacterium, and you can find it anywhere from garden soil (where it's an ...
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| Gas problems and holding leg to the side | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I know I've been asking a lot of questions lately, but I desperately need the help of someone who is ...
A: Please read: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/culture.html for information on diagnosis and treatment. I ...
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| Diet | 10/17/2009 |
Q: Im confused! I just got my first bunny about 2 mos ago, he is a mini lop about 5 months old. I ...
A: Both fresh veggies and hay are very important parts of the diet. And the vegetables are NOT going ...
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| trouble!!! | 10/17/2009 |
Q: please help me!!! i own a seven month female albino dwarf rabbit. she is always running around, ...
A: You just answered your own question, and from your answer I suspect you did not read the article I ...
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| Gas problems and holding leg to the side | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I know I've been asking a lot of questions lately, but I desperately need the help of someone who is ...
A: Don't be too quick to dismiss the diagnosis of the experienced rabbit vet in favor of the one you ...
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| My bunny is sneezing and drooling! | 10/17/2009 |
Q: Why is my bunny doing this?He is sweet,I just got him and he is sick!His nose is also VERY wet and I ...
A: Every vet is different, and cost depends on where you are and what the vet has to do. But the ...
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| Is vasectomies a better idea? | 10/17/2009 |
Q: They won't be able to breed but you don't change their behavior.
A: If you can find a veterinarian willing to do a vasectomy on your bunny instead of a neuter, that ...
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| contagious diseases | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I have seen and read quite a bit about diseases from rabbits to humans, but can find virtually ...
A: Few diseases can be transmitted from humans to rabbits, but a few include: 1. E. coli intestinal ...
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| Long-term eye infection | 10/17/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has swollen tearducts, abscesses and a watery eye discharge. I've taken him to the vet´s ...
A: The problem is not likely an eye infection, but rather blocked tear ducts. This is often associated ...
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| Did my rabbit have a fit | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I was having a cuddle with rabbit (9 week old minilop, male) on my lap and patting him when I ...
A: Without seeing the actual "fit" I can only make an educated guess. If the bunny was very relaxed, ...
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| My bunny is sneezing and drooling! | 10/17/2009 |
Q: Why is my bunny doing this?He is sweet,I just got him and he is sick!His nose is also VERY wet and I ...
A: Please get your bunny to a good rabbit vet immediately: www.rabbit.org/vets You don't say whether ...
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| my rabbits's whiskers have gone! | 10/16/2009 |
Q: my pet rabbit (part rex) lives happily with her sister, mrs Nibbles. They are about 4 months old. ...
A: There are many possible reasons for abnormal hair/fur/whisker loss in rabbits, and you can read ...
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| sunflower seeds for rabbits? | 10/16/2009 |
Q: We have started to give our rabbits sunflower seeds (both kernel and hull). They seem to like them. ...
A: The seeds are very fatty, and the hulls are not digestible, even for a rabbit. If you give too ...
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| Rabbit tumor? | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I had a 2 year old rabbit, everything seemed fine with the bunny until one day I found him laying on ...
A: I am very sorry about your loss. The only way to establish a cause of death is via necropsy, and in ...
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| trouble!!! | 10/16/2009 |
Q: please help me!!! i own a seven month female albino dwarf rabbit. she is always running around, ...
A: It sounds as if you and your bunny need some time to get to know each other better. Please read: ...
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| heart rates? | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I just boought a bunny from the pet store this week and it died the same night, im not sure why. But ...
A: I am sorry about the loss of your bunny. Pet stores are a terrible place for baby bunnies, and it's ...
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| Death of female of bonded pair | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I had a bonded female/male pair who were very attached. The male of the pair(Blanco) has had a very ...
A: I am very sorry about your loss and all the grief you and Blanco both have had to suffer. In my ...
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| Gas problems and holding leg to the side | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I know I've been asking a lot of questions lately, but I desperately need the help of someone who is ...
A: Be sure to add simethicone to the mix if he's gassy. That can be a tremendous help for the pain, and ...
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| i think my Rabbit has died | 10/15/2009 |
Q: he is not really eating and not drinking very much? i have just come home from work to find him lay ...
A: I cannot confirm that your bunny has died without seeing him. But this does not sound good. Any ...
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| Male rabbits | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My doe had 3 male babies , they are now 6 weeks old and are away from their mother .My concern is ...
A: Baby rabbits should be nursed for a full eight weeks before they are taken from their mother, as ...
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| rabbit's memory | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My rabbit and I are extremely close, the same way many people are with their dogs. She is very ...
A: You'd better ask the family with whom you'll be staying if an Usagi would be okay to bring with you. ...
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| Sore Hocks on Rex Rabbit (Vet Treated w/ Medication. Now Vet & I are Researching Options to Further Heal Rabbit's Feet & Prevent Future Occurances...) | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My husband & I have a large nuetered Rex Rabbit (he weighs 9.2lbs & will be 2 in March) who has ...
A: If the hocks have open sores, then there is no better balm that Technicare. You can find it here: ...
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| Red eye rims | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Two of my dwarf rabbits that I have just bought have red eye rims. One of my bunnies are 1-2 months ...
A: Without actually seeing the bunnies, I cannot tell whether they redness is normal or not. If you ...
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| cystic mammary growth: cysticercosis? | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I have a beautiful rabbit named Autumn. Over the past 2-4 weeks she has grown 3 "lumps". They are ...
A: I believe I answered this question via Health@rabbits.org But in case you didn't get it, I'm ...
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| senior bun with blood in his right eye | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I adopted my bunny in Jan. 2009. He is between 9 and 11 years old, and up until now has been ...
A: Now first: I can't see the eye, so I cannot confirm that this is truly blood inside the eyeball. ...
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| Ear infection? Head tilt and Hind Limb Weakness | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Dr. Dana, I have a 9 year old rabbit who just today is acting strange. She has her head titled to ...
A: A head tilt and hind limb weakness, especially in an older rabbit, can be a sign that a parasite, ...
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| Rabbit w/ swollen ear should I take to vet? | 10/14/2009 |
Q: We have a 3 1/2 month old male Holland Lop with one swollen ear. My daughter noticed it the day ...
A: Any time a bunny has an episode like this, it's a good idea to have a vet take a look. Lops, in ...
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| i miss my bunny and need an ear | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I might be looking for some kind of hope. My bunny Benji was about 7MONTHS old and behaved like one ...
A: What a horrible, tragic thing to happen. I'm so sorry. I know you feel responsible, but it was ...
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| Why would a rabbit have an extended penis? | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Recently I got an intact male about a year old. He's very friendly and loves being held. The first ...
A: If the penis is retracted now and back to normal, then I'd say you happened to pick him up while he ...
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| VERY URGENT - CRITICALLY ILL RABBIT | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I am from Australia and had our rabbit Misty was in care at a local rabbit sitters for two weeks. ...
A: The anemia is definitely a concern. You don't say what her hematocrit or hemoglobin levels are, and ...
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| swelling nose | 10/14/2009 |
Q: my bunny vinalla has a swollen nose i think it's a tumor but i really don't know what it is.she ...
A: A bleeding, swollen nose needs to be examined by an experienced rabbit vet who can determine what ...
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| HELP RED BUMP! | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Hey, i was petting my new dwarf bunny that i got for my b-day last weekend and i felt a bump on its ...
A: If the bump doesn't go away in the next few days, or if it gets larger or of a different shape, I ...
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| Broken Leg | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 week old rabbit that broke its leg 2 days ago. We took it to the vet yesterday but the ...
A: From your description, it sounds as if she may have broken the head of the femur, which connects the ...
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| Broken Leg | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 week old rabbit that broke its leg 2 days ago. We took it to the vet yesterday but the ...
A: Followup: Dear David I did hear back from a couple of people about a broken femur head. The best ...
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| soft stool | 10/13/2009 |
Q: i have a pure lionhead rabbit. last night i fed him with some pear as a reward because he's using ...
A: Please read this, which will explain what you are seeing: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html If the ...
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| my bunny keeps losing balance.. | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I would really appreciate your help and advice..( i am living in nz, and am hoping to get hold of a ...
A: The same things that cause both head tilt (torticollis) and hind limb paresis (weakness) could be ...
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| How do I know if my rabbit has been neutered? | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I've had my bunny, Captain Fuzzyboots, for about 9 months and he's about 2 years old. He's been ...
A: It's extremely unlikely that your bunny is neutered if you got him from a pet store. If he was one ...
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| Bunny fur loss | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Its me again. My bunny's fur isn't completely gone off the skin, just way shorter. It doesn't look ...
A: Yes, if this is mites you'll need to get Revolution (selamectin) from the vet: www.rabbit.org/vets ...
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| bunny foot | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Cookies hair is growing back his weight is back to normal and he is doing well. Except today i saw ...
A: A feed store is what we call a store that sells livestock supplies, such as horse, cow, dog, rabbit, ...
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| rabbit's memory | 10/13/2009 |
Q: My rabbit and I are extremely close, the same way many people are with their dogs. She is very ...
A: I'd be less worried about her forgetting you than about her pining away for you while you are gone, ...
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| Sick bunny (elevated Liver enzymes) | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Dana, Hi, first i love your articles and website. They are so helpful and I always consult them ...
A: No one really can know why a bunny gets a bladder infection any more than we can be sure why a human ...
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| Crust On Lips | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Today I noticed that my rabbit (about a year old) has crust on her lips. It's at the corners/sides ...
A: While I can't see it to be sure, this sounds like an early case of mange, which is caused by ...
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| Rabbits eating each others whiskers | 10/12/2009 |
Q: we have a 9 month old male house rabbit and have just recently introduced him to a new baby female. ...
A: These bunnies are really still babies, and not very experienced at grooming. They are apparently ...
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| bunny foot | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Cookies hair is growing back his weight is back to normal and he is doing well. Except today i saw ...
A: You can usually find VetWrap at feed stores that sell equestrian supplies: Horse people use VetWrap ...
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| Possible mammary cancer | 10/12/2009 |
Q: my rabbit has had this growth around her nipple on her left side between her stomach and left front ...
A: The most likely explanation for this mass is mammary cancer. If you want your bunny to survive, ...
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| Controlling STRONG Rabbit Musk Smell & Spraying WITHOUT Neutering | 10/12/2009 |
Q: What can we do to control or limit the musk stench from our rabbit? Our rabbit is a male mini lop ...
A: I really wish I could tell you that there was a way to train him or remove his scent glands and stop ...
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| Bunny Sneezes | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I was wondering how concerned I should be when my 7 year old Dwarf bunny sneezes sometimes. When he ...
A: Yes, it's certainly possible that his sneezing is being caused by hay dust. And unfortunately, ...
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| Rabbit died too young. Why? | 10/12/2009 |
Q: My partner and I unfortunately lost our most loved rabbit. Poppy was our first rabbit, bought at a ...
A: I am terribly sorry about the tragic loss of your little girl. Sadly, there is absolutely no way ...
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| Rabbits changing sex | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Can rabbits change sex. Have 2 females since babies they are now 3 and half 1 has been moulting a ...
A: Rabbits do not change sex. And it's really unlikely that one of them suddenly doubled in size ...
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| back legs or back problem? | 10/12/2009 |
Q: we came in a couple of months ago to have a consult to see about having "her" fixed and that is when ...
A: It sounds as if the bunny is having either back pain or lower abdominal pain, as, for example, with ...
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| Metacam dosage/How can I tell if my rabbit is spayed? | 10/11/2009 |
Q: you've helped me just recently about our bunny with an abrasion on her cornea. First of all, I ...
A: I've seen plenty of spays, and I can say with some confidence that it's pretty difficult to miss ...
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| 'Squeaking' Rabbit | 10/11/2009 |
Q: my name is Jim. First of all id like to thank you in advance for taking time to look at my problem ...
A: Some rabbits vocalize a little bit while grooming, making little squeaking or oinking noises as they ...
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| What happens when a baby bunny is dropped | 10/11/2009 |
Q: my baby rabbit is 13 days old and today when i picked it up to check if its eyes are opened it ...
A: If the bunny is still acting normal 12 hours after the fall, you've probably dodged a bullet. But ...
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| Is it okay | 10/11/2009 |
Q: Is it healthy and okay for rabbits to chew on paper and cardboard. I have heard that you should ...
A: Clean paper and cardboard that have no tape or staples are a fun toy for bunnies. Avoid colored ...
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| Rabbit with irritated skin/urine burn | 10/11/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has some fur loss in her behind area due to urine burn. I took her to the vet a week and a ...
A: If the bunny's problem recurred shortly after the meds were stopped, then whatever the chlor was ...
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| is it possible for my rabbit to cry from pain? | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I was grooming my rabbit the other day, and I must have pulled a piece of fur too hard, as when I ...
A: Rabbits don't cry with tears when they are in pain, but the eyes could water if the bunny was ...
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| bunny fur loss | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have had my bunny for almost a year now and has been fine up until I noticed a strip of hair off ...
A: Please read: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html for details on what can cause abnormal fur loss ...
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| mating season | 10/10/2009 |
Q: What time of the year is mating season for rabbits, or when do they become mature enough? and how ...
A: Domestic rabbits are fertile all year 'round, so you must be very careful when allowing male and ...
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| Sick bunny (elevated Liver enzymes) | 10/10/2009 |
Q: Dana, Hi, first i love your articles and website. They are so helpful and I always consult them ...
A: Elevated liver enzymes can signify any number of things, including an infection in the body in a ...
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| bunny's waxy ears | 10/10/2009 |
Q: hey dana, just answering your last mail about my bunny, with the hard waxy ears, u wanted to know ...
A: Have his ears been checked for infection? If this is whitish chunks, my guess is that he has pus in ...
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| dry skin and irritation | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I noticed a couple weeks ago my rabbit had dry patches of skin around his rump. Also there have been ...
A: It sounds as if your rabbit might have a case of mange, which is caused by microscopic, parasitic ...
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| Do Rabbit Ears reflect their internal temperature? | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I know that sometimes a sick rabbit will have very cold ears, but I also have had a very sick rabbit ...
A: Feeling the ears is not a good, accurate way to determine if a bunny has a fever or is hypothermic. ...
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| my bunny is sick! | 10/10/2009 |
Q: A week ago my 4 year rex rabbit started a heavy molt and he is shedding in clumps, last year he went ...
A: Even if the vets near you don't see rabbits, you need to get your bunny to a vet who will be willing ...
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| URGENT: BABY SWOLLEN GENITAL | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I have a baby bunny who had diarrhea yesterday. I went to the vet today and the doctor showed me had ...
A: While it's not impossible for a sibling to have accidentally suckled the male's prepuce, that's ...
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| Bunny Sneezes | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I was wondering how concerned I should be when my 7 year old Dwarf bunny sneezes sometimes. When he ...
A: First, I'd recommend you read this, which will explain more clearly what "snuffles" is: ...
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| bunny foot | 10/10/2009 |
Q: Cookies hair is growing back his weight is back to normal and he is doing well. Except today i saw ...
A: A warm, moist tea bag won't hurt a wound, but it might not help much, depending on what the wound ...
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| rabbit babies eyes are not opening | 10/9/2009 |
Q: my rabbit has had her second litter of babies she is a year old, the babies are 2 weeks old an they ...
A: The babies' eyes must be opened before the critical period has passed, or they will be blind for ...
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| Urgent/under bunny vet care/ still no answers/ one bunny dead/ second having symptoms | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I had two rabbits living in my home, one male and one female. The male joined our family about two ...
A: Is the vet you are seeing very experienced with rabbits? If you're not sure, you might want to get ...
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| Rabbit is sick, please help | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if our rabbit is going to make it. He is only about 4 month old, and has been in great ...
A: I am sorry about the loss of your friend. Sadly, there is absolutely no way to confidently ...
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| Rabbit with previously wet feet | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has a healed broken leg and cannot get into a litter box. We built her a condo but the ...
A: For now, I'd give the affected area a good wet bath (not the whole bunny! Just the urine-burned ...
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| Rabbit with abnormal, broken teeth | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I've just seen that my rabbit, whose teeth seem to grow very quickly i.e filed every 4 weeks, is ...
A: If your bunny has a congenital malocclusion (i.e., misalignment of the teeth), then it's possible he ...
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| Can we give yogurt or kefir grain to sick rabbits? | 10/8/2009 |
Q: We have two house rabbits (1 male 6 years old 1kg and 1 female 4 years old 1.6kg) fell sick with ...
A: A toxic substance needs the appropriate antidote, so the right thing to absorb a toxin will depend ...
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| how can I tell when a rabbit is in heat | 10/8/2009 |
Q: How can I tell when a rabbit is in heat?
A: Rabbits don't really have a "heat" cycle. They are relatively receptive all the time, and will mate ...
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| Help with my baby bunnies | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Please, help! I have a question sort of. My rabbit had a litter of 7 bunnies. Well about 2 wks ago ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your babies. Sadly, there is no way to confidently ascertain a ...
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| Rabbits: How soon can they reproduce? | 10/7/2009 |
Q: i have bought 2 rabbits 2 weeks ago and was told they were the same sex, after watching them have ...
A: Male rabbits can be fertile as soon as their testicles descend, which usually occurs some time ...
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| Rabbit is sick, please help | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if our rabbit is going to make it. He is only about 4 month old, and has been in great ...
A: Get your bunny on warm water bottles to get his temperature back up as much as possible. The ...
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| Rejected Runt Bunny | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Krempels, My holland lop gave birth one week ago today. She had a litter of five kits. During the ...
A: Mama bunny may sense that there is something "not right" with the smallest baby, and is rejecting ...
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| possible rabbit leg injury. | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I let my one and a half year old rabbit out of her cage to play a little while ago. She was fine. ...
A: If she is putting *any* weight on the leg, then it's less likely to be broken. But if she's still ...
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| My rabbit has been having | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 yr old rabbit that has been having some really weird "spells" lately. He is an inside ...
A: Revolution (selamectin) and Advantage (imidocloprid) are safe for rabbits, though Revolution is also ...
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| Wet chin and overgrooming | 10/6/2009 |
Q: About 5 days ago my rabbit's ears were very warm. Also, her chin was wet & smelled bad. I washed it ...
A: A rabbit is very stoic about pain, and poking and pressing her jawline is not a good way to diagnose ...
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| Sneezing - White discharge | 10/6/2009 |
Q: Dr. Krempels, Two weeks ago one of my rabbits went through a bout of sneezing and she blew out a ...
A: 1) Is there a chance that this is just dusty hay even though there is whitish discharge from the ...
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| Rabbit alfalfa/timothy pellet storage | 10/6/2009 |
Q: First of all I would like to thank you and your fellow experts on AllExperts.com this has been one ...
A: We have stored pellets in ziplock bags in the freezer with very good results. You just need to be ...
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| baby rabbit is sick and has diarrhea | 10/6/2009 |
Q: i have a 12wk old baby dwarf who has suddenly stopped eating and drinking, and has now started ...
A: You should consider this an extreme emergency, and get the bunny to a good rabbit vet immediately: ...
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| rabbit ears: too much ear wax? | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I wanted your thoughts on this because i am lost, my rabbit has very hard ear wax and tons, u can ...
A: This is pretty unusual, and could be a sign of an ear infection. I can't see it to be sure. What ...
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| Bunny still with runny poop after his diet has changed | 10/6/2009 |
Q: i have a 6 year old rabbit that i have had since he was 4 months old. over the years he has had ...
A: The most common cause of this problem, cecal dysbiosis, is incorrect diet. Please check that here: ...
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| Dehumidifier and bunny health | 10/6/2009 |
Q: We have this big dehumidifier, and my dad likes having it running in the basement where my bunny is ...
A: Excessive humidity could be worse for the bunny than dry air, but it might be a good idea for you to ...
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| Urgent-Is my rabbit underweight? Urgent!!! | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I am looking after a friends rabbit for a week. I got it yesterday and put in a large hutch outside ...
A: Without seeing and feeling the bunny, I cannot tell if he's underweight. It's possible to feel the ...
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| bunny family issues! | 10/5/2009 |
Q: i really need some advice and would be grateful for any help. i have a family of house ...
A: If Jasper was neutered a few weeks ago, he's probably safe to be with his family now. The sperm ...
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| bunny family issues! | 10/5/2009 |
Q: i really need some advice and would be grateful for any help. i have a family of house ...
A: You're wise to wait a full 8 weeks to let the babies wean. But it's possible that Jasmine has ...
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| Urgent - hard lump in rabbit's stomach | 10/5/2009 |
Q: We have a bonded pair of house rabbits. Henry is approx 6 years old, dwarf lop, very loving and has ...
A: I'll take your questions in order: 1. How long should we continue the nursing/meds etc? Nowhere ...
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| Rabbit has ulcer on eye;need answer as soon as possible re: use of drug | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I went to the vet 2 days ago (not a rabbit savvy vet but she did look up information on the ...
A: Our veterinary ophthalmologist usually prescribes antibiotic drops, not oinment, for corneal ulcers. ...
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| mother to 2 wild rabbits die's | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I have two baby wild rabbits they just opened there eyes... I am feeding them cat (nurturall-c ...
A: Please read this immediately: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/wildbabies.pdf This will also help with ...
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| Biting | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Hey there! My name is Katie and my husband and I are ARBA registered rabbit breeders, however we are ...
A: Your little guy is exhibiting cage aggression, possibly because he feels threatened by your husband ...
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| Dwarf Rabbit Shedding and Color Change | 10/5/2009 |
Q: This summer I attended the local Washington state ARBA convention as a spectator and ended up coming ...
A: Shedding time often also means "color change" time, with winter and summer coats on the same ...
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| Rabbits: E.C. and Albendazole | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Good Afternoon Dana: I have had bunnies as pets nearly all of my life, and belong to Etherbun ...
A: More and more rabbit-savvy vets are refusing to administer albendazole for rabbits with suspected E. ...
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| Skin issues | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Teya is strictly an indoor rabbit. She is 5-years old. She has developed a type of dermatitis on her ...
A: Glad to hear that Teya has been to the vet. How did they diagnose the bacterial infection? That's ...
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| Two rabbits fell sick with same symptom one after another (vet said its E.C) | 10/5/2009 |
Q: We have two house rabbits (1 male 6 years old 1kg and 1 female 4 years old 1.6kg) fell sick with ...
A: It is very strange for both rabbits to fall ill with similar symptoms so close together. E. ...
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| No hay | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I've been living with my pet rabbits for almost 4 years now, and I have some issues I'd like to ...
A: 1. Is it okay if my rabbits don't get hay? Since hay is extremely rare in my country, we have to ...
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| Change in Smell | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My rabbit (3 year old lionhead, female) has the run of the house and as such, I am always in ...
A: This could be a health problem, or she could be leaving cecotropes in the litterbox, instead of ...
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| My rabbit is being treated for Snuffles | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old Black Dutch. Last week I noticed that my rabbit's sneezing was progressively ...
A: Please find a vet who didn't learn his evolutionary theory from the back of a cereal box. Good ...
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| My Bunny Is Acting Aggressive | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have three netherland dwarf rabbits I got in August. We had a male bunny who probably mated with ...
A: At the tender age of five months, Maddy is very young to be a mother, so please be sure you have a ...
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| Baby rabbits: surprise! | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I found out 4 days ago 1 of my 2 rabbits has given birth.(Thought I had two girls but the breeder ...
A: The babies should not be weaned earlier than 8 weeks of age. Although they won't have that "baby ...
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| bunny sickness | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Dana help. My bun is getting worse . He is eating, drinking, and pooping fine. But he is losing hair ...
A: The scabs could be forming on his feet where he had become raw from urine burn. I would keep an eye ...
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| urgent- is my rabbit in pain? | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my two rabbits and their recent behavior. Some background - we are still ...
A: There sounds to be a bit of a "cold war" going on, though it might be largely in Chester's head. A ...
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| My rabbit has been having "spells" | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 yr old rabbit that has been having some really weird "spells" lately. He is an inside ...
A: Neurological signs like this could be due to any number of things, but the main one to consider in ...
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| bladder-stones in female rabbit | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I've asked questions about her before...she's 5 yrs. old and just had her 5th bladder-stone removal ...
A: That's a first. I've heard of rabbit bladder stones being composed of calcium carbonate and calcium ...
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| New Bunny | 10/3/2009 |
Q: Last week I bought a bunny and then last weekend I bought another. They get along very well. But my ...
A: I can't see this to make a positive identification of the problem, but it sounds as if it could be a ...
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| rabbit problem | 10/2/2009 |
Q: heyy ok so at the moment me and my 4 yr old rex/dwarf rabbit 'ebony' are in a bit of a mess. i ...
A: Distended means swollen and stretched out. If she's acting better, that's good. It's possible she ...
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| rabbit spraying | 10/2/2009 |
Q: We have rabbit that is approximately 1 year old. She is a very social rabbit and is very much a ...
A: Your bunny is at the hormonal age, and has decided your son and his bed are her beloved possessions, ...
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| Dutch with red rimmed weepy eye.. | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 month old dutch rabbit named Shadow. When I got him from the pet store he was missing the ...
A: It sounds as if the bunny may have an abscess. If the lump is fixed, and doesn't move with the ...
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| moody female rabbit: is she pregnant? | 10/2/2009 |
Q: i got my rabbit at 2 months old on the 9th of Auguast it is October 2 and she is acting moody you ...
A: Unless your bunny has been with a male, she cannot be pregnant. If she has been with a male, it ...
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| Determining the age of a rescue bunny | 10/2/2009 |
Q: So we rescued a bunny yesterday. He is an obvious male. What do i look for to tell if he is full ...
A: Once a rabbit is an adult, it is very difficult to ascertain the age with any confidence. There are ...
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| moulting in winter | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have a lop eared female rabbit 2 and a half years old, She is in very good health but the past ...
A: It's shedding season, and your girl may be trading her summer coat for her thicker winter pelage ...
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| Baby rabbits: surprise! | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I found out 4 days ago 1 of my 2 rabbits has given birth.(Thought I had two girls but the breeder ...
A: First things first. You must first physically separate the parents without keeping them from ...
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| digging warrens | 10/2/2009 |
Q: i have 2 rabbits one female and one male who spent ages digging a warren in their run , but within ...
A: If they are not spayed/neutered, then the female may have given birth in the tunnel. Once she's had ...
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| rabbit problem | 10/2/2009 |
Q: heyy ok so at the moment me and my 4 yr old rex/dwarf rabbit 'ebony' are in a bit of a mess. i ...
A: Keep your girl warm and quiet until you can get her to the vet. You don't say how long ago she ...
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| Urgent - hard lump in rabbit's stomach | 10/2/2009 |
Q: We have a bonded pair of house rabbits. Henry is approx 6 years old, dwarf lop, very loving and has ...
A: I think you are making the right decision, especially if the vet didn't seem sure about what he was ...
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| Rabbit bonding | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old spayed female lop bunny called Buttons, who weighs about 7/8 pounds. I just got ...
A: You have just discovered the hard way why we *never* recommend bringing home a pal as a surprise for ...
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| My rabbit has an infection or abscess I don't know, help! | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I'm John! I got my rabbit in 2006 and he's been fine, we give him all our love every single moment, ...
A: Please get your bunny to a good rabbit vet as soon as possible. You can find one here: ...
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| Lump on rabbit's head | 10/1/2009 |
Q: Our rabbit is a non-breed albino, and sometimes suffers from a discharge in his right eye. He was a ...
A: Yes, the two could certainly be linked, and if the lump is hard and immobile, and located anywhere ...
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| Urgent - hard lump in rabbit's stomach | 10/1/2009 |
Q: We have a bonded pair of house rabbits. Henry is approx 6 years old, dwarf lop, very loving and has ...
A: DO NOT ALLOW THE VETERINARIAN TO PERFORM SURGERY ON HENRY!!!! A vet who would suggest this is not ...
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| Wet chin and overgrooming | 10/1/2009 |
Q: About 5 days ago my rabbit's ears were very warm. Also, her chin was wet & smelled bad. I washed it ...
A: These are classic symptoms of drooling caused by dental problems such as molar spurs or a dental ...
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| Wild Rabbits | 10/1/2009 |
Q: We live in central Minnesota. Our backyard butts up to a Christmas Tree farm, but we don't have ...
A: If these little guys are small, they are most likely cotties. And if that's the case, you don't ...
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| male mating behaviour | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have a nine month old, un-neutered male Holland Lop. He has never showed any interest in humping ...
A: The scents of the other rabbits could be making this worse, but at the age of nine months, he's in ...
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| Is a Rabbit's skin suppose to be pink? | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if a rabbit's skin is suppose to be pink in colour? I have a pet rabbit and the skin ...
A: Most rabbits have healthy pink skin under their fur. Areas of darker pigmented fur may look a ...
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| sudden death broke hearted | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I leave my lop eared bunny (Sargent Sherman was his name) on the front porch caged. It was about 50 ...
A: I am so sorry about the terrible loss of your friend. Sadly, there is absolutely no way to ...
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| urgent- is my rabbit in pain? | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my two rabbits and their recent behavior. Some background - we are still ...
A: It doesn't sound as if they are in pain, but they might be upset about something. I doubt it's ...
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| nail trimming | 10/1/2009 |
Q: i have a rabbit that does not like to be held at all...very friendly and loving, but does not like ...
A: She needs her nails trimmed, and it's impossible to do that without handling her. So if you are not ...
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| My rabbit fell headfirst from four feet up! | 10/1/2009 |
Q: About three minutes ago, my rabbit just fell out of my arms from about four feet up, head first into ...
A: Yikes, what a scare! There's no really good way to know if all is well until time passes. If you ...
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| RABBIT GENITALS!!! please help | 9/30/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if you could help me. i have a 6 month old un-neutered buck that ive had since ...
A: Given all the other congenital problems this little guy has, I would hazard to guess that his ...
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| Wild Rabbits | 9/30/2009 |
Q: We live in central Minnesota. Our backyard butts up to a Christmas Tree farm, but we don't have ...
A: Hmm. The small, up ears and very white tail could be cottontails. But the husky body frame sounds ...
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| Outside Housing | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Because of my apartment rules, I can not keep my newly adopted rabbit of 3 months indoors. He is 4 ...
A: I will be honest with you. This will be devastating to your rabbit. I would do everything in my ...
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| sore under chin | 9/30/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has a sore under his chin and he keeps licking it and pulling on it. I have taken him to ...
A: Sometimes a bunny with molar spurs will continue to eat normally, and the only sign of trouble is ...
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| Rabbit with Torn Tail can't have stitches | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old American Fuzzy Lop rabbit who has somehow hurt her tail. She has a gash right ...
A: It's possible that you accidentally caused a tear in her tail skin while you were grooming her tail. ...
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| rabbit health: brittle, shedding fur | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old female rabbit. She has begun to loose hair in tufts along her back and butt. ...
A: Older fur can feel stiff and brittle, especially if it's been exposed to sun and weather. If she's ...
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| sore under chin | 9/30/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has a sore under his chin and he keeps licking it and pulling on it. I have taken him to ...
A: Until his teeth are checked and the problematic spurs or other disorder responsible for his drooling ...
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| 15 week old rabbit stopped using his litter box | 9/30/2009 |
Q: my male 15 week old rabbit was really good at using the litter box now he has stopped using it and ...
A: Your little guy is at the age where he's starting to feel the Call of the Hormones, and that means ...
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| RABBIT GENITALS!!! please help | 9/30/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if you could help me. i have a 6 month old un-neutered buck that ive had since ...
A: It sounds as if your little guy has really been through the wringer, and has a host of problems that ...
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| MY poor bunny rabbit | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I read your rules before I posted this question and I want to let you know that she will be in to ...
A: I'm sorry you had a bad experience at the veterinary hospital. But to tell you the truth, very few ...
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| wet tail | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I've had Harriet for about 5 years and she's always been a healthy rabbit. I noticed that she ...
A: I wasn't at the vet's office to hear what the vet actually said, but if this person actually ...
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| Rabbit diet..feeding 2 | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I got Bella spayed and 2 wk ago and got her a friend a mini lop from a rescue.. also neutered..all ...
A: Rabbits are a species that needs to be nibbling throughout the day, but if you provide pellets all ...
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| need help with dx | 9/29/2009 |
Q: my little boy is a 3.4 lb tripod {left hind amputee}. 3 weeks ago i noticed he kept turning to the ...
A: Wow. If Dr. Stanzione can't make a diagnosis, I'm not sure who can. In a case like this, it might ...
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| Bonding 2 males | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My bunny Simon is 2 and a half years old, and we just recently got him a buddy, Theodore who is ...
A: As long as the humping doesn't segue into fighting, it should soon subside. But the problem is that ...
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| Mating rabbits? Sexing? | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have three rabbits. We know that two are males but we're not sure about the third one. We seperate ...
A: I wish I were talented enough to be able to sex a rabbit just by thinking about it. But I don't ...
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| leaving bunny at home | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I am out of state for school, and my mom suggested I bring my bunny home during Thanksgiving and ...
A: This is a really good question, and there's no one answer that will fit every bunny. Most bunnies ...
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| Bunny affection | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have written you several times about my bun Scooter. He is no longer allowed in the bedroom ...
A: It's true. Bunnies hold a grudge. And it sounds to me as if your bunny is still miffed at you for ...
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| One eye changed color | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My Holland Lop female bunny (about 6 yrs.old) has always had 2 brown eyes. Now one of the eyes has ...
A: While it's unusual for the iris of the eye to change color, it's not impossible. Rabbits also ...
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| Rabbit head tilt/loss of balance | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My rabbit Bello is an 11 month old male holland lop and he has had a persistent head tilt for about ...
A: This can be a very hard condition to watch, but it generally *is* treatable, even if it takes a long ...
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| Ages for Bonding Rabbits | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I read that rabbits before 12 weeks old are easier to bond. I have a 15 week old doe and just 2 days ...
A: If you separate the bonded bunnies at any age for a few days or weeks, they will run the risk of ...
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| 1 1/2 year old bunny - looks sad | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Why does my bunny look sad? He stays in the corner backing up like he's scared or something. He did ...
A: Please read this article immediately: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html and get your bunny to a ...
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| my rabbit won't stand up | 9/28/2009 |
Q: my 2 year old mini rex won't stand up, for a couple of months there has been bumps on the side of ...
A: Given what you've told me, it sounds as if your bunny is in a lot of pain. Please get him to a good ...
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| Neutered Rabbit / Litter training | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Sorry for my poor english... I'm a rabbit lover! I have one little lionhead. But my question is for ...
A: While it's not common for this to happen, I have heard of it before. The only remedy is patience, ...
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| introductions and bonding of rabbits | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a fairly dominant female Flemish Giant about 4 yrs old. She lived with her sister until last ...
A: You can find a host of terrific articles on bonding bunnies here: ...
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| Duration of PenG injections for unknown cause of head tilt | 9/28/2009 |
Q: My 3yr old fuzzy lop came down with head tilt on Sept. 14. He was started on Baytril, Panacur, ...
A: You don't say whether there are observable signs of infection in the ear or not. If not, it still ...
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| Skin issues | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Teya is strictly an indoor rabbit. She is 5-years old. She has developed a type of dermatitis on her ...
A: "Skin condition" can mean many things. Is she flaky? Red? Blistered? Losing fur? I can't tell ...
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| Sudden Death / Seizure? | 9/28/2009 |
Q: . she was lovely gently and very chilled out rabbit .. she was 3 and half .. she has been eating and ...
A: Yes, it is not uncommon for a rabbit in the agonal phase before death to let out a scream. But her ...
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| weaning baby rabbits | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a rabbit with six babies that are seven weeks old. At eight weeks, I have an appointment with ...
A: Absolutely don't separate them until the babies go to new homes. And if you can possibly manage it, ...
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| Flaky, Patchy Fur - 1 1/2 weeks since Revolution dose | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Krempels, I've read many of your responses on this site and appreciate your honest opinions. I have ...
A: About a week or so after a Revolution treatment, flakes and scales from any mite infestation will ...
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| litter training | 9/28/2009 |
Q: i just bought a baby lionhead dwarf rabbit... its about 7 weeks old. i want to be able to have him ...
A: A seven-week old bunny is still a baby, and not even old enough to be weaned. He can't be expected ...
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| Rabbit Eye Infection | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a one and a half year old year old female dutch rabbit. She lives outside in the summer and ...
A: Whatever the bump is, it doesn't sound normal. I can't see it to tell whether it's an abscess, ...
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| Mending a Stressed Bunny Bond | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have male and a female both are fixed. My male picked his bonding mate after many bunny dates at ...
A: The whining you describe is more common in a female, especially if she's pregnant or having a false ...
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| my rabbit's pee | 9/27/2009 |
Q: awhile ago i noticed that when i was cleaning my bunnys cage in the corner that she pees.... some of ...
A: Rabbit urine can vary in color from pale yellow to orange, red, or even brown, depending on what the ...
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| pregnant rabbit | 9/27/2009 |
Q: my rabbit is just about to have her first litter, she is due over the next few days, today when i ...
A: If these worms are truly Passalurus ambiguus, then I would not worry about them until the babies are ...
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| releasing wild cottontails in the fall | 9/27/2009 |
Q: Dr. Krempels, My sister found 2 baby cottontail rabbits that were unusually left with some dirty ...
A: The best solution to your problem is to contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in your area as ...
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| Rabbit mites & weight | 9/27/2009 |
Q: my rabbit is around two years old and he is a mini lop. He is loosing fur around his left eye.I do ...
A: The only truly safe and effective way to resolve mites on a bunny is with Revolution (selamectin), ...
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| Rabbit Fur is patchy | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I have an adorable 4 and 1/2 year old rabbit who is a lop-eared lion-head. She is well and I am ...
A: As you note, the seasons are changing and that means it's shedding season. Her older, faded coat is ...
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| Help!! Been to 2 vets but still need help tx torticollis | 9/26/2009 |
Q: We are first time bunny owners and have had Spooky for a little over a month. Last Saturday night ...
A: If you have already read: www.rabbit.org/health/tilt.html and www.bio.miami.edu/hare/tilt.html ...
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| not eating/not drinking/not moving much | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I need help on what I can do for my rabbit. This morning at 6:30 she was her normal self, but by ...
A: Please read this for emergency instructions: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html and if the vet ...
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| Bunnies' back claws: should they be trimmed? | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I have two bunnies and there back claws don't look very good they look very long i never have tired ...
A: You *definitely* should have all the bunnies' nails properly clipped, and if you don't know how to ...
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| we've already been to the vet! | 9/26/2009 |
Q: We recently took in an abandoned long hair angora male rabbit. He's about two years old and has a ...
A: As long as you are giving the water intermittently, it's nearly impossible for you to overdose him ...
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| help please rabbit with paralysis | 9/26/2009 |
Q: my rabbit has lost the use of his back legs for about 4weeks now i first notice him losing his ...
A: It's a good sign that he still has feeling. But I would still get him to the vet for a progress ...
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| Diabetes or something else? | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I have a rabbit. She is unspayed, 1,5 years old. Everything started last week: she lost her ...
A: This does look like a very gassy intestine. Pediatric simethicone suspension will help her pass ...
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| Safe antibiotics? | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My bunny had a culture & sensitivity test a couple of years ago and was found positive for Pantoea ...
A: Chloramphenicol is safe for rabbits, and is a good, broad-spectrum drug that should help if the C&S ...
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| Mending a Stressed Bunny Bond | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have male and a female both are fixed. My male picked his bonding mate after many bunny dates at ...
A: You don't say how long the bunnies were bonded before this started happening, nor how long you have ...
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| Fur Color Loss | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have a Californian buck who recently has lost most of his color on his ears. they were totally ...
A: As the hair shaft ages, it will lose pigment. And this will happen more rapidly and to a greater ...
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| pregnant rabbit | 9/25/2009 |
Q: my rabbit is just about to have her first litter, she is due over the next few days, today when i ...
A: The worms should be identified by an experienced rabbit vet: www.rabbit.org/vets and there is ...
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| foul smelling discharge or urine sludge?? | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have 2 spayed female rabbits housed in different rooms of my house due to their fiesty nature ...
A: If the discharge is mucous, then it's more likely to be coming from the intestine than the urinary ...
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| rabbit poo | 9/25/2009 |
Q: i have just brought 2 rabbits both are 8 weeks old and i have just found that one of their poops is ...
A: Both types of poop are likely coming from both rabbits. The first type you describe are fecal ...
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| Wild Rabbits | 9/25/2009 |
Q: We live in central Minnesota. Our backyard butts up to a Christmas Tree farm, but we don't have ...
A: If you live in Minnesota, and these rabbits are making extensive burrows, then I haveto wonder if ...
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| Pus in abscess and sweet potato leaves | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has hard lumps in her cheek and lower jaw line, which my rabbit savvy vet identified as an ...
A: Please read this for a full explanation: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/culture.html Of course an abscess ...
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| stress-induced heart attack in rabbits | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I once came across a word to describe how otherwise healthy rabbits can die from merely being ...
A: I am not aware of a special term for this phenomenon in rabbits, but it is true that it can happen. ...
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| Litter Training and Outside Living | 9/24/2009 |
Q: i got my rabbit about two months ago and she has been living in a corner of our living room where we ...
A: You seem to be much more knowledgeable about the potential dangers to an outdoor rabbit than your ...
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| Rabbit with Runny Eye | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My girl Bun started having runny eye, otherwise she seems fine. I went to the Feed Barn to get eye ...
A: I have not used the ophthalmic ointment with the brand name Vetromycin, though I find several ...
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| third eyelid problem | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My rabbit had a very small red/pink bobble in the corner of her eye. When I checked it out further I ...
A: If this is just a little piece of soft tissue growing from the nictans, then I'm guessing a ...
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| baby rabbits - no mother | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have just had a look at your website, and was wondering if you could help me at all. We have just ...
A: I'm not sure how many of the products described in my "How to Care for Orphaned Rabbits" article ...
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| rabbit glaucoma | 9/24/2009 |
Q: yesterday we noticed that the left eye of our 4 year old pet rabbit was swollen and today she was ...
A: Unfortunately, rabbits seem to be prone to glaucoma, and we've had more than one with this ...
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| Pus in abscess and sweet potato leaves | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has hard lumps in her cheek and lower jaw line, which my rabbit savvy vet identified as an ...
A: All I can say in response to your vet's comments that "lumps can become part of the rabbit's body ...
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| Snuffles?? | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I just recently brought home my rabbit about 1 1/2 weeks ago & she is about 2 1/2-3 months old. ...
A: Simple sneezing is usually not a life-threatening condition. But you should watch for signs that ...
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| my rabbit's eye | 9/23/2009 |
Q: my daughter raises rabbits, & she does a GREAT job & loves them unbelievably. One of the bunnies had ...
A: If the bunny is avoiding contact with that eye, it likely means it is painful. It is possible that ...
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| bunny scald URGENT | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Dana help. My bun is getting worse . He is eating, drinking, and pooping fine. But he is losing hair ...
A: Severe renal (kidney) problems can cause weight loss, and since he's suffering from so much urinary ...
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| rabbit urine | 9/23/2009 |
Q: i have a baby lop eared about 9weeks old. droppings are consistent enough but urine was normal till ...
A: Rabbit urine can vary in color and consistency from pale yellow to dark brown and from clear to ...
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| Head tilt/inner ear infection meds? | 9/23/2009 |
Q: hes eating and drinking well but loses his balance and falls resulting in " rolling" hes currently ...
A: Metacam is not without its risks, and it can be hard on the kidneys. We don't use it more often ...
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| Yet another baby bunny question | 9/23/2009 |
Q: We acquired our dwarf lionhead bunny on Saturday. We were told that he was 8 weeks old. The bunny ...
A: I don't like to dispense veterinary protocols, but this is such a life-threatening emergency that I ...
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| Rabbit Biting! | 9/23/2009 |
Q: We have a year old male, un-neutered rabbit. I would not consider him aggressive at all. However, ...
A: There are as many rabbit personalities as there are rabbits, and it seems that your boy is a little ...
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| missing hind foot and splayed front leg | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued a 10 week old dutch bunny who is missing her left hind foot and has a splayed ...
A: Good luck to you and the little bunny, Collette! I hope all goes well. She's very lucky to have ...
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| Pus in abscess and sweet potato leaves | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has hard lumps in her cheek and lower jaw line, which my rabbit savvy vet identified as an ...
A: Like many herbivores, rabbits may be able to enzymatically detoxify many alkaloids and other plant ...
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| Male bunnys used to be friends...now hate eachother | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I've had Rex (a 5 year old neutered rex rabbit) for all his life, he has had bunny companions in the ...
A: It is actually very traumatic on the rabbits to separate a bonded pair, and this might be one reason ...
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| Neutering/spaying | 9/23/2009 |
Q: 00 to 400.00~is this the norm?? Thank you for your time~
A: It's actually even more important to spay the female, as unspayed female rabbits have an extremely ...
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| pet bunny: could an almond cause death? | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My daughters rabbit died within 12 hrs,of me giving it an almond.We have never given "hopper" ...
A: If this was a regular, roasted almond, there is very little chance that the bunny died from this. ...
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| 6 yr old male grey/brown mini cross | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I have just noticed that my 6 year old male rabbit has a tumor like object on his foreleg (right). ...
A: Without seeing it in person, I can't tell what this growth is. But it could be either a tumor or an ...
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| bunny scald URGENT | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Dana help. My bun is getting worse . He is eating, drinking, and pooping fine. But he is losing hair ...
A: If this were my bunny, I would ask to have a urine culture and sensitivity test done, preferably ...
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| Rabbit not walking normally/ can not hold itself up. | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has recently not been able to walk normally. She will fall over when I put her on the ...
A: If your bunny is on a floor surface without much traction (tile, linoleum, wood, etc.), then you ...
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| Bladder control issue or marking territory? | 9/22/2009 |
Q: We have two rabbits. Our oldest, Percy, is a nine month old cross between a Lop and a Rex. She was ...
A: Both male and female rabbits may mark territory with urine. But it's also possible that the bunnies ...
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| E. cunculi? | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My bunny started showing signs of front leg weakness 2 days ago. We took her to the vet the ...
A: Early signs of E. cuniculi can be intermittent, and the vet who didn't listen to your suggestion ...
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| gender and personality of rabbits | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I am looking at getting some pet rabbits in the relatively near future, but want to do my research ...
A: If you're outside with the bunnies in the run, then don't try bringing them out there until they are ...
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| Snuffles or Allergies? | 9/22/2009 |
Q: A few days ago I bought a rabbit at the county fair. She looked really healthy and her eyes and nose ...
A: The best thing to do is get her to a rabbit-savvy vet for a complete wellness check. An in-person ...
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| bunny scald URGENT | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Dana help. My bun is getting worse . He is eating, drinking, and pooping fine. But he is losing hair ...
A: The skin condition is not likely to be life threatening. But it is surely uncomfortable. If it's ...
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| mysterious rabbit death | 9/21/2009 |
Q: i just bought 2 bunnies at the pet store 3 weeks ago. one is a black otter the other a tan bunny. I ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately, there is no way to confidently ...
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| ear infection | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I need a second opinion. I have a 2 1/2 yrs old mini lop ear rabbit name Floppy. I was gonna go away ...
A: I will be honest. I have heard of a few vets who are pushing clients to do this surgery in a very ...
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| Urgent - bloody pool from spayed 1yr female - havent been to vet yet | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Our female bunny is nearing 2 years old and was spayed this May. The spay was successful and she has ...
A: Before we panic, know that if she broke a toenail it can bleed profusely before finally stopping, ...
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| Litter Training a Holland Lop bunny | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I adopted a holland lop bunny 2 weeks ago, she is about 9 weeks old. I have not been successful in ...
A: She's still pretty young to have good litterbox habits, but it sounds as if she doesn't *like* the ...
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| Albino Mini Rex: scanning and big cecotropes | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I'm writing because I recently just got my first albino mini rex and have noticed a few differences ...
A: I wouldn't say the head scanning is "normal," but it is more common in albinos, and it doesn't seem ...
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| bladder sludge | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My Silver Marten has bladder sludge. The vet has prescribed baytril and metacam. She's been in 3 ...
A: Yes, your vet may be able to teach you how to express her bladder. It makes it easier and more ...
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| rabbit odd behaviour | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have a lop eared dwarf rex male rabbit. He's been our pet for 3 years and lives with us in our ...
A: I've seen bunnies do this when they are touched in a spot that elicits a very strong grooming ...
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| Pasteurella and diarrhea | 9/20/2009 |
Q: my pet bunny is 2 and a half years old,he has been diagnosed with Pasteurella and he has been active ...
A: If the only sign the vet used to diagnose Pasteurella was the sneezing, then there's no guarantee ...
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| rabbit in shock from dog mauling | 9/20/2009 |
Q: my rabbit was in his cage, on the balcony which is locked. my dog was on the grass below the ...
A: In a case like this, the only thing to do is what you did: get the bunny into a very quiet area ...
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| Weight loss | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 12-year-old male dutch mix. After a bout with soft poops earlier this year, I took him to ...
A: A corneal ulcer can be painful enough for a bunny to tilt his head to the side, that's for sure! ...
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| rabbit's urine is very thick and yellow | 9/20/2009 |
Q: my rabits urine is verry thick ,yellow ,is this normal
A: Rabbits urine can range in color from pale yellow to dark brown, and often contains a chalky ...
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| Pasteurella and diarrhea | 9/20/2009 |
Q: my pet bunny is 2 and a half years old,he has been diagnosed with Pasteurella and he has been active ...
A: You're correct in your suspicion that the mushy poop problem is related to his "night pellets," and ...
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| deaf rabbit? | 9/20/2009 |
Q: are there any sure signs of deafness in rabbits?
A: If you can sneak up on your rabbit and she doesn't seem to notice you, even if you clap your hands, ...
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| introducing new male to a bonded pair | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Recently introduced an adopted adult neutered male to my 3yr old rabbits, one a neutered male and a ...
A: Introducing rabbits when even one is not altered is a recipe for trouble, and introducing a new ...
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| Peanuts? | 9/20/2009 |
Q: my rabbit has just given birth for a second time. she has had 2 kits but one has black skin. does ...
A: A "peanut" rabbit is one who has inherited two copies of a lethal dwarfing gene, one from each ...
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| gender and personality of rabbits | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I am looking at getting some pet rabbits in the relatively near future, but want to do my research ...
A: The dog could be a problem, if the rabbits are not properly acclimated to his presence. And if they ...
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| ear infection | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I need a second opinion. I have a 2 1/2 yrs old mini lop ear rabbit name Floppy. I was gonna go away ...
A: Some vets have become very aggressive with recommending marsupialization (i.e. opening up) of the ...
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| Mr Bunny is not well | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My Mr Bunny is not moving around a lot seems to have fleas and is not drinking much water. What can ...
A: A severe flea infestation can be fatal, and you MUST get your bunny to a good vet immediately: ...
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| Blue Tort Rabbit Trimming | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have a male Blue Tort rabbit that is furry as can be. Problem is the fur grows over his groin ...
A: Fluffy bunnies can be a challenge, and sometimes they are hard to safely trim. It takes patience ...
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| Rabbit Dry Bath | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has some soft poop stuck to her fur near her bum. This has never happened before so I was ...
A: We use the vitamin E aloe stuff, too. And the cornstarch recommendation probably came from me, ...
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| aging rabbit care | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 year old male Rex who is very dear to me. Since he was little we've had various gastro ...
A: Has he had any bloodwork done to check liver and kidney function? Has he has his molars checked for ...
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| dwarf lionhead bunny | 9/19/2009 |
Q: latly she has become lazier she does not play as much any more should i be concerned? is this normal ...
A: Please check here: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html for instructions for how to know if your ...
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| Bunny head movement | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my 7 year old dwarf that I hope you can answer for me because I'm totally ...
A: If your bunny has been doing this for years, he may, indeed, be a "scanner." This condition is ...
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| taming a baby bunny | 9/19/2009 |
Q: i just got a baby bunny. how can i tame her? shes been at me for a week now but cant seem to get ...
A: This article will give you all the information and instructions you need to win your bunny's trust: ...
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| newborns with no mother | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My lionhead rabbit died giving birth on Wednesday 16th. I left the babies with mom for 1 hour to ...
A: I am sorry about the loss of your mama bunny. For full instructions on caring for orphaned rabbits, ...
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| What are signs of an infection, from a skin laceration? | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My baby bunny has a skin laceration, I have had a difficult time finding a local vet that will see ...
A: I've never heard of a vet who would charge $300 for just an office visit. Please check the list ...
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| rescued rabbit slightly underweight | 9/19/2009 |
Q: They were vet checked and all are well except momma is a little underweight. She has a healthy ...
A: If she's still nursing, then give her unlimited pellets for now. She needs the extra calories to ...
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| Rabbits in Heat | 9/18/2009 |
Q: First i thought the floppy eared rabbit was a male, only because my stepdaughter says so. But Its ...
A: Blood can come from any unidentified source, from a cut to a broken toenail to a serious injury. The ...
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| baby rabbits | 9/18/2009 |
Q: My rabbit had 5 baby rabbits they are 4 weeks old now i have found homes for all of them but i am ...
A: First, please be sure NOT to separate mama and babies until they are a full 8 weeks old. The babies ...
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| hand rearing | 9/18/2009 |
Q: i was wondering whether you could give me an answer to what the survival rate is for hand rearing ...
A: Done properly, there's no reason that good orphan-rearing techniques can't help you save all the ...
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| Rabbit and Guineapig Breeding? | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I know this is a really wierd question to ask, but I have a male rabbit who used to live wth my two ...
A: Either you have two female guinea pigs who are just getting pudgy, or one of them is a male, if the ...
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| 8 month old female lionhead rabbit has developed two large, hairless bulges in the groin area? | 9/18/2009 |
Q: We got our bunny from a pet store and they told us she was a female and a lion head... she does not ...
A: I hope you haven't given your bunny a female-specific name. Because you're going to have to change ...
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| help please rabbit with paralysis | 9/18/2009 |
Q: my rabbit has lost the use of his back legs for about 4weeks now i first notice him losing his ...
A: There is no way to know if he will recover the use of his legs unless you try treatment. Please ...
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| Sudden Death / Seizure? | 9/17/2009 |
Q: . she was lovely gently and very chilled out rabbit .. she was 3 and half .. she has been eating and ...
A: I am so sorry about this terrible, tragic death. In a case like this, one might suspect something ...
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| missing hind foot and splayed front leg | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued a 10 week old dutch bunny who is missing her left hind foot and has a splayed ...
A: Followup: Hi, Colette I saw your dilemma about whether to take the leg off at the hip, or to ...
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| Is my rabbit pregnant? | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I wonder if you could help me please? I looked after a friends male rabbit for a couple of weeks ...
A: If it's been 35 days, that's much longer than would be expected, and she is either having a false ...
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| bread for bunnies? | 9/17/2009 |
Q: i have two 5 years old rabbits and i have just fed them both a little bit of whole meal bread. i ...
A: Bread isn't deadly, or anything. But it's very starchy, and rabbits--being strict herbivores--should ...
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| Rabbit with Runny Eye | 9/17/2009 |
Q: My girl Bun started having runny eye, otherwise she seems fine. I went to the Feed Barn to get eye ...
A: Unfortunately, you are treating only the symptoms, and not the problem, with the eye ointments. And ...
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| I can't catch my rabbit to force feed him Critical Care! | 9/17/2009 |
Q: About 9 months ago, my beloved Peter may have had a bout with Stasis. After reading for days, and a ...
A: In answer to your questions/information: <He is having fecal production and the last two days it is ...
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| introduction new rabbit to two 3 years old rabbits | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have in the last month been very unfortunate. I have lost Penelope a two and a half year old white ...
A: It is far more difficult to bond/introduce rabbits if any of them are intact. So this social ...
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| Rabbit stiffness and introduction to new rabbit | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me with my question about Percy rabbit. He is a netherlands agouti coloured ...
A: I am sorry about the loss of your bunny. Know that Percy is likely grieving, and he may need time ...
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| baby bunny with big tummy | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a young white red eyed mini lop. sales person says its 1-4 months old. its has a ...
A: Some rabbits are more calm than others, so simple "laziness" isn't necessarily a cause for concern. ...
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| Dwarf bunny chewing on cage! | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a bunny that lives in our house. She is in a cage but always wants to come out. Our house is ...
A: There is no way to stop this behavior, and it's completely normal. Rabbits are intelligent and ...
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| my bunny died... | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Yesterday, I tried in vain to find a vet who would see or help my female rabbit. I only called vet ...
A: I am so sorry about the loss of your girl. It's apparently not easy to find a competent rabbit vet ...
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| Itchy bunny | 9/17/2009 |
Q: For the last 2 months my ten year old rabbit has been very itchy. He has been licking and chewing ...
A: Revolution should work if this was due to mites or fleas, so I wonder if enough was given. If not, ...
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| How old must my bunny be for celery? | 9/17/2009 |
Q: how old does my mini rex have to be to eat celery? he is 4 months now.
A: You can start introducing your bunny to greens shortly after weaning, so he's ready now. But be ...
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| What Causes "Lazy Ear"? | 9/16/2009 |
Q: What causes Lazy Ear? These are purebred French Angoras, from well-bred stock. One lets his ear ...
A: The genes that cause ear lopping are several, and some rabbits may have versions of genes that ...
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| Not eating as much | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have a male netherland dwarf rabbit. He has recently lost a bit of weight. He lives with a guinea ...
A: I would not assume that because his front teeth look fine that his back teeth (molars) are fine, as ...
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| Weight loss | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 12-year-old male dutch mix. After a bout with soft poops earlier this year, I took him to ...
A: First, I hope you can find a more experienced rabbit vet here: www.rabbit.org/vets Mushy poop is ...
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| female rabbit bleeding | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Krempels: I have 3 indoor bunnies and one female is part of a bonded pair (the male is neutered). ...
A: If she is bleeding from the vulva, then it is very likely she has a uterine disorder, and likely ...
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| bucks sexual maturity | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued a doe and her one surviving kit. he is now (approximately) 3-4 weeks old. When ...
A: It would be wise to spay the mama now, which is important in any case because unspayed female ...
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| Can rabbits stay out in the cold? | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of turning a garden shed into a rabbit cage. There is closed in areas for ...
A: Rex rabbits lack the strong guard hairs of a regular rabbit, which do provide insulation, so this is ...
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| Rabbit's strange behaviour | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I am the owner of a (soon to be 7 years old) lop-eared dwarf male rabbit who is behaving out of ...
A: A change in behavior like this signals a health problem. Please read: ...
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| Poo Problems | 9/16/2009 |
Q: We keep animals like cows, to animals like rabbits. At the end of last year I was to take the ...
A: Metacam has been implicated in causing some acute problems with the kidneys, and this drug is ...
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| Died :( | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My Bunny died suddenly overnight or early this morning, and I don't know why. He was acting a bit ...
A: I am sorry about the loss of your friend. Sadly, there is absolutely no way to confidently ...
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| Baby male bunny rabbit | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My sister has just recently purchased a male baby bunny from a pet store, we keep finding a dark ...
A: Rabbit urine can range in color from pale yellow to red, depending on many factors (diet, ...
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| How much will it cost to treat urine scald? | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My bunny still has urine scald. I feel really bad for him. He is eating and drinking fine. How much ...
A: There are LOTS of vets in the metropolitan New York area, though maybe not in Brooklyn proper. If ...
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| please help rabbit has paralysis | 9/15/2009 |
Q: my rabbit has lost the use of his back legs for about 4weeks now i first notice him losing his ...
A: One dose of Panacur isn't going to do anything. A full course of 30 days is needed to treat ...
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| rabbit has huge bald spots! | 9/15/2009 |
Q: i found a injured adult wild rabbit near my street.i think its a cottontail. i took it inside and ...
A: DO NOT use the flea/tick spray. It is toxic, and not good for rabbits no matter what the pet store ...
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| socialising my two rabbits | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have two rabbits male and female both of which are neutered. I have kept them in seperate pens ...
A: A veterinarian who simply announces "they're ready to be together" and suggest just plopping two ...
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| Diabetes or something else? | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have a rabbit. She is unspayed, 1,5 years old. Everything started last week: she lost her ...
A: The one parameter that's of concern here is the low ALT/SPGT, which indicates poor liver function. ...
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| grooming a long-haired rabbit | 9/15/2009 |
Q: i just want to say thank you for all your help before. i have one rabbit that has really fluffy ...
A: The bunny grows long fur because he has been selected by breeders to have that type of fur, even ...
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| rabbit pregnancy | 9/15/2009 |
Q: i was given 2 male rabbits but after a couple of weeks i suspected one was pregnant last night iwent ...
A: If these are two males, then separate them immediately. If they are separate sexes, then also ...
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| Doe lost all her babies, but is making another nest | 9/15/2009 |
Q: our Doe gave birth for the first time 4 days ago to 3 babies, the babies all were dead when we found ...
A: She probably completed the nest she was first going to build from the initial pregnancy. An ...
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| Wound on Rabbit's Testicle | 9/14/2009 |
Q: My rabbit, Nova, was lost for three weeks, and I just recently got him back home, and I am concerned ...
A: If this were my rabbit who had been lost for three weeks, I'd get him to a good rabbit vet, no ...
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| spot on rabbit | 9/14/2009 |
Q: dear Dana my rabbit has a spot on its ear looks kinda brownish colour i dont know what it is but i ...
A: Without seeing the spot, I can't begin to make a guess. Since you don't even tell me it's size or ...
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| What's Wrong With My Bunny?! | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I left for a day and when I came back my 9 month old bunny was laying on her side with a big lump on ...
A: There is a chance to save her, but only if you get her to a good rabbit vet. You might have to ...
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| I can't catch my rabbit to force feed him Critical Care! | 9/14/2009 |
Q: About 9 months ago, my beloved Peter may have had a bout with Stasis. After reading for days, and a ...
A: In answer to your questions: 1. Is there another way to give him Critical Care besides force ...
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| Second lump found on rabbits neck | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have a male lionhead rabbit. He is about 4 years old and last year I found a lump on the back of ...
A: Either a tumor or an abscess could recur. The only way to know what this is would be to have it ...
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| rabbit death | 9/14/2009 |
Q: A week ago i got a lion head x angora (jimmy)for my daughter but 2 days ago I oppened his hutch to ...
A: I am sorry about the loss of your rabbit. Sadly, this is not an uncommon occurrence in outdoor ...
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| Change in Behavior | 9/14/2009 |
Q: Over the last 2-3 days my rabbit has suddenly become nervous of me and will not let me pick her up. ...
A: If your bunny is not spayed, she may be having a false pregnancy, which will make her moody and ...
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| Rabbit | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I bought a baby bunny about a week ago , when i brought him home he was perfectly fine. The next day ...
A: It's not a good idea to buy a pet if you haven't done some background research to be sure you know ...
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| outside rabbit in the desert | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I live in the desert where the temperature gets in the triple digits during summer. It also can get ...
A: Simple answer: There IS no breed of rabbit that can be happy and safe outdoors in the kind of ...
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| dwarf rabbit back legs | 9/13/2009 |
Q: my dwarf rabbit is dragging both of her back legs what can i do to help her i don't know if there ...
A: There are no home remedies for this kind of problem. If you couldn't use your legs, you'd go to the ...
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| rabbit has huge bald spots! | 9/13/2009 |
Q: i found a injured adult wild rabbit near my street.i think its a cottontail. i took it inside and ...
A: If the rabbit is calm and playful, it's very unlikely that he's a cottontail. Wild rabbits are ...
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| Lethargic rabbit | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I just got my first rabbit a few days ago and hes been playing and moving around quite a lot. Today, ...
A: Please read this immediately: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html and if your bunny has runny stool, ...
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| Illness Prevention | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Last May my now 7 year old male dwarf had a head tilt. It was caused by an inner ear infection and ...
A: All of us harbor resident bacteria in our bodies, and our immune systems keep their populations in ...
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| Poo Problems | 9/13/2009 |
Q: We keep animals like cows, to animals like rabbits. At the end of last year I was to take the ...
A: First, please don't let anyone talk you into euthanizing your friend if he is still active and ...
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| Shedding and litterbox training | 9/12/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is always shedding and even in clumps why? And is there an east way to potty train her ...
A: It's shedding season, and some rabbits really blow their coats this time of year. It's important to ...
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| How much will it cost to treat urine scald? | 9/12/2009 |
Q: My bunny still has urine scald. I feel really bad for him. He is eating and drinking fine. How much ...
A: It's impossible to say how much treatment is going to cost, since this can vary tremendously between ...
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| Male Bunny peeing Red? | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I recently bought 2 baby bunnies from a pet store, A male and female. When i bought them which was 2 ...
A: Rabbit urine can range from pale yellow to orange, red, or even brown depending on what bunny has ...
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| can garlic mosquito control harm my bunnies? | 9/12/2009 |
Q: Dana, My yard is infested with mosquitoes, which is making it very difficult for my ...
A: I would try putting the repellent out of the reach of the bunnies, just to be safe. Rabbits ...
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| Why does bunny produce mushy poop when he goes outdoors? | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my 5 year old Holland Lop Ren. Ren is in decent condition (has some issues ...
A: I've seen this happen with some bunnies, too. But here's the bigHave you actually ever seen the ...
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| Cabbage and environment for rabbit | 9/12/2009 |
Q: My rabbit Ginger has passed away this Thursday night after spending 10 years with me. She was ...
A: I'm very sorry about the loss of your friend. I hope you can take some small comfort in knowing ...
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| Rabbit eye infection | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I haven't seen my rabbits in quite some time, since I've been busy with my exams, so I had my ...
A: The meloxicam is, indeed, the same as metacam, and its fine. The dog, cat, etc. versions are all the ...
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| Rabbit / Scabies | 9/12/2009 |
Q: This is a strange question, but I'm completely sane and serious! My 2 year old and I were recently ...
A: Poor bunnies. So sad to know they are stuck out there and may be suffering from mange and not being ...
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| GI | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old lop that has had some GI issues over the last year. This Spring she had an ...
A: I am so sorry about the loss of your bunny. It sounds as if she had a lot of serious things going ...
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| black bug on rabbit. is it fleas? | 9/12/2009 |
Q: so i was peting my rabbit and i was parting his hair and i saw a black bug. I flipped out and try to ...
A: If it was small, dark, laterally flattened and was able to escape you, it was very likely a flea. ...
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| Sore Feet / gender | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have a young Holland Lop (?) rabbit I just got a couple weeks ago. Got a wire cage w/wire floor ...
A: To sex your bunny, please see: http://www.rabbitnetwork.org/articles/sexing.shtml A wire floor is ...
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| new & old bunny into | 9/11/2009 |
Q: When I brought home my 3 mo. Male Netherland dwarf home to meet my 8 mo. Spayed Holland lop female ...
A: It's normal for bunnies to mount to show dominance, but she got a little rough and probably grabbed ...
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| pulling hair out | 9/11/2009 |
Q: we have two dwarf rabbits,they are now 4 mts old,we got them when they were 3mts.the problem now is ...
A: I hope they're really both females, because the behavior you describe is that of a mother rabbit ...
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| is my rabbit pregnant ? | 9/11/2009 |
Q: ) so we separated them. i checked and have found out 1 is a male now my female rabbit (princess ...
A: Sounds like the normal signs of pregnancy. Please read: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriselitter.html ...
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| malocclusion | 9/11/2009 |
Q: what is an average cost to fix a malocclusion, provided there are no complications???
A: You can't really "fix" a rabbit's malocclusion. The best one can hope for, at least at this point, ...
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| my 10 week old rabbit | 9/11/2009 |
Q: my 10 week old rabbit has 1 floppy ear should i be worried or is it normal
A: This is the age at which rabbits with some lop genes may start to express that lop trait. If only ...
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| cleaning rabbit's stained feet | 9/11/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a 5 month old male rabbit. She would like to exhibit him at our local agricultural ...
A: Showing is stressful and scary for a bunny, and your little guy could be exposed to pathogens that ...
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| myxomatosis | 9/11/2009 |
Q: my rabbit gave birth to 11 babies.a week later she was put to sleep after getting myxomatosis. What ...
A: I'm very sorry about the loss of your mama bunny. The silver lining is that if she had the virus ...
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| Breathing Sounds | 9/11/2009 |
Q: For about two weeks, my rabbit has been making raspy or rattly breathing sounds. There is no ...
A: It's good that you had a chest radiograph done, because this *should* detect any signs of pneumonia ...
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| rabbit with urine scalding and diarrhea | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 2.5 year old male holland lop. I have taken him to the vet and am currently awaiting the ...
A: The mushy stool (cecal dysbiosis) may be secondary to another health problem, such as a urinary ...
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| Been to 2 Vets, Not eating & Drinking | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I am from Singapore.Fluffy is a 3 months old netherland dwarf.She hasn't been eating and drinking ...
A: The intestinal problem is likely being triggered by illness/pain, as described here: ...
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| Circling | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my 2 year old male giant breed rabbit called bunny. He was spayed about 18 ...
A: It's odd that he still circles, which is ordinarily sex-hormone related. But some very frisky and ...
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| spay-leg and head tilt | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 year old dwarf bunny who has both complaints, we thought they were linked, but are ...
A: We've had the same thing happen to our 14-15-year old Fenris, whose hind leg started to inexplicably ...
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| Question about rabbit hutches | 9/10/2009 |
Q: What type of wood can I use to build a rabbit hutch. She likes to chew a lot. I don't want her to ...
A: If you really need to use wood, then the best might be raw, untreated fir. Do not use ...
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| geraniums | 9/10/2009 |
Q: will she be ok? I think she only ate a couple of small leaves!? Thank you. Lindsey
A: Although geraniums contain compounds that can be toxic in large quantities, your bunny would have to ...
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| Safe antibiotics? | 9/10/2009 |
Q: My bunny had a culture & sensitivity test a couple of years ago and was found positive for Pantoea ...
A: There are many different antibiotics that are fairly safe for rabbits besides Baytril, and it's good ...
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| Seizures in rabbits with a thymoma | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I took my rabbit into the vet because he had a sudden swelling under his chin. Since he also had ...
A: A thymoma (if that's what the mass in his chest is, and these are surprisingly common culprits of ...
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| Enlarged scent gland | 9/10/2009 |
Q: For the past little while I've noticed a strong smell coming from my rabbit's litter. I thought her ...
A: Without seeing what the liquid was, I can't advise you. It could have been urine, or a bit of ...
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| Rabbit recently had dental procedure, now bump on his chin??? | 9/10/2009 |
Q: my 6 year old rabbit had his molars trimmed less than a week ago. two of his teeth were pointed and ...
A: The only way to know if antibiotics will be sufficient to treat the problem is to try them, and try ...
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| Rabbit eye infection | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I haven't seen my rabbits in quite some time, since I've been busy with my exams, so I had my ...
A: FOLLOWUP: Dear Hajer, I just read your comment regarding your bunny being on an ophthalmic oinment ...
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| Rabbit recently had dental procedure, now bump on his chin??? | 9/10/2009 |
Q: my 6 year old rabbit had his molars trimmed less than a week ago. two of his teeth were pointed and ...
A: A bump on the chin, especially if it's firmly attached and hard, is not normal, and could be a sign ...
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| Rabbit Health | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued 2 female dutch bunnies. They were all bones and very frightened. Now they are ...
A: Despite what anyone else might say, I have never seen a rabbit self-mutilate for psychological ...
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| wild baby rabbit injured by a cat | 9/9/2009 |
Q: hey i rescued a baby rabbit from a cat. the fur and skin is torn off of his elbow but other than ...
A: The wound might heal, but the baby still needs to be treated with antibiotics *immediately* if this ...
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| coccidiosis | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have a small rabbitry and have never treated my rabbits for Coccideous. We go to alot of shows and ...
A: If you have reason to think your rabbits have coccidiosis, then you'll need the assistance of a good ...
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| Rabbit Bites | 9/9/2009 |
Q: My big bunny bit my little bun and there are 2 sores on her back- it's been 2 weeks and these scabs ...
A: Scabs can take a while to flake off, and will do so only once the underlying tissue is fully healed. ...
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| Bunny has lump on his back and leg (bruise?) | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have a five month old male flemish giant that got slightly injured a couple of weeks ago while I ...
A: The only way to really know what this lump is would be to open it and see what's inside. From the ...
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| Small bumps on cheeks | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have a relatively new rabbit (we adopted her in March) and have felt from the beginning some tiny ...
A: Without seeing the bumps, I can't tell for sure. But it could be that she's harboring a very small ...
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| bunny digestive problems: messy bottom | 9/8/2009 |
Q: her bottom is all stuck together with bunny pooh and is solid and is very hard to remove the smell ...
A: Your bunny appears to be suffering from chronic cecal dysbiosis, which is fully explained here: ...
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| E-cuniculi & pastuerella - thoughts on medicines? | 9/8/2009 |
Q: We've got a 7 1/2 year old, 3 pound bun, with probable e-cuniculi and pasteurella. Current problems ...
A: I'm not familiar with Bisolvon, nor have I heard of its use in rabbits. But you *can* help him ...
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| My New Zealnd had kits and is not taking care of them | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My New Zealand had kits this morning much to my surprize. We have had her about a month, got her for ...
A: Please read this immediately: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriselitter.html and if mama has truly ...
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| blood test problem | 9/8/2009 |
Q: my little guy is missing his left hind leg. for a long time {years} my vet {he is very rabbit savvy, ...
A: If your vet is Gil S, then your bunny is in expert hands, and I'm not sure what to suggest. Has the ...
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| skin fungus or bacterial | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My bunny has been on long term baytril for abscesses. An abscess recently came to a head and I ...
A: If the lesion is circular, and the hair is falling out in the middle, it really does sound like a ...
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| my rabbit | 9/8/2009 |
Q: Krempels, My male rabbit(about three or four months of age)has a red swollen, and itchy right ...
A: There are so many diverse reasons for signs like this that there is absolutely no way anyone could ...
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| worming rabbits? | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I am so glad I found this site. I have been doing animal rescue for years, and know alot about ...
A: You're very kind to take in the rescued bunnies! :) It's pretty uncommon for even feral rabbits to ...
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| What kind of rabbit do i have?! answr asap. | 9/7/2009 |
Q: what kind of rabbit do I have?! I think its a he I'm not sure. he/she, is white with brown spots,he ...
A: Without seeing a clear picture of Cookie, I can't make an accurate guess. The cottony fur suggests ...
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| My rabbit and ice | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Today i found out that my rabbit rockie likes ice. It seems harmless to me but i wanted to make ...
A: I can't see any harm in letting him nibble on the ice. Rabbits also enjoy chewing on clean ...
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| Holland Lop with recurring diarrhea | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Krempels. I have a male holland lop that is almost three years old. We got him when he was about 3 ...
A: Your bunny is suffering from chronic cecal dysbiosis, and as odd as it sounds, this is often linked ...
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| wild rabbit head tilt | 9/7/2009 |
Q: There is a rabbit in my yard that tilts her head and cannot hop straight. My neighbor recently ...
A: I've not heard of an herbicide causing head tilt in a rabbit, but if there were neurotoxic agents, ...
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| Bunny with hard mass or growth | 9/7/2009 |
Q: SHe did have a lot of mats that I was cutting off when I found it. She is a lion head and I got her ...
A: If she's very sensitive about having it touched, it's painful. And that means it's something that ...
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| Bunny with hard mass or growth | 9/7/2009 |
Q: SHe did have a lot of mats that I was cutting off when I found it. She is a lion head and I got her ...
A: It certainly does look scabby. Is it firmly attached, or is it ready to flake off? If you gently ...
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| bunny bedding and diet | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I went to the vet and thats what they said. They said i had to put him on a diet which i am now. ...
A: If he's no longer overweight, but still has folds of skin that catch urine and fecal matter (are ...
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| my rabbit has a broken back leg. | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My rabbit broke his back leg. The Dr. I work with did not give him any pain meds. My question is can ...
A: If you work with a vet who is not familiar with rabbits, then I would get your bunny to a vet who ...
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| Rabbit eye infection | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I haven't seen my rabbits in quite some time, since I've been busy with my exams, so I had my ...
A: I can't tell without seeing the eye, but it sounds as if your bunny suffered a traumatic injury to ...
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| Do rabbits get indigestion? | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I wrote to you about Gizmo on 17/07/2009. He is a buck mini lop, just over 5 months old. I asked if ...
A: It's really unusual for a bunny to constantly regurgitate and choke on his food. It suggests there ...
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| Runny red eyes: Is my rabbit sick?? | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is about 2-3 months old and i think she might have an infection in her eyes... They both ...
A: You need to get your bunny to a good rabbit vet ASAP: www.rabbit.org/vets Use the International ...
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| bunny bedding and diet | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I went to the vet and thats what they said. They said i had to put him on a diet which i am now. ...
A: If bunny's weight is now normal, but he's still leaking urine, then it's time to do some medical ...
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| rabbits ear injury | 9/6/2009 |
Q: i have two male rabbits who are going to be a year old in october, and they are both from the same ...
A: If the cuts are not serious, that's good. But it's impossible to know how the bunnies got them ...
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| Rabbit recipes for when having trouble eating | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to find some recipes for when a rabbit cannot eat or is lethargic and one has to ...
A: If you can get some Critical Care, that's ideal. There is another emergency-feeding recipe ...
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| Rabbit's right ear dropped and swell discovered today behind Rabbit's Right Ear | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I just got a baby rabbit 2 weeks ago, and 2 days back, bitt bitt's right ear was no longer pointy. ...
A: If there is a swelling at the base of the ear, he might have an inner ear infection, which may not ...
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| newborn rabbit | 9/6/2009 |
Q: .. i have 6 newborn bunnies, but mom bunny doesnt want to approach her babies and still hasnt ...
A: Please read: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriselitter.html and www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.html A ...
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| baby rabbits | 9/6/2009 |
Q: last week i purchased 2 8wk old dwarf lops, but within 48hrs the one was having seizures and ...
A: I am sorry about the loss of your bunny. This is one of many reasons I recommend against people ...
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| blood lump?? | 9/6/2009 |
Q: my name is elisabet and i have baby bunny.their mother died when they 2 weeks old, so i keep giving ...
A: I can't tell what the lesion is without seeing it, but if you can take a very clear, close-up ...
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| maturity or playing | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I have a mini rex rabbit and he's a house rabbit, thing is i've only had him for a week so far and ...
A: Your bunny is both playful and may be starting to show signs of male hormone influence. Please ...
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| abandoned rabbit | 9/5/2009 |
Q: i think it was probably abandoned or lost. i think it got hurt it was bleeding but now it stopped. ...
A: You should get the bunny to a good rabbit vet first: www.rabbit.org/vets If this is a wild rabbit, ...
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| Inner ear infection /cuniculi? | 9/5/2009 |
Q: Dana - I hope you had a nice vacation! While you were away I think I must have read every post on E. ...
A: 1. Does it sound like an inner ear infection to you? We dont have any proof that the issue is an ...
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| Bunny with hard "growth" on leg? | 9/5/2009 |
Q: SHe did have a lot of mats that I was cutting off when I found it. She is a lion head and I got her ...
A: You don't say how long you've had your bunny, so I can't tell if this might be a scab from an old ...
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| rebonding-bunnies fighting! | 9/5/2009 |
Q: We took them in to the vet and had them spayed. They were separated there and we were told to keep ...
A: Unfortunately, the vet who did the bunnies' surgeries wasn't well-versed enough in rabbit behavior ...
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| Bunny respiratory illness | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have a 8 yr old (young!) bunny. She has always been happy & playful-young at heart! ...
A: I really think you need to get Honey Bunny to a vet who is more familiar with rabbits, and who can ...
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| Bunny died today | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My lionhead bunny was only 9 weeks old when she died today. had only had her for 2 weeks and in ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your friend. Unfortunately, this is a very common way that baby ...
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| movement gone in back legs | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My pet rabbit seems to have lost the use of his back legs completely. He moves himself around by ...
A: Please read this immediately: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/paresis.html including the linked article by ...
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| best bedding/litter | 9/5/2009 |
Q: what is the best bedding, but makes his pee not stink?
A: We use pelleted pine sawdust litter, such as Feline Pine, Equine Pine or Allpet Pine (same product, ...
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| Rabbit Choking | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I had a really bad experience last night with my 4 year old rabbit June. I gave her a handful of ...
A: I'm hearing more and more from people who have had such a frightening experience, and I witnessed it ...
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| Rabbit Fur pulling | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I have a female dwarf rabbit who is four years old. She's in a cage by herself so there's no way ...
A: If she's not spayed, she may be having a false pregnancy. And at the age of four, she will also be ...
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| 7 week old bunny, one puffy eye | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Last week our family bought two bunnies from our local fair. We had prepared for their arrival - it ...
A: Without seeing the eye, I can't tell what might be the problem. There are many different things ...
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| cloudy eye rabbit | 9/4/2009 |
Q: my rabbit has developed a cloudy covering over the entire eye as far as i can see over the past 48 ...
A: Without seeing the eye in person, it's impossible for me to guess what the problem is. A cloudy eye ...
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| bunny bedding and diet | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I went to the vet and thats what they said. They said i had to put him on a diet which i am now. ...
A: It's great that you've been able to help your bunny with the diet. The only thing I'd add is more ...
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| elderly rabbit with molar spur | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Krempels, My bunny will be 12 years old next month and is currently in good health. During the ...
A: As you say, any procedure requiring anesthesia is not without risk, and the older a bunny is, the ...
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| could my rabbit be pregnant? | 9/3/2009 |
Q: We got two boy bunnies for my kids on Easter. Only one was not a boy and two day ago gave birth to ...
A: Yes, the female bunny can be impregnated within a few minutes of giving birth. It's true what they ...
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| I need your advice. | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Ok heres the thing, i hope you can help. Im only 16 but I am trying my hardest..... My dog had found ...
A: This baby needs more care than you are able to give it. Please find a good rabbit vet here: ...
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| what is okay to remove fleas on rabbits | 9/3/2009 |
Q: hey my rabbit i just got 2 days ago. i noticed she has fleas and i looked on the internet. it said ...
A: No matter what the packages might say, over-the-counter flea remedies (especially any product by ...
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| ISS Soft Stool | 9/3/2009 |
Q: My Rabbit Stu has developed ISS. This is a problem that I have had with both of my previous ...
A: If the problem is poopy butt (ha!), then what I wrote before applies. It's not always diet that ...
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| Feeding vegetables | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have read that you should feed 2-4 cups of vegetables daily for a 5-lb rabbit. However, how do ...
A: When it comes to spacing foods, the only thing you really need to worry about is treats. A bunny ...
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| Letting rabbits spend time in an outdoor enclosure | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have two bunnies that I keep in a large pen in the master bathroom during the day and let them ...
A: Rabbits can get tremendous benefit from outdoor playtime. It keeps their muscles toned, their nails ...
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| My rabbit: excessive licking? | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Just curious... I noticed my rabbit has been licking himself a little more often than usual. Should ...
A: Rabbits should not be bathed, but if your bunny has a messy bum, check this: ...
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| ISS | 9/3/2009 |
Q: My Rabbit Stu has developed ISS. This is a problem that I have had with both of my previous ...
A: The term ISS is meaningless to me unless you define it. (He has International Space Station? Man, ...
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| How to make my rabbit comfortable in her final days | 9/3/2009 |
Q: My dwarf lop rabbit was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Or simply the vet's guess. As a month ...
A: First off, you need to find a vet who is less clueless about rabbits. It is extremely unlikely that ...
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| fur loss | 9/3/2009 |
Q: i am in the process of purchasing a pair of mini-rex rabbits. while inspecting the rabbits i noticed ...
A: Please read: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html It's possible that the way the rabbits are being ...
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| GI | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old lop that has had some GI issues over the last year. This Spring she had an ...
A: Before we assume this is strictly a GI problem, please be sure there isn't something more serious ...
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| Agressive behavior | 9/3/2009 |
Q: My daughter was given a male dwarf rabbit about 4 months ago. He is not even a year old yet. When ...
A: In some bunnies, sexual drive makes them very affectionate. Neutering/spaying can remove this ...
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| Ferret the bun-cecum blockage | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I don't know if you saw my notes on Etherbun or Herbal rabbit, but Ferret, our bunny, has had a ...
A: The cecum might not be impacted with hair. It might just be very hardened fecal matter, and that ...
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| Fibrosarcomas | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My 8 year old bunny has been diagnosed with fibrosarcoma in his front paw. I have a rabbit savvy vet ...
A: I have to say I agree with your vet about the amputation. As scary as it is, it's really going to ...
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| my rabbit nose sounds congested. | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Freddy is a 4 month old rabbit , he was recently taken to the vet since he had a white discharge on ...
A: ONE shot of penicillin is a terrible idea. It's a great way to select for resistant bacteria. If ...
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| E-cuniculi & pastuerella - thoughts on medicines? | 9/2/2009 |
Q: We've got a 7 1/2 year old, 3 pound bun, with probable e-cuniculi and pasteurella. Current problems ...
A: Oxibendazole is used by many vets to treat E. cuniculi, and our bunny rescue pharmacologist confirms ...
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| What to do if a rabbit is choking? | 9/2/2009 |
Q: what can I do in an emergency if my rabbit gets choked on something and cannot swallow or expel it?
A: A choking rabbit is always a terrifying emergency, and one must act quickly if the airway is ...
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| rabbit diet | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I've had 2 holland lops for 3 months now. They are sisters, 5 months old. They both seem happy and ...
A: Each rabbit is a little bit different, and some seem to have the proverbial "cast iron stomach", ...
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| Very Thin Rabbit | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My 7 and a half years old bunny - Buffy has recently gone very thin, I took her to the vet, this is ...
A: In answer to your questions: 1. Does EC casued permanent damage? Her hind legs are still weak, ...
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| rabbit with crusty nose | 9/2/2009 |
Q: One of my rabbits noses is all scabby and crusty. I am not sure if it is just a scratch or if there ...
A: Without seeing the bunny I can't really tell you what the problem is for sure. But the most common ...
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| Preventing GI problems | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Do you have any tips for preventing GI problems? I lost one rabbit last year to GI stasis and have ...
A: While dietary issues are often at the root of GI problems, they are not always the culprit. In many ...
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| nipping bunny | 9/2/2009 |
Q: my bunny Miffy is about 13 weeks old now and when we first got her she loved to lick people and sit ...
A: She may be showing a bit of mischievous, dominant personality and is trying to get your attention ...
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| Rabbit birth | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Hi its our first time having a pregnant rabbit she was due yesterday and their is still no babies ...
A: Please read: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriselitter.html to prepare properly, and especially read: ...
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| Is it terror? | 9/2/2009 |
Q: When I have a rabbit on its back and its feet are vibrating, is it orgasmic or terror? I notice it ...
A: The vibrating feet seem to be caused by a reflex that some--but not all--rabbits have upon being ...
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| how long to wait before treating cecal dysbiosis? | 9/2/2009 |
Q: and I cant tell when it started because my mom watched her for a couple days but say it started on ...
A: What symptoms are you seeing? Runny stool? Lack of fecal output? If this is a baby bunny, then ...
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| Ferret the bun | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I don't know if you saw my notes on Etherbun or Herbal rabbit, but Ferret, our bunny, has had a ...
A: Medical remedies are the only thing to try here. Surgery on the cecum would mean certain death. I ...
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| 2 rabbits died - why? | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I bought a rabbit which was about 8 weeks old, bought this privately, after 2 weeks I found the ...
A: I am sorry about the loss of the baby bunnies. Unfortunately, there is no way to confidently ...
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| antibiotics suitable for rabbits | 7/24/2009 |
Q: What kind of antibiotic can be used for warrbles?
A: Since "warbles" are botfly larvae in cysts, antibiotics will not kill them, though such medications ...
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| three rabbit issues | 7/24/2009 |
Q: 1. My rabbit has extremely long nails. Should I be getting those trimmed? 2. She has raised up areas ...
A: 1. My rabbit has extremely long nails. Should I be getting those trimmed? Yes, absolutely. Nails ...
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| r.e.w. british giant - scanning? | 7/24/2009 |
Q: have seen for sale today a 5 month old male rew brit giant with strange head movements.he appeared ...
A: We occasionally see "scanners", and if this problem has been present for all the rabbit's life it is ...
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| suggestion needed for stopping sexual behavior | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I have Holland rabbit. He is almost 1 year old. A few month ago I started suffering of his sexual ...
A: The only viable way to solve this problem is to have your bunny neutered by an experienced rabbit ...
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| Elder bunny with excessive drinking/peeing...and hunger?! | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 9.5 yr old Holland Lop that we are having trouble getting a diagnosis on. It started in ...
A: It's good that his BUN and creatinine are in the normal range for now. But what you describe does ...
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| dwarf rabbit with scab on his nose | 7/24/2009 |
Q: My Little baby is starting to have a scab or something around his nose and I want to know if it is ...
A: Without seeing the scab, I can't tell what it is. It could be anything from a syphilis lesion to an ...
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| Mammary tumor | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I took my 4 year old female rabbit to the vet and was told that she has a mammary tumor (which is ...
A: The only viable option is to remove the tumor and have your bunny spayed, as most mammary tumors are ...
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| Ileus | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I live in India and have a four-year old unneutered male bunny. There are no rabbit-savvy vets in ...
A: It must be terribly frustrating to know more about your rabbit than the vets do. :( Please check ...
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| rabbit sick | 7/24/2009 |
Q: i have a rabbit and it has white snot all in its nose and its blocked it also has white pus stuff in ...
A: Please see: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html and www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sneezing.html The ...
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| very sick rabbit vets no help | 7/24/2009 |
Q: i don't know what to do for my rabbit, its started with drooling, the vet said he would look down ...
A: The vet who gave your rabbit amoxycillin should be sued for malpractice. This antibiotic is well ...
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| Humpy rabbit | 7/23/2009 |
Q: a male and a female. They are both altered. I have been trying to bond them for a while and they are ...
A: If both bunnies are fixed, then only time and familiarity will stop this problem. It's good that ...
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| an upset rabbit | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I went on vacation and left my rabbit, Blackie, with a friend. My friend had another rabbit. I ...
A: Poor bunny! She misses her friend! I see only one way to solve this problem: 1. Have your bunny ...
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| Ill rabbit who has been to vet, diagnosed with ear infection still eating but less than yesterday | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have got a 5 and 1/2 year old rabbit who has been diagnosed with an ear infection, she has been ...
A: I'm glad Daisy is getting better. That means that the treatment is working, and you must continue ...
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| Bedding for pregnant bunny | 7/23/2009 |
Q: Our female bun-bun is pregnant. What is the best bedding material to put in her cage for her to ...
A: Soft, fresh hay and straw are best. Be sure to provide a safe, secure nest box. Please read: ...
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| Male Rabbit Spraying? | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have an unaltered male rabbit who is 3 years old. We live in a semi-rural setting and have trained ...
A: Yes, it sounds as if your male bunny is spraying. To stop this behavior, and to get him to leave ...
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| Dominance barbering | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have a bonded pair of netherland dwarves (one male, one female - both 1-2 years old and ...
A: It really does sound as if you have tried everything in the book. But I must tell you: separating ...
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| Bonding with a Territorial Rex! | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I'm hoping that you can guide me with some advice or tricks to bond my two bunnies. I hate to use ...
A: You're absolutely right that this is the time to try to get them to bond. I would put them in ...
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| enlarged rabbit heart | 7/22/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has been making sort of a gurgling breathing sound so i took him to vet. I had a rabbit ...
A: You need to get your bunny to a very experienced rabbit vet: www.rabbit.org/vets who can examine ...
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| bunny stuffing hay in mouth | 7/21/2009 |
Q: What does it mean if your bunny is stuffing hay in their mouth? Is she trying to make a nest for her ...
A: Well, one sign of pregnancy in a rabbit is certainly grabbing mouthsful of hay and building a nest. ...
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| Long-Term Implications of Apple Juice Drinking | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Krempels, I wrote you about a year ago regarding bladder sludge that our then 5,5- year-old bunny ...
A: The only thing I can think of to caution you about here is to change the apple-juice/water mix daily ...
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| Newly adopted agressive but Very overweight lop! | 7/21/2009 |
Q: A few weeks ago i adopted 2 lop rabbits from my local rescue centre. Being a soft touch, and ...
A: Oh, that's a tough one. Very often when two rabbits share housing and food bowls, one may be very ...
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| male rabbit pulling fur | 7/21/2009 |
Q: my male rabbit has pulled out loads of fur ive just been in to feed him and his bed is full of it is ...
A: I'm guessing that whoever sexed your rabbit may have made an error. This sounds like typical ...
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| Bed Peeing Saga update #3 | 7/21/2009 |
Q: last night I got home very late around 11pm. Scooter was in his cage, where he has been since the ...
A: I think you're wise to restrict his bedroom access when you can't supervise (just shut the door ...
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| Rabbit death | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I recently lost one of my rabbits. It seemed very healthy then developed a sore on it's side. It ...
A: I am sorry about your loss. I cannot tell from your description, but are you suggesting she died ...
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| bunny neuter | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I had my rabbit neutered 5 days ago and I want to check and see if he is healing correctly so I have ...
A: The wound looks nice and clean, and Neosporin won't help it heal faster. Just keep an eye on it for ...
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| Sick Baby Cottontail Rabbit | 7/21/2009 |
Q: A couple of weeks ago my tom cat brought home a baby cottontail rabbit. The young rabbit was not ...
A: I'm sorry about the loss of the cottie, especially when he seemed to be doing well. You don't say ...
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| pregnant doe | 7/20/2009 |
Q: hi my mini rex rabbit is overdue a day now i know she is pregnant because ive seen them move around ...
A: This is the sort of question you probably should ask the vet, and not a person (me) who can't see ...
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| Sailing with a rabbit | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I was thinking of getting a rabbit, and my family is thinking of getting a boat. This poses a ...
A: I would not take a bunny on a boat. You wouldn't be able to tell if he's motion sick, because ...
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| URGENT: Bunny pulling fur from back legs | 7/20/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is a 6 year old dwarf bunny (almost 7). I have just noticed that he has been pulling his ...
A: You might be able to find a rabbit vet here, via the "International" listings: www.rabbit.org/vets ...
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| greenish foul-smelling discharge from vagina | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have two rabbits (female) who I often give little check-ups. I noticed that my six month old dutch ...
A: Greenish, foul-smelling exudate from the vagina/urethral opening (which are both located in the same ...
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| Strong odor coming from my unspayed female rabbit | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 20 month old unspayed female (I plan on getting her spayed soon) who just recently has ...
A: It may be that you're smelling cecal "farts". :) If so, it's because you're around when she's ...
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| Multiple Rabbits | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Can bunny siblings grow up to live with each other peacefully in one cage ro hutch? I know i want at ...
A: There's no guarantee that intact rabbits won't start to fight once they reach puberty, even if they ...
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| More bed peeing | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Update on Scooter peeing ont he bed, it has nothing to do with the boyfriend being around and its no ...
A: Just because the boyfriend isn't there doesn't mean his scent is gone. I still suspect Scooter is ...
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| Very small stools and possible lethargy? | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month old (we think) rabbit, and she has been shedding a little due to summer. Today I ...
A: Please see: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html and www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html for ...
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| Sudden rabbit deaths | 7/19/2009 |
Q: My daughter bred her female Dutch rabbit to a male that she has had for 5 years. She had 6 babies ...
A: I am sorry about the deaths of the baby bunnies. Unfortunately, as you may have seen from my ...
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| little bumps on bunny | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have a young baby bunny with small bumps, just a few on it. They're purplish and it's skin is red ...
A: I'm sorry, but the description you give isn't specific enough for me to identify the lesions. These ...
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| Baby Bunny runt | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have a female rabbit that gave birth to 13 babies and one is a runt that she rejected. I am trying ...
A: I hope the instructions here will help: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.html Note that a runt may ...
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| Bonding Male Rabbits | 7/19/2009 |
Q: Currently, I have been trying to bond my two male rabbits. Here is some history, and what has been ...
A: This is a tough situation. There is obviously some male/male tension here, though Trisket is doing ...
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| female companionship | 7/19/2009 |
Q: About 4 months ago I came upon and easily caught a female lop bunny approximately 1 yr old. she is ...
A: The fact that they didn't start fighting immediately means there might be hope for this ...
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| There is something red and crusty in my rabbit's ear. | 7/18/2009 |
Q: One of my rabbits has something in it's ear. It is red and crusty. My other rabbit had it but it ...
A: Without seeing it, I can't know for sure what it is. It could be a warty papilloma that the bunny ...
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| Neutered rabbit marking territory | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I wrote you about my dwarf rabbit Scooter on April 6 regarding his litter habits. I got him neutered ...
A: Your bunny is showing jealousy, and urinating to show that *he* is the owner of the territory, and ...
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| sore patch on rear legs | 7/18/2009 |
Q: when we first got our rabbit in october at 3 years old he had sore (smaller than a pea sized) reddy ...
A: The portions of his hind legs that you describe--the part that's furry and touches the floor--*are* ...
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| safe rabbit litter | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I have been using a litter called yesterdays news. It works great but it is so expensive.There has ...
A: We use wood stove pellets, but check the label to make sure there's no label warning that the ...
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| Getting Another Bunny/Moving Into Hutch | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I currently only have one bunny, Lily. Shes about three years old, unfixed, and a Lilac. She ...
A: Unless Lily is spayed, you can expect bloodshed by introducing a new rabbit, no matter what its age, ...
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| horizontal head scanning in 6month old lop | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I adopted a 6 mo. old Holland mini lop, and she scans her head back and forth. She eats, hops, and ...
A: If she's done this from an early age, she may just be a "scanner." Some rabbits do this (it's more ...
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| rabbit hormone imbalance? | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I have a male rabbit who is about 7 years old and extraordinarily healthy. He was neutered as soon ...
A: Your bunny's problem may not be hormone related. He may be in discomfort from some medical problem. ...
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| can regular loud noise sleep deprive rabbits or can they adjust? | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I have two rabbits just about 1 1/2 years old, I am moving house and will be living very close to a ...
A: Rabbits, like any animal, can become habituated to regular noises once they discover that the loud ...
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| Urgent, 1 hour old babys out of nest | 7/18/2009 |
Q: Ok, i went and got a rabbit from a young girl who seemed to be in a rush to give her away. I took ...
A: You can touch the babies as long as you *thoroughly* disinfect your hands, and perhaps wear clean ...
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| Oleanders and Rabbits | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I recently planted about a 100 Oleander bushes on my property out in the middle of nowhere. The ...
A: Oleanders are highly toxic, and I'm surprised that the jackrabbits eat them unless there's not much ...
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| how do i take care of my rabbit | 7/18/2009 |
Q: st got an albino Rabbit and I was wondering how to take care of her ANSWER: Dear Danielle, It's ...
A: It's very important that you not let the dogs near the rabbit if they're going to bark at her. This ...
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| swollen cheek?? | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old French lop named Buttercup. I recently went on vacation and when i returned, i ...
A: This isn't the type of infection that spreads easily to distant areas, such as the opposite side of ...
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| rabbit in labor? | 7/17/2009 |
Q: my rabbit had 1 baby this morning and it was dead. can she have more 8 hours later? she just started ...
A: If she has not delivered any babies by now, then call a good rabbit vet from this list: ...
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| adopted lionhead | 7/17/2009 |
Q: i have just adopted a young male lionhead rabbit. when i went to visit him i knew he was the rabbit ...
A: I'm not a big fan of the triangular litterboxes, and have never seen a rabbit who was comfortable ...
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| Urgent, 1 hour old babys out of nest | 7/17/2009 |
Q: Ok, i went and got a rabbit from a young girl who seemed to be in a rush to give her away. I took ...
A: Poor bunnies! Thank you for helping them. I would wash hands very well with disinfectant soap, ...
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| new born baby rabbit | 7/17/2009 |
Q: Im sorry to bother you, but my mini rex doe just had a littler of 7 babies, today they are 3 days ...
A: It is possible that the runt has a congenital problem that even all your tender care won't help, but ...
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| Overeating Lionhead Bunny | 7/17/2009 |
Q: My lionhead bunny is about 12 weeks old now. He's very active, and I feed him a diet of timothy hay ...
A: A growing baby like this needs a LOT of calories for proper growth. You can provide him with about ...
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| Do rabbits get hiccups? | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have a buck, mini lop eared rabbit and he sometimes looks as if he has hiccups. He sits there and ...
A: Rabbits can get the hiccups, but they don't normally drool. That can be a sign of dental problems ...
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| "gagging " sound | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have friends bunny for the summer, she is a spayed girl approx 3 yrs old. A few of times i've ...
A: This type of gagging is most often seen in rabbits who have some sort of irritant in the mouth or ...
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| Pneumonia bunny better, but now drooling. | 7/17/2009 |
Q: M bunny, Peanut, started sneezing in late February. We took him to a bunny vet who gave him 1 ...
A: All of these signs could be related to dental problems such as molar spurs or even a molar root ...
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| broken back? | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I took my bunny to the vet yesterday after she was wobbling and unable to use one of her back legs. ...
A: Your poor bunny doesn't sound as if she's been seen by a vet who knows or cares anything about ...
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| My bunny's urine has been a very dark rust red color for several days now, PLEASE HELP! | 7/17/2009 |
Q: My nearly 8 yr.old pet rabbit(Pebbles)has been urinating a dark rust color since her last vet visit ...
A: It sounds as if your bunny is suffering from heat stress, and really the only thing you can do to ...
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| rabbit respiritory rate | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old male mini lop eared rabbit. He lives in my house. He gets lots of attention so I ...
A: A bunny will pant to cool himself if it's hot, so if you suspect this is the case, then provide him ...
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| My bunny's urine has been a very dark rust red color for several days now, PLEASE HELP! | 7/16/2009 |
Q: My nearly 8 yr.old pet rabbit(Pebbles)has been urinating a dark rust color since her last vet visit ...
A: Rabbit urine can vary in color from pale yellow to dark brown depending on many factors, including ...
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| Strange Fur Shedding | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Is it normal for my Polish rabbit to shed his fur in a trail like path on his back? It does not shed ...
A: Some bunnies do tend to shed in patches, and it's not uncommon for shedding to start down the spine ...
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| Metacam long-term use for arthritis pain: Alternatives? | 7/16/2009 |
Q: My 5 yr.old, 6.5 lb., female bun has a lot of arthritis on her knees. The vet says to use .3 ml of a ...
A: An excellent overview of the glucosamine supplements and their dosages in rabbits can be found here: ...
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| snuffles & budding yeast | 7/15/2009 |
Q: can you please tell me what is budding yeast because my expensive know-nothing-about-rabbits vet ...
A: Yeast are microscopic, single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding. Some yeasts like to ...
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| what kind of food, bedding? | 7/15/2009 |
Q: ... what kind of food or what do you usually feed your pet rabbits to keep them healty and clean? ...
A: A healthy rabbit diet can be found here: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/diet.html I have lived with every ...
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| Panting and shaking: is anything wrong? | 7/15/2009 |
Q: .. my rabbit when she's not even with a lot oof people or anything that she's scared of, she always ...
A: If she's acting calm, she may just be panting from heat or because she has a fast metabolism and ...
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| Pellets cause choking | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I've written to you in the past and have been helped by your answers. I've told you too about a ...
A: Susan Brown is one of the top rabbit authorities in the US, and she is correct: rabbits can be ...
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| Questions about wild rabbits | 7/15/2009 |
Q: how many babies do thay usually have ?will thay do any damage to your yard? are hares nice? what if ...
A: "How many babies do thay usually have?" Domestic rabbits have from 1-6 babies per litter, on ...
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| kit is 15 days old! yay | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I gave my doe a nest box in her enclosure, the thing is she decided to build another nest on the far ...
A: Congratulations! It's too bad the baby won't take additional formula, as this would increase his ...
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| Pythagorean Theorem | 7/15/2009 |
Q: i want to ask you Pythagoras theory
A: This isn't a question about rabbits, unless you are breeding some of exceedingly unusual shape. But ...
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| my bunny has a ball hanging out of her | 7/15/2009 |
Q: i noticed blood in the cage and after getting a closer look found that she has a rather large mass ...
A: You really need to get her to the vet ASAP. If it is a uterine prolapse, she will need to be spayed ...
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| Pregnant Rabbit | 7/14/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is pregnant, I am not sure of the sate of conception, but she built her nest about 4 days ...
A: Some rabbits build a nest right before having the babies, others do it several days in advance, and ...
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| Just a behavior question! | 7/14/2009 |
Q: We've only had our bunny since May, after a scare of not eating(her water bottle wasn't working, all ...
A: It sounds as if your bunny is not only reaching puberty, but gaining enough confidence in her ...
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| Rabbit Dental Problems: Panting, not eating, drooling | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I am writing you from Portugal, and I desperately need your help. I have a non spayed 1 year 5 ...
A: If your bunny is drooling, then the very likely source of this chronic problem is painful molar ...
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| Rabbit Death | 7/14/2009 |
Q: hey there, I have 6 rabbits at home who are very well looked after. They each live in large hutches ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately, as you may have seen from my other ...
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| Runny nose that seems on again off again? | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Our neutered male rabbit is a white albino lop. He seems to have a discharge coming out of his ...
A: I'm sorry about the loss of your bunny. Her mate could be grieving, and this can actually ...
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| Urgent Question about Rabbit broken back | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I brought my rabbit to the vet this afternoon to get his nails trimmed. He is a wild cottontail ...
A: Please don't take him back to that vet. You need to find a different vet who understands how ...
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| neutering a young rabbit | 7/14/2009 |
Q: My bunny pebbles has reached sexual maturity in my opinion, he is having some behavioral problems ...
A: You have forgotten to tell me how old Pebbles is, and whether or not his testicles have descended. ...
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| rabbit hair loss | 7/14/2009 |
Q: We have fair new zealand rabbits born around May 14, 2009 they are all females and one has lost a ...
A: Please see: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html for most of the possible causes and treatments. ...
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| Urgent Question about Rabbit broken back | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I brought my rabbit to the vet this afternoon to get his nails trimmed. He is a wild cottontail ...
A: What a nightmare! I would NOT, under any circumstances, bring him back to the vet just yet. I would ...
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| giving a rabbit antibiotics | 7/13/2009 |
Q: infection was sneezing and making a coughing snoring sound(when quit I heard it rattle in lungs) ...
A: I can't help you administer the antibiotics from here. The only thing you can do at this point is ...
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| potential respiratory problem | 7/13/2009 |
Q: About 3 months ago i noticed the whites of my 6 year old rabbit's eyes were pink and what i believe ...
A: If the eyes are actually bulging out a little bit, this can look like conjunctivitis. But the ...
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| swollen cheek?? | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old French lop named Buttercup. I recently went on vacation and when i returned, i ...
A: The most common cause of such a dramatic swelling, especially if it is hard and does not move freely ...
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| mini lop eared rabbits ears | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I just got a mini lop from a pet store but her ears have not flopped over yet. I was just curious as ...
A: There's nothing you can or should do to speed up the process. She's going to be with you for many ...
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| Panting Rabbit | 7/13/2009 |
Q: My 6 month old dwarf lop seems very lethargic and is panting rapidly. She keeps lying down, but ...
A: As my instructions indicate, when a rabbit is acting this way you should not seek help on the ...
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| rats and ecuniculi | 7/13/2009 |
Q: my friend has rats {both domestic and wild}... and has a bunny about 3 years old who recently ...
A: I have never heard of rats carrying or transmitting Encephalitozoon cuniculi, and I think it's very ...
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| Rabbits in the rain: wet fur + warm weather = fly strike! | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have two neutered male rabbits. I bought a house with a nice enclosed garden so that they could ...
A: If the bunnies do chase and play too rough, they should not be kept in the same hutch. But when it ...
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| passing of 11 year old rabbit | 7/13/2009 |
Q: My 11 year old rabbit died yesterday. She had what seemed like a seizure about 6 weeks ago where ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately, as you may have seen from my other ...
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| Already been to the vet, with no success - emergency! | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I am writing you from Portugal, and I desperately need your help. I have a non spayed 1 year 5 ...
A: These articles I hope will help you get through the crisis phase: ...
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| Rabbit Health: Losing fur under chin, skin very red. | 7/12/2009 |
Q: WHAT CAUSES MY NETHERLAND DWARF RABBIT TO HAVE HUGE HAIR LOSS UNDER NECK WITH RED NECK
A: The most common reason for this type of specific, localized hair loss is molar spurs or other dental ...
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| New to Rabbits | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I bought 2 baby rabbits at a charity fair. (1) How do I find out how big they will grow? (2) And ...
A: No easy way to know how big your bunnies will be, but they do need a cool place, since rabbits are ...
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| cat litter used for my rabbit | 7/12/2009 |
Q: my friend use to have a pet rabbit and use clumping cat litter for her rabbit and said it worked ...
A: If the bunny is never in physical contact with the litter, then the cat litter will be okay. But ...
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| Please help my rabbit with its bathroom problems | 7/12/2009 |
Q: My name is Alicia, and my rabbit is a 8 year old male. He has always been healthy in the past, and ...
A: Your bunny may be having a bit of chronic cecal dysbiosis. His fecal pellets will be smaller and ...
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| rabbit glaucoma in both eyes | 7/11/2009 |
Q: i have a five yr old lop that was diagnosed with glaucoma in both eyes. the vet would like to remove ...
A: I've already answered this question from you at another web site. But to be sure you got that, I'll ...
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| Shedding or nesting? | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I've had my rabbit for almost 3 years now. She's never been with a buck since she's our only rabbit. ...
A: Your bunny may be having a false pregnancy even if she hasn't been with a male. No one knows what ...
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| Metacam long-term use for arthritis pain: Alternatives? | 7/11/2009 |
Q: My 5 yr.old, 6.5 lb., female bun has a lot of arthritis on her knees. The vet says to use .3 ml of a ...
A: Metacam used long term does have some risks for the kidneys. I know people who have used it long ...
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| Pellets cause choking | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I've written to you in the past and have been helped by your answers. I've told you too about a ...
A: What a nightmare! And what bad luck! This is really a rare occurrence, and for you to have ...
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| rabbit labor | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I took in a rex rabbit about a month ago.. Well she gave birth to two babies on the wire on the 8th. ...
A: If she has not given birth by now, she should be seen by a good rabbit vet who can determine if it's ...
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| Pairing rabbits: male/female? Male/male? Female/female? Which is best? | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I plan to get two babies from the same litter, from a breeder. I am hoping for them to be a bonded ...
A: Your heartbreaking story of Sam is so sad. I am so sorry for your loss. I probably shouldn't even ...
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| Baby Rabbit diagnosed with Coccidia, simethicone question | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have a baby rabbit that I rescued from our local stable. I'd estimate his age to be about 5-6 ...
A: I am amazed that this little fighter is still alive, after what you've described. A very common ...
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| rabbit kit nesting site | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I gave my doe a nest box in her enclosure, the thing is she decided to build another nest on the far ...
A: The baby looks relatively okay in the photo, but without seeing him in person I can't really tell ...
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| Re: Ponazuril Dose for Baby Bunnies | 7/9/2009 |
Q: It's been a while, and I have been thinking of you almost every day since I started this mission a ...
A: 1. What about Questran. Once the diarrhea is gone, should I continue giving Questran. I only give ...
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| Pairing rabbits: male/female? Male/male? Female/female? Which is best? | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I plan to get two babies from the same litter, from a breeder. I am hoping for them to be a bonded ...
A: I'm so sorry about the loss of your beloved bunny. It's true that many pet store bunnies are weaned ...
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| mini lop rabbit with bladder sludge | 7/9/2009 |
Q: my mini lop rabbit is weeing but its coming out like custard and the same colour of custard, and her ...
A: Veterinary costs vary so tremendously across the U.S. that there's no way I can gauge this for you. ...
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| My Jamie needs help! | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have a four year old flop, Jamie. Recently, she has had the sore on her neck. I would say around ...
A: This is a classic sign of molar spurs or other dental problem that is causing just enough drooling ...
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| Bunny Bonding Into Neutral Environment | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have two female rabbits who are both spayed. I have looked at many different ways of bonding ...
A: This is a very difficult situation, because the bunnies *are* bonded, even though they fight. I ...
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| Re: Ponazuril Dose for Baby Bunnies | 7/9/2009 |
Q: It's been a while, and I have been thinking of you almost every day since I started this mission a ...
A: Okay, stop and take a deeeeeep breath. It's good to know that the bunnies have a real cocktail of ...
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| Pairing rabbits: male/female? Male/male? Female/female? Which is best? | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I plan to get two babies from the same litter, from a breeder. I am hoping for them to be a bonded ...
A: Before buying from a breeder, I hope you'll consider rescuing a bonded pair from your local rabbit ...
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| lump on base of bunny's tail | 7/9/2009 |
Q: i've had my bun for 10 years and she's healthy and vital. she's survived being neutered/spayed ...
A: Given her history of having a malignant tumor, I would get her to a good, rabbit-savvy vet to have ...
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| mini lop rabbit with bladder sludge | 7/8/2009 |
Q: my mini lop rabbit is weeing but its coming out like custard and the same colour of custard, and her ...
A: It sounds as if your bunny may have bladder sludge or a bladder infection. Only a good rabbit vet ...
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| male rabbit with bulge under chin | 7/8/2009 |
Q: He does nt seem to be bothered about it ( but it is concerning me!) I have had a look under the chin ...
A: If this bump appeared relatively recently and is bare, it doesn't sound normal or like a dewlap. It ...
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| Sore Hocks / Pododermatitis in Mini Rex Rabbit | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 1-year old mini rex bunny with sore hocks. Currently there is wearing of the wool on the ...
A: Rex rabbits are particularly prone to getting sore hocks for a couple of reasons: (1) their fur is ...
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| keeping kits clean, sore on doe's neck | 7/8/2009 |
Q: We have kits that are 7 days old and seem really dirty in their box. The doe didn't pull much fur, ...
A: If the babies are warm and round and well fed, then they are probably fine. But if there is a bad ...
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| Re: Ponazuril Dose for Baby Bunnies | 7/8/2009 |
Q: It's been a while, and I have been thinking of you almost every day since I started this mission a ...
A: Question #1: The ponazuril dose typically used for rabbits for coccidia is 20mg/kg Q24 hours for ...
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| My bunny hops with his back legs but walks with his front legs | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I'm concerned about my baby bunny. He is about 11 weeks old, and has been with me for about 3 weeks. ...
A: I can't see the bunny to know exactly how he's moving, but what you describe sounds like normal ...
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| bulging eyes URGENT!!! | 7/8/2009 |
Q: i have a male dwarf bunny who's about 3 yrs and a half.Yesterday when i came back home from my job i ...
A: The only other thing I know of that might cause this is a retrobulbar or intracranial abscess. In ...
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| Small Lesion (Pink Spot) on Hind Foot | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Greetings, I just noticed a small lesion or bare spot on our bunny's back foot. I don't know how ...
A: This looks like a little hock sore, and it's odd because only the fur right at that spot appears to ...
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| Rabbits adjusting to indoor/ outdoor temperatures | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have 2.5 year old rabbit who lives indoors with us. He has a large crate that he spends the night ...
A: Our bunnies don't have any trouble adjusting to sudden temperature changes, and easily go from our ...
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| Erratic bowel behavior | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Buster is 12 years old. After several months of messy poops requiring frequent bottom washings, our ...
A: It's not unusual for a bunny Buster's age to develop molar spurs, and these are probably the second ...
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| Dew Claw on French Lop? | 7/8/2009 |
Q: My french lop has a small growth (about half a centimeter) on his hind hock about where his thumb?? ...
A: Rabbits don't have a dew claw on the hind foot, but they do have bony protuberances that can become ...
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| Head shaking / ear scratching | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Krempels. My ~6 y/o female dutch came to us 1.5 years ago to join our other three buns. All are fed ...
A: I would not use the conofite longer than the vet recommends. Mammal skin normally harbors species ...
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| we found a wild baby bunny | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Today, my dogs were playing with a wild very young baby bunny. We looked at it and it crawled a ...
A: The baby's best chance for survival is to be taken to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator who has ...
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| sick rabbit with head tilt | 7/8/2009 |
Q: i have had 2 bunnies die they both were turning side ways and tilting there heads what can i do??
A: A rabbit with torticollis (head tilt) needs veterinary help, as this may be due to an infection or ...
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| wild baby bunnies | 7/7/2009 |
Q: i disturbed a nest of baby bunnies and some ran off,i did not touch them.i was wandering if they ...
A: If they are old enough to flee, they're old enough to find their way. They are not likely to have ...
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| Bunnies bottoms - bleeding | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have 2 Lionheads, I was cleaning the cage this evening and giving them their daily hair brush when ...
A: Without seeing this protruding object and knowing which opening (anus or vulva) it's coming from, I ...
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| My bunny lifts his head upwards | 7/7/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old rex Chocolate keeps on lifting his head up about 45 degrees. It happens about a couple ...
A: A rabbit who lifts his chin upwards is usually having trouble breathing. Two reasonable ...
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| possible inflammation on feet/base of nails. | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I am fairly intuitive to know what to do with my bunny, angel but lately I am stumped. Angel is a ...
A: Since I cannot see his feet to help you figure out what this might be, I can't really tell you. But ...
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| Home remedy for ear mites | 7/7/2009 |
Q: i have a 1 year old rabbit who constantly shakes her head. she just recently developed red scabs. i ...
A: I really have never heard of a home remedy that was effective against mites. Please do your bunny a ...
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| Surrogate mother *URGENT* | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 week old litter of 3 and the doe is excellent mother. I have a 1 day old litter of 5 and ...
A: I would try to put the rejected babies with the others. But try rubbing them gently with the grass ...
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| bulging eyes URGENT!!! | 7/7/2009 |
Q: i have a male dwarf bunny who's about 3 yrs and a half.Yesterday when i came back home from my job i ...
A: If the radiographs really were clear, then it might be necessary for the vet to anesthetize your ...
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| bulging eyes URGENT!!! | 7/7/2009 |
Q: i have a male dwarf bunny who's about 3 yrs and a half.Yesterday when i came back home from my job i ...
A: You don't say what the vet radiographed, but if it was only the head, then the problem may not have ...
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| Extra Weight on Bunny's Chest | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old male neutered mini lop. He put on a bit of weight while in boarding this year ...
A: Like humans, rabbits and other animals come in different shapes and sizes, and like us, individuals ...
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| coccidia in rabbits: treating with ponazuril | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I was reading your advise on coccidia in rabbits. I have had a bad summer of lossing my rabbits to ...
A: Your vet will have to write you a prescription for the Ponazuril, which you can buy here: ...
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| dwarf/miniature rabbit with mucous/runny stool | 7/7/2009 |
Q: It seemed fine when we got it until days ago i was holding it and it went to the restroom on me ;it ...
A: If your bunny is a baby, you should consider this an emergency. The mucus coming from her GI tract ...
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| bunny squeals | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a loving lionhead bunny who recently I have noticed she lets out an occasional squeal when ...
A: That is *really* odd. Have you ever actually seen her do this? I've never heard a happy rabbit ...
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| Rocky is molting and itching... | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I am a animail lover and Rocky is my first rabbit. He is a french lop who loves me as much as I love ...
A: If Rocky is your love, then you'll want to do the right thing and get him to an experienced rabbit ...
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| Maple Leaves Decent Substitute For Veggies? | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have a holland lop mix who is the most peculiar eater. He is not fond of any veggies I've offered ...
A: What a patriotic bunny! Maple leaves are safe and tasty for bunny. You might also try fresh grass, ...
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| Wild Baby Bunny | 7/2/2009 |
Q: My dad was mowing and ran over two bunnies but the third is fine. My dad brought it back to the ...
A: Please read this immediately: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/wildbabies.pdf If this just happened, the ...
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| Metacam dosage | 7/2/2009 |
Q: My roommate and I have a bunch of rabbits that we adopted from various shelters in the area. One of ...
A: Meloxicam is the generic form of metacam, but I'm not aware of a pill form in the U.S. It's weird ...
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| Found a nest of wild baby bunnies & some were dead...Can dead baby bunnies be removed? | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I found a nest of healthy (fat & pink) baby bunnies (fur but eyes still closed) in my yard & ...
A: It is probably safe to remove the dead babies, and might be best for the live ones if you did. If ...
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| Clay litter! | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I noted in an answer given my another expert on this service that they recommended clay litter. We ...
A: I never recommend clay litters for the reasons you have stated. It is super-desiccated, and if the ...
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| Megacecum (colon) Rabbit | 7/1/2009 |
Q: The one who had laparotomy and then a stroke 10/30/08 is doing pretty well. He gets "full" every ...
A: I'm sorry about the loss of your bunny. How sad. You're really going through the wringer here ...
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| Dwarf Rabbit Giving Birth | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Our Rabbit is 3 years old. She has given birth to 1 dead baby during the day.Will she have any more ...
A: I cannot tell from here whether she has more babies inside or not. That's quite impossible. But if ...
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| Droopy/swollen left side of face plus associated bulging eye | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My male rabbit is roughly 3 years old. For the last month we have noticed the left side of his face, ...
A: You need to get your rabbit to a vet who is more experienced with rabbit medical problems. Your ...
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| 3 yr Mini Lop w/Head Tilt | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have learned a great deal from reading your answers, I can see that you are also a ‘rabbit ...
A: Stroke is generally characterized by a unilateral paralysis of the face and/or other parts of the ...
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| Has my rabbit reached maturity? | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old rabbit. We believe she is a mix of lop and wild (I am not an expert at ...
A: The grunting, circling, tail-upping, presenting and digging are all part of the onset of puberty. ...
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| Poopy Butts All the Time Need Help | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have bunny rabbits and I have STOPPED feeding them alfalfa now since hearing it can harm their ...
A: Please read this first, for a full explanation of the cecal dysbiosis you are seeing in your bunny: ...
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| Rabbits ripping each other apart | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me, I have 3 girl rabbits, one is 4 and the 0ther 2 are 18 months. They have all ...
A: If the girls are not spayed, you can bet that the onset of sex hormones has something to do with ...
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| newborn kit not developing | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Our Lionhead rabbit had a litter two weeks ago. We have 5 babies. One of the kits is not developing ...
A: You can try to feed the baby: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.html But it sounds as if the little ...
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| Bunny needs some weight | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My young(3 or so) bunny has snuffles. We are currently keeping it under control with penicillin ...
A: What you need to find out is why he's so skinny. He may have dental problems that are keeping him ...
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| rabbit kit nesting site | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I gave my doe a nest box in her enclosure, the thing is she decided to build another nest on the far ...
A: I don't know which species of rats and birds are coming into the enclosures, so can't tell you the ...
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| Head shaking / ear scratching | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Krempels. My ~6 y/o female dutch came to us 1.5 years ago to join our other three buns. All are fed ...
A: If this were my bunny, I would *definitely* ask about treating for mites. It's often very difficult ...
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| 8 year old male rex and cancer | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My 8 year old male mini rex was just admitted to the hospital today because he couldn't breathe, ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your bunny's bad diagnosis. I just lost my Kyla last Friday to a tumor ...
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| Mother rejecting baby bunnies? | 7/1/2009 |
Q: A couple of weeks ago I found that my female bunny had babies. The next morning three were out on ...
A: It's almost impossible to say why the babies ended up outside the nest. It's possible they were ...
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| Rabbit chased by dog: now seems depressed | 6/11/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is 7yo. He lives indoors with me and can go into the garden. He was recently chased by a ...
A: You don't say how long ago your bunny was traumatized by the dog. But an episode like that can ...
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| head tilt | 6/11/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has had head tilt for the pst 3 weeks. I took him to the vet immediately and she ...
A: Sorry for the delay. Had a disaster here that has now resolved. I do apologize! I'm glad you ...
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| Rabbit anesthesia and chemical neutering | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I took my male rabbit to be neutered today, and they pulled him out of it because a little after he ...
A: Has the vet taken chest radiographs to determine whether the lungs are really clear? I've found ...
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| Diabetes | 6/11/2009 |
Q: My rabbit became very ill not long ago and I took him into the vet. They couldn't find anything ...
A: It's not impossible for a rabbit to have diabetes, and it can be treated with human diabetes ...
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| Hind limb twisted: Will this cause problems? | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have a netherland dwarf, "heff" who was born with one hind twisted limb. He is about four months ...
A: Small rabbits tend to handle an unusable or missing limb better than larger rabbits. With the ...
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| Rabbits paw randomly started bleeding? | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I was in the garden with my rabbit, and he was running around and his paw started bleeding, he ...
A: I can't tell if it's serious without seeing the cut. But if it stopped bleeding and you cleaned it ...
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| ideal weight | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I bought a dwarf lop rabbit (my first adult pet!) from a pet store, she was 8wk old, she is now ...
A: Sorry for the delay. Unexpected things exploded here, but are now resolved. I apologize. Bella ...
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| jaw abscesses | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Our three year old lop bunny was diagnosed with an abscess under her chin about 2 weeks ago. The ...
A: Sorry for the delay. Had a little disaster that has now resolved, and I'm back answering. So ...
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| Rabbit losing his balance | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I notice the other day that my three year old male rabbit loose his balance when he tries to clean ...
A: Loss of balance like this can be caused by inner ear problems such as an inner ear infection. This ...
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| litterbox training | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Why does my 10 mo. old, spayed, dwarf rabbit keep pooping around my new, baby rabbits cage when I ...
A: Sorry for the delay. Had a major disaster here, but now all is cleared up and I'm mopping up the ...
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| Rabbit babies being eaten by mother. | 6/10/2009 |
Q: My rabbit just had about 6 or 7 kits i cant tell for sure, when i noticed them i quickly removed the ...
A: Please read: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/breeding.html A mother rabbit doesn't mutilate her young out ...
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| Disabled bunny is losing body mass | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I emailed you a little while ago about Snow, who lost the use of his back legs. I have a hopefully ...
A: Is Snow being treated for E. cuniculi? I don't recall the suspected reason for his hind limb ...
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| Best child's pet doe or buck? | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I am getting a rabbit for my children aged 4 to 11 years. Which would be best? A doe or buck?
A: To tell you the truth, neither. Many people are surprised to learn that a rabbit is usually *not* a ...
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| grooming and nail trimming | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Should I trim my rabbit's nails? If so, how often?
A: Yes, a bunny's nails need regular trimming to keep them from becoming dangerously long. Long nails ...
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| my bunny picks at his food after I have taken him to the vet. | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Good evening.My bunny is a lionhead two years old,approx. 4lbs. He has pasturella since a baby, we ...
A: Injectable bicillin is safe for rabbits, but if you are not sure what the pathogen is, it might not ...
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| Benign tumour pressing on lung in Mini-Rex | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old min-rex named 'Roo. I've had this wee boy since he was 5 weeks old. It has come ...
A: Renal failure is a terminal condition, and I'm sorry about the loss of your bunny from that. But ...
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| Emergency GI Stasis question update | 6/9/2009 |
Q: It is three days since I wrote and things with the bun have changed. She has been in GI stasis since ...
A: This may sound like a weird batch of questions, but they are relevant to this situation: 1. What ...
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| lump | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Over the last couple of days I have noticed a lump on my rabbits jaw, I am not sure what it is. I ...
A: If the lump is very firm and doesn't move with the skin, then there's a good chance this is a tooth ...
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| why does my rabbit bite when we give him treats? | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased a rabbit. My son tries to get him out of his cage for a few minutes each ...
A: I'd have to see the bunny in action to know exactly what's going on, but if he bites only when you ...
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| Can I bond bunny with UR sounds | 6/9/2009 |
Q: one of my bunnies developed 'coffee percolating' sounds about 3-4 yrs. ago and was treated to no ...
A: There's no way to know if this will trigger a return of her weird sounds without trying. And at ...
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| Eye and Worm Problems-E. cuniculi? | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Krempels, We noticed an eye problem in our 15-month-old rabbit, Kiwi, approximately 3 weeks ago. ...
A: She's a very lucky bunny to have such a loving, caring mom! :) It sounds as if you have all the ...
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| rabbit had miscarraged | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have a rabbit that is 4 years old. I breed her for the first time to a quality breeder. When it ...
A: I can understand that you love your bunny and would like to have her babies because of that. But ...
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| how short can a rabbit incisor be trimed | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have called all the labs in my area but none do culture and sensitivity test. I have not been ...
A: We usually trim our problem rabbit and hare teeth almost to the gumline: as close as we can get ...
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| Rabbit Diet: Won't eat his hay! | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My 1-year old rabbit stopped eating his hay a couple months ago. I tried switching brands and ...
A: When a bunny suddenly changes eating habits, but seems otherwise healthy, I always suspect dental ...
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| please help me out? | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have 2 rabbits, male and female. i did not know my female was pregnant....last night she ...
A: You need to tell the vet that this is an emergency. Your bunny is in great danger, and needs ...
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| URGENT - Lumps under my rabbit's skin | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I noticed some lumps under the skin of one of my rabbits (Thunder Hop) just last night, and took her ...
A: The lumps you describe don't sound like an urgent or life-threatening problem, but I do think you'd ...
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| Urgent: went to possibly unknoweledgable vet need additional advice asap. respiratory issues | 6/9/2009 |
Q: You seem extremely rabbit aware so I hope you can help me. I'll try to be as brief as possible but ...
A: Unfortunately, it doesn't sound as if either of the vet's you've seen are particularly rabbit savvy, ...
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| My pet rabbit has torticollis | 6/3/2009 |
Q: My 8 yr old Holland Lop has developed torticollis. I have read your article on bio.miami about head ...
A: If you read my article here: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/tilt.html you know that torticollis is not a ...
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| sick jackrabbit | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Dana My rabbit is a wild jack. We've had him for six years since he was 3 days old. Healthy, ...
A: Excessive drinking can be a sign of renal disease, but if it's due to poisoning or environmental ...
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| Mother rabbit had babies on wire floor instead of nest box. | 6/3/2009 |
Q: my rabbit had 5 babbies on the wire cage floor in stead of her nesting box. why would she do that?
A: She may have been stressed or felt crowded, or perhaps she was just inexperienced. In any case, here ...
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| New kid on the block | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I acquired a male dwarf rabbit 8 weeks ago and wonder if he will eventually get along with my other ...
A: Neutering should stop the spraying. And only then can you consider introducing him to your other ...
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| female rabbit bleeding from her vulva | 6/2/2009 |
Q: When watering and feeding this morning, my female rabbit had blood on her hind legs.When she moved ...
A: In a case like this--as my instructions clearly state--the internet is not the place to seek help. ...
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| Seven orphaned baby rabbits | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My daughter brought in 7 baby bunnies. The neighbor lady came and said the mother got hit and had ...
A: You are very kind to try to help the babies, but infant cottontails are nearly impossible to raise ...
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| Emergency GI Stasis question update | 6/2/2009 |
Q: It is three days since I wrote and things with the bun have changed. She has been in GI stasis since ...
A: Sorry for the delay; swamped with exams! I would NOT hospitalize her if she's starting to pass ...
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| Infected wounds on bunny backsides | 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: The male bunnies may not be getting along as well as you think they are. The location of the wounds ...
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| Eye and Worm Problems-E. cuniculi? | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Krempels, We noticed an eye problem in our 15-month-old rabbit, Kiwi, approximately 3 weeks ago. ...
A: > He sent her poop to a lab for testing and we're awaiting the results > (hoping for tomorrow). If ...
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| uneaten cecotropes | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I brought home two holland lop does two days ago. They are 9 weeks old. That same day, I noticed ...
A: I'm sorry to say it, but my general rule of thumb is: never seek rabbit care advice from a breeder. ...
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| rabbits ear problem | 6/1/2009 |
Q: We have a rabbit that is having problem with his ears! They have fallen are scrunched up! One ear ...
A: Severe mange can do this: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html But this sounds more like a case of ...
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| Orphan rabbit nursing mama cat? | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My dog found a nest of baby rabbits in our back yard. Unfortunately he killed all but one. I tried ...
A: Amazingly, I have heard of cats raising baby rabbits along with their own kittens, and it is ...
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| Rabbit Behavior Question | 6/1/2009 |
Q: We have a 7-yr-old gray rex named Phoebe (we've asked you many questions about her in the past), and ...
A: You are truly heroes for rescuing poor Nugget. And even more heroic for sticking with her even ...
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| fur loss in my rabbit | 6/1/2009 |
Q: my rabbit texas RECENTLY lost large amounts of fur on her feet. Her soles to the balls of her toes ...
A: It's not common for the fur on *just* the bottoms of the feet to fall out due to mites, mange or ...
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| Behavior changes: aggression, eating more, drinking more | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Krempels, My husband and I got our rabbit, Nibbler, about 3 months ago from a pet store that did ...
A: Nibbler may be going through hormonal changes and possibly even be having a false pregnancy. This ...
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| My Bunny has a cut: fighting with mate? | 6/1/2009 |
Q: i have two lop eared bunnies about 3 months old they are great together in there cage and bonded ...
A: As the bunnies get older, their sex hormones will begin to affect their behavior and fighting will ...
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| Freckles | 5/31/2009 |
Q: You answered my question on my bunny's funny walk a while back and I was very appreciative. A new ...
A: I'm so sorry about all this pain. But if the Bethanichol was actually helping him to urinate, I ...
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| Lame rabbit | 5/31/2009 |
Q: About a month ago my 4 year old french lop started to lose the use of his left back leg. On ...
A: I wouldn't expect to see obvious improvement right away. It can take several weeks, in some cases. ...
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| Eye | 5/31/2009 |
Q: My bunny Raison has some sort of eye Infection, her whole pupil is white And her actual eyeball ...
A: Please ask your vet for a referral to a good veterinary ophthalmologist. This is obviously out of ...
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| If rabbit is injured. | 5/31/2009 |
Q: So i let our eight year old dwarf rabbit out of his cage to play. As i came to check up on him i ...
A: Get the bunny to a good rabbit vet ASAP: www.rabbit.org/vets I don't think I need to tell you that ...
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| Excessive shedding - normal? | 5/31/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old rabbit has been excessively shedding for the past month.. It seems like I am brushing ...
A: Some seasons a bunny will do a real "coat blow" that seems to go on forever. But as long as the ...
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| stomach blockage: ileus? | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I am writing because after being away for two weeks I discovered my bun acting funny, not eating ...
A: If your rabbit had an actual gastric blockage, she would be dead by now. What she may have is ...
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| Mammary tumors | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I have a young (<1 yr), male mini lop who has developed a lump under one of his nipples. It isn't a ...
A: It's a good idea to keep an eye on it for any changes. If it moves freely with the skin, that's ...
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| Tear in Ear | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 month old male rabbit who lives alone. I let him out to play and he got his ear caught ...
A: The vet was correct. If the wound wasn't bleeding excessively, then it's not life-threatening, and ...
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| wild rabbit in home 5 year anniversary | 5/30/2009 |
Q: just an update on the cottontail I've raised for five years now. She is a pain in the ass. She has ...
A: I'm very sorry about the breakup of your marriage, and hope that things will work out for you. And ...
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| Seizure Like State after mounting | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have 4 rabbits, 2 males and 2 females. For the most part they get along, they've claimed their ...
A: This is a normal reaction after a rabbit has an orgasm, and isn't something that should concern you ...
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| older rabbit & a labrador retriever puppy | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 year-old dwarf rabbit and I am considering getting a labrador retriever puppy, however ...
A: At the age of 8, your bunny isn't ancient. Dwarf bunnies who don't develop dental disease can live ...
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| Wounded Wild Rabbit | 5/30/2009 |
Q: My family and I caught a young wild rabbit. It wasn't hard to catch, it limped out of our garage and ...
A: Whenever you find injured wildlife, the best thing to do is contact a local wildlife rehabilitator ...
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| Bunny is moody and sometimes sneezing. | 5/30/2009 |
Q: Recently my bunny was eating less and less and she started to get more aggressive. She's only 10 ...
A: When it comes to being a bunny "mom," it's *good* to be neurotic, since they hide signs of illness ...
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| death of my bunny | 5/30/2009 |
Q: my bunny died not sure why?he was orriginaly being treated for ulcer on tongue due to spur,he did ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately, as you may have seen from my other ...
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| injured bunnie, front legs not moving | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My dad brought me a baby bunnie he found in his yard yesterday morning...his cat was looking at ...
A: But I will tell you truthfully that his only chance of survival, if he's not too badly injured and ...
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| Bloody clots in urine & stools | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I took my bunny to a vet on Friday because she had blood in her urine. He noted that she also had ...
A: Hoo boy. This is a tough call. I've never heard of myxosarcoma of the uterus in a rabbit. This ...
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| Bunny Skin Problem | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My bunny, FuFu, (maybe about 3 months old now, pretty sure is female, and is not spayed yet) is ...
A: From your description of the lesion being smooth and round but with rough edges, now I'm thinking it ...
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| My rabbit is tilting its head. | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I gave my rabbit some lettuce, it was a bit old and softened and when he started eating he began to ...
A: If your bunny has "wry neck" then his head will generally remain tilted all the time, not just when ...
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| safe termite products | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I have a termite guy coming next week to treat dry-wood rot termites..with a product called ...
A: I'd never heard of Timbor, and had to do a little searching, but what I found is heartening: the ...
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| Ear scratching: No more symptoms? | 5/29/2009 |
Q: About two weeks ago, both of my female rabbits (both are spayed) started to scratch their ears a lot ...
A: If these were my bunnies, I would still take them for a checkup to a rabbit-experienced vet (if the ...
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| Eye and Worm Problems-E. cuniculi? | 5/29/2009 |
Q: Krempels, We noticed an eye problem in our 15-month-old rabbit, Kiwi, approximately 3 weeks ago. ...
A: Wow, what a nightmare. You and Kiwi have really been through the wringer. :( I agree with the ...
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| Smooth bald area on rabbit's neck/dewlap region | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My 3-yr-old male mini-rex rabbit has a bald area on his neck (located on the female equivalent of ...
A: I can think of several possible reasons he might have a bald spot there. First, if he actually does ...
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| Possible side effect from antibiotics? | 5/29/2009 |
Q: Good evening, I have had my rabbit Molly who is just under a year old dwarf rabbit for about two ...
A: I hope the 45cc dose you cited for the Baytril was a typo. Was it 4.5cc? Forty five ccs would be a ...
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| Possible side effect from antibiotics? | 5/29/2009 |
Q: Good evening, I have had my rabbit Molly who is just under a year old dwarf rabbit for about two ...
A: A bunny in pain will sometimes chew at the area that's hurting, and the pain can sometimes make the ...
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| Cecal Dysbiosis: mushy poop | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 yr old spayed female. She is a mixed lop but we have been battling Cecal Dyspisosis ...
A: Amanda Once you hit the initial link to the vet list, note that there is a link to International ...
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| Rabbit Dental Malocclusion: It's Genetic | 5/28/2009 |
Q: We went to a breeder and picked out what we were told was a pedigree rabbit; mini lop, medium size. ...
A: In my opinion, there's no such thing as a "reputable" rabbit breeder, and the fact that she washed ...
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| How much does a dwarf rabbit cost? | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I live in New York and me and my friend wanted to know how much a dwarf bunny usually costs....
A: The price of a dwarf rabbit depends on who's selling it, and the costs vary tremendously. But please ...
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| Cecal Dysbiosis: mushy poop | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 yr old spayed female. She is a mixed lop but we have been battling Cecal Dyspisosis ...
A: Ear infections are more common in lops than up-eared bunnies, and once an ear infection takes hold, ...
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| Lionhead Rabbit leaving weird poops | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 5 month old Lionhead rabbit and I've just begun to notice random little poops that ...
A: What you describe sounds like normal cecotropes that he's not eating. For an introduction to the ...
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| Lame rabbit | 5/28/2009 |
Q: About a month ago my 4 year old french lop started to lose the use of his left back leg. On ...
A: I suspect the vet you are seeing may not see a lot of rabbits, because a very experienced rabbit vet ...
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| My four year lop isn't eating his pellets | 5/28/2009 |
Q: For 3 days he has not touched it. He will eat a whole carrot but that is all.This has never happened ...
A: Any change in eating habits like this is cause for concern. Please read: ...
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| Panacur - dosage | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have used Panacur rabbit once as a preventative measure. My vet has advised that new studies ...
A: Whether one course of Panacur will protect for life depends on what you're using it to treat. If ...
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| Spayed rabbit is suddenly mounting | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me with my interesting bunny I call "Bunzies." She is roughly a ...
A: Uh oh. The shelter may have told you she was spayed, but this type of behavior suggests that ...
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| Increased drinking and urination | 5/28/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old bunny has been drinking and peeing alot more this week. He's probably drinking close ...
A: A three year old bunny is pretty young to develop renal disease, and if this happened suddenly, I ...
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| discharge from my bunny's bottom | 5/27/2009 |
Q: when i got my 2 rabbits i didn't know how old they were..and i still dnt..but they are mixed with ...
A: Yellowish discharge from the anus could be mucus, and this could be a sign of enteritis ...
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| Rabbit's face: strange line patterns | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I got my bunny like a month ago and yesterday I noticed a line around her face. Its sort of like V ...
A: If this is a line just in her fur, then the most likely explanation is that she is undergoing a shed ...
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| Re: Rabbit Tumour/ Diabetes and Dentals - 1 more question | 5/27/2009 |
Q: A million Thank You's for your time and sharing your knowledge. I feel alot more happier now that I ...
A: * If Buster has enteritis what medication would you normally prescribe? Acute enteritis can be ...
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| triple recessive gene | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I raise satin angora rabbits. I have a litter of babies that I am trying to sell. A potential ...
A: The term "triple recessive" is one used by breeders to describe an individual animal that expresses ...
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| Bunny Skin Problem | 5/27/2009 |
Q: My bunny, FuFu, (maybe about 3 months old now, pretty sure is female, and is not spayed yet) is ...
A: This looks like mites, and it appears that she's scratched at it enough to get a little scab. This ...
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| Rabbit fur dermatitis/comes off in clumps/itching | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have 19 rabbits; they have never been outside; housed in my garage; girls together; boys ...
A: The signs you describe are typical manifestations of fur mites (Cheyletiella parasitivorax), but ...
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| my rabbit died .. why ... | 5/27/2009 |
Q: My 5 years old male rabbit died yesterday. I found him in feces. He had a problem with his ears, ...
A: You are truly a hero for all you did to save your bunny, and shame on the vet for not helping you. ...
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| rabbit incisor & molar over grown & has on abscess on lower jaw | 5/27/2009 |
Q: i have my rabbit for 2 years 2 months. since march 24 he has been having problem eating. he stopped ...
A: If your bunny has been on the Pen-G/Benzathine for this long without improvement, there is a good ...
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| Breathing Trouble | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Almost two months ago, I noticed that my rabbit was making a strange growling/grunting noise when ...
A: Three days of antibiotics are not going to cure *any* bacterial infection, and if that vet really ...
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| messy bottom | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have a rabbit name Rosie who is 10 years old. Lately I have notice that she is unable to clean ...
A: This problem, cecal dysbiosis, is pretty common. Please read this: ...
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| Pet Rabbit has loose stools few times weekly | 5/26/2009 |
Q: We have a 6 year old pet rabbit who we adore! She is very lively and happy and we let her out every ...
A: This problem, cecal dysbiosis, is pretty common. Please read this: ...
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| Rickets? | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 month old lop eared female rabbit. She was the largest of 3 bunnies that we purchased ...
A: There is a very rare congenital condition in which the bones undergo hypercalcification and fusion ...
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| assessing injury/how to know if urgent | 5/26/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old female rabbit I just noticed has a very raw patch on her front leg. Don't know if she ...
A: C., It's good that you got her to a vet, but be sure the vet is familiar with rabbits. Skin ...
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| Neosporin ok? | 5/26/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has a scratch on his face (close to his eye). The hair around his face has been kind of ...
A: This sounds as if it could be mange, and if this is so, then neosporin will not help. Please see: ...
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| Lop Dwarf rabbit: Surprise Litter of Babies | 5/26/2009 |
Q: Our lop dwarf rabbit had four babies yesterday,two was out of the nest and dead but two is still ...
A: Please read this immediately for all the information you need: ...
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| pet rabbit | 5/26/2009 |
Q: she is a long eared rabbit. thank you serena
A: Some rabbits are just very friendly, and if she's not shown any aggression it's not likely that ...
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| My Sick Little Pancakes | 5/26/2009 |
Q: D. Krempels, With plenty of research and having read your pages several times, I'm more than ...
A: Pancakes sounds as if she might be severely dehydrated, and she is in desperate need of subQ fluid ...
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| Rex rabbit: How do I care for him? | 5/26/2009 |
Q: how do you tell if a rex rabbits is male or female? how much should it be feed?
A: For help with sexing, please see: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sexing.html For information on a healthy ...
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| Sudden Death of 3.5 wk old baby rabbit still with Mum & other 3 siblings are fine | 5/25/2009 |
Q: My son's school has "animals on th emove" a company that delivers animals for OBSERVATION & CARE BY ...
A: I don't know what a "sultana" is, so I can't really say whether it's dangerous or not. As you ...
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| Rabbit Syphilis -- is it forever? | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I am working to get a very sweet shelter bunny -- an 11-month-old female -- adopted into a home with ...
A: 1) Any idea how the syphilis spread among these three cages? Again, they were not near each other, ...
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| GI Stasis - recurring problem | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I'm hoping you will be able to help me. We have two rabbits, a male and female, both were rescue ...
A: Ileus (a.k.a. GI stasis) is not a primary disorder. It is a secondary complication of an underlying ...
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| Cage with wire floor | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Will my 10 month old,female,lionhead dwarf rabbit get along with a 8 week old dwarf rabbit that I'm ...
A: Wire can be too bouncy for good foot mechanics, and if a bunny has thin fur on the feet, it can ...
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| little rex rabbits | 5/25/2009 |
Q: my daughter has two little rex rabbits that are 6 weeks old females. We noticed yesterday that one ...
A: Don't try to treat this yourself, as you might well do more harm than good. Please get the bunnies ...
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| male rabbits fighting each other | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I purchased two baby rabbits from a pet shop in March this year, they were 6 weeks old, they have ...
A: First of all, separate them so they can't continue to fight and develop more bad blood between them. ...
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| Rabbit-eye problem: paper stuck in eye | 5/25/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has got a tiny piece of paper stuck in her eye. How should I get rid of it for her? I ...
A: She probably got it out by herself by now (or you did), but use only sterile ophthalmological saline ...
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| wet tail? | 5/25/2009 |
Q: How do you treat it and what is it?
A: "Wet tail" is pretty much a meaningless term used by some breeders to describe a condition when a ...
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| Possible upper resp infection | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I have a senior doe that has now began with a runny nose and slight yellow discharge. Of course it ...
A: Without knowing what pathogen is causing this problem, it's not wise to treat it with the "shotgun ...
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| glucosamine | 5/24/2009 |
Q: i want to give my little tripod bunny glucosamine as a preventative measure. knock wood, there is no ...
A: There's an old saying: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. To my knowledge, glucosamine isn't used ...
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| a pair of wild cottontail bunnies | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I recently had to rescue 2 baby cottontail bunnies from the mouth of my cat, literally. They were ...
A: This is a tough call. We had the same problem, and because we could not find a safe release point ...
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| Strange colored urine | 5/24/2009 |
Q: My mother-in-law just bought a 8 week old dwarf rabbit (I'm not sure what specific breed it is). She ...
A: Rabbits will sometimes produce urine that may be orange, red, brown, or variations on that theme. ...
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| rabbit not himself | 5/24/2009 |
Q: for a week now noticed hes not as active, looks forlorn, not eating as much, notice occasionally he ...
A: Please read: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html and find a good rabbit vet here: ...
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| assessing injury/how to know if urgent | 5/24/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old female rabbit I just noticed has a very raw patch on her front leg. Don't know if she ...
A: C. If she's putting weight on the leg, then it is not likely broken. I would wash the affected ...
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| Two bunnies died within hours | 5/24/2009 |
Q: i really hope you can help me with a problem. My 15 year old sister had 3 bunnies she kept in her ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunnies. Unfortunately, as you may have seen from my other ...
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| hair loss due to excessive mounting | 5/24/2009 |
Q: our female dwarf albino has taken to mounting (humping) our male. the male was neutered last January ...
A: Please have the female spayed ASAP. Not only will this stop her mating behavior, due to her ...
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| cancer? emergency!!! urgent! | 5/24/2009 |
Q: Our 3 year old dwarf lop Nibbles has recently developed a hard lump under his chin. About a year ...
A: Nibbles is not likely at all to have cancer. Your female rabbit likely did not have cancer, either. ...
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| Annoying behavior: mounting! | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I have a lion headed dwarf rabbit, female. Shes developed an annoying behavior. She humps my arm or ...
A: The only thing that will stop this behavior is to have her spayed by an experienced rabbit vet, whom ...
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| Fur loss | 5/24/2009 |
Q: My netherland dwarf rabbit has a bald patch just above its nose area that came upon really quick,it ...
A: These conditions are not imminently life threatening, but please read this for some ideas: ...
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| my bunny is sneezing or weezing! help, im so worried. | 5/24/2009 |
Q: i have a bunny that is about six or seven months now and ive had him since he was five weeks. A few ...
A: Please read this: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sneezing.html and www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html ...
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| Terrible scabbing at injection site | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I recently got in touch with you about my rabbit who was sneezing and was being treated with 1ml of ...
A: Baytril is notorious for forming sterile abscesses at the injection site, especially if it's ...
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| Bunny Death...Cause? | 5/24/2009 |
Q: This morning I came home from a hike and was looking forward to seeing my dwarf rabbit, who I have ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately, as you may have seen from my other ...
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| Lilo | 5/24/2009 |
Q: We found my two year old rabbit on the ground with flies surrounding her and her neck was twisted to ...
A: As my instructions clearly state, an emergency like this is no time to be searching for help on the ...
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| my poorly rabbit:( | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I've had my rabbit for a little over 2 years now and she's always seemed quite healthy. she got out ...
A: My advice is to get her to a vet immediately! Please find a good vet here: www.rabbit.org/vets ...
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| Pulling out fur . | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I have rabbit and its just over a year old , it keeps pulling out its fur and putting it in its ...
A: Please read: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html But a very likely explanation is that this is an ...
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| Freckles | 5/23/2009 |
Q: You answered my question on my bunny's funny walk a while back and I was very appreciative. A new ...
A: I am so terribly sorry about the loss of Freckles. It really sounds as if this was a problem that ...
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| Rabbit Tumour/Diabetes and Dentals | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 9& 1/2 year old bunny called Buster. We have been visiting the vet reguarly for what has ...
A: If your current vet didn't recognize mucus from the anus as a sign of intestinal irritation ...
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| Lethargic bunny | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 week old dwarf lop eared bunny, I got her 2 days ago. sHe has been fine up until this ...
A: Please read this right away: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html and try to find a more ...
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| bladder problem | 5/23/2009 |
Q: You answered my question on my bunny's funny walk a while back and I was very appreciative. A new ...
A: This really is an unusual problem, and I don't blame the vets for not knowing exactly how to handle ...
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| Netherland Dwarf Rabbit born with eyes open | 5/23/2009 |
Q: The baby was born this morning; the rest of the litter died. The mother is a year-old show doe ...
A: It is unusual for this to happen, but not impossible. At least as important as keeping the eyes ...
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| Emergency ! - need info for just found motherless newborn jackrabbit | 5/22/2009 |
Q: My dog just found the nest of about 5 newborn jackrabbits. She killed all but one, which she had ...
A: If the baby had its eyes closed and was found in a nest, then it was not a jackrabbit but a ...
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| Housing for my flemish giants | 5/22/2009 |
Q: My family recently bought two Flemish giants and we are looking into getting two californian giants. ...
A: Bonding same sex or even opposite sex pairs of rabbits is always much more difficult than bonding ...
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| Female Rabbit: False or Real pregnancy? | 5/22/2009 |
Q: A few weeks ago I noticed my rabbit had a few lumps in her stomach moving around, I had let her stay ...
A: Your female bunny either had a false pregnancy or miscarried the litter and never nursed them. But ...
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| Bonding two male rabbits | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have a dwarf Holland lop. He has been fixed and I have had him for about 4 years. A friend just ...
A: Whether they'll get along depends on the personalities of the two rabbits. Two males might be a ...
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| De-Gloved bunny | 5/22/2009 |
Q: His back leg has been degloved exposing the knee, I am new at this and really do want do do my best ...
A: De-gloving injuries are the worst. :( I'm glad it's no worse than just up to the knee, because ...
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| Paralysed bunny with abnormal vertebra? | 5/22/2009 |
Q: .. I have two (boy) netherland dwarfs, Snow & Mocha. They should be around five months old now. ...
A: I'm glad he continues to improve! Dang! I'm sorry those vet lists confused Australia and New ...
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| frightened rabbitl | 5/22/2009 |
Q: i have phoned my vets but they can not get me in till late sat which is a long time for me to be ...
A: Please read this immediately: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html to determine whether he is ill, ...
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| Eight week old Dwarf Lop X Cashmere white losing Fur. | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 week Rabbit. Mum is a Dwarf lop and Dad is a cashmere. I am ready to find a home for ...
A: Please read this article: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html and find a good rabbit vet here: ...
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| Nipples swollen | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I just rescued this rabbit about 5 mo ago as i was picking her up to take her out of her cage to ...
A: She may be having a false pregnancy, which can sometimes cause a rabbit to lactate. But that's the ...
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| Considering second bunny | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old, neutered, Netherland Dwarf bunny. I have recently been considering whether or ...
A: Bonding success depends on the personalities of the bunnies involved, and the best way to do this ...
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| urinary problems | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I work for a sanctuary and am at the moment nursing a 3 month old rabbit which has had rhvd. It has ...
A: Congratulations on saving the baby from this terrible viral disease. I have not heard of the ...
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| Rabbit Syphillis -- is it forever? | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I am working to get a very sweet shelter bunny -- an 11-month-old female -- adopted into a home with ...
A: Answering your questions in order: > How on earth does a rabbit get syphilis? It can be ...
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| Rabbit's Ear and nose crusty | 5/21/2009 |
Q: Recently,my baby bunny came out of the burrow. His ear looks like rotting.I am not sure what is it ...
A: Your rabbit has mange and/or ear canker, caused by parasitic mites. This is easily treated with ...
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| Baby rabbit found | 5/21/2009 |
Q: Good Morning, Yesterday, as my neighbor was mowing his lawn 2 baby rabbits jumped out of no where. ...
A: Your son did exactly the right thing by releasing the babies. Not only are they probably old enough ...
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| Babby Rabbits | 5/21/2009 |
Q: After mowing some long grass in our shed yard our cat discovered a rabbit's nest with 2 small ...
A: If the nest was warm and the babies were not wandering away, the mother was caring for them, and it ...
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| Rabbit building a nest, but isn't pregnant | 5/21/2009 |
Q: hi my female rabbit flopsy has built a beautiful nest but the thing wrong with that is she hasn't ...
A: Flopsy is probably having a false pregnancy, which is common in unspayed females. This means its' ...
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| osteomyelitis (bone infection) | 5/21/2009 |
Q: My baby (Yoshi) has been diagnosed with an abscess but the vet isn't 100% sure if it has gone into ...
A: Your bunny need not die of this. But unfortunately, what is often the best antibiotic to solve this ...
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| toilet problems: mushy poop stuck to bottom | 5/21/2009 |
Q: my rabbit is a rescue bunny so we have no idea how old she is, for the past week maybe a bit more ...
A: Lactulose won't solve this problem. It will make her stool MORE runny, not less. But to understand ...
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| Sneezing | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I bought a dutch dwarf rabbit a week ago and recently he has started having sneezing fits. He lives ...
A: Rabbits don't get colds, but they do get upper respiratory infections caused by bacteria. Please ...
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| Rabbits have lice | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I would like your advice and/or input. We have four adult French Lop rabbits in our rabbitry and 21 ...
A: The bunnies could have picked up lice from almost anywhere, but the pet show is not a bad guess. A ...
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| New rabbit owner | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I live in canada and i don't where to find a health certificate, or pet insurance for my rabbit. Or ...
A: First off, forget the idea of a leash. Although they are sold for rabbits they are NOT safe, and I ...
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| Rabbit coloring: Piebald and Hotot "Maybelline Eyes" | 5/20/2009 |
Q: what is the coloring called? is it a recognized color? Thank you, Angelica
A: The coloring you describe is typical of a breed known as a Hotot. Since I am not a breeder, I don't ...
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| Balding | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My rabbit, Preciouse, is a 1 and 1 month year old black and whits lion nech rabbit. Just recently, ...
A: I can't see it to be sure, so please check this article for clues: ...
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| My Rabbits Strange Problem | 5/20/2009 |
Q: A few weeks ago I noticed my rabbit had a few lumps in her stomach moving around, I had let her stay ...
A: If she was with a male, then there is a very good chance she's pregnant. Some females make a nest ...
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| Bunny's nose crusty, and won't eat hay | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 yr old neutered male lop who just had his teeth filed. I got him from a girl who ...
A: For starters, please read this for tips on a healthy diet for him: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/diet.html ...
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| Bunny scratching her ear | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My female rabbit, Ranae, has been scratching her right ear a lot recently. She doesn't have fleas, ...
A: She should have the ear checked. She may have mites (not visible to the unaided eye), or she might ...
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| Mini Rex with nail turning black | 5/20/2009 |
Q: We have a 4 year old Mini Rex who's front nail is turning black and it appears that he is losing fur ...
A: If he's losing fur around the toenail and it's turning black just now (after he's reached ...
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| Male overgrooming his mate: bald spots! | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have two rabbits, a neutered male and a spayed female. Recently I have noticed that male has been ...
A: Yes, sometimes a rabbit will over-groom a partner, and there's almost nothing you can do to stop it ...
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| bladder problem | 5/20/2009 |
Q: You answered my question on my bunny's funny walk a while back and I was very appreciative. A new ...
A: Vets who suggest euthanasia just because they don't know what else to do drive me NUTS. If your ...
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| Rabbit jaw | 5/20/2009 |
Q: my rabbit was under the recliner and its head got smashed after i cought her i noticed her mouth was ...
A: What on earth would make you seek help on the internet when it is so obvious that this is an extreme ...
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| bonding baby rabbit with adult rabbit | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Will my 10 month old,female,lionhead dwarf rabbit get along with a 8 week old dwarf rabbit that I'm ...
A: Only time and trial will tell. To have the best chance at success, read the articles on bonding ...
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| Bloody clots in urine & stools | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I took my bunny to a vet on Friday because she had blood in her urine. He noted that she also had ...
A: ARGH!! I'm sorry those jerks at the emergency hospital took you for such an expensive ride. I've ...
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| Sick rabbit? | 5/19/2009 |
Q: My rabbit had her second litter of kits a week ago and I knoticed that she was very skinny! Her ...
A: If she's eating a lot and is still thin, my biggest worry is dehydration, as I stated in my previous ...
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| Bunny with broken back | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Good morning! I'm back with more questions! Bunny is doing very well with her broken back but I ...
A: Johanna Sorry for the delay. Just started summer school, and because I'm using a new textbook I ...
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| laying on side... | 5/19/2009 |
Q: ok had this new zealand rabbit for about a month now was young when i got her. tnight she started ...
A: A bunny in pain usually balls up in an uncomfortable hunch, and grinds her teeth loudly. What your ...
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| Not eating veggies | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Hey Dana, I have two rabbits and one is not eating veggies at all and im out of ideas. Lucy is 5-6 ...
A: The first thing I'd ask the vet to check is her teeth, since molar spurs can sometimes be ...
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| Vets are closed today, and i do not have 150$ for emergency :( | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have a dwarf rabbit. She has never been very affectionate, but she has been a bit more submissive ...
A: The best disinfectant for a cut like this is dilute povidone iodine (e.g., Betadine). Carefully cut ...
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| Clumps of matted fur | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have a baby bunny who is currently 4 months old. She is generally quite healthy and active. I have ...
A: If your bunny happens to have fur that's of a rather unmanageable texture (and it sounds as if this ...
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| Concerned about upward-pointing head tilt | 5/18/2009 |
Q: My 10mth old male Dutch is a house rabbit and has started tilting his head backwards.about 7 times a ...
A: A bunny who lifts his nose into the air may be having trouble breathing. I hope you can find an ...
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| Pregnant rabbit. | 5/18/2009 |
Q: My girl rabbit was in the garden while my boy escaped. Both rabbits were together for about ten ...
A: Please read this right away: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html and find a good rabbit vet here: ...
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| flemish giant baby eating cat food | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 week old flemish giant who has discovered my cats food dish....She has her own food; ...
A: Cat food is too high in protein and minerals to be healthy for a rabbit. You need to put the bowl ...
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| dwarf bunny bleeding | 5/18/2009 |
Q: Our 6 y/o dwarf female bunny started bleeding. There are no visible signs of a cut and we are ...
A: FOLLOWUP: I see in your response that you decided not to spay her because of her age (7 years). If ...
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| Very shy, skittish rabbit | 5/18/2009 |
Q: As far as rabbits go I expect them to be a bit shy, but I recently got one that seems to be ...
A: It's hard to tell from the picture, but those look like normal cecal leftovers. It happens ...
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| my lop-eared bunny | 5/17/2009 |
Q: my lop-eared bunny aged just 3 and a half months died yesterday after being unwell for 2 days prior. ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately, as you may have seen from my other ...
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| Sick Rabbit with crusty nose | 5/17/2009 |
Q: My Holland Lop rabbit has a constant crusty nose she has had it for months at first we thought she ...
A: Your rabbit may have mange. Please see: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html and find a good vet ...
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| Bump on Bunny's ear | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I noticed a question you answered about a bunny with a lump on it's ear. I was just browsing the ...
A: I wish I could tell you this was nothing to worry about. But I can't see the lesions, and this ...
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| Sick rabbit? | 5/17/2009 |
Q: My rabbit had her second litter of kits a week ago and I knoticed that she was very skinny! Her ...
A: She needs unlimited food right now, and if she's not eating it then she may have dental problems ...
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| sneezing rabbit | 5/17/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is approximately 4 months old. She sneezes daily and sometimes goes into long sneezing ...
A: Please read this regarding the sneezing: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sneezing.html and find an ...
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| Suspected paw problem | 5/17/2009 |
Q: This morning when I fed my 10-year old dwarf rabbit, she seemed to be limping on her right front ...
A: If she's putting *any* weight on the paw at all, it's probably not broken. But she may have suffered ...
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| Rabbit with head tilt. | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old dwarf lop called Flopsy who was taken to the vet with head tilt eleven days ...
A: The vet should check the down eye to see if there is any ulceration of the cornea. If so, this must ...
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| rabbit not eating | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have had my rabbit for almost a year now and when she was younger she was cuddly and nice. Now she ...
A: Your rabbit may be depressed by the move, as rabbits don't like their familiar surroundings to ...
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| Bloody clots in urine & stools | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I took my bunny to a vet on Friday because she had blood in her urine. He noted that she also had ...
A: The vet you saw may not have been very experienced in treating rabbits. Blood in the urine is ...
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| Rabbit Spotting Blood | 5/17/2009 |
Q: My female rabbit is housed with a male neutured rabbit (or so we thought) she has recently been ...
A: She could be pregnant, in which case she is in labor. If she has not given birth and seems to have ...
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| Rabbit pulling her chin fur. | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have a Holland lop rabbit and I just noticed that she started pulling her chin hair out. I am very ...
A: If she's not spayed, she may be having a false pregnancy, and is pulling her fur to line her nest. ...
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| Any way to make long trip easier on bunny? | 5/17/2009 |
Q: My bunny Biggs is 11 years old, and next weekend we have to take him on a 6.5 hour drive (we're ...
A: Six and a half hours isn't all that long, and I'll bet Biggs will be just fine, especially if you ...
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| Outdoor Rabbits | 5/16/2009 |
Q: We have a rabbit that has been rescued. We can't keep her indoors, but make petting time for her ...
A: I'm in Miami, myself, and can tell you that most of my indoor/outdoor bunnies do seek the indoors ...
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| Strange ear problem. | 5/16/2009 |
Q: i have a 3 year old sweet little rabbit named Sahsa. Unfortunately, she is repeatedly ill and most ...
A: FOLLOWUP: If I could see a picture of the affected ear, I might be able to give you some additional ...
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| Shivering | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I just got my bunny yesterday. She's happy and healthy (she eats, runs, leaps) but she seems to be ...
A: Very young rabbits breathe so fast that they may appear to be shivering. Watch her lung movements ...
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| Bunny still shows dandruff | 5/16/2009 |
Q: My bunny has mites (as confirmed by the vet) and I was told to lather the crusty spots (his eyes, ...
A: It's normal for the crusts of mange to take a couple of weeks to fully fall off and the skin to ...
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| rabbit's third eyelid | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Several days ago we noticed the the third eyelid on our rabbit is covering about a third of her eye. ...
A: It's not normal for the nictans (third eyelid) to be extended over the eye, especially if the bunny ...
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| Baby Cottontail Bunny | 5/16/2009 |
Q: what happens if a baby bunny ventures out before its eyes are opened?
A: It won't survive without its mother, and this rarely happens if the nest has not been disturbed and ...
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| my bunny is sick | 5/16/2009 |
Q: okay i noticed my bunny not eating on his own, drinking on his own either. we took him to the vet ...
A: He's not spoiled. I've never known a bunny to turn down his pellets just because he was being fed ...
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| rabbit losing whiskers | 5/16/2009 |
Q: i have a 2 year old rabbit that has lost the whiskers on one side of his face and wondering if this ...
A: If all the whiskers have fallen out on the same side as his runny eye, then I would have him checked ...
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| Paralysed bunny with abnormal vertebra? | 5/16/2009 |
Q: .. I have two (boy) netherland dwarfs, Snow & Mocha. They should be around five months old now. ...
A: Even if Snow doesn't regain full use of his hind legs, there is no reason to euthanize him. I have ...
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| Pain in the back leg/foot | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Over the last couple of days I have noticed that my rabbit has had a pain of some sort in his back ...
A: I don't think I ever said a rabbit can't get a cramp. I'm sure they can. But I doubt that this is ...
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| Rabbit attacking babies | 5/16/2009 |
Q: My rabbit had babies 3 weeks ago. They have started to come out of the nest box and run around the ...
A: Never separate a mother and babies, even for a while. In her stressed condition, she may turn on ...
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| Mama Rabbit not producing enough milk? | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I have a rabbit that has around 10 kits per litter and does'nt raise more than 5. She just does'nt ...
A: Mama has a genetic limit to how much milk she can produce, but you can help by providing her with ...
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| rabbit behavior: male overgrooming female's eyes? | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I have got two rabbits, one male and one female. The male rabbit keeps licking the female rabbits ...
A: While it's true that some rabbits will overgroom to the point of making a partner lose hair, it's ...
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| 5 years neutered rabbit still VERY humpy & pumice question | 5/15/2009 |
Q: 2 Questions really (hope it's okay) 1. Are pumice stones bad for rabbits. 2. I have a bunny for ...
A: Pumice stones? You mean to chew? Not harmful, but I wouldn't think they're necessary. The humping ...
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| Female rabbit bleeding? | 5/15/2009 |
Q: i just recently recieved two rabbitsas a gift, one female and one male. Both rabbits were told to be ...
A: A rabbit who's 4-5 weeks old is not only too young to be weaned, but also too young to ovulate. So ...
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| what happened to my bunny | 5/15/2009 |
Q: my poor 1 1/2 year old male bunny died on monday. on sunday evening he was happily muching on hay, ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately, as you may have seen from my other ...
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| rabbit pregnancy | 5/15/2009 |
Q: i went to my vet yesterday who was sure that my rabbit was pregnant, shes in a cage inside as she is ...
A: You don't say how big the cage is, so I have no idea if it's big enough. But it's better to be safe ...
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| Clumps of matted fur | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I have a baby bunny who is currently 4 months old. She is generally quite healthy and active. I have ...
A: Many long-haired rabbits have a problem with matting in the fur, and these mats can be painful, as ...
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| Enterococcus and yeast overgrowth; mushy stool | 5/15/2009 |
Q: Mrs Dusters had growth of yeasts++ and a moderate growth of enterococcus after 48 hrs incubation. ...
A: Many rabbits suffering from chronic slow GI tract have an overgrowth of normal yeast and bacteria ...
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| Rabbit with head tilt. | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old dwarf lop called Flopsy who was taken to the vet with head tilt eleven days ...
A: Each case of head tilt (torticollis, or wry neck) is different, and each rabbit recovers at his or ...
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| Rabbit ate cat litter | 5/15/2009 |
Q: My rabbit ate the clay type cat litter a few days ago, and I'm incredibly panicked about her. The ...
A: If she ate any significant amount of the clay litter, then the main problem is that it will absorb ...
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| Very shy, skittish rabbit | 5/15/2009 |
Q: As far as rabbits go I expect them to be a bit shy, but I recently got one that seems to be ...
A: Some bunnies are naturally more shy than others, and it may take longer for you to gain her trust ...
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| Eye Injury | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I just got a new bunny today and she was doing fine until I noticed she had a cut in her eye. I ...
A: As long as your bunny is eating and acting normal, this isn't life-threatening, but the sooner she's ...
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| rabbit losing whiskers | 5/15/2009 |
Q: i have a 2 year old rabbit that has lost the whiskers on one side of his face and wondering if this ...
A: This is pretty unusual, though not impossible for a shed cycle to occur unilaterally like this. ...
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| DEATH OF MY RABBIT | 5/15/2009 |
Q: MY RABBIT DIED LAST WEEK.HE HAD BEEN IN HOSPITAL FOR 2 WEEKS.HAD ULCER ON TONGE.HE DID NOT WANT TO ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately, as you may have seen from my other ...
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| Space between GA | 5/14/2009 |
Q: My rabbit recently underwent a dental under GA as his teeth needed burring down. He has had a ...
A: If the vet is using isoflurane or sevoflurane, then the risks of GA are not great, even if the bunny ...
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| rabbit health query | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have a male rabbit and a male guinea pig. They are kept in a hutch in a shed. The rabbit has been ...
A: If there is jelly-like substance coming from the bunny's vent, it's a sign of enteritis ...
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| pulling out hair on front paws | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I just was wondering why our rabbit is pulling out the fur on his front paws. I just noticed him ...
A: If you're sure he's male, and not a female pulling fur due to a false pregnancy, then he could have ...
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| MY bunny isn't getting better! | 5/14/2009 |
Q: M bunny, Peanut, started sneezing in late February. We took him to a bunny vet who gave him 1 ...
A: I guess your vet didn't mention that you need to nebulize only once a day for only about 10 minutes. ...
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| blood in ear | 5/14/2009 |
Q: Dana, my bunny seems to have crusty blood kind of splattered on the inside of one of her ears. It ...
A: Your bunny may be scratching when you're not looking, or she may be shaking her head hard enough to ...
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| orphaned rabbits | 5/14/2009 |
Q: Two mama rabbits (domestic); one dead (killed by a dog), 19 babies. They are two weeks old. What ...
A: Here are instructions for raising orphaned baby rabbits: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.html Since ...
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| Rabbit has wet nose | 5/14/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has had a wet nose since yesterday. He is eating, drinking, and pooping as normal, and his ...
A: These could be the early signs of an upper respiratory infection, and it should probably be seen by ...
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| rabbit nest in yard | 5/13/2009 |
Q: There's a nest of baby rabbits in my yard. The nest is next to my pool. One of the babies drowned in ...
A: At least until the babies have left the area, the only safe thing to do is to block off the pool, ...
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| Rabbit's tail fell off | 5/13/2009 |
Q: My rabbits tail just fell off last night can you tell me why, and is that normal?
A: No, it's not normal for the tail to fall off. It may be that her tail was broken somehow (did ...
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| my 8 week old rabbit: runny stool and not eating | 5/13/2009 |
Q: my rabbit seems to be fine when i got her, but now she starting to do sloppy poop and some of it ...
A: Runny stool in a baby rabbit should be considered a life-threatening emergency, especially if she ...
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| Baby Rabbits | 5/13/2009 |
Q: A couple of things really. The first thing is that we currently have 5 babies that were 6 weeks old ...
A: Yes, it's true that baby rabbits should not leave their mama until they're a full eight weeks of ...
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| Rabbit with broken back | 5/13/2009 |
Q: Dana! Thank you for your quick response about Bunny and her broken back and possibly getting her ...
A: If your bunny is indoors and not exposed to flies, there is a really, really low risk of fly strike. ...
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| Rabbit spray / smell | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I am new to the bunny ownership (happened on it by having someone neglect their bunny so I took it ...
A: It sounds like pus. It could be urine with a lot of pus, indicating a urinary tract infection. But ...
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| Bunny with broken back | 5/13/2009 |
Q: Good afternoon - Friday my sweet bunny fell down the stairs and broke her back. Her vet wanted to ...
A: I'm glad to hear that your bunny is improving! That's truly a testament to your loving care and ...
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| Rabbit spray / smell | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I am new to the bunny ownership (happened on it by having someone neglect their bunny so I took it ...
A: Without seeing this liquid, I can't tell what it is. But if it's coming from her hind end, there are ...
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| F10SC | 5/13/2009 |
Q: sorry I wasn't aware that this product might not be available in the US. The product can be found ...
A: Since the web site advertises the product as a "safe disinfectant" but does not list active ...
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| Rabbit Care | 5/13/2009 |
Q: This summer, I am excited to say that I am getting my first pair of rabbits. Male and female ...
A: It sounds as if you need to do a bit more homework before you commit to this endeavor. Before you ...
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| Doe with skunk aspirations | 5/12/2009 |
Q: We have a 4 year old spayed doe (english rabbit) who is in good health, maybe a little tubby, lives ...
A: Since she's spayed, it's not her hormones that are causing this Stinkiness from Heck. But since you ...
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| dizzy rabbit | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Kenny is a white male about 4-5yrs he has been fixed about 3yrs about. he was a stray in the yard ...
A: Please read this immediately: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html If your bunny is losing his ...
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| Strom my 8 week old rabbit | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I would like to ask what could possibly be wrong with my pet rabbit. As of Sunday evening she has ...
A: Barber, Strom's life depends on your getting her to an experienced rabbit vet immediately. Her ...
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| Rabbits Eyes losing fur | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I have noticed that around my bunny's eyes there is hair loss and a dark circles around the eyes. ...
A: If there's a bit of crustiness around the eyes, this could be an early sign of mange, caused by ...
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| Anesthesia concerns | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Marshmallow is calm and friendly, but Teddy is just the opposite. They have lived basically the ...
A: No surgery is 100% risk-free. But all female rabbits should be spayed, because they have a ...
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| my rabbits foot: sore hocks | 5/12/2009 |
Q: .. i have a adult female rabbit,lionhead cross,she had babies about i month ago,,yestersay i noticed ...
A: Please see this article for more information: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sorehocks.html and then ...
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| poor wild rabbit | 5/12/2009 |
Q: this afternoon i walked out into the backyard of my best friends home with her, and as we stood ...
A: I'm sorry for this sad tragedy. Was this a baby cottontail, or an adult? If it was an adult, I ...
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| Health problems in dwarf rabbits: Surgery for cecal impaction | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Almost a year ago I got my rabbit Henry. He was a very tiny Netherland Dwarf and at almost a year ...
A: I really hesitated to write to you in this time of your grief. But when I posted your situation ...
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| we are getting three baby drawt lops | 5/11/2009 |
Q: Two girls and one boy we are going to get the boy done. But will they all live together ok or will ...
A: If the bunnies are not to fight, they must *all* be spayed/neutered. They should be kept together, ...
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| Sudden cataract development in 4-year-old rabbit's eyes | 5/11/2009 |
Q: My four-year-old, lop-eared rabbit has developed cataracts in both eyes. I first noticed a clouding ...
A: Most vets are not board-certified ophthalmologists, and the vet you saw is no exception. She is not ...
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| Dog got hold of a baby rabbit: open wound on back | 5/11/2009 |
Q: My sister-in-law's dog got ahold of a baby rabbit. Its probably about 3 1/2 inches and the dog ...
A: In an emergency like this, the internet is not the place to seek help. You need to get this baby to ...
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| Rabbit spray / smell | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I am new to the bunny ownership (happened on it by having someone neglect their bunny so I took it ...
A: First step is to find out where the liquid is coming from: eyes? nose? mouth? If it's ...
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| My young rabbit has died suddenly... | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I had a rabbit before called Myfi, and she died at just 4.5 months old. We believe she was having ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately, as you may have seen from my other ...
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| Rabbit Bonding | 5/11/2009 |
Q: You have probably been asked this question 1000 times!! I was wondering how you would go about ...
A: Bonding is one of the toughest of all rabbit problems, and yes, I do get asked about it a lot. :) ...
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| rabbit in heat? | 5/11/2009 |
Q: i am wanting to get my rabbit fixed but i think she is in heat how do we tell if she is in heat or ...
A: Rabbits don't go into heat the way dogs or cats do. Rabbits are induced ovulators, meaning that the ...
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| Male rabbits testicles not descended? | 5/11/2009 |
Q: My six month old male rabbit testicles have not falling. He is at the mature stage and runs around ...
A: When you pick up a male rabbit, he will often retract his testicles into his body cavity, making ...
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| White splashes in rabbit hutch | 5/11/2009 |
Q: We have two new female dwarf lops, about 14 weeks old, they are housed together and very happy but I ...
A: If the girls are not spayed, they are probably spraying urine during play or dominance bouts. ...
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| sudden death of pet rabbit | 5/11/2009 |
Q: we had a dwarf lop buck who was just under 2 years old. we fed him a vairied diet including various ...
A: I am sorry the vet was so callous and uncaring. The least s/he could have offered was a necropsy ...
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| Broken leg | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have a white albino rabbit,and yesterday she broke her leg. The bone is actually sticking out, of ...
A: You need to get your bunny to a vet who is more experienced with rabbits, and you can find one here: ...
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| symptoms | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have a Holland Lop who will be 12 years old next month. I will not be taking him to the vet any ...
A: At his age, there could be any number of things going on to cause his signs of weariness. And yes, ...
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| eye infection | 5/11/2009 |
Q: well i didn't intend to but i went with my cousins and i just had to get a few. i already have one ...
A: Of course there is more that can be done. But it obviously isn't going to be done by the vets who ...
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| injured wild bunny | 5/10/2009 |
Q: my dogs found a nest in the back yard. I have rescued two from the dogs: one is bleeding but still ...
A: You did the right thing by replacing the babies. The mother rabbit will not likely harm her injured ...
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| baby bunny died | 5/10/2009 |
Q: i have a three week old bunny and it got really sick so its mom left him.i got to keep and feed him ...
A: I am sorry about the loss of the bunny. If this was a wild rabbit, it is nearly impossible to raise ...
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| bicillin | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I have read about the use of bicillin for rabbits and went to the heartlandvet site. The dosage for ...
A: As a followup to your thank you note (you're welcome!), please note that duplocillin is the same as ...
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| ticks and toys for rabbits | 5/10/2009 |
Q: What can I put on my indoor only rabbit to prevent ticks when I take him outside during the summer? ...
A: Aw, Biskit is a cutie! So shiny! :) It's okay for him to chew and eat bits of TP roll, though not ...
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| adopted bunny not happy | 5/10/2009 |
Q: We just adopted a dwarf bunnie, he dad went into the service. I have no idea how old she is, They ...
A: Alfalfa hay is not good for everyday use, as it's too high in protein and calcium. Please use it ...
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| my bunny is sick | 5/10/2009 |
Q: okay i noticed my bunny not eating on his own, drinking on his own either. we took him to the vet ...
A: Metacam is by prescription only, so you'll have to get it from the vet. I just checked the web ...
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| hard ear wax/1 ear only | 5/10/2009 |
Q: my friend's approximately 3 year old dwarf mix bunny is having a problem with ear wax collecting in ...
A: It may be the bunny is cleaning that ear but is unable to get the wax out because it's so hard. Was ...
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| my bunny is sick | 5/10/2009 |
Q: okay i noticed my bunny not eating on his own, drinking on his own either. we took him to the vet ...
A: Mylicon is a good idea for gas, in case your bunny has developed ileus. But if he isn't producing ...
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| rabbit death due to slug/snail pellets? | 5/9/2009 |
Q: hi i put slug pellets around our flowers while the rabbit was loose in the garden my wife told me to ...
A: If your rabbit ate any slug pellets, then it is very likely that this is what killed him. But ...
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| my bunny is sick | 5/9/2009 |
Q: okay i noticed my bunny not eating on his own, drinking on his own either. we took him to the vet ...
A: What medication is the bunny getting? (Name?) With a fever this high, your bunny has a bacterial ...
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| Rabbit death - albendazole | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I had 2 rabbits. My older girl rabbit got a cataract, so the vet put her on 14 days of Albendazole. ...
A: Although some rabbit vets are still prescribing albendazole for suspected cases of Encephalitozoon ...
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| Rabbit not defecating | 5/9/2009 |
Q: i acquired a rabbit who is about a month old yesterday. the bunny is active, playful is eating well ...
A: It's not at all true that rabbits seldom get diarrhea. This is true of *adult* rabbits, but a baby ...
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| rabbit not drinking much water | 5/9/2009 |
Q: our one year old mini lop is not drinking as much as usual. The only thing different is that we have ...
A: I worry much more if a rabbit is drinking *more* than normal, rather than less, as this is an ...
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| Hernia after spay | 5/9/2009 |
Q: Man. She had her spay Tuesday - all went well, though they did find a large tumor way at the back ...
A: Urrrrrgh. Hmmmm. If this were my bunny, I'd be concerned that this was a hernia. Yes, it *might* ...
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| rabbit ate plastic top | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I left tube of BeneBac on futon and found this morning the plastic cap is missing. I found two small ...
A: Hard plastic, such as what the cap was made of, is a lot less worrisome than soft plastic, which is ...
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| Splayed limbs on 7 year old bun - Blood in urine | 5/8/2009 |
Q: one of my 7 year old spayed female bunnies (named Abby) became paralyzed suddenly last week. Her ...
A: The blood in the urine could change everything. You did not mention whether or not she is spayed, ...
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| Litter training not working | 5/8/2009 |
Q: my husband and I have had our Holland lop baby bunny for about a month to a month and a half now. ...
A: Remember that your bunny is still a baby, and that some individual babies are not as easy to train ...
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| How long to give antibiotics? Avoiding selection of resistant bacteria. | 5/8/2009 |
Q: My 7 year old dwarf suddenly developed head tilt this morning about an hour ago. He was fine earlier ...
A: Ah, the Eternal Question about antibiotics: How long is long enough? Unfortunately, there may not ...
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| 2 Month old Netherland Dwarf bunny | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I just bought 2 bunnies for my daughters. The bunnies are 2 months old and we just got them home ...
A: Well, you *are* a new parent, sort of. :) So keep those questions coming, and be sure to visit ...
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| rabbit jaw abscess | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 year old dutch bunny named Qtip. She recently had a bout of stasis and has moved on to ...
A: Cefadroxil isn't really an antibiotic of first choice for a rabbit, but it does have a broad ...
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| testicles are hanging | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have had my rabbit for over a year and now and starting to notice in the last couple of days that ...
A: Some bunnies have testicles that hang lower than other individuals' do. So I can't tell without ...
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| Two front teeth | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have a three month old rabbit which looks like she may have gotten her two top teeth caught on ...
A: Unfortunately, there is absolutely nothing you can do at home to solve this type of problem. If her ...
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| My bunny has head tilt, is it curable? | 5/7/2009 |
Q: My 7 year old dwarf suddenly developed head tilt this morning about an hour ago. He was fine earlier ...
A: It's not all that uncommon for a bunny to avoid eating when the head tilt first sets in. The bun ...
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| Sad or sick? | 5/7/2009 |
Q: My female rabbit, Sally, seemed upset yesterday. She was just laying down for a couple of hours. ...
A: It sounds as if you witnessed her having some fun bunny dreams. :) This means she's very relaxed ...
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| Rabbit poops-bigger and smellier | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I noticed my 3-months old bunny's poops become bigger in size and and have smellier (smell like ...
A: While your bunny is a baby, he is not likely to suffer any problems from this condition. So I would ...
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| my rabbit has changed :( | 5/7/2009 |
Q: when i put my hand in to my rabbit hollys cage to clear her litter tray she bites when i let her out ...
A: Holly's hormones have kicked in, and she's going through her terrible teens, which often means ...
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| Pregnancy | 5/7/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has been pregnant for about 34-35 days, and i am starting to become worried about whether ...
A: At this late stage, I would get her to the vet to see if it's time to induce labor. If you wait too ...
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| Rabbit suddenly digging in litterbox | 5/7/2009 |
Q: My mom has a 1.5-2 year old female mini lop rabbit named Ruby that has suddenly started digging in ...
A: Ruby appears to have discovered that it's *fun* to dig in the litterbox! Once a rabbit finds out a ...
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| 2 Month old Netherland Dwarf bunny | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I just bought 2 bunnies for my daughters. The bunnies are 2 months old and we just got them home ...
A: Rabbits are incredibly stoic about pain, and your bunny isn't likely to cry out as a dog would if ...
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| Rabbit Depression? | 5/7/2009 |
Q: Recently I've been seeing a lot of my bunny laying down w/her head down (looks like boredom or ...
A: There's no way to know for sure if she's emotionally depressed without getting into her head. But if ...
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| Rabbit with secondary cancer | 5/6/2009 |
Q: Back in November we found a lump on our 6 yr old female bunny- camille. We had it removed and it ...
A: I wish I could tell you that removing the small lump near her vulva would solve the problem. But if ...
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| A Mean Rabbit | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I have a mini Rex and she is very mean. I tried to breed her with a male mini rex and after they did ...
A: If she is pregnant or having a false pregnancy, it's not at all unusual for a rabbit to become ...
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| rabbit is suddenly aggressive | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 month rabbit. she lives in a huch in the gurage or we take her inside or outside. But i ...
A: If your bunny is not spayed, then she may be now reaching sexual maturity, and this often means that ...
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| Female rabbit is pulling out her fur | 5/6/2009 |
Q: my female rabbit is about 4 years old and quite a few times has pulled her fur out which ive been ...
A: If your bunny is not spayed, she may be having a false pregnancy, and has pulled out her fur to line ...
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| Wild Rabbit | 5/6/2009 |
Q: Found a small baby rabbit in road after numerous cars had ran over it. The rabbit had went under the ...
A: Keep the baby warm and quiet for now, and here are instructions for getting him set and well fed: ...
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| big bald patch appeared over night | 5/6/2009 |
Q: Today I noticed my rabbit has a fairly big bald patch that wasn't there yesterday. In the hutch most ...
A: If your bunny is not spayed, she may be having a false pregnancy, and has pulled out her fur to line ...
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| rabbit has ear infection, was accidentally stepped on | 5/6/2009 |
Q: So last week my rabbit was accidentally stepped on, resulting in a bloody nose. I took her to the ...
A: Very strange! It really is evident that something is hurting her so much that she can't eat. Given ...
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| Rabbit Jaw abscess | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old male bunny who has recently been diagnosed with an abscess on his lower jaw. ...
A: You're doing all the right things to help your bunny, and it sounds as if the vet knows what to do. ...
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| Wild new born rabbits | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I now have 2 new born rabbits thanks to my dog. I can not put them back where they were because the ...
A: The best chance the babies will have is with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator who knows how to ...
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| Snuffles meds | 5/6/2009 |
Q: My two year old rabbit has snuffles. He has no discharge at all but has been sneezing more than ...
A: Oops! Sorry I missed that part of your question. In order for me to calculate the dosage, I need ...
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| loose cecal stools | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I desperately need your advise on my pet rabbit. I've read all your articles on rabbit's loose ...
A: It's still possible for a bunny to have discomfort from molar spurs, even if he's acting normal. ...
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| Rabbit poops-bigger and smellier | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I noticed my 3-months old bunny's poops become bigger in size and and have smellier (smell like ...
A: Unfortunately, Shiro does have the coloration that's strongly linked, genetically, with the Cowpoop ...
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| rabbit bleeding on hand | 5/6/2009 |
Q: on may 5th,2009 i was home from work and my dauhters tara and claritza were pannicing about my ...
A: This isn't a life-threatening emergency, but it can be painful. The broken nail bed should be ...
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| rabbit stroke, worms, or ear infection | 5/5/2009 |
Q: i have found my lionhead Edwina lying on her side kicking her back legs 5 or 6 times over weekend ...
A: Without knowing the reason for her lack of balance, the vet is doing a good job by prescribing ...
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| Bunny with broken back | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Good afternoon - Friday my sweet bunny fell down the stairs and broke her back. Her vet wanted to ...
A: The broken tooth should grow back without incident, as long as no skull bones were broken. It's a ...
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| My bunny has head tilt, is it curable? | 5/5/2009 |
Q: My 7 year old dwarf suddenly developed head tilt this morning about an hour ago. He was fine earlier ...
A: There are many possible causes for this problem (torticollis), and the cause will dictate the ...
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| Unhealed neuter wound | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Achilles was neutered on 15 March 2009 ago. But one of the sacs is still not ok until today. The ...
A: This is one reason we prefer to have our bunnies neutered by vets who use the pre-scrotal technique ...
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| Rabbit Stinks | 5/5/2009 |
Q: My rabbit uses a litter box but the rabbit himself stinks how can I bathe him. I know your not ...
A: If he's really stinky, something is wrong. Have you checked his underside to be sure he doesn't ...
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| Rabbit poops-bigger and smellier | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I noticed my 3-months old bunny's poops become bigger in size and and have smellier (smell like ...
A: This might sound like an odd question, but what color is your bunny? If he's white with dark eyes ...
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| loose cecal stools | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I desperately need your advise on my pet rabbit. I've read all your articles on rabbit's loose ...
A: Nowhere in your post do I see reference to anyone checking your bunny's mouth for molar spurs or ...
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| Baby rabbit with tilted head | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have just bought a french lop rabbit. its 12 weeks old. i was wondering why it has a slight bend ...
A: It could be congenital, but there are various health reasons that could cause a crooked neck, too. ...
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| 3 babies one with chewed ears | 5/5/2009 |
Q: i currently have four dwarf rabbits, one is the mother of the other three. the mom and two of the ...
A: It's odd that the mother is picking only on the one baby. It makes me wonder if she can detect some ...
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| Splayed limbs on 7 year old bun | 5/5/2009 |
Q: one of my 7 year old spayed female bunnies (named Abby) became paralyzed suddenly last week. Her ...
A: It sounds as if your bunny is on all the appropriate treatments that might help her regain function ...
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| Doe using nestbox as litter | 5/5/2009 |
Q: my rabbit had kits a week ago today. I noticed that she is using the nestbox as a litter box. She ...
A: Well, that is an annoying problem. It's very difficult to break a bunny of a litterbox spot once ...
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| wild baby rabbit | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My neighbor saved a baby wild rabbit from being eaten by her cat and doesn't think the mother rabbit ...
A: I suppose it's possible that the baby was taken from the nest on your property, and if that's the ...
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| Frustrated Rabbit | 5/4/2009 |
Q: We have 5 rabbits in total in our garden - all separate except 2. My bunny is about 7 yrs old now ...
A: As long as the female doesn't mind, being mounted won't hurt her. She is probably accepting his ...
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| Phantom Pregnancy and unexplained death | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has had a phantom pregnancy recently. Unfortunately at the weekend I found her dead in her ...
A: I have never heard of a rabbit dying from a false pregnancy. I am very sorry for this loss. ...
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| Bunny with broken back | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Good afternoon - Friday my sweet bunny fell down the stairs and broke her back. Her vet wanted to ...
A: I'm so sorry about this terrible accident. You're right that you will have to immobilize her, but ...
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| rabbit has ear infection, was accidentally stepped on | 5/4/2009 |
Q: So last week my rabbit was accidentally stepped on, resulting in a bloody nose. I took her to the ...
A: If the bunny was stepped on hard enough to cause a bloody nose, she may have a broken bone in the ...
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| MY bunny isn't getting better! | 5/4/2009 |
Q: M bunny, Peanut, started sneezing in late February. We took him to a bunny vet who gave him 1 ...
A: Sometimes a bunny with lung problems just has them chronically, for whatever reason (immune ...
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| broken back? | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My rabbit of 11 years (my first baby!) died last week :< My 2year old son picked her up and was ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately, there is absolutely no way to know the ...
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| constipated bunny | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My rabbit came home from the vet yesterday after being treated for not eating/pooping. She is on ...
A: Try lubricating her anus with some vegetable oil, getting a little bit in the orifice, if possible. ...
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| Snuffles meds | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My two year old rabbit has snuffles. He has no discharge at all but has been sneezing more than ...
A: Baytril is safe for oral administration, and I've never known a rabbit to suffer from GI upset if ...
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| Rabbit with ringworm fungus | 5/4/2009 |
Q: how do you treat a rabbit with ringworm ?
A: Ringworm is a fungal skin disease, and it is generally treated with topical anti-fungal creams. You ...
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| Mange??????? | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I have three rabbits (brothers and sisters) in a cage and they seem to be loosing all their hair. ...
A: This article will explain the most common causes of fur loss in rabbits: ...
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| lionhead rabbit- runny eyes | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I have a male lionhead rabbit. His face is wet most of the time. I have checked his eyes- it seems ...
A: Lionhead rabbits are a genetic mess (we have one, too), and they are pretty famous for malformations ...
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| house bunny has sores on neck | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Both are kept out in the apartment and not caged often unless she is away for more than 1-2 hours. ...
A: Even a neutered male could be mounting the female and causing these injuries. Are they in a very ...
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| sick bunny | 5/3/2009 |
Q: my bunny had sloppy poo, lethargic. so went vets. gave BAYTRIL for seven days. picked up a bit, went ...
A: Please read this about the mushy poop: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html which is a sign of cecal ...
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| wet dewlap/fur loss/ fungal bacteria growth | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I was shocked today to see just how much more fur loss my baby has under his chin. I just don't know ...
A: The signs you describe are classic warnings of severe molar problems, such as spurs. They are ...
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| 2 girl bunnies | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I have two 3 month old bunnies. One (lulu) just started going on top of the other one (rosie). Lulu ...
A: Mounting can be both sexual and a display of dominance. Without sexing your bunnies, I can't tell ...
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| broken hind legs? | 5/3/2009 |
Q: My rabbit Cookie Dough has injured hind legs but we don't know if they are pulled muscles, or if he ...
A: Please read this immediately: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/paresis.html and especially the link to the ...
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| Rabbit with head tilt: I need help fast please. | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Have a Flemish giant was really active, now his head is tilting to the left and has a blue film over ...
A: Without seeing your bunny and examining him in person, it's not possible for me to tell you exactly ...
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| swollen testicle | 5/2/2009 |
Q: My house-rabbit (Starsky) spent a sunny afternoon today sitting outside on our garden patio and a ...
A: I think you're very smart to have him checked by a good rabbit vet, and I'm very glad he's up on his ...
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| can i have another pet with a rabbit | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature rabbit who is a 4 months old male and neutered. Recently I have been thinking of ...
A: Dogs and cats *can* get along with a rabbit, but it will take a great deal of patience and care on ...
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| Behavioral Problems | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I'm having a bit of a problem with my 1 year old lop ear. She bites a lot. Not just that ...
A: Is your bunny spayed? If not, that's the first step to curbing her aggression. Second, under what ...
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| sick bunny | 5/2/2009 |
Q: i keep my bunny inside, usually his ears are warm, but today when i was petting him, his ears were ...
A: Instructions for safely taking your bunny's temperature and for clues on how to tell if he's sick ...
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| My rabbit's health: outdoor risks | 5/2/2009 |
Q: Recently I've had to move back in with my parents house, and my rabbit, whom I've had for 7 years is ...
A: The main concerns outdoors are pesticides on the plants, and possible parasite eggs that he could ...
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| Thymoma diagnosis | 5/2/2009 |
Q: My 7.5 year old Dutch bunny was just diagnosed with thymoma; is it pushing her trachea up towards ...
A: I'm sorry about the thymoma diagnosis, but there is hope. I don't have any firsthand experience ...
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| baby bunnies | 5/2/2009 |
Q: i just got baby bunnies and i was wondering what vaccinations there are available for them?
A: If you are in the U.S., no vaccinations are necessary (or approved) for rabbits. But that doesn't ...
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| Rabbit mushy poop | 5/2/2009 |
Q: We bought a dwarf rabbit from the pet store, which seems to have gotten bigger than a normal dwarf, ...
A: Your bunny is having mushy cecotropes, which you can read about here: ...
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| Loss Back right hind leg | 5/2/2009 |
Q: My rabbit Jack is a Netherlands Dwarf and his is 9 years old. Today when i got him out of his cage i ...
A: Jack appears to have injured his leg somehow, and he needs to be seen by an experienced rabbit vet ...
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| rabbit small fecal pellets | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I hope you are well? I have a 2yr old dwarf lop who has just started having Intestinal issues. ...
A: GI tract slowdown is not usually a primary disorder, but rather a sign that something else is wrong ...
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| flakey rabbit skin | 5/2/2009 |
Q: My netherland dwarf has just recently had a litter (on the 20th of april) alls going well ...
A: The flakiness could be caused by mites, but it's not life threatening, and if you think it would be ...
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| Why won't they lick my face? | 5/2/2009 |
Q: They'll lick my hands, feet, legs, chest, etc. but when I put them next to my face they just turn ...
A: Rabbits will not lick something they don't find appealing, and if you have anything on your face ...
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| house bunny has sores on neck | 5/2/2009 |
Q: Both are kept out in the apartment and not caged often unless she is away for more than 1-2 hours. ...
A: If the sores are on the back of her neck and the male is not neutered, it's very likely that he is ...
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| Urgent 2 baby bunnies may be dying April 17 2009 4:08 eastern time. | 4/17/2009 |
Q: This is very urgent, I found a bunny on Easter out side my door. I have no clue if it is a boy or a ...
A: Are these domestic or wild babies? Are they sick? You do not specify any symptoms they're showing. ...
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| sudden death | 4/17/2009 |
Q: hey my rabbit died today. very suddenly. i had noticed that over the last 2 days. she hasn't ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately, as you may have seen from my other ...
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| 2 unspayed bunnies in my house | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Man who was thought to have uterine cancer but luckily does not and is scheduled to be spayed May 5! ...
A: Ah, the joy of hormones. We're dealing with exactly the same situation, having just received a new, ...
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| Is this a peanut? | 4/17/2009 |
Q: http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=99gpsh&s=5 http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2zgwydi&s=5 ...
A: Tom-- This does not look like a typical "peanut", but that doesn't mean the baby might not have ...
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| change in toilet behaviour | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have had my rabbit now for 2 months, and as far as I know he is about 4 months old. He is a house ...
A: Your bunny is getting older, and if he's male, he may be starting to mark his territory with his ...
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| Bruising on my bunnies neck | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I noticed two days ago that my holland lop has two, what looks like, bruises on his neck. (He's also ...
A: Without seeing the lesions, it's impossible for me to try and guess what they might be. Sometimes ...
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| Disinfecting and EC | 4/17/2009 |
Q: A topic has come up on a bunny discussion board about rabbits with EC and disinfecting their cages. ...
A: The answer to the disinfecting question is: no one knows for sure. E. cuniculi is *supposed* to be ...
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| constipated bunny | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I took a bunny home today that is eating critical care and purina rabbit chow pellets. i bout ...
A: Please read this immediately: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html and ...
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| Unknown Cause of Death | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I had a rabbit for about four years. She was my best friend until she died last November. For one ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately, as you may have seen from my other ...
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| my rabbit: head tilt | 4/17/2009 |
Q: two days ago my rabbit seemed fine then all of a sudden today it had its head tilted to the side and ...
A: It is not very likely to be a stroke. This is more often a sign of an inner ear infection, or ...
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| Salt licks | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Ive looked all over and keep finding different answers about salt wheels. My two bunnies do not ...
A: I never provide salt wheels for my rabbits. They should get all the salt they need from their diet. ...
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| Hair pulling | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have two rabbits that are sisters. They are both spayed. The larger female has pulled out alot ...
A: This is a sign of overgrooming, which a bunny will do if bored or nervous. Don't separate them if ...
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| Chewing cage | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I got a couple wooden hutches. My rabbits gets fresh apple branches to chew. They eat the bark but ...
A: If you're opening the door during the day, then the bunnies are less likely to leave the cage ...
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| dwarf lop rabbit buck wheezing | 4/7/2009 |
Q: when my rabbit lays down his breathing seems to start wheezing. he's eating well and drinking ...
A: If in doubt, get your bunny to a good rabbit vet:' www.rabbit.org/vets who can auscultate (i.e., ...
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| Orange Pee | 4/7/2009 |
Q: My 5 month old English Lop male bunny has orange pee. I have him on Templton feed with the protein ...
A: Red, orange and even brown urine are not uncommon in rabbits, and are often due to dietary or even ...
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| premature death in dwarf rabbit | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I went to clean them out today and have noticed the one has died this morning but i dont know what ...
A: I am sorry about the loss of your bunny. Yes, it's important that you pay special attention to the ...
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| Fair | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I just bought a Netherland Dwarf Rabbit and I'm wondering how well they do at the fair, If you could ...
A: As an advocate for the rabbit, I would urge you NOT to subject him to the stress of a Fair. There ...
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| injured bunny | 4/6/2009 |
Q: my bunny Weezy hurt his left front paw. He is eating and drinking well and allows me to touch his ...
A: This doesn't sound like a life-threatening emergency, but if he is not putting *any* weight on that ...
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| Litter box | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have a sweet dwarf rabbit - 10 months old, named Scooter. During the day he stays in his very ...
A: I didn't have to read far before I realized you were talking about an intact male bunny. All the ...
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| dizzy rabbit | 4/6/2009 |
Q: My 6 and 1/2 month old male dwarf goes throught "dizzy" spells. He is eating and drinking and normal ...
A: It's difficult to say what might be wrong with your bunny without more information, but loss of ...
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| Biters | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Do hungry rabbits tend to bite? Several times I got bad bites when I was a little late with the ...
A: A hungry rabbit can be an angry rabbit, but cage aggression may also be playing a role. Please see ...
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| Wild Bunnies | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Yesterday we found a bunny nest with 3 baby bunnies (one is a little larger than the other two) ...
A: I'm glad the bunnies didn't get hurt by being stepped on! Bunnies like this have evolved to ...
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| baby dwarf rabbit around a month old | 4/6/2009 |
Q: just got a baby dwarf was a beautiful coat brown and white. water bottle was not working found out ...
A: Please see this for information on the fur loss: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html and if this ...
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| Nest box; kits eating fur? | 4/6/2009 |
Q: My doe was in a large 4' plastic bottom wire top cage with an inch or two of hay. I gave her a nest ...
A: The mother picked the spot she thought was the most protected. As long as the babies are nicely ...
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| Chewing cage | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I got a couple wooden hutches. My rabbits gets fresh apple branches to chew. They eat the bark but ...
A: Do NOT use anything that has been treated with chemicals, such as pressure-treated wood. This is ...
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| Syringe-feeding a Snuffle Rabbit with head tilt | 4/6/2009 |
Q: We just got two little bunnies from a pet store just about 4 days ago. They're very young, about ...
A: I'll take your questions one at a time: 1) Do you think she has snuffles? Is it more likely it's ...
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| Dwarf Hotot Rabbits | 4/6/2009 |
Q: We have show rabbits and at least one is discharging a clear jelly-like substance from his anus.... ...
A: Hotot rabbits are of a breed that is more prone to a condition known as "Cowpoop Syndrome": a ...
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| Possible cause of death | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Dana Krempels I have bought a rabbit last month and after three days (during which he was perfectly ...
A: The Panacur dose would not likely cause this diarrhea. If the rabbit was this small, I worry that ...
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| White spot in my bunny's eye | 4/6/2009 |
Q: About 5 days ago, I have noticed my bunny with her left eye smaller than her right eye when she is ...
A: A cloudy area on the pupil of the eye is likely to be a corneal ulcer, especially if the bunny is ...
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| humping, eating, teeth | 3/4/2009 |
Q: okay. so I have two topics that I hope you can clarify for me. I have a little black otter ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering. I didn't realize your message was still in my AllExperts queue, ...
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| Rabbit losing fur around his eye | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My rabbit injured his eye last year and is possibly blind in the one eye. He was treated by a vet ...
A: There are many different reasons for abnormal fur loss in rabbits, so I'd suggest you start here: ...
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| I don't know why my Rabbit died. | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Dana, It is with great sorrow that I write you. I lost my little guy just three days ago and I ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately, as you may have seen from my other ...
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| Are apple seeds poisonous? | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I’ve heard rumors that apple seeds are poisonous to rabbits, this does not make intuitive sense to ...
A: Like many plants in the genus Malus (apples, pears, etc.) and Prunus (peaches, plums, apricots, ...
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| Holland lop fur loss | 3/4/2009 |
Q: i have a 6-7 yr old holland lop with hairloss on his back. the site was about a dime size and a ...
A: Brewer, Please see: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html and find a good rabbit vet here: ...
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| rabbit acting sick | 3/4/2009 |
Q: my rabbit floppy is an outdoor rabbit and him and my other rabbit Preston and 2 guinea pigs all ...
A: You are very wise to get a bunny acting like this to a vet as soon as possible. Please see: ...
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| Bunny obesity | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Her digestive tract is now fine and the slight mushy poop was cleared up with a simple diet change. ...
A: "1. How else can I get her to loose weight fast while still being healthy so she can get spayed ...
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| Rabbits put on Baytril without culture | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Dana, I am fostering two rabbits for a local shelter. When they were surrendered, the shelter staff ...
A: "1) What is the danger in chronic wet eyes?" The wet eyes themselves are not dangerous. But the ...
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| broken tooth and URI | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I have a mini rex that is a few years old. She was not feeling well so I took her to a vet. It ...
A: Okay, admittedly I do not have all the details here, and may not know the whole story. But from ...
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| Eating Hay | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I have 2 rabbits, that are in separate cages. My youngest rabbit Charlie eats hay constantly and ...
A: I would not rule out the possibility of molar spurs. Be sure to read: ...
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| Spaying of Older Rescued Doe | 3/4/2009 |
Q: We live in a US military community in Germany. We just adopted a doe of unknown age (she'd been ...
A: Since you don't know the bunny's exact age, the best way to determine what sort of surgical ...
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| Red, moist anus | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Krempels!! My question is regarding my lovable 8 y.o. Holland Lop girl, The Munchkin. I noticed ...
A: If the area is still red and irritated, I'd have your trusted rabbit vet take a look to see if there ...
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| sneezing angora | 3/4/2009 |
Q: i've been doing more research about this and i found this online......... A very clogged nose is ...
A: The suggestion you quote came from one of my answers on AllExperts, so I guess I'd have to say I ...
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| garlic for bunnies as an antibiotic? | 3/4/2009 |
Q: i've had angora bunny with a sneeze for over 6 years now. he's been examined several times for this ...
A: I would not give garlic or onions to the bunny. I don't know their effect on rabbits, but many ...
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| some runny bm's | 3/3/2009 |
Q: my bunny sometimes has runny bm's do I stop pellets and only give him hay it gets stuck on his feet ...
A: This problem, cecal dysbiosis, is relatively common. You can read a complete explanation here: ...
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| Pregnant rabbit not eating pellets. | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a purebred lionhead, she's pregnant and about 10 days in, and she seems to have stopped ...
A: It's not normal for a pregnant bunny to stop eating pellets, but as long as she's eating her hay and ...
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| lion head bunny | 3/3/2009 |
Q: We have had our lion head bunny for 2 years. We just took him to the vet to have his nails trimmed ...
A: Whoever trimmed his nails might have gone too far down and cut his quick, causing him to lick his ...
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| singed whiskers | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old extra dwarf rabbit who recently sniffed some glass votives holding lit candles. ...
A: Silly bunny! I had a bunny do that once, and he singed the whiskers off one side of his face! Kept ...
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| Large amounts of squishy poop | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a lovely 3 year old male house rabbit who seems to be prone to getting a dirty bottom. I have ...
A: This is a fairly common problem, and it indicates varying degrees of cecal dysbiosis. This article ...
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| pepper's death | 3/3/2009 |
Q: The site wouldn't allow me to post any more 'follow ups', but I am writing about my rabbit, Pepper, ...
A: I am very sorry about Pepper's passing. A rabbit can get just about any type of cancer any other ...
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| Extra skin | 3/3/2009 |
Q: We have a health question about our rabbit. He is over 3.5 years old, a mini lop and we just ...
A: Without seeing the area, it's pretty much impossible for me to tell what this might be. It could be ...
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| Rabbits | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I accidentally gave my bunny some small pieces of a treat bar with his medicine and then realized ...
A: It is not likely that a very tiny bit of mold will harm him. The concern is that the natural ...
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| Wet nose on a rabbit? | 3/2/2009 |
Q: We have a two year old rabbit who is very healthy. Lately, he's started sneezing a few times in a ...
A: Your bunny might have a mild URI, and I'd have a good rabbit vet take a look and see if antibiotics ...
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| Rabbits: Can the Male stay with the Pregnant Female? | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Can I keep my Male in the same cage as my Female while she is giving birth and does he have to stay ...
A: If your male is not neutered, he must be separated physically (but not completely, so he won't get ...
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| rabbit destroying litterbox | 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: Your bunny may be bored and in need of hay for chewing and some toys to distract him from the ...
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| hotot bunny | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Hey there, I am interested in getting my 10 year old daughter a hotot. I'm inquiring about fleas ...
A: Before you decide on a bunny as a companion animal for a ten year old child, please read this ...
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| Appetite after spaying | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I've read all your articles posted online and find it very useful - thank you for sharing with us. ...
A: This doesn't sound normal. She should be recovering a bit more than she has, unless he surgery was ...
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| Male and female bonded pair help | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Here is some background: I have a bonded male/female pair that I would like a little advice on. ...
A: You should report them to the local division of your police department that specializes in animal ...
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| Weak rabbit | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have a white rabbit who has been unusually weak lately. He will eat food and drink water if given ...
A: Please read: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/paresis.html and especially the link to the article by Dr. ...
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| various probs w/ec bunny | 3/2/2009 |
Q: my bun, who is recovering from e-cuniculi and has had loose stools, has a very dirty bum and when he ...
A: I am very sorry about the loss of Pepper. For closure, you might want to consider a necropsy to see ...
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| Rabbit not responding to medication issued by Vet | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Last week, my 2 year old Flemish Giant Mix had stopped eating and became lethargic. He was ...
A: I wish I could tell you otherwise, but it really sounds as if your boy needs to be seen by another ...
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| Concerned about Mycotoxins and Hay | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have concerns regarding my rabbits and mycotoxins in hay. What I've read of mold and mycotoxins on ...
A: Though it's not good for rabbits to eat moldy hay of any type, timothy and other grasses are ...
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| bunny feet problem | 3/1/2009 |
Q: my rabbit gave birth to 11 bunnies 1 and a half week ago, and one of them seems to have paralyzed ...
A: Please read: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/paresis.html The most likely cause of paralysis like this is ...
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| sick rabbit | 3/1/2009 |
Q: please help my lop pumpkin she got out of her cage Thursday night and roamed the garden in the ...
A: It's not possible for me to guess what might be wrong, because the signs she's showing are typical ...
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| Dental / not eating after surgery | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Last Tuesday my rabbit had her teeth [molars and incisors] trimmed down. She has had dental problem ...
A: I would try stopping the Critical Care, but instead of giving her pellets right off the bat, give ...
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| rabbits and rats | 3/1/2009 |
Q: recently I noticed loads of rats sharing their food. I moved the rabbits out so I could reassess the ...
A: It is really not easy to give a rabbit a complete and balanced diet without pellets. It can be ...
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| various probs w/ec bunny | 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: If he is eating and producing fecal pellets, then it is probably not an extreme emergency, but still ...
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| various probs w/ec bunny | 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: The hiking of his rear end may be entirely unrelated to the E. cuniculi. It sounds more like he has ...
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| Bunny with hormone behaviour problems | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have an almost 8 year old male dwarf who means the world to me. He is a very gentle, friendly, ...
A: Hormone rages can do weird thing to anyone's brain, and to really know why he won't drink from a ...
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| rabbits and rats | 3/1/2009 |
Q: recently I noticed loads of rats sharing their food. I moved the rabbits out so I could reassess the ...
A: We have a family of rats living in our Ficus tree, and at salad time when we call out "saalaaaaad!" ...
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| Rabbits put on Baytril without culture | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Dana, I am fostering two rabbits for a local shelter. When they were surrendered, the shelter staff ...
A: > I do not like to give antibiotics without a culture or diagnosis. This is a good policy. > My ...
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| wood shavings / bedding | 3/1/2009 |
Q: my friend had to move recently so she decided to give her rabbit away. no one wanted it so she ...
A: I'm not a big fan of Carefresh. But if you can find wood stove pellets at Home Depot or other large ...
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| New rabbit | 3/1/2009 |
Q: We received a floppy eared former 4-H rabbit that is very loved, but lives with people that have no ...
A: Congratulations on your new family member! I'd strongly urge you to visit: www.rabbit.org to get ...
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| Concerned about my bunny | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a dwarf rabbit who is just under a year old she just started to lose some of her weight and ...
A: Many dwarf rabbits develop molar spurs or other dental problems that can be painful and interfere ...
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| Rabbit cage/pen size | 2/18/2009 |
Q: She is a Holland lop and is spayed. I am still going to school so I am not allowed to let my bunny ...
A: Your bunny's habitat looks fine to me. It's clean, spacious, and filled with contours that let her ...
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| ear infection for months | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 year old lop flemish giant, we have taking him to two vets that specialize in rabbits. ...
A: The vets you are seeing may be experienced with rabbits, but that doesn't mean they're the best ...
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| bunny ointment: coconut oil? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Wanted to know if coconut oil is good for bunny skin(applied externally).My bunnies got some kind of ...
A: There are few oils as unhealthy as coconut oil. It's loaded with saturated fats, and I would ...
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| 'Splay Legs' caused by cysts | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I took my rabbit to the Vets on Saturday when it was diagnosed with cysts on her spine and has given ...
A: The worming paste your vet gave you was likely Panacur (fenbendazole), and it does not *contain* E. ...
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| Rabbit making loud clicking/tapping sound | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old male (neutered) rabbit has had 3 episodes of loud continuous clicking/taping sounds ...
A: It's possible you'd feel vibration if he had a floppy palate. But you might also feel this with ...
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| Rabbit with smelly eye discharge | 2/18/2009 |
Q: my rabbit gus is a 7 year old male. just over the past couple of months his left eye has been ...
A: Has anyone thought to look at his teeth? What you're describing are classic signs of a molar root ...
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| Head tilt/ear infection | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I woke up one morning to find our bunny, Baby who is about 5 yrs old, with his head tilted, his eye ...
A: The vet may have been using Tresaderm for 15 years without problems, but that still doesn't mean ...
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| Holland Mini Lop hair loss | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 ½ year old Holland Mini Lop and he is experiencing a fairly large spot where almost all ...
A: Did that other expert on AllExperts really say that there was a possiblity of "self immolation"? If ...
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| Rabbit with a broken leg | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I found this rabbit lying in the middle of road with a broken leg. His leg is dangling and is almost ...
A: Please use the list linked here: www.rabbit.org/vets to find a good rabbit vet near you. From the ...
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| Rabbit is not eating it's pellets | 2/18/2009 |
Q: my rabbit is about 6 and we have had a rough year with rabbits. I had one for 2 years that we lost ...
A: A bunny whose eating habits have changed is often suffering from dental problems. Please read this: ...
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| bunnies, wood and wood shavings | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Is it ok to put 'shredded' wood into my bunnies cage?? And if so is it ok to have olive wood, what ...
A: Wood shavings are not safe bedding for rabbits, as they contain harmful aromatic compounds that can ...
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| Rabbit aged 4/5 with 2 lumps / tumours, 1 large, 1 small. Cancerous? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have just recently been to my local vet with the hope to take my rabbit which is a female aged ...
A: As you know, it's not possible to determine the nature of the tumors without a biopsy, and that ...
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| Lack of cecotropes & Bizzare cecotrope behavior | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have two neutered male rabbits that I keep in separate cages. Pudge, a dwarf Jersey Wooly, is ...
A: Niffy's behavior is normal, and his poops sound very normal, too. It's Pudge who's unusual, so you ...
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| My son's rabbit is biting | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My son has a 11 month old mini rex, she has in the last few months become " mean".She bites when ...
A: Your bunny has reached sexual maturity, and that means her hormones are exacerbating her natural ...
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| Uterine Cancer | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My female unsprayed rabbit started bleeding when urinating 2 weeks ago. We took her inmediatly to ...
A: I'm glad she was improving with the medicines, as this will definitely give her much better chance ...
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| Diet: What type of pellets are safe? | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I forgot to ask you something in a previous post. We currently have quite a number of rescue ...
A: When you consider a rabbit pellet, there's more to it than just the breakdown of the major nutrient ...
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| MY RABBIT HAS E CUNICULI AND MY VET WANTS TO PUT HER TO SLEEP | 2/17/2009 |
Q: i have a question, i have a rabbit that has been taken baytril since february 10nth the veteranian ...
A: Please get your bunny to a more experienced rabbit vet. There *are* treatments for E. cuniculi, ...
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| Thumping Rabbits | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have had my French Lop rabbit for a week she has just gone in her new hutch in the garden and she ...
A: She is upset by the strange new surroundings and wants to come back in where it's familiar. Rabbits ...
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| Can rabbits get parvo? | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Can rabbits get parvo? If so, what can you do to treat it and how will you know if they have it? My ...
A: The parvo virus is not know to infect rabbits. But if you are in the UK, Europe, or Australia, this ...
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| eating habits | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have a rabbit suffering from effects of e-cuniculi. I read that vitamin b can help in nerve ...
A: The lump you feel could be an organ (the kidneys are very round and firm in a rabbit, and one of ...
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| Thick husks around bunny's nails | 2/17/2009 |
Q: i've posted a qns a week back but have no idea where it is now. Anyway, I was saying, I groomed a ...
A: I answered this question before, and you responded with a thank you. But here is the answer again. ...
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