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| my rabbit won't exercise! | 11/21/2009 |
Q: i have a 19 week old netherland dwarf bunny and he's just so lazy to exercise. everytime i see him, ...
A: yes, get the extensions. Most rabbits want to have a long run that they can zip back and forth in. ...
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| floppy eared rabbit | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I have a rabbit that is about 10 years old, he has been doing until a few weeks ago now he just sets ...
A: get him in to your regular good rabbit vet right away. He could have dislocated them, or he may ...
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| rabbit's testicle swollen | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I was checking my rabbit the other day and i noticed that his testicles looked all wrong. One of ...
A: I can't really tell you becaue I haven't seen it and I'm not a vet. I can tell you that for ...
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| My rabbit refuses to leave his cage! | 11/20/2009 |
Q: but my rabbit refuses/doesn't like to come out of his cage and as far as i've read it's not good to ...
A: make sure that the ramp or whatever is not so slick for them to use. they have so much fur on their ...
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| travel | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if it is ok to put my house rabbit in his cage while traveling in the car for four ...
A: yes, he should be just fine in his carrier. Hopefully the bottom floor of it, you can put some kind ...
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| :( | 11/19/2009 |
Q: well my name is mya and im 13 years old. i got my bunny for my birthday about 4 or 5 months ago his ...
A: well I don't exactly know if he just hurt a muscle or if it's more than that. It will probably heal ...
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| Broken or injured leg? | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Meyer, I have a little rabbit. (I am with her only for 10 ten days.) I think she is about 2 months. ...
A: the leg is injured. I know you are in turkey, but if you have a vet (animal doctor) around I would ...
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| bunny loosing weight | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Ok I have bred and raised french lops for quite a few year. Right now I have a very nice french lop ...
A: well, rabbits aren't generally done growing until they are a little over 1 year old. I wouldn't ...
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| rabbits soft poos | 11/16/2009 |
Q: my rabbit is 2yrs and for the past year she has had a problem with her soft poo, she started ...
A: she needs more fiber, you need to provide good fresh hay and top it off a couple times a day with ...
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| just moved | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Is my rabbit stressed/depressed or could there be a deeper, more serious issue? We just moved after ...
A: Moves are a big deal for rabbits, their entire world changes. Especially after 6 years. Imagine ...
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| Rabbit Aggressive Behaviour | 11/15/2009 |
Q: Is there anything we can do to calm our aggressive Netherland dwarf rabbit? A few months ago we ...
A: sorry to hear the bonding didn't work out. Just keep in mind that they are young rabbits and as ...
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| vent`s | 11/15/2009 |
Q:
A: I'd advise taking her to your regular, good rabbit vet. She's got some problem with her gi tract ...
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| How do I know if the pine shavings i use is safe? | 11/13/2009 |
Q: However i just read online that pine shavings are harmful except maybe the oven/kiln dried ones. The ...
A: I just avoid any pine shavings. There are natural chemicals in pine shavings (not lumber) that ...
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| my rabbit - summer | 11/13/2009 |
Q: when my rabbit is pooing her poo has a white coating and she is making noises as if she is in pain ...
A: I can't tell you exactly, but she's not in good shape. You need to get her into a good rabbit vet ...
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| my angora rabbit | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old white haired Angora rabbit. He does stay in the house in his rabbit home/cage. ...
A: anytime there is something abnormal going on with a pet rabbit, that is not easily explained and ...
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| How do you teach a young rabbit to lick ball? | 11/11/2009 |
Q: He gets his chin and chest all wet when drinking from a bowl because he raises his head with his ...
A: several answers to this one. First, he will figure it out, because like almost all water bottles, ...
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| Fungal infection | 11/10/2009 |
Q: Fisher, I have a fungal infection (something similar to microsporum/tinea/ringworm). I think I got ...
A: well, an ear sore/redness etc can be from a number of things. Ringworm can be one potential thing. ...
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| Fungal infection | 11/10/2009 |
Q: Fisher, I have a fungal infection (something similar to microsporum/tinea/ringworm). I think I got ...
A: UPDATE Just wanted to clarify that you are right to be concerned about spores, but you don't get ...
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| Help!! | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Lee Meyer, My rabbit just died yesterday, i don't know what happened, she was lying down and ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your rabbit passing. I think the best thing to do is be clear exactly ...
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| Fungal infection | 11/8/2009 |
Q: Fisher, I have a fungal infection (something similar to microsporum/tinea/ringworm). I think I got ...
A: UPDATE Hi, I re-read my answer and just wanted to clarify, the Tinactin/Miconozole suggestion is ...
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| rabbit help. | 11/8/2009 |
Q: We gave my about 4 year old netherland dwarf rabbit, Snowball, a bath last night. afterwards she was ...
A: a much less stressful way to do this is to use a lightly damp washcloth and a (dedicated) man's ...
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| rabbit help. | 11/7/2009 |
Q: We gave my about 4 year old netherland dwarf rabbit, Snowball, a bath last night. afterwards she was ...
A: your rabbit needs to go to the vet. The head tilt signifies an inner ear/brain infection that is ...
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| My male rabbit Prince........ | 11/6/2009 |
Q: My male rabbit Prince has been twitching/jerking like he is having muscle spasms. He is fixed, and ...
A: trying to be realistic here, you should probably try to find emergency vets around your area that ...
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| Head tilt and E.Cuniculi | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I have 2 rabbits that are just over a year old and one has recently gained a head tilt and seems to ...
A: often with E Cuniculi there can be a secondary infection, or the cause can be an infection in the ...
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| E. Cun Infection? Contagioius? Help? | 11/5/2009 |
Q: We just adopted our second bun, Daisy, about 2 weeks go to bond with Scooter, our current bun. After ...
A: Update Hi, I didn't mention it in the reply, but I would have her tested for that, and have ...
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| rescued bunny | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I found a lop ear, I took him to the vet, vet said he is a neutered male. Young. Not certain of ...
A: she may have some kind of infection in the ear, and that is serious because that can lead to damage ...
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| Toilet Training Bunny in a New Cage | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I just bought my bunny a new, bigger cage, but now he doesn't know where to pee and poo! He use to ...
A: part of it is marking a new cage as his. Part of it is he hasn't been litterbox trained before so ...
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| is my diet good? | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Lee Meyer I just was curious in knowing whay you thought of my rabbtit's diet and if infact, you ...
A: I think overall it's pretty good. I'd just put a few cautions in there. First, the pellets. It's ...
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| Rabbit that digs at the carpet. | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old female Holland Lop. She continues to go under our couch and digs at the ...
A: rabbits are diggers, you need to give her an acceptable substitute. My suggestion is to block ...
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| Rabbit - gagging and fluid coming out of mouth | 11/1/2009 |
Q: Last night my 3 year old Netherland dwarf female (neutered) bunny past away after what seemed to be ...
A: I am very sorry for your loss. I am armchair quarterbacking here so I can't tell you for certain. ...
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| Spaying an elder doe | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I would like a second opinion on this. I have a doe that is 6 years old, she is a mixed breed and ...
A: UPDATE Hi, I have a couple vets in Montreal here: ...
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| hip? Arithritis? Something else? | 10/31/2009 |
Q: My 9 year old dutch bunny has been put on long term metacam lately (a few months already) for ...
A: I would get to an emergency vet to be safe. He might have a distended stomach (full of fluid etc) ...
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| re: rabbit bonding | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I would really like some help with my 3 rabbits..back in april we lost our french lop ...
A: you may be moving too fast. Further, bonded trios are generally very hard to do as you risk ...
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| surgery | 10/30/2009 |
Q: My rabit had a surgery for sterilization ( not having babies) and after one week she stretched the ...
A: you have to get her bak into the vet right away. the vet needs to check for infection in there and ...
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| My new rabbit hates being outside her cage... | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have just adopted a rabbit from the city's humane society. She is approximately three years old ...
A: several things going on here. One, it takes a long time for rabbits to adjust to new surroundings, ...
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| Nuetering | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I am scheduled to nueter my 5 month old mini-lop on Friday. Im concerned about doing this because I ...
A: here's how I see what sexual maturity does. If you have had him before his 'puberty', you have seen ...
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| Rabbit won't stop chewing | 10/28/2009 |
Q: My male rabbit just turned about a year old. Once he started getting comfortable with us he started ...
A: he is a normal rabbit. They do eat bark/wood in nature, these guys have a taste for it too. You ...
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| nesting | 10/27/2009 |
Q: We have a female lion-head dwarf rabbit. She is a couple of years old and in good health. She is ...
A: yes it can be seen in some females that are pregnant or going through a false pregnancy. This is ...
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| Rabbit behavior | 10/27/2009 |
Q: Is it normal for rabbits to be biting themselves when creating their "home" environment? (nest like)
A: only if they are pregnant females, pulling out tufts of fur to line a little nest..... Otherwise it ...
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| Sick rabbit | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Recently I noticed that my rabbit is using the bathroom a lot more than what he used to. I picked ...
A: No, it is not okay, it is a medical emergency. You need to get him to a good rabbit vet or ...
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| Pooper Scooper | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I wonder if you have any suggestions for a good pooper scooper for my bunny's litter box. I bought ...
A: pet supply stores have a variety of scoopers. I prefer larger ones that are solid, no venting in ...
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| My Bunny died =[ | 10/25/2009 |
Q: My pet rabbit died. I fed her every day at about four o'clock P.M. I gave her water when it got down ...
A: I am sorry for your loss. We lost one of ours recently. Diet probably was a factor. The cold, and ...
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| Taking care of an Orphaned Baby rabbit | 10/25/2009 |
Q: One of my family's rabbits (her name is Duchess, and she's a lionhead) just had a unexpected baby ...
A: Pet supply store - get kitten milk replacement. Instead of mixing it with water, mix with whole ...
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| rescued bunny | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I found a lop ear, I took him to the vet, vet said he is a neutered male. Young. Not certain of ...
A: UPDATE Hi, they could be descended and you not know about it. Males can draw them back into their ...
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| mama rabbit | 10/24/2009 |
Q: ok, i have a mama rabbit that just gave birth to five babies. Four of them died, but one lived. I ...
A: don't force this. Rabbits only feed their babies one or two times a day. Their milk is extremely ...
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| Bunny bonding.. | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have been a bunny owner for 9 years now. I had a beautiful little Dutch rabbit named Calvin for a ...
A: If they are rearing up a lot and a nip starts them both going, if you see fur flying and they are ...
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| Bunny bonding.. | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have been a bunny owner for 9 years now. I had a beautiful little Dutch rabbit named Calvin for a ...
A: there's a difference between establishing dominance and actual fighting. One is necessary for the ...
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| rabbit separation | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Two and half weeks ago I agreed to rabbit sit four rabbits. 1 male and 3 females. The male is ...
A: the only real reason to separate them is if they don't have enough space for themselves and the ...
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| rabbit seperation | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Two and half weeks ago I agreed to rabbit sit four rabbits. 1 male and 3 females. The male is ...
A: I'm sorry you're stuck in an overall sad situation. It is okay the male has been separated. With ...
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| Medicines | 10/9/2009 |
Q: Meyer: I emailed you few days ago concerning puting Tri Otic in my rabbits ears for yeast and also ...
A: well, the meds can affect how they feel, jsut like people. If any of them are in the ears they will ...
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| Rabbit is sick :( | 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 for your loss. One of our rabbits died today, basically the same thing as yours. ...
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| Cooling | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I just got my first Mini Lop Bunny a few weeks ago. When we first got him we had the air conditioner ...
A: Depends on the dogs. Personally I am always leery of letting rabbits around predator animals. It's ...
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| nipping | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Last week we adopted a 8 week holland lop which we keep in a small cage like it was kept prior to ...
A: nipping can mean a number of things, you have to try to see the context in which it is given. ...
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| Cooling | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I just got my first Mini Lop Bunny a few weeks ago. When we first got him we had the air conditioner ...
A: rabbits will breathe faster for a number of reasons. Generally you will see this after they have ...
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| Rabbit is sick :( | 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: he went into shock for some reason, pain or something. Keep him warm like that as long as his ...
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| Medicines | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I have had my Mini Lop for approximately 5 weeks now (my first bunny). Hes almost 5 mos old, and I ...
A: you probably are getting enough in the ears. You will just need to make sure to give him all the ...
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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: what has changed in what you are feeding her? If she is overweight or injured she may be having ...
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| Rabbit injury | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I found a wild baby rabbit, and have bottle fed and raised it for two months. Somehow today it ...
A: well, if it were me, I'd take him in to the vet. He will need antibiotics as it will almost ...
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| Metacam & recovery feed | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I got my female rabbit fixed today and i got Metacam from the vet but on the box it says oral ...
A: metacam is for rabbits too. Just about any mammal. It is given to rabbits because it's very safe ...
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| lump | 10/2/2009 |
Q: my rabbit had a lump on its shoulder blade but the other the day when my daughter went to play with ...
A: you must take your rabbit in to a good rabbit vet. It may have had a botfly larvae in there and if ...
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| rabbit behavior | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I got a pet rabbit a few weeks ago from a local fair and for the past couple days it has been ...
A: it sounds like your bunny is just trying to get your attention. You can get down on the floor with ...
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| Bubbi | 9/30/2009 |
Q: We took in a rabbit that my daughter's friend was keeping in a tiny cage and rarely feeding. We have ...
A: and well, let me clarify a bit. You should never not worry about the potential for rabies. If she ...
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| Bubbi | 9/30/2009 |
Q: We took in a rabbit that my daughter's friend was keeping in a tiny cage and rarely feeding. We have ...
A: that's not a symptom of rabies. I would suggest finding and taking her in to a good rabbit vet ...
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| skin peeling | 9/29/2009 |
Q: my rabbit had babies five days ago. one survived and he/she is doing pretty well. his/her skin is ...
A: I'd make sure the newborn is tucked in to the little hay/fur well mom built, to keep heat. You ...
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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: the mounting is about establishing dominance, one bunny in whatever size group will always be ...
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| Socializing our new rabbit | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Hey there, we just adopted an 8 week old black tort Holland Lop. He is my first rabbit and I've been ...
A: good to hear you're reading. Keep reading, always. Pick up the House Rabbit Handbook and the other ...
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| Help! I am using my food bowl as a litterbox! | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me -- I am a 9 week old female lop bunny just adopted this week from the pet ...
A: use a small diameter heavy crock (bowl) from a pet store as the bowl for food pellets. Use a large ...
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| How do i get close to my rabbit? | 9/26/2009 |
Q: How do i get close to my rabbit? i can pat her but can't pick her up. And she also won't chuw on ...
A: I would suggest seeing if there are House Rabbit Society folks in your area, or rabbit rescue people ...
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| Mateed fur Under chin | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Meyer, I have a male lop eared Chinchila house rabbit. Two years old. I have noticed ...
A: if the vet gave antibiotics if he had sores/cuts in the mouth, make sure to give him the complete ...
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| Why is my rabbits urine dark red? | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My Rabbit has been throwing out very red urine is this normal he's about 2 years old and was with a ...
A: no, it's what he's eating and drinking that's coloring his urine that color. Natural dyes and ...
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| Mateed fur Under chin | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Meyer, I have a male lop eared Chinchila house rabbit. Two years old. I have noticed ...
A: that is fine if you stopped giving him things he doesn't want to eat. Greens and carrots are not ...
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| my pet rabbit | 9/22/2009 |
Q: i notice that my female rabbit has some bruses on her hind legs, she don't want me to look at ...
A: she is pregnant. That is why she does not want you to touch her or pick her up. the bruises on the ...
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| my lop eared bunny seems to hump people! | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My kids found a lop eared bunny in the woods that someone just let go, so they brought the bunny ...
A: Domestic rabbits do not have any chance of survival in the wild, they have no survival instincts and ...
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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: yes, good, I didn't say 'don't get the results from the first vet', you need to get them as you've ...
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| rabbit bleeding | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have a two and a half year old female mini lop who gave birth to a still-born kitten a week ago. ...
A: there may be some bleeding after birth, but it is always the safe and best thing to do when in ...
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| My rabbit | 9/21/2009 |
Q: It has been a couple months since my Dutch rabbit past away. He turned 10 this year. He was an ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your bunny passing. I am glad you were with him, however. I am sure he was ...
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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: sorry to hear about the situation facing you and Floppy. I'm not a vet and I haven't seen your ...
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| lonely rabbit | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My male & female have been housed side by side for almost 2 years always been able to see each ...
A: sorry to hear about your little gal passing. He will get used to being alone better than if she ...
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| e.c? | 9/18/2009 |
Q: ( my vet told me its an infection but didn't say what infection it is? could this be E.C ? she gave ...
A: it could be E cuniculi. The vet sounds kind of nutty and gave a very poor exam. Usually these are ...
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| Bunny fractured hind leg | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Yesterday i came home to find my bunny had jumped out of my cousin's arms and hurt his hind leg. I ...
A: Donna, you have to go to the vet and get proper medical care. Vets can work out installment plans. ...
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| What breed to adopt | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I am looking at adopting one or two rabbits from Humane Society. I am wondering which breed I should ...
A: as a pet owner, there is no one better breed than another. I tend to avoid stereotypes because you ...
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| BO | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Some rabbits smell a little like armpits even though they groom and look clean. They all eat the ...
A: No, you should never as a rule bathe a rabbit. They are extremely scared of water and get very ...
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| aggresive rabbits | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have 2 male rabbits aprox. 1 year and half old. I bought them when they where babies. After 8 ...
A: I think without getting too detailed here, is to separate them and give them their own areas most of ...
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| Dog fright!! | 9/16/2009 |
Q: So I have two wonderful rabbits. A 1 1/2 year old Netherland Dwarf, Doodlebug, and a little bit ...
A: please excuse the brevity and perhaps bluntness of my reply, I don't have a great deal of time to ...
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| tearing of the eye that causes the fur to | 9/14/2009 |
Q: first of all, thank u for your time on answering my question. i have a house rabbit with me for ...
A: Please know I'm not a vet and haven't seen your rabbit, so please keep it in mind with regards to my ...
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| will they | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Will your rabbit drink their water if it has their poop in it??
A: Yes, it is not nearly as bad for them as say a dog or cat doing the same thing in their water dish. ...
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| Male Bunny..Help? | 9/12/2009 |
Q: Recently, I purchased 2 pet rabbits from a pet store. I got a male and female, i do plan on ...
A: rabbit urine color is affected by what they eat. If you are giving them carrots that's where its ...
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| Rabbits and their litter box | 9/8/2009 |
Q: Meyer, I have a question about my rabbits behavior. He has lately been throwing all his litter out ...
A: first just to clarify I am not a doctor. I don't say that anywhere, just be aware. Rabbits get in ...
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| wild rabbit diseases tnat can be passed on to humans | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My family is redoing our front and back yard, one of our workers found a small wild rabbit. we dont ...
A: just leave the rabbit alone, do not try to determine what sex it is. You can't do it by visual ...
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| Lionhead rabbits mating season | 9/7/2009 |
Q: We have a 5 year old female lionhead rabbit who recently lost her mate. We have introduced a male 1 ...
A: it's okay that he wants to, it isn't all about mating, it's about establishing dominance. You ...
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| drawf rabbit leaning to side | 9/6/2009 |
Q: When a dwarf rabbit shows signs of losing its balance, and its head favors to the left side what ...
A: I don't know. You need to get him in as soon as physically possible. You never know what is ...
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| rabbit rejecting her young | 9/6/2009 |
Q: ..... thanks regards kellie
A: you are misreading this behavior. Rabbits do not hover around the young, they stay away on purpose ...
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| drawf rabbit leaning to side | 9/5/2009 |
Q: When a dwarf rabbit shows signs of losing its balance, and its head favors to the left side what ...
A: he's got an inner ear/brain infection and/or a parasite issue in the ear/brain. The general term ...
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| Italian Parsely vs. other parsely for rabbits | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what the difference was between "Italian Parsley" and regular parsley (the kind they ...
A: the italian flat parsley is leafier than regular parsley and in general, rabbits seem to enjoy it ...
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| Rabbits Health | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I have a couple concerns regarding 2 bunnies I rescued yesterday. They are a dutch mix about 5 ...
A: we are not vets, we cannot diagnose problems. Those scabs could be from a number of things. Could ...
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| peeing | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have written you a few time in the last few weeks-Again I have a 7 Month old lop eared male ...
A: well, often when they do this (peeing is a more hardcore scent marking thing rabbits do) there HAS ...
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| rabbit can't move | 9/3/2009 |
Q: my granddaughters rabbit all of a sudden can't stand up or hold his head up. he's eating if we hold ...
A: You have to get him to a vet immediately. I can't diagnose anything, I am not a vet, and you give ...
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| peeing | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have written you a few time in the last few weeks-Again I have a 7 Month old lop eared male ...
A: he could still be smelling her on the couch. their nose is about 100 times better than ours so they ...
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| Apt bunny | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I just have a few questions about my bunny: I got my bunny from a co worker this summer whose ...
A: glad to see you are concerned about her well being. I would not worry about her being lonely. ...
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| House rabbit..Dutch male..almost 7 yrs | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have this little dutch since he was 6 wks. in the past 6 to 8 months..he has developed a ...
A: you must go to a good rabbit vet, that vet isn't helping you. Go here to find one: ...
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| rabbit fur | 9/1/2009 |
Q: My mini rex rabbit got attacked by my dog. He had a lot of his fur pulled out on one side and none ...
A: you need to take your rabbit in to a good rabbit vet for an examination after an attack. I don't ...
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| Post-Spaying Problems | 8/31/2009 |
Q: About two months ago I got my minilop "Billie" (who is a girl!) spayed, and she has healed great, ...
A: you could be right about the other gal. My strong suggestion is to get her fixed as well, ...
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| rabbit behavior | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 month old rabbit that I just recieved a week ago and I am beggining to notice him ...
A: unless there's a noise or something startling him, he's just fired up and playing. Make sure he ...
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| Sick rabbit help!! | 8/30/2009 |
Q: my rabbit was recently bitten by a cat. He has developed an infection (abscess) on his lower jaw. My ...
A: why did you not ask the vet these questions? That's kind of the reason you go the vet. The vet ...
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| Netherland dwarf | 8/30/2009 |
Q: i have a female red eye white netherland dwarf. she is about a month in a half. We have been looking ...
A: to be honest I would not put them together (any combo) until both are fixed and about 6 weeks have ...
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| Sick rabbit help!! | 8/30/2009 |
Q: my rabbit was recently bitten by a cat. He has developed an infection (abscess) on his lower jaw. My ...
A: you need to get to an emergency vet immediately. You have to get to them as soon as you are done ...
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| my rabbit thumping during night | 8/29/2009 |
Q: not often but he has started to wake me up during the night with thumping i am concerned as i hope ...
A: thee's something going on that is causing him to react that way. The only thing I can think of is ...
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| I dont know what breed of rabbit i have | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I save this rabbit for a friend that is ill. I have no idea what sex it is or what breed it is I had ...
A: she should be fed mostly hay. Timothy grass hay and/or Orchard grass hay. That should be the bulk ...
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| Rabbit driving me nuts. | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I don't know how old he is because we only got him a few weeks ago, he was hand-reared and hasn't ...
A: it sounds like he is sexually mature. Neutering will greatly reduce and eliminate much of the ...
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| 4 Year Old Rabbit | 8/26/2009 |
Q: Meyer, My daughter and I just adopted a 4 year old bunny named Buster from a family that was moving ...
A: you really should take him in to a good rabbit vet for a thorough checkup. You don't know what all ...
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| Bunny with some hind end paralysis | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have a Bunny, several actually, who is free range in my yard. Last week suddenly she was dragging ...
A: sorry didn't catch she was an outdoor gal. You may want to give her some Vitamin E (poke a vitamin ...
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| Bunny with some hind end paralysis | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have a Bunny, several actually, who is free range in my yard. Last week suddenly she was dragging ...
A: you need to go back to your rabbit vet and have them do bloodwork and see if she's got a virus or ...
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| Bumps on rabbit | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My granddaughter has a rabbit and just called me about having bumps on the rabbits body. When they ...
A: the safest thing to do is get the rabbit in to a good rabbit vet immediately. The rabbit vet can ...
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| Fighting | 8/25/2009 |
Q: A wee while ago my bunny rabbits got out of their cage and we found one but the other never was ...
A: separate the rabbits immediately. Keep separated. Get the older one fixed by a good rabbit vet. ...
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| 4 Year Old Rabbit | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Meyer, My daughter and I just adopted a 4 year old bunny named Buster from a family that was moving ...
A: first, thanks for adopting him. He could be clucking, which often sounds like hiccups. That would ...
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| Genital irritation | 8/24/2009 |
Q: My 5 month old Netherland Dwarf rabbit has been having some difficulty with feces sticking to his ...
A: you should take him to your regular good rabbit vet to be examined. Especially the cut, it may ...
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| what signs will my rabbit show if she is pregnant | 8/23/2009 |
Q: i have been baby sitting my daughters rabbit while on holiday, however it managed to get into my ...
A: Basically she will not want to move a lot out of her cage, she won't want to be picked up, she may ...
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| Rabbit behaviour | 8/23/2009 |
Q: My rabbit wakes me up at 5.30 every morning by throwing his toilet tray and various other things ...
A: not really. It's basically the time he gets up and wants your attention for breakfast. He's not ...
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| injured babay rabbit | 8/22/2009 |
Q: The mother rabbit attacked the 3 week old baby. I heard it squealing and when I went to the cage it ...
A: it's probably a first-time mom and/or the cage they are all in is too small. Often first time moms ...
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| natural light | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have 2 bunnies that I am keeping in our basement - it is dry, not humid, heated, air conditioned ...
A: well, ultimately it isn't the worst thing in the world. It is always good to give any pet some ...
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| I found a rabbit | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I found a rabbit on Saturday night in my neighborhood, I intend to foster her until a suitable ...
A: you can't because the tooth problem is the reason she won't eat hay, it is too painful to chew ...
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| training. | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have read pages of all your q & A even went ot websites --but my silly lop eared rabbit-neutered ...
A: one thing I might think of, your granddaughter being 11 with you, is she by any chance going through ...
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| baby mini rex | 8/19/2009 |
Q: i bought 2 mini rex babies i was told they were 7 weeks old but i found out they are only 4 weeks ...
A: stop giving them oats immediately. They need only fresh timothy hay, some (a little) alfalfa hay, ...
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| Gay Rabbits? | 8/19/2009 |
Q: My mom and I decided that we were going to get 2 dwarf rabbits and we were wondering what the best ...
A: they don't become gay. It's not about sex. It's about dominance. Whenever you have two or more ...
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| Females Fighting | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have two female Rabbits that i have had for just over a year. They were both Neutered approx 10 ...
A: if they are just 'little scraps' they are not 'fighting'. Fighting is growling, lunging and ...
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| NETHERLAND DWARF RABBITS | 8/18/2009 |
Q: MY RABBIT GAVE BIRTH BUT IGNORES THE BABIES WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP THE BABIES
A: it's okay that she ignores them. It's instinct. They only nurse 1-2 times a day, and spend the ...
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| training. | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have read pages of all your q & A even went ot websites --but my silly lop eared rabbit-neutered ...
A: you don't have another animal in the house? New people in the house? New boyfriend? I would try ...
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| training. | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have read pages of all your q & A even went ot websites --but my silly lop eared rabbit-neutered ...
A: I don't have enough info from you, please send a follow up to me after reading my initial response. ...
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| Rabbit diarrhoea | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I spoke to you not long ago regarding two baby rabbits that had diarrhea and I thought they may have ...
A: I am glad the probiotics helped. Watch how much gastrolyte (pedialyte) you give them, it has sugar ...
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| Rabbit bedding | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I have two adorable bunnies both holland lops. I use shredded newspaper for their bedding. Is that ...
A: you can usually find wood stove fuel pellets at home supply stores. Some only carry them seasonally ...
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| Rabbit bedding | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I have two adorable bunnies both holland lops. I use shredded newspaper for their bedding. Is that ...
A: it isn't the best thing in the would as it remains wet and if they sit on it it can cause burning of ...
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| Cotton tail rabbit | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Could you please advise. 4 days ago while looking threw my window, I seen outside, a cotton tail ...
A: you could try to put some greens in a havahart humane trap (get a large one) near where he is. You ...
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| Lack of appetite and loss of weight | 8/15/2009 |
Q: We have a Netherland Dwarf house rabbit called Ben who is approx 9. Two weeks ago he stopped eating ...
A: get to a rabbit vet immediately. He's got dental problems that the other vet can't fix. Plus he ...
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| French fries | 8/15/2009 |
Q: Hi my bunny ate two french fries is he going to be okay or should i be worried??
A: I would just watch him very carefully the next couple of days. Make sure he gets a lot of fresh hay ...
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| Timothy Hay | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I come from Australia and feed my rabbits grass hay. Is that the equivalent to Timothy Hay in ...
A: yes, "Timothy" hay is grass hay. It's what they are designed to eat and what their gut needs to be ...
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| Rabbit sneezing and clear discharge | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I bought a rabbit from a pet store 8 days ago. I noticed he sneezed a little bit when we got him ...
A: Best thing to do is make sure you have a good rabbit vet and have them look both over. Not all vets ...
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| male rabbit peein blood | 8/13/2009 |
Q: My male rabbit is peein a lot of blood the vet said that he has urin trac invection we been givin ...
A: If it is blood you have to physically take him back to the vet, or get to an emergency vet service ...
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| recommend a harness? | 8/12/2009 |
Q: i reasearched it a bit and on a couple of websites, they said that harnesses could be dangerous but ...
A: I don't recommend harnesses except in emergency cases (ie you have to be outside with your rabbit an ...
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| ears | 8/12/2009 |
Q: my rabbits teeth are clicking loud and his right ear is is flopped over.I left him in his cage for a ...
A: you need to go to a good rabbit vet. You can't ignore the past medical deaths and his current ...
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| Help. | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have a female lionhead bunny. I am very nervous because she just started making a whimpering ...
A: she's pregnant. Pregnant females don't like being bothered or handled. Whimpering is her thinking ...
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| Malocclusion - Teeth Filing/Trimming | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I have a rabbit with a serious malocclusion. The parents of the bunny both had normal teeth. I took ...
A: you need to have a good rabbit vet do this (not with clippers). They use a high speed drill tool, ...
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| HELP!!! | 8/9/2009 |
Q: Lee Meyers, My family and i are in complete distress! we have had a rabbit give birth to 3 rabbits ...
A: mix the puppy formula with cream or whole milk. Rabbit milk is a lot richer than dog or cat milk. ...
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| False pregancy in my bunny | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I have a Hotot bunny that is about 2 years old and this summer she built a nest, pulling any cloth ...
A: if you don't have a good rabbit vet nearby don't consider a spay unless she is bleeding from there, ...
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| i have a question | 8/8/2009 |
Q: recently we stumbled upon a tame rabbit in our yard we kept him in a clean hutch in the back yard ...
A: he may have had an infection you didn't know about, he may have had trouble if you had really hot ...
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| Rabbit with wet nose | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I have an indoor bunny who has had a wet nose for a couple days. I have a heat light in the room ...
A: are you just catching him after he has been drinking? Is it just moist and not dripping, it needs ...
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| Rabbit's head trembling | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Meyer! I have two indoor rabbits, a male Holland lop and a female Cinnamon. In the past, the boy ...
A: since she is eating and is otherwise healthy, what I believe you are seeing is her doing what is ...
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| Bunny broke his leg | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I live in China - can't get professional support. Bunny broke his bones in front paw. Vet fixed it ...
A: The only thing I can tell you is to try and split the leg, and wrap it with a pet bandage and ...
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| Losing fur | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have two dwarf lionhead rabbits. I just recently moved to a new city and it's a lot hotter here ...
A: could be more than one thing. Stress from moving. Stress being in a completely new environment. ...
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| Leaving my bunny outside | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted a 2 year old, un-neutered Holland lop (I think). Here is a picture of him if ...
A: I am a little short on time tonite but I will answer (albeit brief). Outside: PLease do not leave ...
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| Probiotic | 8/4/2009 |
Q: Is the stuff for human the same as for rabbits? The contents are: Bifidobacterium lactis BL-04 ...
A: generally, no. But the thing is it can't hurt him. They are all good bacteria and even if they ...
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| rabbit | 8/2/2009 |
Q: My 7 year old rabbit is having difficulty maintaining stability with his back leg. He can go a week ...
A: I don't have experience with it, but it's used for head-tilt (ie inner ear infections). Not for ...
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| rabbit | 8/1/2009 |
Q: My 7 year old rabbit is having difficulty maintaining stability with his back leg. He can go a week ...
A: well, you don't exactly know what you are dealing with yet so don't just order the cart now. You ...
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| Bereaved Rabbit Companion | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I am grieving the loss of my very beloved male rabbit, Cocoa, whom we adopted 3 years ago. He ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about Cocoa passing. Keep everything as it is, the smells of Domingo will ...
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| Papaya and my 8 week old dwarf lop ear bunny | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have just adopted an 8 week old dwarf lop ear bunny. I was told to give him dried sugarless papaya ...
A: papaya isn't that great for preventing hair bloackages. A better thing to give him is petromalt. ...
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| male rabbit with "dry" nose, top paws, and area around eyes | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have a male rabbit with something like a dry nose, top part of paws and the area around his eyes. ...
A: you need to get to a vet that can get you treatment you can't get without a prescription, the vet ...
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| MALE RABBITS | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Do male rabbits develope a pouch under their chins as a secondary sex characteristic. This is a ...
A: only if the amount of pellets you were feeding him was too much. And make sure they are just ...
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| MALE RABBITS | 7/13/2009 |
Q: Do male rabbits develope a pouch under their chins as a secondary sex characteristic. This is a ...
A: well, in certain cases yes. Overweight male rabbits can have a dewlap. A dewlap is just a fat ...
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| Bunny w/ reoccuring loose stools | 7/12/2009 |
Q: My Lion's head bunny, Spike, has a diet of high quality pellets, timothy, clean water and Swheat ...
A: consistency and quantity control is important in rabbits' diets. Keeping it simple also helps. ...
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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 rabbit is 8 years old. Technically he is considered to be geriatric (older/senior citizen). ...
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| Malnourished Rabbit | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I just took in a rabbit that a friend had rescued from someone who wasn't caring for it properly. I ...
A: try giving her water in a heavy crock. Most rabbits drink more when they drink water in that ...
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| bunny 500!! | 7/10/2009 |
Q: i recently moved house, about 2 weeks ago and every sinc honey has started doing the bunny 500 at ...
A: probably not. She's happy and many rabbits like doing a little happy run in anticipation of ...
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| Rabbit it shock | 7/10/2009 |
Q: we think our dog tried to attack it, she doesn't seem injured, shes just not moving much, she ate a ...
A: yes, you should take her in to a good rabbit vet for an exam and to make sure there aren't any ...
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| so called love nips | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have read about these so called love nips that my rabbit does-she just walks up anywhere and takes ...
A: these can mean a number of things. It could be for attention (I'm here). It could be she is ...
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| aggressive rabbit | 7/9/2009 |
Q: was given a rabbit that hasn't been handled in awhile. was wondering if there is anyway that the ...
A: this is something that requires time to get over. Rabbits are prey animals, they don't like being ...
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| Netherland Dwarf Rabbits and other pets | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old German Shepherd and and 6 year old Mancoon. I've been wanting a rabbit for many ...
A: it depends on how they all interact together. It can be tough to mix predator and prey species. ...
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| surprise my rabbit has babies | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have four rabbit I got in april they were all suppost to be female well went to clean the hutch ...
A: all your females will have babies if they were in the same space as the male. The females should ...
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| accidental mating | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I bought a baby rabbit around 4 weeks ago. I put her in my double hutch where my male was staying in ...
A: I don't know what her chances are, I haven't seen her and I am not a vet. She should be able to ...
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| my rabbit keeps stamping on babies | 7/7/2009 |
Q: my daughters rabbit had 7 babies today but sadly one was dead well when i have checked on them ...
A: you need to remove the babies to a different cage. You'll probably have to hand feed them. I ...
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| Hiding Rabbit | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have had a male dwarf rabbit for a little over a year. He is free-range but spends a lot of time ...
A: it really isn't an either-or thing. Many rabbits like to be 'under something' when resting. Their ...
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| Flemish Giant not eating - Teeth Problems? | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I am really hoping you may have some ideas about what may be wrong with my flemish giant, Big Ben. ...
A: my first thought is to see if you can find a second opinion, vet wise. Preferably a rabbit vet. If ...
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| new dwarf rabbit pet owner. Help! | 7/4/2009 |
Q: Hey Mr. Lee. Today I planned on buying tickets to an event at the staples center but it was closed ...
A: all the things you are asking for under $60, I can't tell you. Craigslist may have people selling ...
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| House Rabbit | 7/3/2009 |
Q: a year ago i owned a crossed breed lop eared rabbit for 7 years which we trained and kept as a house ...
A: I am sure he loved you greatly for it. Trying to condense my answer to your points (and know you ...
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| Bunnies eye turned up, possible head tilt? | 7/3/2009 |
Q: About a year ago or more, I adopted a bunny from my friend who had her for about two years. ...
A: get to a good rabbit vet (not jsut any ol vet) immediately. Tomorrow. Tell them it's a head tilt ...
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| my himalayan rabbit called "Precious" | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I feed my rabbit the mixed food for rabbits like corn, pellets, etc. once in the morning. I gave her ...
A: UPDATE Yvonne, what the heck is wrong with you? YOu rip me because I don't give you a full rundown ...
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| Rabbit making loud clicking/tapping sound/couphing | 4/19/2009 |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old male (neutered) rabbit is having episodes (almost daily) of loud clicking sounds ...
A: I believe your rabbit is fine. I believe he is 'clucking'. It sounds like hiccups, or little ...
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| Potty Training | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have had my English Lop-Eared rabbit, Vegas, for just about a year now. He is very loving and ...
A: it is not uncommon for rabbits to mark territory. Or continue to mark it. Most rabbits, when out ...
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| Urin in a 2 month old male rabbit? | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Our 2 month old male rabbit has been urinating blood for the past 3 days? What could cause this?
A: it most likely is not blood. Most often you need a urine test to determine if blood is in the ...
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| rabbit | 4/17/2009 |
Q: it is doing well and enjoys it food and is very friendly. But when he goes to the toilet he sits on ...
A: those are cecal pellets (little clusters of soft pellets). He needs to actually bend down and eat ...
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| Rabbit Neck | 4/17/2009 |
Q: We recently had a slight accident with our 3 year old lion head rabbit. While walking into the ...
A: you must get him in to the vet immediately. Not sure why you just didn't go in on your own right ...
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| dutch rabbit | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I Dutch rabbits usually live to be at 5 to 8 years old, but I had this unbelievable dutch rabbit ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your rabbit passing away. I don't know why she died. A vet would need to ...
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| rabbit falling over | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have a new baby bunny who is 9 weeks old. He is very active and loves exploring, but sometimes he ...
A: it's normal behavior for a generally happy bunny. Laying down and relaxing is a good sign he's ...
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| my cat brought in an injured bunny | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I've been researching online for the past few hours because everyone I was referred to by the ...
A: you'll need to get her to a vet tomorrow, or a wildlife rehab group. If her legs are broken a vet ...
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| My bunny is sick | 4/12/2009 |
Q: Me and my parents were wondering about my little bunny she wont eat when i was carring her she was ...
A: you and your parents need to take your rabbit to a good rabbit vet right away. She has an infection ...
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| baby rabbits | 4/12/2009 |
Q: how old do rabbits have to be before they can be taken away from their parents and why????
A: they don't 'have' to be any age. People separate rabbits at different times for different reasons. ...
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| Bunny Poop | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I had a young bunny given to me recently. We have temporarily made her house in a garden tub in my ...
A: it just appears like a lot because it's all over. She's just marking her territory. That is how ...
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| New girl, Old man | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Ok first I would like to assure you I have no intention of breeding my rabbits. My parents aren't ...
A: she looks like an american agouti. You need to read up on bonding rabbits. You are asking too ...
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| Rabbit scratches me awhile after I've been petting it. Why? | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I just got him, an 8 week male mini rex, I believe. He enjoys being held (one of the clerks at the ...
A: he most likely is not wanting you to stop petting him. It can be a 'pay attention to me' / 'dont ...
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| rabbit poop | 4/10/2009 |
Q: My rabbit had baby bunnies all have been doing well except I noticed that one of the babies has poop ...
A: the mom should clean the infant. Are you certain that it is fecal matter sticking out? You could ...
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| 8 week old Dwarf | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Meyer, I bought an 8 wk old dwarf bunny at the pet store 2 days ago. This morning she became ...
A: I am not familiar with fescue hay, but if it is something she has not had before her gut is not ...
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| Got four baby cottontail bunnies - need help | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I got four baby cottontail bunnies, they came from wild. (I am sure that their mom are unable to ...
A: they can probably have formula for the next three-four weeks, if eyes aren't open. Get the Kitten ...
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| please help! | 4/8/2009 |
Q: im taking my rabbit to the vet in the morning but i wanted to find out information tonight. can ...
A: yes, small amounts should be okay. I would in the future avoid it however, especially if ...
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| wild rabbits | 4/7/2009 |
Q: We have 2 baby brown bunnnies that were caught from the wild yesterday afternoon and given to us. ...
A: yes, you can return them to the area they were found, hopefully you know very close to where they ...
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| pet rabbit | 4/7/2009 |
Q: my rabbit is 6 years old and the past 2 weeks she has been loosing her hair in a straight line down ...
A: you don't provide a lot of information. It could be a normal thing like shedding, or it could be ...
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| My rabbits don't get along | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 3yr old female rabbit and a 5 month old dwarf male rabbit. They do not get along I have ...
A: the HRS advice is right. It is never good to try to bond when one or both rabbits are not fixed. I ...
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| My rabbit | 4/6/2009 |
Q: My rabbit (Bella) is sick. She has stopped eating, rapid breathing, fatigue, and she makes a harsh ...
A: you must find a rabbit vet or an emergency vet immediately. This is not good and it sounds serious. ...
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| dwarft loop ear bunny rabbit | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I just bought a dwarf loop ear bunny rabbit and was curious about the proper care for it. I know the ...
A: the best thing you can do, is find a good rabbit vet around you, and schedule a wellness exam. Ask ...
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| new babies aren't nursing | 4/4/2009 |
Q: my rabbit had babies yesterday and it was a total surprise. We had bought what we thought was two ...
A: you don't have to force her to nurse. Rabbits nurse only once or twice a day, generally when nobody ...
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| My little rabit sophie | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if she's pregnant but when i let my sister watch her for a day he boy rabit (sophies ...
A: rabbit urine can vary in color depending on what you are feeding her. Things high in calcium can ...
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| blood in her pee | 4/3/2009 |
Q: i have a 3 year old female rabbit when she peed i noticed blood in it could you please possible tell ...
A: are you sure it's blood? Most of the time when there is blood in the urine it is not even visible. ...
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| Discolored Eyes? | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I recently got a very young rabbit (I believe only about 2-3 months) and I'm not sure if her eyes ...
A: if you believe there may be an eye problem, which there may be, I would take her to your regular ...
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| Confused on why my one of my rabbits died. | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I noticed yesterday that my rabbit was in the same spot for an hour and shes usually running around ...
A: I am sorry for your loss. I can't really tell you why, a vet would have to do a necropsy to ...
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| Healed or injured? | 4/1/2009 |
Q: My rabbit, Lily, is all black, her fur and her all her nails. Two days ago I noticed that the tip ...
A: personally if it was my rabbit, I'd take them into the vet as soon as possible. Don't cancel the ...
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| dwarf bunnie | 4/1/2009 |
Q: my dwarf bunnie has not been drinking as much water as he use to at first it seemed like he was ...
A: it is good you are watching your rabbit carefully enough to notice this. Not drinking a lotless ...
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| noisy stomach | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old mini lop. He ate all of his food this morning and has been eating hay and ...
A: sorry I have not been on the site lately, thing to do under these conditions is give him several ...
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| help my rabbits been pullin his hair out | 3/15/2009 |
Q: right my rabbits about 1 year old and i know that he is a he i keep him outside and ive noticed that ...
A: rabbits are starting their spring sheds right now, and it a heavier shed, so it may just appear to ...
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| Rabbit Behavior | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I just recently adopted a french lop from our local SPCA. June is a 4 year old spayed female and ...
A: females are more cage aggressive, especially if she was spayed recently - then this behavior will ...
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| sickness and hygiene | 3/14/2009 |
Q: please help me coz i really dont know whats wrong with my baby rabbits. me and my husband have no ...
A: the best thing I can do for you to have you get in touch with people in your area that you can call ...
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| 4 1/2 year old female rabbit | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My 4 1/2 year old female rabbit had quit eating and drinking. I took her to a vet and we got her on ...
A: you need to go to a good rabbit vet right away. If your vet is not a specialist with rabbits, you ...
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| flemish Giant | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My little girl about 1 yrs old recently the hair on her back was "muffed Up" no not a technical term ...
A: they could be the fur follicles themselves as rabbits have extremely thin skin. They could also be ...
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| bunny care for a 5 week old new zealand baby | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 5 week old bunny. It is really young so i've learned the past hour. If it is not ...
A: get some Kitten Milk Replacement at a pet supply store. Instead of mixing with water, mix with real ...
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| rabbit heath | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I am a 10 year old girl and i don't have much experience in taking care of a rabbit my rabbit has ...
A: you probably need to take him to the vet. Especially if he hasn't had an annual exam in awhile. ...
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| Charlie | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have discussed couple times in the past about Charlies behavior how he became more aggressive ...
A: I am sorry that the neuter seems to have not produced better results. Let me say that markings will ...
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| Fissure at uro-gental area | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Meatloaf is a fixed male lop. He has what can be best described as a 'fissure' where the skin is ...
A: best course is to take him to your good regular rabbit vet and show him what is going on. It ...
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| Rabbits | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My rabbit often bangs his teeth off my hand when I have been petting him (I often get a fright ...
A: I don't have any guys that do this, but clearly it's a sign of affection and/or pleasure at what you ...
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| Fleas | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I recently found out my rabbit has fleas and I was wondering if its safe to use a dog/cat flea ...
A: never NEVER use flea collars on rabbits. They can strangle on them and worse, they can chew on ...
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| weird? | 3/8/2009 |
Q: My bunny Lily is about a year old and lately she has come up with a huge amount of fur in her mouth. ...
A: it could be that she's started her spring shed and it's really coming out. It could be that is is ...
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| feeding | 3/7/2009 |
Q: is lettuce poisonous to rabbits
A: no. But just because it's not considered poisonous, does not mean certain rabbits may not have ...
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| One lopped ear. | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Ok, well, I have just read someone else's question on if it was OK to have on ear lopped and one ...
A: he should be just fine. Generally the mutation in lops is that their ear muscles are too weak to ...
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| Rabbit's Diet | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Please could you advise me on a healthy and balance diet for my pet rabbit. My rabbit has been ...
A: well it sounds like your guy has a weight problem. The messy butt/cecal issue plus the sore hocks ...
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| Curious About Bunny Breed | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I've been trying to figure out what breed our pet rabbit might be. Based on what I have read, I ...
A: 'older' can mean more years than just two. Two is still a young rabbit. Considering they can live ...
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| rabbit eye drops | 3/4/2009 |
Q: he has a watery eye with white discharge and the outside of the eye looks saw and his fur around the ...
A: well, I would probably first make sure via a vet what the infection was and whether chloramphenicol ...
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| infant hand-feeding frequency | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend works at the San Diego Wild Animal Park, and today a guest brought her co-workers a ...
A: well, at this point you let her take as much as she cares to. The good thing doing it this way is ...
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| Rabbit colds | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a dwarf lop rabbit and a couple of weeks ago, it snowed very heavily and she went outside ...
A: you don't fool around and you get into a vet right away. These guys have very small sinuses, noses, ...
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| Where to? | 3/3/2009 |
Q: .. I was wondering if you knew where I could buy a Mini-Lop (I may want to show her/him) soon... I ...
A: I do not recommend pet stores or breeders. I personally recommend visiting shelters or rabbit ...
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| hair loss | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature lop bunny who is about 1 year old. He has lost his winter coat but in 2 spots ...
A: that could very well be the length of fur he has after going through a shed. That usually is not ...
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| pet rabbit -fruit | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have two bonded rabbits, a dwarf and a lop. My dwarf(female) is less aggressive than the lop ...
A: rabbits have their own unique likes and dislikes. It is not unusual for rabbits to not like certain ...
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| Loss of Balance | 3/1/2009 |
Q: i have taken Bunbun to the vets and she has been put on panacur and trisul suspension, vet says she ...
A: well, if she appears to be eating more (always a good sign when sick) possibly give it a couple ...
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| Loss of Balance | 2/28/2009 |
Q: i have taken Bunbun to the vets and she has been put on panacur and trisul suspension, vet says she ...
A: you might want to ask the vet about metacam for your rabbit. It is a pain reliever and also an ...
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| Bonding two rescued rabbits, wait until she is fixed just like the male? | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I just got a female, 2 year old dwarf rabbit from the pound about 3 weeks ago. I've noticed she ...
A: it is best to wait to bond them after she is spayed, not before. The reason is hormones. Not fair ...
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| New bunny | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have just recently acquired a 7 week old dwarf bunny. I'm not certain of any breed specifics, ...
A: don't take her outside. She is an indoor house rabbit. Do not take her outside. You expose her to ...
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| Small Holland Lop | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My name is Kamrie and I have a very small, eleven week old holland lop. I was wondering if there ...
A: as long as he is eating and drinking and is happy for food and hay, he should be just fine. He is ...
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| New bunny | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have just recently acquired a 7 week old dwarf bunny. I'm not certain of any breed specifics, ...
A: your little gal is marking for a couple reasons. First she marked territory she wants to claim as ...
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| Diabetes | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Meyer, I came upon your name on this website. My vet says my bunny probably has diabetes and is ...
A: do not worry too much about your boy losing eyesight. They mentally map out the room (so don't ...
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| charlie | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I think you are somewhat right about me leaving him home for two days, but he is having extremely ...
A: I am glad you're going to give him more time. Not every rabbit recovers from neuter/spay surgery at ...
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| what to feed a starved rabbit | 2/24/2009 |
Q: My daughter recently had received a rabbit from a family who's daughter was allergic to him. They ...
A: first, God bless you people for taking care of this poor little guy. He is going to love you all so ...
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| Rabbit died. | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Went to feed my rabbits at night, and she was sitting around as usual, I woke up this morning and ...
A: did she die or is she alive (I don't kow what's wrong with her?) I can't really tell if she died or ...
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| its me again | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Sorry for keep bothering you,but my rabbit has completely changed. He could not stop tossing his ...
A: I am sorry to hear things aren't going smooth after the neuter. You are unfortunately dealing with ...
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| Eye problems | 2/22/2009 |
Q: He only seem to get it when he is out running round the garden and not when he is in his hutch. I ...
A: it's probably just sleep from running around. It's their one tear duct cleaning itself. I'd just ...
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| rabbit problem | 2/22/2009 |
Q: i have a male mini lop at the age of about 5 months he has just been neutered, he used to spray my ...
A: just give him a little time. He could be playing or trying to figure out where he wants things to ...
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| He's lonely? | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My roommate and I got a rabbit about a month and a half ago. He was doing really good and being ...
A: don't mix another animal in. I think you guys need to learn to read your rabbit better first, get ...
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| Mini lop | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a mini lop. It's belly is all red and raw. Is there anything that she can buy to put ...
A: it would probably be a good thing for you to find a good rabbit vet in your area and have your ...
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| My rex is losing fur | 2/20/2009 |
Q: We have a pet mini REX that is losing his fur. He is approximately 1 year old and is housed in our ...
A: if it is not normal shedding than there is some kind of problem going on that you need to determine. ...
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| best friend bunnies now fighting since male was castrated | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have 2 bunnies who have lived together happily for several months. One is a spayed female; the ...
A: you should wait to get them together for at least 4 more weeks. It can take 4-6 weeks for his ...
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| Sick netherland | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I've had a rabbit pass away on me in the past becaue of gastric stasis and I'm worried it's ...
A: if he is still in pain he needs to have another refill of metacam. If they are in pain they do not ...
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| How much? | 2/19/2009 |
Q: My name is Emily and I raise Mini Rex and Dutch rabbits. With rabbit food prices, all prices ...
A: they need fresh hay daily. Best bet for money is to buy the biggest box you can as you'll get the ...
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| Rabbit | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My male rabbit has lost his hair on the lower part of his back legs. There is no blood or scaring ...
A: you must take him in to a good rabbit vet to be sure it is not something serious. It could be ...
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| My bunny being litter trained | 2/18/2009 |
Q: We are trying to litter train my bunny for almost 2 years now but he is still peeing ...
A: urine color changes depending on what he's eating. Carrots and natural dyes in wood chew toys and ...
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| newborn | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have 2 rabbits (1 of each sex) very well looked after and good family pets that live in a very ...
A: you'd have to remove them, most likely. It is not uncommon for first time moms to possibly ...
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| behavior change after neutering | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have asked questions before regarding to if i should get another rabbit.Its been two weeks since ...
A: a lot of the affection you are missing was all hormonally driven. Some of that will go away. But ...
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| newborn | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have 2 rabbits (1 of each sex) very well looked after and good family pets that live in a very ...
A: you probably don't have to worry about the newborns. It was good to remove the male, both really ...
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| Found Wild Rabbit | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I found a cottontail rabbit. I think he/she is wild. The rabbit has been staying in my backyard and ...
A: he has to be a domestic rabbit. There is a domestic breed of rabbit called 'agouti' which looks ...
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| rabbit pooping | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I have had outside rabbits on and off over the years. Santa brought a mini lop at christmas for my ...
A: for now you should not bring him up into the upstairs. An unneutered rabbit in a new space is going ...
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| loose stool | 2/12/2009 |
Q: My son's rabbit Zack E. had not eaten all his food(unusal) this morning and has loose/slimey stool. ...
A: yes, it is serious enough to take him to the vet. If he's a young bunny it would almost be certain ...
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| Holland Mini Lop hair loss | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 ½ year old Holland Mini Lop and he is experiencing a fairly large spot where almost all ...
A: cute bunny name by the way. I am not really for giving something like Revolution (for kittens, ...
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| Holland Mini Lop hair loss | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 ½ year old Holland Mini Lop and he is experiencing a fairly large spot where almost all ...
A: well, your little guy certainly seems to be in good hands with you caring for him, good you are ...
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| rabbits on a plane | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I am currrently teaching in South Korea and am considering getting a rabbit as a pet. I will only ...
A: if the rabbit can be in a decent sized carrier, with hay and food, comfortable bedding, and a small ...
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| rabbit health problems | 2/9/2009 |
Q: last week the weather dropped into the negatives. my rabbits are outside and we didn't bring them ...
A: I'm not a vet. I'd say the cold probably did cause the problem. He may have strained the ear ...
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| weird bunny activity | 2/9/2009 |
Q: i called the vet and she told me it's probably a male if i can see anything down there. he's been ...
A: I am not a vet but your vet's diagnosis seems weird to me. He is a male. He has hit sexual maturity ...
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| rabbits fighting | 2/8/2009 |
Q: why are my rabbits fighting? they are about 17wks old and are sisters they had a bad fight & one of ...
A: rabbits will fight, especially unfixed ones. They are probably trying to settle who will be the ...
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| torticollis? | 2/8/2009 |
Q: My 8 year old rabbit Zeusy appears to have an inner ear infection. I noticed his head tilting this ...
A: it will get worse by Monday. I would try getting a hold of your regular vet at home as this is an ...
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| Scratching | 2/7/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is a house bunny with a cage that is cleaned weekly. He is fairly clean and is litter box ...
A: It could be fleas or mites, but generally you will see fleas, and for mites, you will see dried ...
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| Femal rabbit aggression | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I have one femal lop 5months old, one neutered Male 7 months old, and one 2 year old femal rex. ...
A: first bonding a trio is extremely difficult. It will be more prone to fighting. Second, you should ...
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| sudden death | 2/6/2009 |
Q: 2 time , a pasue then 2 times again and the last tim he just died streched uo with his eyes open. ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your bunny passing. I can't really tell you for certain what caused it. ...
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| Housing material for my bun. | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I am a new mom to 2 y/o Thumper. I rescued him from a private owner 1 1/2 wks ago. I educated my ...
A: well I hope he's going to have a happy life with you. He looks like a real cutie. For comfy ...
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| should my bunny get a girlfriend | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have recently neutered my rabbit and giving him sometime to get rid of his hormones. I care about ...
A: as long as he is happy and enjoying life with you, it is not necessary to have another rabbit. He's ...
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| introducing same sex different age rabbits | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a mini rabbit called Cooper he is 18 months old and is a house pet. (He has not been ...
A: it's not a great situation. Not as good as male/female generally is, not as bad as two females can ...
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| Dwarf Lop Rabbit | 2/4/2009 |
Q: This morning we woke (5.45am) to find our 10month old bunny Maggie was not moving but she was still ...
A: I am sorry to hear your Maggie died. Floppy Bunny is generally due to a vitamin e/selenium ...
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| rabbit licks floor, couch, etc. | 2/3/2009 |
Q: i recently adopted a rabbit (he's now 4 months old), and i've been researching rabbits a lot. ...
A: it may not be straightforward because often things rabbits do mean more than one thing, depending on ...
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| peeing on couch | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I know you have answered several questions about this behavior, but like most of the things I've ...
A: well, she does need to be in the cage a bit more since the surgery, to heal. Maybe it is better to ...
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| My rabbit appears to have a tumor... | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 1/2 year old female rabbit (unsure of the breed I think she might be a netherland dwarf) ...
A: I can't really tell you as I can't see it. It could be an infection, a growing abscess or something ...
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| peeing on couch | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I know you have answered several questions about this behavior, but like most of the things I've ...
A: I'd give her some time. It takes 4-6 weeks after a spay/neuter for hormone levels to stabilize at ...
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| rabbit babies | 1/31/2009 |
Q: My rabbit has made a nest of hair about 2 days ago, my question is how long till the babies usually ...
A: separate cages for mom and babies, and dad. Get a large cage for mom and babies, mom needs room to ...
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| Skin & Hair | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Mini Lop that we rescued after he was no longer able to be shown. We have had ...
A: yes, it is certainly possible that the milder temperatures of the house can cause a shed. Normally ...
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| Possible Intersexed Rabbit and Holland Lop Dish Disasters | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have a nine month old Holland Lop (brown with black tortoise shell mix), male, named Johnny. He's ...
A: water dish: ever tried putting it in a different spot? Could there be any chance he doesn't like ...
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| Swollen Testicle After Neuterint | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Our dear bunny was neutered last Wednesday and he's been acting fine. One of his testicles is still ...
A: yes, I would say it is unusual. Keep giving him whatever pain med and post-op antibiotics the vet ...
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| dietry query | 1/28/2009 |
Q: i have a 4 1/2 year old lop eared doe who is overweight. she has been fed a coarse mix feed and for ...
A: you will have to clean her manually every day. I would suggest keeping her inside the house in the ...
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| my bunny passed away this afternoon | 1/27/2009 |
Q: she was one years old and seemed healthy clean cage water food we even let her run around attended i ...
A: I am sorry your little bunny gal passed away. There's no way I can tell you what happened. The ...
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| Rabbit Claws | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My bunny does not let me pick him up and I don't like to clip its nails. Can I double side tape some ...
A: no, that would not be a good idea. There are several ways to go about this. The one I would ...
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| Thin bunny | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I adopted a Holland Lop bun 3 weeks ago; from a pet shop. I was told then that he was 4 weeks old. I ...
A: UPDATE Hi Donna, I should stress that if he ever does stop eating and/or drinking, is not his ...
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| New food | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My 7-month-old lop bunny has not eaten any of the new food pellets I have got him (is has been 2 day ...
A: have him mail you some or you can always go online to search for it and see if someone local to you ...
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| New food | 1/24/2009 |
Q: My 7-month-old lop bunny has not eaten any of the new food pellets I have got him (is has been 2 ...
A: you need to find at least a small bag of his regular food at another store around you, and gradually ...
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| messy bunnies! | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I own two Rex Rabbits.Two year olds and males.I have never caged my bunnies.My house is absolutely ...
A: They don't have to be caged, but most people do it at least at night. Primarily for safety reasons, ...
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| general rabbit health | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Since we got our pet rabbit last year she has been fed commercial rabbit food, commercial rabbit ...
A: well, it actually is a good thing to cut down on the carrots and apples because they are higher in ...
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| how do you tell is male rabbit has been neutered ?? | 1/23/2009 |
Q: We rescued a bunny. It is a male he goes in a litter pan and seems very friendly not aggressive at ...
A: UPDATE Hi Kathy, if he's using the litterbox really well, and not ever tried to mount your leg or ...
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| biting fur | 1/22/2009 |
Q: My rabbit starting biting and pulling out her fur all over herself last night. She didnt look like ...
A: rabbits groom themselves, you cannot do anything to prevent it. You can give her a dab of petromalt ...
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| please help me!! | 1/22/2009 |
Q: .. i had my rabbit since 2000 so that means shes turning 9 soon.... umm im really scareed becuase ...
A: Krystal, you have a sick rabbit. You must take her to a good rabbit vet immediately. PLease get ...
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| Friend or Foe? | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have had a girl rabbit for over a year and she has been spayed. Around 3 months ago, I went to ...
A: no, that's a good sign that they aren't ripping up the shared litterpan in the common exercise ...
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| Friend or Foe? | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have had a girl rabbit for over a year and she has been spayed. Around 3 months ago, I went to ...
A: well, it could still work out. But don't try it until 4-6 weeks after she is spayed. She'll need ...
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| loud breathing | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have two Holland Lops. I brought them into the house a month ago when it got so cold. One of ...
A: you need to take him to your regular good rabbit vet immediately. He could be clucking, which is a ...
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| Our new bunny, Ella | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Meyer, I have a few questions that I will hopefully keep as brief as possible; however, I'll have ...
A: here's my suggestions. I would suggest trying to let them stay in the same living area, not the ...
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| rabbit | 1/19/2009 |
Q: hi my name is logan and my male rabbit fuzz 6 monthsis bleeding from his penice n i dont know why
A: you will need to take him to a good rabbit vet, not all vets are good rabbit vets. You need to find ...
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| drying a rabbit | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have a rabbit that has ringworm and my vet gave me a shampoo to use on his coat in the areas where ...
A: not really, it's basically one of the reasons why you don't get a rabbit wet except for extreme ...
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| Long hay | 1/18/2009 |
Q: Why should I give them long hay since they chew them into little short pieces before eating? Also ...
A: when they are chewing them in their mouths, most of the time they are not actually biting all the ...
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| pet rabbit | 1/17/2009 |
Q: my nearly 9 year old male pet rabbit seems to have a problem. he cant walk/jump/move very well on ...
A: make sure he is hydrated being in the hot weather. One of our guys we have to watch when the season ...
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| Mini lop off her food and major weight loss | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have two three year old Mini lop rabbits, (Sisters) and one of them has shown a dramatic weight ...
A: whenever a rabbit is off food and losing weight it's a serious medical problem that requires a vet ...
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| Our New Rabbit | 1/16/2009 |
Q: We just adopted a newly neutered rex rabbit from the animal shelter with no history. He was ...
A: congrats on your new bunny! Nips can mean different things. they need to be taken in context. ...
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| Rabbit, strange eye movement | 1/15/2009 |
Q: October 2008 I took on a rescue rabbit at about 8 months old. This rabbit is a white dwarf lop with ...
A: I'd probably take him in to your regular, good rabbit vet. He may have some kind of infection or ...
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| what should we do with our new bunnies??? | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Meyer, my boyfriend and i have just brought two bunnies into our home we named them ginger and sugar ...
A: first, never buy rabbits at a pet store. They don't give two toots about your ability to care for ...
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| Rabbit's Paw only near the nail is a little swollen | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I have a cage for my rabbits in which there is a place a little upwards for them to sit. One of my ...
A: not really. If he is still eating and drinking just get him in to the vet. If he has stopped ...
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| Messy Bunnies! | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I have 5 rabbits that I have all adopted within the past 2 years. I cannot seem to litter train ...
A: since you adopted them I am assuming they have all been spayed/neutered. If not, then hormones are ...
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| my rabbit is depressed! | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Im wondering if you could help me. I have a one-year old angora rabbit, she´s very affectionate and ...
A: no exactly sure what I can suggest. I would first try doing a real thorough cleaning of the ...
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| Male french lop acting dominatley | 1/12/2009 |
Q: we got our giant french lop a week ago, he is a lovely bunny and everything is going smoothly with ...
A: short answer is yes. Rabbits can pick up on our hormones, and also are pheromones. The good news ...
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| introducing new rabbit | 1/7/2009 |
Q: i have had a rabbit for seven months now and today i adopted a rescue rabbit. I was wondering if ...
A: good for you, you save two rabbits adopting Oscar - Oscar, and the one that could take his spot at ...
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| Picking a friend for my Bunny | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a bunny that is roughly 9 years old and is not fixed. I'm not 100% sure as I have not known ...
A: It would make it a little different than if she had the whole run of the house. The thing that ...
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| Picking a friend for my Bunny | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a bunny that is roughly 9 years old and is not fixed. I'm not 100% sure as I have not known ...
A: I would be very careful about getting another rabbit for her. SHe is 9 years old. She has been a ...
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| My bunny Coltrane | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued a male agouti rabbit from my local pound. He was terrified of me at first but is ...
A: well, it sounds like he's made good progress already. Things with rabbits take time and patience. ...
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| Emma | 1/5/2009 |
Q: We got a 2 year old Holland lop (we named Emma) a week before Christmas for our daughter. Yesterday ...
A: sorry you had to go through this. Sometimes first time moms don't know what to do. In addition, if ...
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| Rabbit behavior/urine | 1/4/2009 |
Q: Recently I was gone for 19 days on vacation and asked if the man from whom I purchased my rabbit ...
A: to me it sounds like she missed you. Also if she has not been fixed yet, the markings outside her ...
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| rabbit | 1/4/2009 |
Q: My rabbit continues to pull the back hair off her foot she is down to the bone I took her to the vet ...
A: you will need to find another vet, a vet that is experienced with rabbits. In the meantime you will ...
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| Bonding our 3 bunnies | 1/2/2009 |
Q: we are very involved with our bunnies and I've been bonding them in pairs over the years (we have ...
A: you're really attempting to do the most complicated bonding - a trio. Often it will destroy a ...
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| My Bunny | 1/2/2009 |
Q: just recently my rabbit, Hershey passed away. It was in the middle of winter and my little sister ...
A: sorry to hear about your rabbit dying. Rabbits shed four times a year, she probably was just going ...
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| Handling bunny? | 1/1/2009 |
Q: We have just got a little 2 month old mini-lop bunny that we are planning to keep as a house rabbit. ...
A: UPDATE Hi Alex, I should also mention that the House Rabbit Society has an online site that has ...
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| Biting for a Reason? | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Lee Meyer, I have a male who is about 4 months old. He will be neutered as soon as it is safe for ...
A: it could be a number of things. It could be you are 'in the way', or he may be grooming you ...
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| E. cuniculi | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I had an 8 year old holland lop, George, he started to lose weight and then started favoring his ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your bunny's passing. I have to be honest, it is very hard to armchair ...
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| Mites on hutch | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Last monday I bought a mini loop bunny. I could borrow a nice hutch from a friends friend. I put my ...
A: well, wooden hutches are harder to disinfect than wire cages. You are finding this out. You will ...
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| handrearing 3 week old baby rabbits | 12/15/2008 |
Q: ive a litter of baby mini lops they are 3 weeks old and mummy rabbit has died how often should i ...
A: I am sorry to hear their mama passed away. Well, you could feed them once every 4-6 hours from a ...
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| Rabbits living outside | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I have just adopted a female rabbit who has been living outside in a hutch with no run for about 4/5 ...
A: I'm not a big outdoor hutch rabbit person, so I'd probably advocate an area for her inside the home. ...
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| Two Rabbits | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I have one rabbit and I was thinking of getting another to keep the one I have now company. My one ...
A: UPDATE Hi Katherine, either adopting from a House Rabbit Society chapter around you, or from a ...
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| Mischeivous? | 12/13/2008 |
Q: In all honesty, I don't know much about rabbits at all. I had one when I was younger but he was ...
A: UPDATE I will add one thing, and that is that being a prey animal, rabbits often do take a long ...
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| bunny food/stasis | 12/12/2008 |
Q: Can bacteria on leafy vegetables like coriander or parsley, dill, lettuce, or celery, carrots, etc. ...
A: UPDATE Hi, specifically it does seem carrots and coriander cause problems for your particular ...
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| rabbit does not eat hay | 12/12/2008 |
Q: 2.5 months ago adopted 2 rabbits from humane society, both neutered (females). 1 is supposed to be ...
A: you are giving her to much veggies. She should be having 1/2 cup of veggies per day, per her body ...
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| Bald spot on 1 1/2 yr old lop | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My 1 year old lop, Benny, has delevoped a small bald spot behind his right ear, i noticed it ...
A: personally, I'd take him in to a vet as soon as possible. It could be some kind of bite by a spider ...
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| help! | 12/10/2008 |
Q: i brought 3 rabbits a week ago 2 male and 1 female. One male and female is about 7 weeks old and the ...
A: she most likely will not get pregnant. However with young non-puberty females it still can be ...
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| Rabbit Skin Problem | 12/9/2008 |
Q: Some time ago you asnwered a question about a five month old boy rabbit with "a strange rustling ...
A: well, you certainly have been keeping an eye on your boys, and the details you are keeping track of ...
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| New baby. | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I read a previous question abour introducing a new baby to an adult Un-altared rabbit. My situation ...
A: I did read your question again, and it does appear I mis-read parts of it and got a wrong impression ...
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| New baby. | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I read a previous question abour introducing a new baby to an adult Un-altared rabbit. My situation ...
A: Mia, why did you not take the advice you were given on this subject? You never introduce strange ...
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| rabbit snorting..blocked nose? | 12/7/2008 |
Q: this afternoon my rabbit started making a snorting sound while breathing...sounds like finding it ...
A: UPDATE Hi, if he needs antibiotics there are a whole bunch that are NOT good for rabbits, that can ...
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| soiling bed | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 2yr old lop that lives indoors with the dogs and cat. the cat and rabbit each have their ...
A: do you think it is possible that one of your other animals may be spending time in his bed, and this ...
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| bunny who looks a little strange! | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have 4 month old bunny who has suddenly taken on a strange appearance. Her front legs have become ...
A: well, if she is still acting normal and eating and drinking fine, it's probably fine. I would bet, ...
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| soiling bed | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 2yr old lop that lives indoors with the dogs and cat. the cat and rabbit each have their ...
A: what has changed in your house recently that could affect him? Basically there is a reason, you ...
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| Weepy Eyes | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My pet bunny started to have weepy eyes yesterday, his left eye is red and a bit swollen with matted ...
A: this is a sign of an infection. Regular over the counter meds will not work. You need to see a ...
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| Aggressive Female French Lop 9 mo old | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I adopted this rabbit last week, and have found out the hard way that this rabbit is very ...
A: is she spayed, or spayed within the last 4-6 weeks? If she is not spayed or recently spayed, it's ...
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| Holland Lop's Change in behavior | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I have an 18 month, neutered male Holland Lop that I've raised since he was a few weeks old. He ...
A: sounds like he is making sure to mark his territory with the new animal you brought in the house. ...
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| house rabbit outdoors | 11/30/2008 |
Q: We have 4 dwarf lop male rabbits. (Two 1 year old, two 6 months old). They get on well and share an ...
A: I would definitely have him checked out, if you are not aware of why this behavior change has ...
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| Over-Curious Rabbit | 11/28/2008 |
Q: This isn't a medical question, although it could prevent a future trip to the vet Our rabbit is ...
A: yes, and I've had to do it for several of my guys. You need to make wooden barriers on a stable ...
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| Obese Rabbit | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 4-year old dutch rabbit who is considered Obese. She gets one 1/8 cup timothy based pellets ...
A: if she has a narrowing taper (when looked at from above) from her hips to her shoulders, she is ...
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| Rabbit: tooth grinding | 11/26/2008 |
Q: This is the second time i'm noticing this: my bunny is sitting somewhere and she starts constantly ...
A: teeth grinding (or purring) is not a sign of pain. It's a sign of happiness and pleasure. If you ...
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| swelling under jaw on my rabbit | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I just noticed a swelling on one side of my rabbits jaw. There seems to be a round lump under the ...
A: I can't tell you exactly what it is. A rabbit vet needs to look at it and figure out what it is. ...
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| rabbit | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I purchased a holland lop doe and did not know that it was pregnant at that time.or i would have ...
A: she just had a litter. I would not even think about doing what you say for at least 3-4 months. ...
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| rabbit | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I purchased a holland lop doe and did not know that it was pregnant at that time.or i would have ...
A: please do not put the buck and doe together again. First, males should not be around newborns or ...
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| hairball | 11/24/2008 |
Q: My Rex rabbit of 2 1/2 years-old died last week after seeking a vet's help. He had a hair ball. I ...
A: very sorry to hear about your little rex guy. Personally, your vet sounds like he didn't do much to ...
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| My Pet Dwarf Rabbit | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have a pet bunny that just was diagnosed with having a stroke. She is 7yrs & 9 mths old. I can ...
A: yes, there is something that you can do. First, get a baby animal bottle from your pet supply store ...
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| rabbit and guinea pig | 11/23/2008 |
Q: i have a guinea pig and a rabbbit living together and sometimes my rabbit licks my guinea pig i ...
A: basically it is malt-flavored petroleum jelly. It is totally safe for people and animals. It acts ...
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| Bonding Rabbits | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a question about bonding rabbits. I have a male rabbit, half netherland dwarf, half lionhead ...
A: it is the best if both are fixed. If not, you have one supercharged bunny and one not. You have ...
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| rabbit and guinea pig | 11/22/2008 |
Q: i have a guinea pig and a rabbbit living together and sometimes my rabbit licks my guinea pig i ...
A: well, your vet should carry petromalt (because it's good for both cats and rabbits - just make sure ...
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| rabbit and guinea pig | 11/22/2008 |
Q: i have a guinea pig and a rabbbit living together and sometimes my rabbit licks my guinea pig i ...
A: rabbits groom their friends. It's a social/friend thing. He is grooming his buddy. Just make sure ...
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| dwarf rabbit, millky white feaces - serious? | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been thoroughly enjoying our two new members of our family,two adorable dwarf ...
A: it should be considered very serious for several reasons. First, it is indicative of a gi tract ...
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| the great escape ! | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 and a half month old miniature lop called Benji who i absolutely adore, but recently he's ...
A: you need to get exercise pen gates that are at least 30 inches or 36 inches high. Most rabbits can ...
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| diseases in dwarf rabbits | 11/20/2008 |
Q: . my dwarf rabbit is always wet around the chin,neck and nose area and has a "not regular" smell ...
A: this is time to go to a good rabbit vet. He could have a dental problem (causing drooling), he ...
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| a friend for my rabbit | 11/19/2008 |
Q: i wanted to take my rabbit to a shelter tomorrow and find her a companion. While im sure she does ...
A: I'd limit your choices to boys. Two females want the same thing - land. A male just wants the ...
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| bunny w/itchy skin | 11/19/2008 |
Q: Lately I have noticed him itching and scratching more frequently. Just a few days ago I noticed ...
A: I strongly suggest taking him in. It does sound like a classic infestation of fleas or mites. It ...
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| happy bunny...? | 11/18/2008 |
Q: i just got a dwarf bunny, and while passing him to my little brother, who is mentally disabled and ...
A: well he probably does not have a lot of trust in you yet, and this incident didn't make it better. ...
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| Rabbits smelling things? | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering, do rabbits smell? like humans smell cookies baking or bacon cooking? if they ...
A: rabbits have 10 times better smell than people. So yes they can pick up scents and smells much ...
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| bunnies afraid of us | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have a bit of a problem. My fiance and I bought two neutered male bunnies (about 6 months old, ...
A: I'm not going to get into a greatly detailed answer here. One, they on't like the predator cat in ...
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| Rabbit Bathroom Habits | 11/17/2008 |
Q: My male rabbit leaves his BM all over the place. It seems to be something he does without noticing, ...
A: your male rabbit has reached sexual maturity. He is marking territory with fecal pellets and he is ...
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| Rabbitt illness | 11/16/2008 |
Q: 20 months ago I found a netherland dwarf rabbit abandoned in a box on the side of a busy road. We ...
A: I would ask the vet if he can give her anything that would deal with the itchiness. Ask him if ...
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| amoxicillin for neutered rabbits | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I have 2 dwarf rabbits both mails, just had them neutered today, i was given amoxicillin to give to ...
A: Do not give them any amoxicillin! Amoxicillin is not an antibiotic that rabbits should be given. ...
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| Sick rabbit. Help! | 11/15/2008 |
Q: He ended up with a bleeding nose, though it stopped already. He now barely moves (he has free run of ...
A: you must take him to a good rabbit vet. Not all vets are. Please start looking here: ...
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| trying to cope | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I lost my beloved bun of six years Wednesday. Last week I thought she seemed exceptionally thin, so ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your beloved bunny passing away. Anytmie a rabbit begins to get thin and ...
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| My pet rabbit Shadow eye... | 11/14/2008 |
Q: My rabbit Shadow has had a couple of times where his right eye is closed for a couple of hours and ...
A: is he resting/sleeping when the eye is closed? Or does he keep it closed while active? If he's ...
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| My bunny doesn't seem right. | 11/13/2008 |
Q: About 1 year ago I got a bunny. She is about 2 years old. When I got her she was pretty big and ...
A: for God's sake, get her to a good rabbit vet ASAP! You don't just sit around and do nothing when ...
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| rabbits runny eyes | 11/13/2008 |
Q: my rabbit is a lop eared rabbit and he is 2 years old, he is suffering from his eyes running and ...
A: runny eyes could be a number of things, to a blocked tear duct to dental problems. You need to take ...
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| Possible cat attack... | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Lee, My wife found (2 days ago) a wild rabbit which has lost almost full function of the front half ...
A: I would probably give him some vitamin e from a gel capsule, just poke a hole in the capsule and ...
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| bonding a 3rd rabbit | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have had 2 rabbits, Pumpkin and Bunny for 3 years. Pumpkin is a spayed girl and Bunny is a fixed ...
A: it is too soon to try to bond. You need to wait a few more weeks to get her hormones down to their ...
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| Brazilio the rabbit | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have two gorgeous rabbits, Sahara an orange dwarf and Brazilio who is a larger breed but I'm not ...
A: I don't recommend breeding them. The short answer is that you are not going to get the 'family ...
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| bonding | 11/9/2008 |
Q: in my home we have 3 dogs and a bunny. the bunny was given to me as an easter gift. anyway my bunny ...
A: generally it is not good for dogs and rabbits to interact. Many breeds are hardwired to go after ...
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| minilop behavior | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I had a minilop & lost him because I gave him to much freedom.Not sure if he ingested carpeting or ...
A: wicker tubes, tents, and balls are great for chewers. Seagrass mats from the pet store are good. ...
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| my new rabbit | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I'm a preschool teacher and just bought a 7 week old dutch lop eared. Its still skiddish when I pick ...
A: if you truly want my advice, please do not take it to school. Rabbits are not great animals for ...
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| Recently Neutered Bunny | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I recently had my rabbit neutered and about 5 days post-op his wound has not healed. It is red, ...
A: no, it is not good. If you have an emergency vet service I would consider it, especially if you ...
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| litter box training | 10/31/2008 |
Q: We just got a mini-lop. He is sleeping/laying in the litter box that we got him. We also put a ...
A: I don't know what 'bedding' you are using. I would basically at this point take the litterbox he ...
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| rabbit | 10/31/2008 |
Q: my bunny has been diagnosed with syphilis. she is 5 months old. Are the 5 injections of penicillin ...
A: from what I have found, it appears she will need a stronger form of penicillin than just straight ...
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| Thin rabbits | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have 3 Flemish Giant does, and 2 of them are starting to get thin. They are all in a large area ...
A: I would try to feed them separately. The one who is not losing weight is most likely the dominant ...
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| Rabbit Behavior Change After Coming Inside | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I live in Holland and adopted a 6 month old big white rabbit from my local shelter over the summer. ...
A: well, if that is what he really enjoys, you can try it and see how well it works out. As long as ...
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| Netherland Dwarf question (s) regarding behavior and color change | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Mr. Meyer, I was wondering if you would be able to give me a bit of insight/advice regarding some ...
A: 'the change' you have noticed is her becoming a sexually mature female rabbit. Females guard their ...
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| My rabbit will not move. | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I am in South Korea and I bought my girlfriend a rabbit the other day. This rabbit as best we can ...
A: yes, at 3-4 weeks they are still being weaned. Such a big change to her diet in such a short period ...
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| cold weather and bunnies | 10/28/2008 |
Q: British winter is setting in and it's getting to be quite cold most nights (down to freezing, frost ...
A: you are asking someone who does not advocate that people keep their domestic pet rabbits outside in ...
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| Nest | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have a rabbit hutch with an outdoor cage with an attached interior section. I was told to put ...
A: I don't recommend people keep rabbits outdoors. My suggestion would be to give them a hidey box out ...
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| Rabbit "Behavior" | 10/26/2008 |
Q: Mr. Meyer, I have a question regarding my 2 male bunnies that are cousins. I got them about 8 ...
A: two choices exist. Either separate them or they need to be neutered. I would suggest either. One ...
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| pasturella | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have a wonderful house rabbit who is the center of our families world.She has a growing mass on ...
A: you need to find a good rabbit vet around you. Not all are. And some are better than others. Start ...
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| Spaying When's the Time??? | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Mr. Meyer, My rabbit is about 5 1/2 weeks old, is she ready for spaying? If she is not when would be ...
A: she is still way too young. All rabbits need to have hit sexual maturity before being fixed. It ...
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| Rabbit spay/neuter post-op quesitons | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have 2 rabbits a male (mini lop) and female (lionlop) that will be right around 5 months old next ...
A: metacam and baytril would be what I would have mentioned to the vet. Metacam, in addition to being ...
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| Feeding rabbit greens? | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Is romane lettuce good? That is what I feed her now. Are Collard greens good? I heard they were too ...
A: UPDATE Hi Katherine, you are right, as the HRS says, greens are good. It's just they can upset ...
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| New Bunny Lover Seeks Advice | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have just adopted a bunny about 6 days ago. My new friend was surrendered to a pet store and they ...
A: I have found that animals who have been surrendered/abandoned really appreciate the person who ...
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| colitis-fibrotic, hypertrophic | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Our 2.5 year old rabbit has been diagnosed with colitis-fibrotic, hypertrophic. Our rabbit vet put ...
A: I have to tell you I'm not a vet and haven't seen your gal, so you have to take what I am saying ...
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| Pet Rabbit Survivng Winter Outside | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I need to know what to do aobut my Pet Rabbits for this Winter. I live in Kentucky, and i am very ...
A: I guess I am not sure what to tell you, as I am an indoor house rabbit advocate. My solution is to ...
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| rabbit age | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I bought a dwarf hotot bunny rabbit on October 1st 08 from a swap meet. I was told that she was 25 ...
A: weight isn't nearly as important as long as she is healthy. She was sold way too early and before ...
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| wetting the couch! | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I have a very cute and friendly 18 month old miniature flop ear bunny. She is generally very well ...
A: UPDATE Hi, just make sure you bring treats and food along so that you or the vet techs can give her ...
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| Sick Wild Rabbit - what to do | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I found a rabbit sitting in the middle of a lane outside the airfield where I fly last night. When ...
A: it might be a domestic rabbit. If it is any color other than a wild rabbit, it is a domestic. Even ...
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| Hello.. My rabbit | 10/17/2008 |
Q: My rabbit's toenail is bent.. It'snot really bleeding, but it's like bent, what should i do? ...
A: if it has stopped bleeding, just keep watching it the next few days. If he starts favoring the foot ...
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| What kind of rabbit? | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you may be able to recognize this rabbit breed. It has spots somewhat similar to ...
A: I'd say he's a mini-lop or possibly a french lop. His fur pattern is what is called 'broken', white ...
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| Hello.. My rabbit | 10/16/2008 |
Q: My rabbit's toenail is bent.. It'snot really bleeding, but it's like bent, what should i do?
A: is it the toenail or the toe? Is he not putting weight on his foot, and holding it up? If it is ...
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| Iceberg lettuce | 10/15/2008 |
Q: Is a leaf or two now and then a good treat?
A: do not feed them iceberg lettuce. It has very low nutritional value. It's not even good for us. ...
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| Rabbit with a sore paw that she will not put down | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help, one of our Rabbits (Wispa) is holding her front paw off the ground and it sort ...
A: if she is running on it it is not injured. It sounds like she is just balancing herself to begin ...
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| RABBITS | 10/14/2008 |
Q: WHAT IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE OF THOSE BABY BOTTLES WITH THE BITTING THING ON TOP? HOW DO YOU FEED THEM ...
A: get a PLASTIC dropper - do not use a glass one - and feed it very slowly using the plastic dropper. ...
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| Not eating much and dumping food | 10/13/2008 |
Q: My rabbit (Miss Noel) keeps dumping her bowl of food over as soon as i give it to her. I know she's ...
A: your diet for her is off. PLus the bowl you've given her is too light. Try just giving her pellets ...
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| Rabbit Litter | 10/12/2008 |
Q: 1. Are all the poisonous phenols baked out of them? Like all the phenols from the pine that is ...
A: yes they are. No phenols like cedar. There is no phenols that escape naturally from a pellet like ...
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| GI Stasis help | 10/11/2008 |
Q: My dutch rabbit mix hasn't voluntarily eaten, nor has she pooped any fecal pellets for at least 40 ...
A: I suggsst getting her back in to your rabbit vet right away. Or finding another good rabbit vet. ...
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| injured wild rabbit | 10/11/2008 |
Q: i think my wild rabbit has a broken leg she doesn't move it when she walks and it looks swollen i ...
A: you can check this list here: www.rabbit.org/vets/vets.html and see if you can find a House Rabbit ...
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| Change in behaviour. | 10/10/2008 |
Q: My 8 month old housebound netherland dwarf's attitude has suddenly completely changed! He used to ...
A: sounds like your little guy has reached sexual maturity. All of these signs marking a big change in ...
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| rabbit health | 10/8/2008 |
Q: my young female ran around the cage fell over on side and started screaming,got up a few minutes ...
A: are you sure it was screaming? Rabbit screams are quite distinct and very loud, like a baby crying ...
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| Sex of rabbit | 10/8/2008 |
Q: We just got two rabbits from a friend that raises rabbits on her farm. They are both six weeks old, ...
A: six weeks is pretty young to determine sex. At this age both are not developed greatly and many ...
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| Ill Rabbit | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have had my rabbit for over a year now he was a kitten when we got him he is litter trained and ...
A: please do not bathe him. It is extremely stressful for almost all rabbits. They do not normally ...
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| Ill Rabbit | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have had my rabbit for over a year now he was a kitten when we got him he is litter trained and ...
A: my strong advice to you is to find another vet. One that is better with rabbits. He obviously has ...
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| lump on tummy | 10/6/2008 |
Q: by the way if it is serouis should i take it to the vet?.also i have got a lot more to ask you now ...
A: you really need to get her to a good rabbit vet. You need to have her examined and the lump checked ...
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| Rescued carnival bunny | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I took my daughter to a local fair and as I walked past the game that gives bunnies as prizes I ...
A: hay. He needs hay. They are designed to eat hay. Good timothy hay. It is vital to good health. ...
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| Question about my rabbit's behavior | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I am the owner of 3 rabbits. My question is about my rabbit Chubby. I adopted him from an animal ...
A: well as far as breed goes, he looks part lop (lop-eared), part lionhead. Tan. Abused and stressed ...
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| Bunny eating litter | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I adopted a gorgeous gray angora from the SPCA a few days ago that was rescued from horrific ...
A: I would not use the wheat litter. It is not good for him to be eating it. There are parts of it ...
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| new mini rex | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I just got a mini rex for my daughter (16). It was really mellow in the store and we were told ...
A: rabbits behave a little differently when in a strange environment like a pet store or a shelter than ...
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| Mom attacks her baby bunnies | 10/2/2008 |
Q: Around a month ago(8/28) my rabbit (Fatty) had babies and around a month later on 9/28 she had ...
A: well, first, you don't put her in the cage with them. Sometimes females don't have a mothering ...
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| My Rabbit... | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My sister bought me my rabbit as an early birthday present, I don't know what kind of rabbit it ...
A: rabbits take a long time to develop trust in new people. Months. Sometimes years. They are prey ...
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| Bun who refuses to pee in her box | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have two bunnies, a Mini Rex and a Netherland Dwarf. The cage is lined with newspaper and the ...
A: how long have these two been together? Are they both fixed? I am wondering of she is not marking ...
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| rabbits ears | 10/1/2008 |
Q: i bought a rabbit and it has globs of dried up black stuff in her ears.now their bleeding fron ...
A: she has probably scratched up her ears because something is in her ears that has made them itchy. ...
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| new dwarf rabbit | 9/30/2008 |
Q: bought a 10week old dwarf yesterday and she is very relaxed when we first remove her from her hutch ...
A: rabbits generally don't like being picked up. Combine this with the fact she's in a new area and ...
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| hair loss | 9/30/2008 |
Q: i have a bonded pair of medium dwarf lops. They are both house rabbits. Over the past few months ...
A: they are just shedding. If you are seeing no other problems with skin, itching/scratching, or other ...
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| Most robust pet rabbit breed | 9/29/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine who is into rabbits told me that pet rabbits are fragile creatures. They require a ...
A: UPDATE Hi, I thought I was clear. All rabbits are fragile, require a more observant eye, and they ...
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| rabbit and guinea pig | 9/29/2008 |
Q: please.
A: I would DEFINITELY NOT feed it to your rabbit. Corn has fibrous material in it that does not break ...
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| sisters fighting | 9/28/2008 |
Q: We have a pair of sisters, born mid May 08 (four and a half months old approx.) We bought one at ...
A: they are reaching sexual maturity, and the first one to do so exerted dominance over the other. My ...
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| Rabbit not pooping | 9/28/2008 |
Q: she has not pooped in over 6 hours! What should I do? I cannot take her to the vet because they are ...
A: UPDATE Hi Katherine, great to hear she is doing alright. Just try to stay calm yourself when you ...
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| my rabbit's diet | 9/27/2008 |
Q: my rabbit daily diet is pieces of white bread, fresh vegetables, alfafa hay, and apple. Is this ...
A: I would say, short answer, no. High carb/high sugar diets for rabbits are terrible. They will ...
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| what's wrong with my rabbit? | 9/26/2008 |
Q: My rabbit, Pepe, has a habit of producing a few, quite mushy droppings around midday or in the ...
A: rabbits produce two kinds of pellets. Fecal pellets are round balls that are basically the ...
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| Poor eating habits. | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Oil painting pallete fell on rabbit, washed him with soap. Secondly, miniature poodle using his ...
A: please take him in to your regular, good rabbit vet. I really wish that was your first instinct on ...
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| rabbit skin all falling off | 9/25/2008 |
Q: my rabbits hair is falling out and the bodys gone rede pink any forts i dont know wots wrong with ...
A: you need to take your rabbit to a good rabbit vet for a diagnosis right away. To find a good rabbit ...
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| my bun behaviour | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Meyer, i have angora bun. she's about 4 months old. I tried to litter train her, but she refused it. ...
A: there are a few international rabbit vet listing pages you should review: ...
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| my bun behaviour | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Meyer, i have angora bun. she's about 4 months old. I tried to litter train her, but she refused it. ...
A: it sounds like at 4 months, she is hitting her sexual maturity. She is starting to mark territory ...
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| rabbits eyes | 9/22/2008 |
Q: my 6 month old rabbit eyes are not functioning correctly. one pupil is dilated to about 70% while ...
A: well, it is good that you are concerned about it. Be concerned, don't freak out about it. Your ...
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| peeing | 9/21/2008 |
Q: We have had our rabbit for just under a year and he's about 18 months old. He has been litter ...
A: I would suggest washing all the fabric that he pees on, and anything that your visitors sat on. He ...
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| cotoneasters | 9/20/2008 |
Q: My bunnies like to shelter under a cotoneaster in my yard when they are taking their exercise. ...
A: there are a lot of different kinds of cotoneaster. I can't tell you because I don't know which one. ...
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| peeing | 9/20/2008 |
Q: We have had our rabbit for just under a year and he's about 18 months old. He has been litter ...
A: well, there is at least one reason why he is doing this. Rabbits, like every other animal, do not ...
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| Bonding Rabbits | 9/19/2008 |
Q: About a month ago, I bought two lionhead rabbits (male and female). We had the male neutured two ...
A: well, I would say the chances are very good. Primarily because both were bonded before. Plus that ...
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| My bunny died but why | 9/19/2008 |
Q: my 4 year old rabbits Mittens passed away last weekend. I am not sure of the cause but as she ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your bunny passing away. A necropsy by your vet would be the only way to ...
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| house training | 9/18/2008 |
Q: just got myself an 11 week old dwarf lop,hes in the utility room my problem is he will pee in his ...
A: all rabbits mark their territory ranges. Especially when they are in a new area. It's just ...
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| Bonding Rabbits | 9/18/2008 |
Q: About a month ago, I bought two lionhead rabbits (male and female). We had the male neutured two ...
A: sometimes a separation will break a bond. Generally people should bring them both to the vet, and ...
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| hair loss and weight loss | 9/17/2008 |
Q: i have a rabbit . lately she has been eating and drinking lots of water. but she has been losing ...
A: I don't have enough info from you. I would strongly suggest, based on what you have told me, to get ...
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| pregnant doe | 9/16/2008 |
Q: We adopted siblings because all they new was being raised together. We checked the one male and ...
A: her behavior is normal for a pregnant rabbit. Try not to unnecessarily pick her up or move stuff ...
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| fur and age | 9/16/2008 |
Q: i have 2 rabbits a white one and cottentail the cotentail is about 3years old.she is a sweet rabbit ...
A: a rabbit's lifespan is dependent on a lot of factors. Whether they are kept indoors or out. If ...
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| baby bunnies are dying | 9/9/2008 |
Q: 3 of twelve baby bunnies (4 days old) have died and one appears to be getting ready to die..they ...
A: They need kitten milk replacement (KMR) mixed with cream or the fattest milk you have. Feed very ...
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| Moving Rabbit from indoors to outdoors | 9/8/2008 |
Q: We inherited a pet rabbit from our grandchildren (an ill conceived spur of the moment gift). While ...
A: everyone's situation is different, but my own personal feeling is rabbits do best inside the house. ...
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| saving newborn rabbit babies | 9/8/2008 |
Q: One of my rabbits had babies last night,(this is the first time that my rabbits have babies and I am ...
A: They need kitten milk replacement (KMR) mixed with cream or the fattest milk you have. Feed very ...
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| rabbit Q's | 9/7/2008 |
Q: .. do u have an idea what could be wrong? please get back to me. ps his diet is rabbit food and ...
A: you give hardly any information, it can be a lot of things. My suggestion to you is to give him ...
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| Rabbit acting funny | 9/6/2008 |
Q: We have a wonderful female Dutch Dwarf Bunny that is 4 years old. We just recently moved and since ...
A: (recently moved). Stress from the move. Combined with fall nesting instinct. A lot of our guys ...
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| my two girl rabbits | 9/6/2008 |
Q: my two girl rabbits are humping each other and one looks really scared and it shakes. I want them to ...
A: you need to put them in separate cages right now to prevent serious fighting injuries or death. ...
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| grapes | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Grapes are known to cause kidney failure in dogs, is this also true with rabbits? My lop-ear loves ...
A: as far as I am aware, I have not heard that grapes cause such a problem with rabbits. I do know ...
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| Dirty bottom | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old lop who has dried feces stuck to her bottom. I've tried everything I've read ...
A: you can trim it off using a smaller pair of scissors. Find a pair that aren't so pointy. Second, ...
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| New companion | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Recently, I bought a rabbit for my older rabbit. My older rabbit is spayed and is about a year old. ...
A: have you noticed a pattern like this? Early bonding, you can't just leave them alone, you need to ...
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| baby bunnies | 9/3/2008 |
Q: My mom has found 2 domestic baby bunnies [from the neighbor's domestic rabbit] whose momma won't ...
A: UPDATE Hi, you also need to make a 'nest' for them out of clean cotton towels or tshirts. You can ...
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| young wild rabbit injuried | 9/2/2008 |
Q: i have found three young rabbits and one did not survive the attack from a cat, the second i think ...
A: take some hydrogen peroxide, and add an equal amount of clean water. With a cotton ball dunked in ...
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| my rabbit | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Okay, I read this page....and I decided that you might be able to answer this. I received this ...
A: you are not a bad person for not getting her spayed right away. She is still a very young rabbit, ...
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| dwarf rabbit | 9/1/2008 |
Q: my bunny was bit 12 days ago from a dog. He appeared to be all right, but I held him tonight and I ...
A: you have to get him in to your rabbit vet immediately, or an emergency vet. You don't know the ...
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| Sick rabbit | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I have a four month old rabbit who has developed a congenital cataract in one of her eyes and has ...
A: sorry to hear about your little gal. I would check around you for any other good rabbit vets and ...
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| Lionhead Siblings | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I bought two lionhead rabbits (a male and female) about a month ago. Just yesterday, we had the male ...
A: please don't try rebonding for 4-6 weeks. He needs a week of rest after the procedure. You need to ...
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| rabbit with dissability | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 week old rabbit that i have hand reared but both her fron paws are locked and turn ...
A: if you have not already explained to the vet you are going to, your own position on the pets in your ...
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| prolapse | 8/30/2008 |
Q: i picked my rabbit up from a small animal boarding and was told that my rabbit has a prolapse. she ...
A: UPDATE Hi Paula, jut to let you know the vet would HAVE to give her post op antibiotics and pain ...
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| please help me find out what happened to my rabbit... | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if you can give me the right answer, but please let me know what you think. I had a ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your bunny passing. I probably can't give you a concrete answer, as I am ...
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| growth on bunnies chin | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My daughters pet bunny has a lump on its chin. It started off the size of a lg grape. We took him ...
A: I think you need to go to a good rabbit vet as soon as possible. You didn't get a diagnosis from ...
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| Big Question | 8/28/2008 |
Q: Recently my rabbit was put down because she had a case of the snuffles. I would like to get another ...
A: Iam sorry to hear about your bunny. I am a little concerned by this, because snuffles is treatable ...
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| rabbit eating own poo | 8/27/2008 |
Q: why would a rabbit eat its own poo? Mine is 9 wks old and she gets food and timothy hay every day. ...
A: this is perfectly normal. Rabbits produce two kinds of pellets. Fecal pellets are waste pellets, ...
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| rabbit acting withdrawn | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Dr. Mr. Meyer, We just adopted a 8 mo. rabbit. We originally kept her in her cage in the living ...
A: moving the rabbit was the big deal for her. You've removed her from her territory. She doesn't ...
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| house rabbits | 8/25/2008 |
Q: what is the best way to litter train a rabbit and does the litter box go in a bedroom where they ...
A: litterpans - basically the rabbit will use the litterpan pretty much on its own. Generally they ...
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| My Rabbits Health | 8/24/2008 |
Q: First of all thank you for being free! My real question is that I have a bunny she is very young I ...
A: no offense but she wasn't perfectly fine if this happened from two days ago. They sold you a sick ...
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| my bunny is moving very slow | 8/22/2008 |
Q: i have a one year old neutered male lop. hes an outside bunny with a run but if the weather is bad ...
A: If his eating and drinking and outputs are off, I would get him to your good regular rabbit vet ...
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| 3 Rabbit deaths in the space of 2 weeks?! | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Ok, so i got 2 bunnies as an Easter present.One male and one female.They loved each other and were ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your rabbits dying. The only way you can know what it was would be the ...
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| bathing bunnies | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Meyer, I have two male bunnies, one and a half year olds and short haired variety.I know ...
A: do NOT bathe your rabbits. Rabbits by nature clean themselves and with extremely rare exceptions, ...
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| mini rex feeding | 8/20/2008 |
Q: i just bout a mini rex and it is between 7-9 weeks old and probly about 1-2 lbs. guesing i was ...
A: diet is important for all rabbits, esepcially young ones and mini-rexes. For young bunnies under 6 ...
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| hurricane | 8/19/2008 |
Q: p.s.thnak you soooooo much if you send me back a email sincerly hannah ...
A: if you guys are leaving the area for awhile, take him with you. Put him in his carrier and take ...
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| Baby Wild Rabbit | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Im not sure how to explain what I have, My cat brought me a wild baby bunny. It appears to have a ...
A: one thing to think of, if the cats cannot get through, I am not sure momma rabbit can either. If ...
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| Baby Wild Rabbit | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Im not sure how to explain what I have, My cat brought me a wild baby bunny. It appears to have a ...
A: if the back legs are moving chances are the back isn't broken. The rabbit may just be in shock, ...
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| pregnant rabbits | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have 2 rabbits about 7 months old. I found them mating recently and the female one was whimpering. ...
A: she is pregnant. Separate them. Give her the biggest cage you have. I would not put them back ...
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| whimpering | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I have had for the past 7months 2 female rabbits Sooty and Sweep. About a month ago my little sister ...
A: Sweep is pregnant. She needs a large separate cage of her own. Please separate the male from the ...
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| inqiury | 8/17/2008 |
Q: i noticed the other day my rabbit had a smelly discharge coming form her private bits i contacted ...
A: I would take her in to your good, regular rabbit vet for an exam. Explain to the doctor what ...
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| my rabbit | 8/16/2008 |
Q: my rabbit is 5 months old female who is a house rabbit and when ever you don't stroke her she tries ...
A: your rabbit sounds like she has hit sexual maturity. It would be good to get her in to your ...
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| Introducing a new rabbit | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I have a five year old female unspayed, netherland dwarf that recently lost her best friend, a ...
A: I don't recommend bonding unfixed rabbits in the first place. Too many hormonal impulses overriding ...
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| rabbit skin condition | 8/14/2008 |
Q: my 5 year lod rabbi it currently having regula antibiotic medicen on a regular basis with skin cream ...
A: I have no idea what it might be. Not a vet, and haven't ever seen your rabbit. If you are not ...
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| The Death of my sis bunny | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My sis got a bunny for her kids a couple of weeks ago about three. I was down sat the 10th of ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your sister's bunny dying. Rabbits are not good pets to get for children. ...
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| Dwarf Lop | 8/13/2008 |
Q: We have had our bunny for 18 months. We love her very much. She is an inside bunny and spends about ...
A: it is pretty normal behavior. Not all rabbits do it, or do it all the time. I have one boy who ...
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| Strange brown spot | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Today I noticed my mini lop Mysimo has a fly bite I thought nothing of it but then I noticed above ...
A: it may not be a fly bite. It could be something else. I have no clue what a toonie is. I would ...
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| lifespan of silver marten | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have a silver marten rabbit and I was wondering how long is the life span of a silver marten ...
A: for most rabbits, including yours, breed is not nearly as much of a factor as other things. If they ...
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| First time mother rabbit | 8/10/2008 |
Q: My rabbit has been making her nest all day, pulling out her hair and scattering it around one corner ...
A: separate the male out now. You can't put them back together while the babies are in there with mom ...
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| rabbits | 8/10/2008 |
Q: i got my otter rex black and white bunny on Christmas 2007 and she can sometimes be a little ...
A: in my opinion you are doing a few things wrong. First, the right thing is getting her spayed. It ...
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| chewing | 8/9/2008 |
Q: my rabbit chews loads of things (apart from wooden furniture) wallpaper, carpet, books,sofa, ...
A: couple things. Part ofthe reason they chew is nature. It helps to wear their teeth down, as they ...
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| Giant Rabbit fur | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I've had My giant Pappillion for just over a year now and she is a very good moulter but recently ...
A: it sounds like she's going through her summer shed, or fall shed. The fall and spring sheds are ...
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| rabbits: bonded pairs and living situations | 8/8/2008 |
Q: i need your opinion on something.. My friends rabbit recently got its hind leg amputated at the ...
A: I am sorry you find yourself in such a situation although there are some positives here. First, you ...
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| rabbit spraying | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have a male rabbit who is 1 year old and has a habit of spraying. The vet will not consider ...
A: as far as I know there is no other option. Spraying is a hormonal function. You reduce the ...
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| flea control for rabbits | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We have a rabbit with a bad flea problem. I read a previous answer to a similar question suggesting ...
A: from the House Rabbit Society web site: "Cat flea products are generally safe for rabbits with ...
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| rabbit and guinea pig | 8/5/2008 |
Q: my dwarf lion head had five babies four months ago. she seems bored and lonely. would she share ...
A: I would not pair a rabbit with a guinea pig. Pasteurella that most rabbits carry can kill a guinea ...
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| Mini lop bunny | 8/5/2008 |
Q: My mini lop bunny, Lucy, died yesterday. She was 5 months old. I can't stop crying because i dont ...
A: I am very sorry to hear about your rabbit dying. I can't tell you with certainty why she died. A ...
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| My New Rabbit | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I am just wondering if you could tell me a few good things about proper feeding. I have a new bunny ...
A: first and most, hay. Timothy hay, alfalfa hay. She should be able to eat it at all times, needs to ...
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| My New Rabbit | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I have a new bunny, I got her on the 1st and I am ...
A: the more time she is to spend in her cage, the bigger it needs to be. 2' x 4' is generally the ...
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| Telling A Doe apart from a buck? | 8/3/2008 |
Q: About 5 months ago, my fiance and I came home to find a rabbit in our yard being attacked by two ...
A: first, don't introduce two unfixed rabbits together. You can get really vicious fighting (and if ...
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| Watery eye and nostril | 8/2/2008 |
Q: .. I am worried about my dwarf rabbit (Fifi). Before I went on a short holiday, one of Fifi's eyes ...
A: it could be a number of things (blocked tear duct, sinus infection, others). You should get her to ...
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| mounting behaviour | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I was told I have a female (Holly) from the local shelter. Today I noticed she was mounting my ...
A: please keep them separated until you can spay them. You have two fully charged hormonal females ...
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| taming adult rabbits? | 8/1/2008 |
Q: Hey! i have a rabbit that is around two years old. when she was young she was very friendly and ...
A: it is possible. There is one thing you must do for it to work. She needs to be spayed. It reduces ...
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| Poop & type | 7/31/2008 |
Q: i have 3 rabbit's. A Lionhead, Dutch, and i would like some help to find out what type the new one ...
A: it is best if you actually use English spelling, so that others will take you seriously. First, ...
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| Should i get him neutered? | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Jack, Male Netherland Dwarf Rabbit, Medium Gray, 1 1/2 years old been living in our household for 9 ...
A: there are a numberof positive reasons to get indoor house rabbits spayed/neutered. First, it will ...
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| smelly bunny | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My daughter has a beautiful bunny, she is well fed and watered and kept very clean. Her cage is ...
A: one, if she smells like urine, I would use a better litter that absorbs liquid away from her feet ...
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| molar removal | 7/28/2008 |
Q: my bunny is 3 yrs old and has had his molars filed aprox 4 times in the last 18 months.he has hay ...
A: I am very sorry to hear they did that. I would never go to that vet ever again. Nowadays you don't ...
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| Rabbit | 7/28/2008 |
Q: My rabbit has swollen ears and blisters inside them. What is the problem and how do I make him ...
A: I don't know what the cause of these blisters are. I don't have hardly any information from you ...
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| Angry/Agressive Female | 7/27/2008 |
Q: Meyer, I recently got my 6-month old bunny Mocha spayed. Before the surgery, she was very ...
A: it takes between 4-6 weeks for hormone levels to settle to their new, lower levels. Two weeks is ...
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| Holland Lop sick? | 7/26/2008 |
Q: Lee, I bought my Holland Lop at PetCity about 2 months ago (now it is about 5 months old). At first ...
A: there are potentially many things that can give a rabbit a runny nose. Allergies, fur up the nose, ...
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| sick bunny | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I`m takin care of a friends bunny, and it is not acting normal .. I think it`s sick , but I`m not ...
A: you MUST get this rabbit to a good rabbit vet or an emergency vet right away. Two days of this is ...
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| Hair loss in bun | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I have a Holland Lop neutered female, possibly 9 months old. She weighs 2 lbs 12 oz and is cute as a ...
A: UPDATE: Hi Julia, if you are having trouble finding a good rabbit vet, go here: ...
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| Hair loss in bun | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have a Holland Lop neutered female, possibly 9 months old. She weighs 2 lbs 12 oz and is cute as a ...
A: sounds like she's got a good life with you. I think the Ivermectin without evidence of mites/etc ...
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| rabbit feet HELP! | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a male, lionhead rabbit that is about 7 months old(his name is Teddy BunBuns). A couple of ...
A: well, you should have him looked at by a good rabbit vet. Most likely he needs to be on softer ...
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| Trimming a rabbits nails | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I don't know how I should hold her while cutting her nails. I don't know what would make her ...
A: UPDATE Hi Katherine, glad it went okay. Make sure to give her a small treat when you bring her ...
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| fleas and ticks | 7/22/2008 |
Q: okay we have three rabbits and we have them inside but then we made the mistake to leave them ...
A: from the House Rabbit Society web site: "Cat flea products are generally safe for rabbits with ...
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| broken joing | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I took my rabbit to the vet because I came home and saw he was dragging his foot. The vet said he ...
A: your vet is not a good rabbit vet, the answer he gave you (without even examining it) may or may not ...
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| cottontail is dying | 7/21/2008 |
Q: My mother and I saved a baby bunny from a cat from the age 2-3 weeks. I have done lot of research in ...
A: he most likely has developed an infection from the cat (cat saliva in the mouth and on claws is ...
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| clipping nails - now my rabbit has a limp | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I was clipping my rabbit's back leg claws and I was really careful, I didn't take very much off at ...
A: well, it has to be something that happened when you were cutting his nails. did you grab the foot ...
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| just found out I had a male/female rabbit | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have 2 outdoor rabbits and I looked out my back door this morning and saw baby bunnies. They are ...
A: you need to budget to get your adults fixed and separate them in the meantime otherwise you will ...
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| Rabbit callouses on paws | 7/19/2008 |
Q: My son just recently got a 4 yr old rabbit. The vet says she has a build up of calluses on her paws ...
A: well, not that I know of. Anything you'd put on her feet she would probably just clean off. Best ...
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| orphaned wild rabbit | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Through some strange happenings, an infant wild rabbit has come into my hands. It's so small, I've ...
A: if he is as small as you say he is, he may not be old enough yet to want to try the pellets or hay. ...
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| wild rabbit noises | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Good evening, I have a wild rabbit that lives in my front yard, recently she had babies. I ...
A: any wild creature could be rabid. But generally they would be behaving abnormally - ie - animals ...
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| orphaned wild rabbit | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Through some strange happenings, an infant wild rabbit has come into my hands. It's so small, I've ...
A: it is good to get him in to the vet as soon as possible. If you are not considering raising it or ...
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| Electronic pest repellers | 7/16/2008 |
Q: My husband wants to get electronic pest repellers as seen on tv for mice and roaches.Will this harm ...
A: I don't know if that will bother them. It certainly could as their hearing range is better and more ...
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| Lop ear eye problem | 7/15/2008 |
Q: We were given a lop ear bunny a few weeks ago.I noticed it has a white cottage cheese looking thing ...
A: rabbits have a nictitating membrane that may appear light colored. It is basically the same kiind ...
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| rabbits | 7/15/2008 |
Q: About how long does a rabbit live?
A: it depends on what kind and how you keep it. For example: wild rabbit - about 1-2 years Domestic ...
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| rabbit sneezing | 7/14/2008 |
Q: My rabbit has started sneezing. he has not got a wet nose and he has no breathing problems. I took ...
A: rabbits sneeze for many different reasons. Often they get fur in the nose and they have to sneeze ...
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| sick rabbit /runs/shivers/noteating | 7/14/2008 |
Q: i read another qusetion n answer last nite about bunnys with the runs and that are lathargic n not ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your rabbit dying. The only consolation is that he went relatively ...
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| behavioral prob.s in an older neutered male. | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I recently got a rabbit from someone who didn't have time for him anymore. :( He was a rescued ...
A: it has only been TWO days. He has had trememndous changes recently and including the last two days. ...
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| rabbits ears are awful | 7/12/2008 |
Q: i have a lop eared rabitt. i never noticed her ears until the other day. they are getting bald and ...
A: I don't know because 1) I'm not a vet and 2) I haven't seen it. It could be a number of things. It ...
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| yeast in ears | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I had noticed my bunny itching her ears more than usual and, upon taking her to the vet, she was ...
A: well, yeast is a fungal infection, so you may be getting hung up on lingo too much. If it needs a ...
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| Orphaned Baby Bunnies | 7/10/2008 |
Q: About a week ago we lost our Continental Giant doe to flystrike. she left us with 8 kits when they ...
A: they can have water and hay available all the time. Just refresh both at least once a day. When ...
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| Baby asprin | 7/9/2008 |
Q: My bunny is taking panacur and gluclosamine. We have been giving him baths lately since he has been ...
A: I seriously recommend getting him back in to your regular, good rabbit vet. He may have developed a ...
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| Can't get my rabbits bonded | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I am desperatly trying to get my rabbits bonded but i just cant seem to get them talking. I have one ...
A: I would give them a break for awhile. Just stop trying to bond them a couple months. Stress is too ...
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| Cage cleaning-early days | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 week old mini lop. I have had him now 5 days he has become used to his cage and ...
A: well, you need to be able to pick him up when necessary. He also has to learn to tolerate it. If ...
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| Trying to bond, but rabbits are being funny. | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to bond two rabbits, (both neutered) Male and Female. I knew it would be a difficult ...
A: you need to let them 'fuss'. There is a difference between determining dominance and actual ...
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| House Bunnies | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have a two year old male Mini Lop. A couple months back we got a Mini Rex rabbit. They currently ...
A: the term for this is called 'barbering'. Generally, rabbits may do this when they are bored. The ...
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| Rabbit diarrhea | 7/6/2008 |
Q: She had diarrhea for a little while but then it went away about half a day ago. The diarrhea was ...
A: the pellets you are giving her are great right now for her age. You will need to eventually switch ...
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| rabbits | 7/6/2008 |
Q: i had got a rabbit at a pet store.they didn't have the boys and girls seperated.is it a posibility ...
A: it depends. It depends how old she is, whether she is sexually mature or not. You don't say how ...
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| Rabbit diarrhea | 7/5/2008 |
Q: She had diarrhea for a little while but then it went away about half a day ago. The diarrhea was ...
A: you should still try to get her to a good rabbit vet. You should not be feeding her ANY greens or ...
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| water intake | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 10week old bunny and wanted to know how much water she needs to consume in one day my bunny ...
A: it varies depending on temperature, size and activity. I can't tell you how much she needs. The ...
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| Litter Training | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I recentely found a bunny outiside that was laying in the heat and not doing so well.. I brought him ...
A: put the litterpan in the spot he is peeing in. He is marking territory. He must have hay to eat to ...
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| Pregnancy Possibility ? | 7/4/2008 |
Q: one of our rabbits is looking like it is a girl now, not a boy as we were told, and we recently got ...
A: unless the pet store has some setup with a shelter or rabbit rescue group, no pet store I know of ...
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| pet rabbit | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I was interested in getting a pet rabbit and was looking for one that would be quite large (at least ...
A: sadly, there is no difference between domestic pet rabbits and meat rabbits. Both are domesticated ...
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| 2yr minirex bunnie | 7/3/2008 |
Q: shes always been healthy, i noticed blood in her urine? her poo is normal, eating and drinking ok, ...
A: there are many things that can color urine orange to red. Generally natural dyes in wood toys ...
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| Fur Pulling Mystery | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a beautiful black lop rabbit named Thumper, who we were told was a desexed male when we ...
A: UPDATE Hi, make sure you have a good rabbit vet. It really ups the chances she survives the ...
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| my rabbit dies | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I had a 3 year old female Lionhead lop eared rabbit called lulu. I decided to get her spayed as the ...
A: I am very sorry to hear about your bunny gal passing away. I can only guess, but it does have to ...
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| GI Stasis | 7/1/2008 |
Q: My bunny is having digestive issues right now. Are there any pain medications that I can give her ...
A: you are pretty vague about what is exactly going on or her behavior, so I am running a little blind ...
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| Sudden Death of Loved Rabbit | 6/30/2008 |
Q: This morning I went out as usual to check on my rabbit, Thumper. But as I lifted up the cage lid, I ...
A: I am sorry to hear about Thumper dying unexpectedly. The only way to know for sure what she died ...
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| my baby rabbits eye is mucusy | 6/30/2008 |
Q: i rescued a wild baby rabbit from a dog when it was between 4 to 10 days old. hes done well since ...
A: rabbits have a nictitating membrane (like a bird's) they can open and close at will. Are you sure ...
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| mites or fleas...? Help PLEASE | 6/29/2008 |
Q: we notied that our rabbit has a bald spot on the top of his head and we've noticed just the ...
A: don't get any meds for fleas, especially when you're freaking out about it. There are many that ...
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| Masking tape | 6/28/2008 |
Q: Is masking tape safe for rabbits? You know the one that is kind of like tape made out of paper. Is ...
A: a very small amount of masking tape should not harm your rabbit, especially if she is eating her ...
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| Neutering | 6/28/2008 |
Q: What is the youngest age a rabbit can be neutered? What is the recommended age? How should two ...
A: the earliest is when they hit sexual maturity. It varies by rabbit but it's anywhere from 3 1/2 to ...
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| Rabbit Toileting | 6/26/2008 |
Q: My bunny loves to be in the house with the family but drops poo's everywhere. Ive tried putting a ...
A: UPDATE Hi Amanda, please make sure you go to a good rabbit vet - not all are. They should give ...
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| rabbit peeing and pooping on bed!! | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Mr. Lee Meyer, I've written you before with my rabbit problems and you've always been helpful so ...
A: well, the bottom line is, he's doing it for some reason. They all do what they do for a reason. ...
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| I think my bunny has been having seizures | 6/25/2008 |
Q: In Febuary i bought a rabbit from a pet store. She/ he has been fine since about three weeks ago, I ...
A: I haven't seen your rabbit firsthand, so I'm going on your descriptions. First, are you sure they ...
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| wild rabbit question | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with a question about 2 wild rabbits that we have. We rescued them as ...
A: she is probably pregnant, the way rabbit pregnancies work. They probably will not survive out in ...
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| Picky Rabbit | 6/24/2008 |
Q: My rabbit has had to go on a low-calcium diet due to sludge in his bladder (he had to have is ...
A: UPDATE: Hi, yes you need to get a small amount of the former pellets. Get the smallest bag ...
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| A few Health related Rabbit questions | 6/24/2008 |
Q: 1.Do you know what type of wood the Toy for rabbits called the "Critter Kabob" made out of? Is it ...
A: 1. No. Cedar is bad for rabbits, because of the phenols it gives off (lung issues). Untreated ...
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| Maturity | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I have a beautiful pair of sibling rabbits I got from a friend from school. I started researching ...
A: it is normal practice to separate rabbits at 10 weeks. I would strongly adivse doing that whether ...
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| Ear bleeding/off-balanced walking | 6/23/2008 |
Q: My 4 week old bunny's ear suddenly started bleeding from inside and he cannot walk or hold himself ...
A: some kind of head trauma I would imagine. Rabbits are not the best pet for kids, especially young ...
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| rabbit with red scabs | 6/22/2008 |
Q: i was patting my rabbit and noticed she had a few rissen dry scabs on her back. they just look like ...
A: it could be a number of things. They all require a vet exam. A good rabbit vet will figure out ...
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| Male rabbit barbering female | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I am trying to bond my two pet bunnies, but I am having some trouble. My male (that was neutered ...
A: first, are you sure he is not just grooming or face, or does he actually nip? Some bunnies seem to ...
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| White lump next to rabbit anus | 6/21/2008 |
Q: my sister's rabbit recently developed a white lump next to his anus. he is a three year old dwarf ...
A: well I'm not a vet and I've never seen your bunny, so you really have to take some of what I say ...
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| is my bunny pregant? | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I wanted to get another persons opinion. I have two bunnies, a boy and a girl. The girl is 6 months ...
A: first, separate your rabbits. They will begin fighting now that hte male is doing that. Get ...
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| my bunny die!!!!!! | 6/19/2008 |
Q: well,my bunny die one day ago bacause he fell from hes cage.one day see him just sitting down but ...
A: I am sorry to hear your bunny died after falling. They are more delicate animals than dogs or cats, ...
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| Rabbit Tossing Litter | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I adopted my beautiful black Polish dwarf girl from the shelter about 7 months ago. She was already ...
A: well, rabbits are born diggers. She may have found a new sport. Part of it is seasonal. Rabbits ...
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| sick rabbit | 6/17/2008 |
Q: my rabbit has a creamy discarge with what looks to be small grains of rice mixed in coming out of ...
A: my gut reaction is he has worms. That or his gut has partially shut down and he's not outputting ...
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| Dwarf rabbit with what looks like Pink Eye | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Our 1 year old dwarf rabbit has what appears to be pink eye. Its redish pink around the outside and ...
A: I can't tell you conclusively what it is or that it can be treated without going ot the vet. In my ...
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| Suspicious Lump | 6/16/2008 |
Q: My rabbit is undergoing shedding and I noticed the fur area around his chest is extremely messy and ...
A: I can't really tell you anything conclusive because I'm not a vet and I haven't seen your rabbit. ...
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| Rabbits living in pens? | 6/15/2008 |
Q: First of all I want to thank you and say that you are my favorite person on Allexperts.com to ask ...
A: yes, I think what you are describing is okay. Of course we all want them to have as much space as ...
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| . | 6/14/2008 |
Q: My rabbits have started eating their litter trays,nibbling the hutch,trying to eat my jeans and ...
A: well, rabbits do like to nibble on things. Actually the need to in order to wear down their teeth. ...
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| Question about my Bunny | 6/14/2008 |
Q: My bunny has been very "lazy" over the past few days. He used to hop all over the house and get into ...
A: get him to the vet immediately. Anytime there are changes in diet like this, get to your good ...
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| what should i do pleses answer with in 6 days date posted june 12 at 7:07 in USA | 6/13/2008 |
Q: well me and my friend and my bro were skate borading and my brother pointed out 3 dead rabits no fur ...
A: you can call around to see if any wildlife rehab groups are in your area and can take a baby ...
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| 3rd eyelid swollen and red | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My bunnies third eyelid shows most of the time. The right is the worst. It is swollen and her eye ...
A: I am not a vet. I haven't seen your bunny. That said, it is my purely amateur speculation that ...
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| cutting toenails... | 6/12/2008 |
Q: When you cut the toenails. is is SUPPOSED to be so hard. Cuz my rabbit's toenail is like really ...
A: you need the right type of nail cutter. It needs to be a trimmer like they use on dog nails, only ...
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| Rabbit treats? | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Is feeding her oats and Plain Cheerios ok. I think oats are ok but I am not sure about cheerios. Do ...
A: well, they aren't the best. Unfortunately vets are finding out that any food that is high in ...
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| Baby bunnies | 6/11/2008 |
Q: We had a nest of baby bunnies in our flower bed. One bunnie was out of the nest, and i read on a few ...
A: you can call around to see if any wildlife rehab groups are in your area and can take a baby ...
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| RABBIT TOENAIL PLZ ANSWER FAST!?!? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: EWW my rabbit's toenail kind of "broke" off. Wheni looked at it it looked as if it was.. bent ...
A: is the nail just broken off or is the toe itself broken? If it is the nail, you need to put styptic ...
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| 6 wild baby bunnies | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have 6 wild baby bunnies I've rescued - their mother was hit by a car-. Their eye's aren't open ...
A: UPDATE: Hi, just wanted to make an addition to the water comment. Always make sure they have ...
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| nesting females | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I know you probably get gazillions of emails pertaining to this subject, so sorry. I have two female ...
A: it sounds like a false pregnancy to me. Many times pregnant (false pregnant) females will cry when ...
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| rabbit: loner behavior escaping mate | 6/9/2008 |
Q: My mother rabbit is doing some weird things again. She has learned to jump one of the baby gates ...
A: if you can, let her enjoy the closet. Rabbits love plaing in closets, they are cool and dim and are ...
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| Feeding rabbits | 6/8/2008 |
Q: We have two male rabbits about 3 months old. Is it OK to feed them the leaves of cane that grows in ...
A: there is something called "Dumb Cane" and/or "Spotted Dumb Cane" and I don't know if that is what ...
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| Rabbit | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have just printed out your page (a/Rabbits-703). There is a Google Ad on the page in a box (Ads ...
A: I have nothing to do with whatever ads appear on this site. I am a user of the site just like you ...
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| wild baby rabbits | 6/7/2008 |
Q: 7 days ago I caught my dog eating a nest of rabbits. The mother is most definately gone (I believe ...
A: two things you can do. First call any wildlife rehab groups in your area and ask if they can rehab ...
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| My pet rabbit | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Today I was out feeding my bunnies when I picked up one of my girls. I decided that while I was ...
A: I would definitely have a good rabbit vet take a look at this. Rabbits should not have anything ...
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| 2 bunnies | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I actually have two questions, sorry. Ok I have 2 rabbits. My oldest is a year old, Pebbles, and ...
A: pet stores do not fix pets. If you purchase from a pet store, it is an intact animal. You will ...
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| Rabbit bedding | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Is aspen bedding ok to use for bunnies? I just wanted to ensure if it is or not. I use it in my ...
A: according to the House Rabbit Society, Aspen shavings are okay. However, I don't know how expensive ...
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| White spot with red splotches on eye | 6/4/2008 |
Q: My Dwarf bunny, about a year old plus or minus 4 months, has developed a white spot in the center ...
A: most likely she scratched her eye and it became infected. It sounds like there are ulcers on the ...
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| grinding teeth | 6/4/2008 |
Q: My rabbit is just over 3 months old and has been very active, playful and friendly. We were gone ...
A: he's in pain. I would guess he's in gi stasis. You cannot leave a rabbit for a weekend without ...
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| Bird Seed | 6/3/2008 |
Q: My 2 month old rabbit broke into my bag of Songbird blemd of milo, sunflower, white millet. He ...
A: absolutely not. Your rabbit will become obese. Seeds are extremely high in fat. You should never ...
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| Older bunny poop problems? | 6/3/2008 |
Q: . I have a 7 year old ( best guess - we got her from the Humane Society) female rabbit but recently ...
A: I would double check that you are feeding her a proper diet. Hay should be the biggest thing she ...
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| rabbit's whiskers, fur | 6/2/2008 |
Q: My rabbit is now shedding and no matter how I brush him, there are still loose fur here and there. ...
A: whiskers: it will not harm him, and they will grow back. But they are sensory tools your rabbit ...
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| rabbit's whiskers, fur | 6/2/2008 |
Q: My rabbit is now shedding and no matter how I brush him, there are still loose fur here and there. ...
A: DON'T TRIM HIS WHISKERS!!!!!!!!! They give tactile information back to your rabbit. Don't go to ...
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| my rabbit | 6/1/2008 |
Q: please help my rabbit was chased by a cat and now justs sits there shaking and has then runs please ...
A: Keep him indoors away from predators. Domestic rabbits do best, live longest and are safest as ...
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| Injured Baby Bunny | 5/31/2008 |
Q: Today I saw a bunch of Crows gathering around in a circle and a adult bunny nearby. I was concerned ...
A: Place it in a box with soft cotton towels lining it. Keep him inside your house for the moment, ...
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| Bunny dies 3 weeks after friends death | 5/31/2008 |
Q: You kindly helped me 3 weeks ago when my girl mini lop who was 6.5 years old died. Now, my boy ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your second bunny. I know you were giving him extra love and attention. ...
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| 2 female rabbits that fight | 5/30/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have had rabbits for 5 years. We first brought Thumper home in 2003. He was a male ...
A: well, it sounds like you have tried bonding and it has not worked. I think that after awhile, you ...
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| unusual breathing noise | 5/29/2008 |
Q: Tonight I noticed my rabbit making and funny noise. Sounds almost like a hick up or some trouble ...
A: this 'hiccup' sound is what is called "clucking". Rabbits make this "clucking" sound, that often ...
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| Rabbit leaky eyes | 5/29/2008 |
Q: The rabbit seam healthy except that it has white liquid coming from his eyes almost like milk, a ...
A: if the discharge is that white and milky, he's got some kind of infection in his sinuses. These ...
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| Bald patches/hair loss | 5/28/2008 |
Q: "Hi Lee I need some advises from you regarding hair loss in my 5 year old male rabbit. Usually ...
A: I would first listen to your groomer and not pull out any loose fur, just let it come out naturally. ...
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| bunny care and questions | 5/27/2008 |
Q: my Norwegian dwarf (all white, and male), he will be 2 in mid November. I have had him for a year ...
A: 1. You are asking a non-vet to diagnose something I haven't seen. It could be a number of things. ...
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| Frontline | 5/27/2008 |
Q: and this morning, I found a bunch of red bugs around (but not on, just all around) my bunny, ...
A: I am going to forward to you what the San Diego House Rabbit Society says you need to do regarding ...
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| Sleeping patterns | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I know rabbits are supposed to sleep a fair amount during the day but my rabbit seems to be sleeping ...
A: my first inclination is to take her to your regular good rabbit vet. Explain what you have been ...
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| rabbits: post spay behavior | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I got my mother rabbit spayed two weeks ago, and to minimize bonding issues her daughter went with. ...
A: no, you've done the right thing. Separate her for now from the other rabbits. It takes about 4-6 ...
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| Rabbit food | 5/25/2008 |
Q: It is made of timothy hay based pellets. It says that it is for adult rabbits so do you think it is ...
A: congrats on the new little one! It is generally good to get a young rabbit used to timothy hay, as ...
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| Mounting Behavior/In love with a toy? | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old male dwarf hotot. He is not neutered but he does not exhibit an aggressive ...
A: given the statements you have made, I would not take away his toys. He's getting his frustration ...
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| hormones after spay | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I recently had my female rabbit altered for two reasons..1) to reduce her chances of uterine/ovarian ...
A: anywhere from 4-6 weeks, it takes, to have the body stabilize hormones at the new, lower level. You ...
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| Rabbit bitten by a raccoon | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Our 10 year-old rabbit was bitten by a raccoon last week. His face is a bit swollen and some puss ...
A: I am sorry but you need to take your guy into the vet. Rabbit pus is very thick and you can't clear ...
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| can u help me? | 5/22/2008 |
Q: My dog brought home a baby rabbit and its eyes are half way open. I've read that it needs something ...
A: you need to get something called "Bene-Bac" from the pet supply store. It is milk replacement. If ...
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| bladder problems or vindictive? | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I have two rabbits; one is a mini lop whose name is Daisy, and a lion-head called Violet. We have ...
A: my gut reaction is that they are both sexually mature and not yet spayed. Two females who are ...
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| Bunny's bottom | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have a female polish bunny. She is not spayed. Jsut recently she had poop stuck to her bottom. As ...
A: not sure what you're referencing, but I am thinking that you are seeing residue from the scent ...
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| rabbits | 5/21/2008 |
Q: can you hold a new born bunnie with a paper towell?
A: I probably would not hold them if they were just born, unless you have to for some reason put them ...
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| Bonding Rabbits | 5/20/2008 |
Q: Hey There, My husband and I are new bunny owners. We found our first from a breeder. Bridget was 9 ...
A: well, she smells like a different rabbit to him. Her hormone levels are different, she's not ...
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| he's gone | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I had two bonded minilop brothers. yesterday a pig dog got in and killed one. i cannot stop crying. ...
A: please take him in to your good regular rabbit vet. When you start noticing physical changes it's ...
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| My new Holland Lop rabbit | 5/19/2008 |
Q: Ok I have a few questions. 1. Is using towels as lining for a rabbit cage ok if the bunny is litter ...
A: 1. Yes. Soft cotton towels are fine. But they will dig them up and defeat the purpose. Better to ...
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| rabbit diet | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I just recently got a female lionhead rabbit. She is young, but I am not sure of the age. By her ...
A: soft stools will occur because she's not eating fiber (hay). You need to cut back on veggies and ...
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| nest of baby rabbits | 5/18/2008 |
Q: There is a nest in the front yard, we need to mow are yard what can we do with the baby rabbits ?
A: if there is a location in your yard area that will be safe from mowing, not too far away from the ...
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| Leakes | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Do rabbits like leaks (the vegetable) ?
A: from what I have read, generally speaking, rabbits are not as fond of leeks as other items. They ...
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| spayed rabbit that are now unfriendly | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I was hoping that you could help me with this as it's really worrying me. I bought a female rabbit ...
A: sorry to hear that she's having a hard time with this. Sometimes what happens is that they too much ...
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| baby rabbit | 5/17/2008 |
Q: dog got a hold of a baby. got quickley and no apperent phyical harm was done,might be in shock...not ...
A: if she appears okay, and you don't see blood, limbs at odd angles, etc, if there is a place that you ...
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| Rabbit: cone collar from vet | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I just picked up my pet rabbit from the vet after his pin was taken out of his leg and they placed ...
A: well, I am not certain of what all chemicals and such are on xray paper. I would hazard a guess as ...
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| Hi I need your advice. . . | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I was putting my show goat back in its pen when i heard this screaching sound, my cat was trying to ...
A: if he's still outside, take him in if possible, put him in a fairly big cardboard box, high sides, ...
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| getting another bunny after one died?? | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I had 2 dwarf rabbits, and they LOVED each other very much. My one baby died today, leaving the ...
A: sorry to hear your little guy passed away. hopefully you allowed your rabbit to be around the one ...
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| Injured rabbit | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Just drove into our driveway and frightened away a cat attacking a very cute rabbit. the rabbit ...
A: you need to get it to a vet ASAP. He will need antibiotics soon as cat saliva is very deadly to ...
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| bunnies | 5/12/2008 |
Q: can house rabbits get heartworm?
A: it is possible that heartworms may be able to live inside a rabbit. I am not well-versed as to ...
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| he's gone | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I had two bonded minilop brothers. yesterday a pig dog got in and killed one. i cannot stop crying. ...
A: I am sorry for your loss, it sounds horrible. I feel for your little guy who lost his buddy too. ...
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| Outer ear infection | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I've got a 7-week old male lop-ear bunny who we have had for just 5 days. When we got him he had an ...
A: UPDATE: Hi Julie, make sure that with any antibiotic, you give your guy some good bacteria to ...
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| my rabbit is screaming | 5/10/2008 |
Q: and i want to know what is wrong with it and what i can do about it. i have other questions. is he ...
A: he is in some kind of pain. I don't know if it's your fault, you don't mention any details as to ...
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| 3 days of constipation | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have a male rabbit that's around 4 or 5 years old now. I did a routine cage-cleaning the past ...
A: I am sorry to hear your guy isn't well. You need to get him to a vet. They have medicines that ...
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| Rabbit's behaviour | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My pet rabbit of 5 years old has been so sweet and loving for the past few weeks. He is very ...
A: you will have to write back with more information that I will ask you for. What has changed in the ...
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| Rabbits | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have two 11 week old dwarf lop eared rabbits. One sits just like any other rabbit iv seen (Legs ...
A: I would take her in to your regular, good rabbit vet. If they haven't ever been checked over by a ...
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| bonding 2 rabbits | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have an un spayed female rabbit about one year old. I recently "rescued" a young un neutered male ...
A: well they did not fight. Unfortunately this is not a fair test as they both are intact rabbits, ...
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| baby dwarf bunnies | 5/8/2008 |
Q: How long before they should be handled? They were born just today.
A: if you can let mom out to exercise, you can take a quick look at them. Just make sure they are all ...
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| my 6.5 yr old Holland Lop died suddenly | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if 6.5 yrs is an average lifespan for my Holland Lop. I heard they 7-12 yrs; ...
A: I am sorry for the loss of your little gal. Hay is much more important for getting fur through the ...
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| sick? | 5/7/2008 |
Q: i have a few questions. first, we are out of litter for the litter box that our bunny uses. what can ...
A: Bedding: hardwood stove fuel pellets. Really nothing else. Never cat litter. Not sand. Very few ...
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| Our Bunny's Not Acting Normal | 5/6/2008 |
Q: My sister owns a pet bunny dear to my own heart and her potty training habits have gotten worse. She ...
A: it sounds like your rabbit has hit sexual maturity. This is hormomally-driven behavior. It will ...
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| 8 year old rabbit | 5/6/2008 |
Q: i have an 8 year old mini rex intact female who has spent most of her life outside in a hutch. When ...
A: I would take her to a good rabbit vet to be looked at. Cancer is not something you want to mess ...
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| good food for evony | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I just want to ask about the best daily food for my bunny... his 2 mons old.. what are the best ...
A: he is very young. Hay: all the time, timothy hay, orchard grass hay, alfalfa hay. Pellets: only ...
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| My Bunny Dinah | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Okay so I have a rabbit named dinah and she is a American dwarf rabbit or something rather... and ...
A: you need to get her to a vet, period. She's your pet, she depends on you totally to give her the ...
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| Baby bunny picky eater | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Hey! We bought a baby bunny last Saturday. On Sunday we notice she was not eating anything but her ...
A: you have just figured out (I hope) why you don't go to a pet store to learn about animals. They ...
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| Hurt wild bunny, paralyzed? | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Mr.Meyer, My neighbors dog just brought a baby bunny (wild) in my yard, once we got him to drop ...
A: you will need to get a couple things. You need to get Arnica Montana pills to reduce pain for him. ...
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| problems with an angry rabbit. | 5/3/2008 |
Q: my rabbit attacks my hands and arms, bites and grunts at everyone, including my cats! he used to ...
A: I think that if you haven't ever taken him to the vet, now is a good time. Not because he's sick, ...
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| keeping an indoor bunny warm | 5/2/2008 |
Q: my rabbit lives in doors, but our flat becomes quite cold during the winter months when we're not ...
A: you should at least have the heat at 60 degrees. Rabbits can handle 60 degrees indoors with no wind ...
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| problems with an angry rabbit. | 5/2/2008 |
Q: my rabbit attacks my hands and arms, bites and grunts at everyone, including my cats! he used to ...
A: you don't give enough info to tell you what is going on. You'll need to answer a couple questions ...
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| newborn bunny help | 5/2/2008 |
Q: my rabbit just had her bunnies and i don't know wut to do with them... and she will not go take care ...
A: It appears that way, but rabbit moms only spend about 5 minutes nursing their babies once or twice a ...
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| MALE Bunny eating fur | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I'm foster caring for a bunny from the SPCA (Canada's animal welfare group that saves animals). ...
A: glad to hear your reply. It will take him a minimum of at least a month before he feels really ...
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| rabbit eating habits | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have two dwarf rabbits, can they have too much timothy hay? i am afraid to feed them too much ...
A: you can not feed any type of rabbit too much timothy hay. Rabbits are designed to eat grass hays ...
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| MALE Bunny eating fur | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I'm foster caring for a bunny from the SPCA (Canada's animal welfare group that saves animals). ...
A: UPDATE: Hi Sacha, I just wanted to reply to your 'leave alone' comment. Spend time with him ...
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| rabbit snuffles | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Have you come across a good treatment for rabbit snuffles? I ask because I have a mini rex who had ...
A: herbs and probiotics are good, but in the case of rabbit infections, given their nature and the ...
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| questions about breathing and diet | 4/29/2008 |
Q: Last thursday I got this rabbit from a lady who begged me to take it because her son was having ...
A: rabbits do breathe faster for normal reasons. They get nervous, exercise, excited about something. ...
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| Determine Sex of a Rabbit | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I received 2 dwarf rabbits and I was told that they were both females. When cleaning the cage they ...
A: no females will mount males or females. Males will mount males or females. It is a dominance ...
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| Bunny Problems | 4/28/2008 |
Q: So I've got this bunny named Drift who's about a year and a half now and he's becoming a lil ...
A: if it is 'every once in a while' as you say, I would just roll with it. If it's always in the same ...
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| my rabbits drinking | 4/27/2008 |
Q: i own to rabbits and they have a big drink bottle but lately one of my rabbits i drinking lots soo ...
A: well, there can be several reasons for this. If where you are, the weather is getting warmer, ...
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| bunny Urinary tract infections | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have a sweet little 7 year old bunny, and I believe he has a urinary tract infection. I'm taking ...
A: two things, but you need to go to the store. First, cranberry juice mixed into the water. Get the ...
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| Rabbit with lumps on chest | 4/26/2008 |
Q: this may sound like a strange question, but we have a 1 year old rabbit, and we have just noticed ...
A: I think what you are seeing are nipples. There should be two more maybe that you aren't seeing. ...
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| aggresive female rabbit | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I believe my 2 year old black dutch is female. I recently got a friend for her that I think is ...
A: please separate them as soon as possible. They could seriously injure each other, and possibly kill ...
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| Soft Stools | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have the following observation about my rabbit (Soft Stools) 1) Diet consists of Timonthy ...
A: a taper means a narrowing of something. If you look at him from above when he is resting on the ...
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| rabbit third eye lid showing all the time | 4/25/2008 |
Q: As a rabbit ages does the third eyelid show all the time? What can you tell me about the third ...
A: the third eyelid is a nictitating membrane, used to protect the eye and keep it moist. Often it ...
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| Soft Stools | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have the following observation about my rabbit (Soft Stools) 1) Diet consists of Timonthy ...
A: one of my guys is prone to soft fecal pellets (not the small cecal pellet clusters, which they ...
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| mini rex | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding my mini rex (now about 12 weeks old.) I have been feeding him pellets ...
A: good to hear from you. I have a soft spot for mini rexes (we have several). He is very young and ...
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| Rabbits and other people's cats | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I have got two baby rabbits - they've had their injections and are ready to go outside, I took them ...
A: Follow up addition: I should also mention that cat saliva is extremely damaging to prey animals. ...
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| lucky lost her mum | 4/23/2008 |
Q: last year my friends found a stray rabbit, they brought her to me, because they knew i had an old ...
A: sorry to hear about the loss of your bunny. Short scoop here: she may be depressed but her behavior ...
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| Skinny bunny | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I know that a when a rabbit stops eating and pooping thats really bad. I wanted to take the time to ...
A: if he's really thin but healthy, that may be his body style. If he is an active boy, and it sounds ...
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| my new pet bunny | 4/22/2008 |
Q: we got scratchy from armada flea market she was in with 8 other bunnies she is so well mannered and ...
A: she probably is sick, young bunnies from less than reputable sellers are often not cared well for ...
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| Nail Clipping | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Do the veins in rabbit's nails grow along with the nails as do dogs and cats? I am a mobile pet ...
A: yes, rabbit's nails are like dog nails, hollow in the center for the blood supply (the quick). You ...
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| rabbit blindness | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I have had my rabbit going on 3 years and a couple of days ago I noticed that in her right eye the ...
A: rabbits can go blind, but 3 years old is not old for rabbits. House rabbits can live 10-12 years, ...
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| hair loss | 4/20/2008 |
Q: Would like to know what you think could have caused this, and what would be the best thing to do. ...
A: I have no idea from the info you have provided. I strongly suggest taking them in to your regular ...
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| My two rabbits may be hurt!!!!!!!!! | 4/19/2008 |
Q: Meyer, I come to you with dear plead in help! I was out in the garage with my best friend and we had ...
A: you should tell your dad what happened. It is not being responsible for your pets if you don't. I ...
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| Rabbits and catfood | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Is it healthy for rabbits it eat cat food? Sometimes our 2 cats and rabbit just sit there and munch ...
A: don't let your rabbit eat cat food. Their gi tract is not set up to handle meats well. You can ...
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| My Bunnie smells | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Ok well my boyfriend bought me a bunnie I'm not sure if its a bunnie or a rabbit but my boyfriend ...
A: yes, you should take him to the vet to get him checked out. All new pets should be taken to a vet ...
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| skaking/vibrating | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Whenever I am not touching my rabbit, she starts shaking, especially her legs. It seems like she ...
A: I am condused at what you are saying. Your first sentence sounds like she shakes when you don't ...
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| litter training | 4/16/2008 |
Q: About 4 months ago, I brought in a new rabbit (Gloria) for my neutered boy, a Jersey Wooly named ...
A: you don't mention if Gloria is spayed or not. If she is not, this is the biggest factor of the ...
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| found a rabbit and its just had kits | 4/16/2008 |
Q: My dad was out on a bike ride with my daughter and they found a beige lop rabbit. They brought it ...
A: don't worry about looking for the kits, it won't cause mom to kill them. She's a domestic (pet) ...
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| Rabbits | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a neutered 8 month lop eared boy who is on his own and i would like to introduce a 6 month ...
A: First, you have to determine if your bunny boy has a personality that can handle another rabbit. ...
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| Keeping a pair pf bunnies rather than one by itself.... | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know your opinion on keeping a pair of rabbits. My first bun was a male, and I kept him ...
A: your first bunny shows you that some rabbits have no problem being a 'solo' bunny. My mom, for ...
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| Lionhead rabbits | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I just bought two Lionhead rabbits at a sale. I don't want to make the same mistake twice. What ...
A: I don't know where you were told dwarf rabbits can only have pellets and hay, but that is not ...
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| who would a lop act around me | 4/13/2008 |
Q: i am trying to decide if a lop would be right for me i am 11 years old and very energetic i would ...
A: rabbits are by nature shy little guys who are easily spooked or 'put on alert' by a lot of sudden ...
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| CYST THAT BURST IN A RABBIT | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I have a rabbit that started draining a thick creamy discharge from what appears to be under his ...
A: please take your rabbit in to a good rabbit vet. You can't clear up this infection without ...
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| drinking | 4/12/2008 |
Q: my rabbit does not drink anything at all, I'm not joking, how much should he drink and how can i get ...
A: you will need to get a plastic dropper or syringe and make him drink. Just squeeze outa few drops ...
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| MY RABBIT WETS HIS BEDDING!! | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A MALE DUTCH AND I HAVE HAD HIM FOR A YEAR NOW AND RECENTLY HE HAS BEEN WETTING HIMSELF ALL ...
A: you need to get him neutered by a good rabbit vet. This is hormonal behavior. You will be able to ...
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| Found | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I found 6 baby bunnies. The next morning I went outside and they were all dead except for one. He's ...
A: I'd suggest taking him to a rabbit vet, or to a wildlife rescue group around you. Do this quickly ...
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| eye | 4/11/2008 |
Q: My rabbit has one eye that has turned from brown to a cloudy blue. It has come on in the past 3 ...
A: my suggestion is to schedule a visit with your regular good rabbit vet. It is good you are on top ...
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| Rabbit not eating greens | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have had my house rabbit for 2 months, and am a first time house rabbit owner. Lucy was ...
A: don't worry about the greens. Rabbits do not require greens to survive. If she doesn't want to eat ...
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| re-bonding rabbits | 4/9/2008 |
Q: A few weeks ago i adopted two bonded rabbits, a neutered male and an unspayed female. After about a ...
A: there is really no difference between bonding rabbits and re-bonding rabbits. You start from ground ...
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| Why is my pregnant rabbit making a squeaking noise? | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure how long she's been pregnant.She started making her nest yesterday.I took the male ...
A: she is probably whimpering. From the male bothering her, and anytime you are reaching for her. ...
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| rebonding mother and child rabbit | 4/8/2008 |
Q: Unfortunately Sunday night my 3 month old boy baby bunny dislocated his rear right hock. He is ...
A: sorry to hear about your boy's injury. DO NOT put them in the same space. He needs to heal ...
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| fatty liver disease and diet? | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have 5 rabbits,one of which died recently,having shown no sign of illness,no abnormal behaviour ...
A: don't use wood shavings. The phenols can cause problems. They cause liver and kidney damage in ...
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| rabbits eye popping out and back in | 4/6/2008 |
Q: My rabbit who is litter box trained and in my house has been having a problem with his left eye. it ...
A: Not exactly sure to what extent this is occurring, but I would strongly recommend taking your rabbit ...
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| Dwarf rabbit | 4/6/2008 |
Q: My non-neutered male dwarf is cage trained, that is, uses the litter box in his cage but when we ...
A: his behavior is hormonally-induced. He literally cannot help himself in certain situations. He ...
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| frustrations with bunnies | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I'm hoping you can give me some advice cuz i'm just about at wits end. I have a lovely female bunny ...
A: you have three intact (fully hormonal) rabbits. They will fight when the younger ones hit sexual ...
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| Mini Rex Rabbits | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I am about to get a Mini Rex and I would like to know if they have to have some kind of huse in side ...
A: yes, they need to have a hidey-box (a safe spot) they can retreat to, even in their cage, in case ...
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| Rabbit Behavior | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have a male Dutch, a little over one year old and was neutered in late January of this year. I ...
A: Update: Hi Christine, thanks for the reply. I would suggest picking up the House Rabbit Handbook ...
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| Neutered house rabbit spraying | 4/4/2008 |
Q: hope you can help. I have two house bunnies, a neutered boy - dwarf lop about 2 and a spayed girl - ...
A: it's a territory thing. Both are claiming the sofa as theirs. They are overmarking the others' ...
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| Nursing Habits | 4/3/2008 |
Q: How often does a mother nurse her babies? Should I woory if she has placed her fur on top of the ...
A: rabbits nurse once or twice a day for about 5 minutes. Good chance you may not see it. Milk is ...
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| Rabbit Behavior | 4/2/2008 |
Q: my dutch rabbit seems to be very angry at me for some reason. Every time I put my hand in her cage ...
A: The details provide the reasons. 17 weeks old. She has hit sexual maturity and she is not spayed. ...
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| Rabbit Behavior | 4/2/2008 |
Q: my dutch rabbit seems to be very angry at me for some reason. Every time I put my hand in her cage ...
A: you will have to do a follow-up question with more information. I really can't tell you why with ...
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| Sore Eyes | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Yesterday i noticed that my rabbits eyes were red, look sore and have puss around them. Can you ...
A: has nothing to do with being albino. He has some kind of infection in his sinuses. You need to ...
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| bunny still not eating or drinking anything after treatment from her local vets | 3/30/2008 |
Q: am just wondering if you would be able to help me with a few questions please, last Saturday i gave ...
A: UPDATE Hi Shaz, I would recommend picking up The House Rabbit Handbook, and also reading the ...
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| aggresive rabbit | 3/30/2008 |
Q: My 7 month old male rabbit has become aggressive ever since we got him sterilized. He used to luv ...
A: you will need to write back, I have hardly any info from you. what other things have changed since ...
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| 6 wk old dutch bunny | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I got a 6 wk old dutch bunny,that i purchased on 3-24-08,it was drinking and eating pellets for like ...
A: you are feeding him a totally wrong diet. The vet is wrong. First, you need to go to a good rabbit ...
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| aspiration in bunnies | 3/29/2008 |
Q: How can you tell if your rabbit has aspirated? What should I be looking for, coughing,sqealing? I ...
A: it depends what kind of noises she is making. I would say coughing, continued coughing, any ...
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| My rabbit died over night | 3/28/2008 |
Q: My very young rabbit (2 months) died some time between 3:30am and 11:00am today he was a very active ...
A: sorry to hear about your little guy dying. I can't tell you why he died. You'd need a vet to do a ...
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| Concerned about my rabbit's swollen vaginal region | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am very concerned about my Lionhead rabbit. She is less than a year old, and I noticed the other ...
A: its' a combination probably of urine scald and the feces contamination. It may have also provided ...
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| Baby Rabbit Diet | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I bought a young rabbit (they told me it was 6 weeks) and have just come to realize through this ...
A: Answer to follow-up: Hi Ashleigh, I am glad he appears to be better. I would say at about three ...
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| neutered rabbits | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have 2 male rabbits that I got neutered 6 months ago when they were about 5 months old and they ...
A: neutering stops the hormonally-driven impulse behind fighting. It doesn't get rid of fighting ...
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| cut on nose | 3/26/2008 |
Q: We just got a baby bunny rabbit for Easter for our son. It is a small white pet rabbit. This ...
A: you need to take your rabbit to a vet. Rabbit injuries do not take care of themselves. With him ...
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| Baby rabbit help | 3/25/2008 |
Q: My rabbit had 6 babies yesterday. Last night, one died because it moved away from the others and got ...
A: yes there are some things you can do. Get kitten milk replacement from a pet supply store. Mix as ...
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| what do I do if my rabbit is breathing funny? | 3/25/2008 |
Q: What do I do if my rabbit is breathing funny?
A: you take your rabbit to a good rabbit vet. Not all vets have a lot of experience with rabbits, so ...
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| BABY BUNNY HAS BROKEN BACK LEGS | 3/23/2008 |
Q: WHAT CAN I DO? AND WHAT ARE ALL THE ALTERNATIVES? HOW GREAT IS THE CHANCE IT WILL MAKE IT, IF I TAKE ...
A: take your rabbit to an emergency vet as soon as physically possible. It is not humane to let the ...
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| Noisy Breathing | 3/22/2008 |
Q: First I should say my white albino rabbit has been a great addition to my home. He and my dog are ...
A: are you sure he wasn't just teeth grinding (a sign of happiness)? They do these little 'turbo ...
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| dwarf rabbit from petland | 3/20/2008 |
Q: i didn't get much information on my pet. all i get is a female dwarf rabbit. what is the best way ...
A: you need to schedule a general exam with a good rabbit vet soon, so that the vet can make sure your ...
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| albino rabbits | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Lee, I am interested in finding out just how common albino rabbits are. I know that they are not ...
A: there are several rabbit breeds that are albinos or have albino-ish features. Himalayan rabbits are ...
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| rabbit | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a rabbit and her name is Casie, she is about 1 year old. Her ears look horrible. Her ears ...
A: Robin, please get your rabbit to a vet right away. She has mites and needs treatment. With proper ...
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| My pet rabbit is VERY lethargic. | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I haven't had a pet rabbit in almost 15 years, and so I'm taking every precaution I can, observing ...
A: I really can't tell you anything other than I am not sure what you mean by your 'best friend' - I ...
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| Genital area of a male rabbit | 3/19/2008 |
Q: My rabbit is a castrated 5 year old male rabbit 1. As I was flipping him over to clean his genital ...
A: my guess is that you are actually around the area where they have extra skin where his testicles ...
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| Tomato | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I'm pretty sure my 5 pound rabbit ate a whole medium store bought tomato. Since she's supposed to ...
A: boy I bet she enjoyed it! I would say as long as she is eating her hay and the rest of her normal ...
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| drippy nose? | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I've had my rabbit Jojo for about 3 years, and recently I noticed some clear liquid coming from his ...
A: gonna say this once: take your boy to a good rabbit vet as soon as possible. You gotta be proactive ...
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| sick rabbit | 3/17/2008 |
Q: my rabbit has diarriah, is lathargic and seems to have lost aalot of weight in the last few days. Is ...
A: keep her drinking. Syringe feed her water if you have to. She sounds dehydrated and her gi tract ...
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| rabbit toys, etc | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Lee, What kind of toys are appropriate for a bunny? I'm looking at cat toys and dog toys, as well ...
A: Toys: plastic baby keys for teething are good. Hard plastic that won't break into little pieces. ...
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| Naughty Rabbit | 3/15/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have a rabbit who is 1 year old. We've had him since he was a baby and we got him ...
A: well, it's good you checked that he is neutered. Most pet stores do not sell neutered rabbits. The ...
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| looking to purchase/adopt 2 Netherland Dwarf babies | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could provide me with a list of Netherland Dwarf breeders in the Ottawa, ...
A: I don't recommend breeders to people. I recommend rabbit rescues and House Rabbit Society groups to ...
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| Bunny bereavement | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I had 2 house bunnies (Male & Female)that doted on each other they had only been together from ...
A: sorry for your loss. I know you miss your little guy. Well, if she's still looking for HIM, another ...
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| Rabbit ate carpet | 3/14/2008 |
Q: About three weeks ago, my rabbit ate about 3 square inches of carpet, including the plastic netting ...
A: I can't tell you how long it will take to pass through. Three square inches in a small bunny may ...
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| little bumps, one scab | 3/13/2008 |
Q: and while getting him use to me. I had him in my lap and i was petting him, and i noticed little ...
A: they are probably from bites from other rabbits he was living with. But they could be other things ...
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| dry skin | 3/13/2008 |
Q: .. my rabbit oreyo is 4 months and a half old and he has white flakes kinda like a growth on his ...
A: I can't really tell you what it is. The only way you'll know for certain is for a vet to diagnose ...
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| baby rabbits | 3/5/2008 |
Q: My rabbit just had babies and my rabbit at my school and she had 5 babies and i was wonder if we ...
A: generally you could handle them briefly if mom is okay with it, maybe catch her around her ...
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| nose!!! | 3/4/2008 |
Q: i think it was caramela who took the fur out she has alway been rough when grooming other even me ...
A: you need to separate them so your other rabbit can't continue to do this. If you were worried or ...
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| Wild rabbits | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My aunt gave us a wild rabbit and we were wondeirng what to feed him ,bellets? Apples? And were ...
A: please be aware that in many places it is not legal to have a wild animal as a pet. They require ...
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| Holland Lops - eye problems | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I just bought two Holland lop does from a pretty low-down pet store and am having problems with the ...
A: I'd just try to clean the eye area and get any pus out of there. You will need to go to the vet as ...
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| feeding my bunnies | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Is it ok to treat my bunny and her 14 month baby animal crakers?They go insane over them.
A: I wouldn't give them an entire cracker, and I don't know how big of a bunny they are, but if you ...
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| Why is my bunny stuffing hay in her mouth! | 3/2/2008 |
Q: My pregnant female rabbit is 5 days from her due date! I put some hay in her cage so she could make ...
A: for a pregnant female, doing the nestbuilding thing, yeah, it's normal. She may not exactly be ...
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| Whiskers | 3/2/2008 |
Q: My 4 year old son cut our rabbit's whiskers the other day.. I am very upset about this. I heard ...
A: I know you probably already have, but make sure your son knows that it is bad to do that. You may ...
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| Twitching and poop | 3/1/2008 |
Q: My rabbit's half asleep and his body's appearing to be involuntarily twitching is this normal ...
A: rabbits that are sleeping often have small twitches when they sleep, it is normal and nothing to ...
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| rabbits on walks | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Can you take rabbits and guinea pigs on walks, if you can how long and how far should you go for and ...
A: you can, but only if the rabbit can tolerate wearing a special harness. You have to get a harness ...
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| parsley | 2/29/2008 |
Q: but she doesnt know if its from the parsley? so i just wanted to make sure that it cant hurt my ...
A: parsley is generally safe, meaning that it is not naturally toxic to rabbits. That said, not every ...
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| common cold in rabbits? | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have a cold and just realised my rabbit has eaten a tissue i have been using. If the tissue has my ...
A: it could be possible, but only if your cold virus/bacteria also happens to be able to infect ...
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| New Baby | 2/28/2008 |
Q: My wife just got a mini lop named Lucy. Lucy seems to love being held and petted. She will rest ...
A: lops have a hard time raising their ears, but generally they are either moving it out of the way to ...
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| TEXAS RANGER, MY BUNNY | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Texas has a little red hairless bump on her side and i was just wondering if you might know what it ...
A: I can't tell you what the bump is. I can guess it could be a number of things. If the bump has a ...
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| RABBIT'S LIFE | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Does a dwarf rabbit need a mate to live/survive & how long can a dwarf rabbit live if it never mated
A: rabbits do not "have" to have another rabbit to survive/live. They are by nature social animals and ...
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| newborn rabbits | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a rabbit who just had 6 babies 2 days ago. This is her first time, she made a nest and I ...
A: this mostly happens with first time moms. I can't tell you why, they don't have the right instincts ...
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| biting ears | 2/24/2008 |
Q: my 8 month old lopear looks like she has bitten both ends of the bottom of her ears. they look clean ...
A: either she has an infestation of some kind or she is self-immolating (self-abuse) because of ...
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| spayed rabbit | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have just had my pet rabbit spayed 6 days ago she managed to chew her stitches out and she has ...
A: there really isn't much you can do, if she wants to go after them. You could try to give her other ...
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| Rabbits | 2/23/2008 |
Q: My rabbit is a Netherlands dwarf called Pepper. She is all black but has a white spot under her ...
A: no rabbits shed multiple times during the year. Normally they shed every 3 months or so (based on ...
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| Rabbits back leg. | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I bought a lop eared close to two years ago and she has recently hurt her back left foot. I read in ...
A: my advice is get her to a good rabbit vet. Not all vets are good rabbit vets. Good rabbit vets ...
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| Rabbit back legs not moving after getting spayed | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My best friend took her bunny into the vet to get spayed yesterday and when she brought the bunny ...
A: make sure you only research House Rabbit Society-recommended vets - in case I didn't list it: ...
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| Rabbit back legs not moving after getting spayed | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My best friend took her bunny into the vet to get spayed yesterday and when she brought the bunny ...
A: sorry to hear about your friend's rabbit. Did she go to a House Rabbit Society-recommended vet, or ...
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| dwarf rabbits | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Could you be able to tell the general info on keeping dwarf hotots and dwarf netherlands. Or could ...
A: there isn't anything special in terms of care, that is why you can't find anything. I would start ...
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| New Baby | 2/18/2008 |
Q: My wife just got a mini lop named Lucy. Lucy seems to love being held and petted. She will rest ...
A: well, 2-3 feet is a big drop for a bunny. They can break their front legs or something else if they ...
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| dwarf bunny | 2/18/2008 |
Q: hey, i just got a dwarf bunny that is 2 months old and when i bought it they told me not to feed it ...
A: I believe you misunderstood the people who sold you the rabbit. They told you not to give him ...
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| newborn rabbits | 2/17/2008 |
Q: how long can u wait before changing the bedding for a newborn rabbits
A: about a week (7-8 days). Make sure mom is somewhere off playing, separated. Just keeps the stress ...
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| Rex rabbit "mystery" sickness | 2/16/2008 |
Q: Our vet told us the bring him in when it happens but it happened on Christmas day and on a Sunday ...
A: we have several rex rabbits. First, you'll have to get back to me as I need some more info. First, ...
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| litter | 2/15/2008 |
Q: hey.. I'm looking for a good litter for my rabbits and i read that carefresh is really good, is that ...
A: carefresh is okay but only in that it is safe for them. I don't recommend it. I do recommend the ...
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| Rabbit | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I've noticed that my rabbit has a lump under her nipple. It has gotten a little bit bigger but ...
A: it could be an infected nipple, a blocked milk duct, mastitis or something along those lines. I ...
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| Rabbits | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Hi there would you recommend getting a rabbit dressed? Do all rabbits get tumors if you dont get ...
A: I am not used to the term 'dressed', but from your message I am assuming that you mean neutered or ...
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| Healthy? | 2/14/2008 |
Q: My rabbit Toasty is 1 years old and he loves to eat everything i eat (other than meat of course) I ...
A: if the cereal isn't a high sugar cereal, and if it's a very small bite of cookie, and he is ...
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| Misting System | 2/13/2008 |
Q: keep them cool and so one when you said about a cooling system for if the rabbit is outside. what ...
A: well, there are two things I've advised for hot weather. One, if you can keep them indoors in air ...
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| Harness and Leash Training | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Are certain breeds and sizes of rabbits more likely to do well on a lead?
A: Not to my knowledge, no. It is the personality of the rabbit, and whether they can accept wearing a ...
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| Rabbit Thumping | 2/11/2008 |
Q: We recently adopted two male rabbits from our local SPCA. They both have been neutered, live in ...
A: if he gives kisses, he considers you (whoever he's kissing) as a friend. I think your ...
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| Neutered Bunny Behavior | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Meyer, We adopted a 5 month old bunny, a little 3 lb., dark grey guy. Don't know his breed. 3 days ...
A: it will, but it takes about 4-5 weeks for a rabbits' hormone levels to drop to their new, lower ...
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| Snorty bunny sounds? | 2/9/2008 |
Q: My bunny Hugo is makign some sort of respitory snort sounds. My boyfriend at first thought he was ...
A: it depends what he's doing (context) to know what it means. Are you sure they are not little ...
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| medicine | 2/8/2008 |
Q: . i have 2 three months rabbits and they have been itching a bit more than usual so i think they ...
A: I don't know because I don't know what you have. We are not vets here. I would strongly suggest ...
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| Rabbit Thumping | 2/8/2008 |
Q: We recently adopted two male rabbits from our local SPCA. They both have been neutered, live in ...
A: thumping can mean a lot of things. Rabbits thump (to others) as a warning about something. ...
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| Using pesticides around my pet rabbit | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Are you able to provide me on any advice regarding using pesticides in my rabbit's room ? I live in ...
A: I believe you will have only limited success if you cannot store her food away. She should be ...
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| wild baby rabbit | 2/7/2008 |
Q: This rabbit is very small and has not opened its eyes yet but we were trying to figure out ways to ...
A: call your local animal shelter or widlife rehabilitator group in your area. They may be able to ...
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| fire ants | 2/6/2008 |
Q: .. ( your finally not maxed out lol) can fire ants hurt rabbits? when i let my rabbits to play in ...
A: I would do whatever I could to keep fire ants away from ANY of my pets. Fire ants can hurt rabbits ...
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| Reintroducing rabbits to an enviorment | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I have two rabbits, dumbo and latte for approx. 7 months now. They are both ...
A: part of it is that since they've been gone so long they are marking their territory as their prior ...
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| My rabbits feet | 2/4/2008 |
Q: My rabbits feet have been losing almost all the fur that grows on it. His paws have grown raw and ...
A: well, if the bottom of his cage area is getting wet and he's sitting in it, then yes, this could be ...
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| Flemish Giant Bucks | 2/4/2008 |
Q: He is beautiful, however, I had a surprise when I watched him hop away.His testicles are extremely ...
A: I guess I am a little surprised that they would be dragging as you say. It does sound excessive but ...
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| Toilet Training | 2/2/2008 |
Q: We have a lovely rabbit called Bebi. He is a male rabbit and we had him since he’s about 4 weeks ...
A: your little guy is now a sexually mature rabbit, and he is marking the way he is because of ...
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| eye infection in rabbit? | 2/2/2008 |
Q: my 4 y.o. female rabbit appears to have irritated eyes. They are both a bit pinker than usual ...
A: yes, it could be a tear duct problem. But it could be other things as well. Has the air in the ...
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| followup: how much pellets for the babies? | 2/1/2008 |
Q: the followup function isnt working so im asking another question. How much pellets should the ...
A: well, I'd probably say (just because they are so young) between 1/8 cup and 1/4 cup per day (each). ...
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| feeding babies and mama | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a house rabbit who recently gave birth to two beautiful babies who are now 5 weeks old. Since ...
A: from my experience it would be good to cut her greens down. They contain mostly water, and it is ...
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| How did rabbit die? | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I had a dwarf rabbit that was two years old. He just died suddenly. He seemed fine all day until I ...
A: sorry to hear about the loss of your rabbit. Sounds like a very sad death. I don't really know ...
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| help | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have 2 dwarf rabbits. the doe has been making weird noises and i don't know what that means. the ...
A: I would separate them for now. One may have hit sexual maturity and the other not, and this can ...
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| Hutch Burn | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have three hollland lops, all from rescue in San Diego. Just moved them indoors because we all ...
A: part of the deal is being outside, it is always easier for urine to evaporate faster than inside a ...
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| toxic plant for rabbit | 1/28/2008 |
Q: my rabbit recently ate a few umbrella plant leaves and part of the stem. i looked up the type of ...
A: this is also known as a dwarf umbrella plant, or Hawaiian Umbrella tree, or a Arboricola tree. I ...
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| bunny breeds | 1/27/2008 |
Q: i have a brazilian rabbit but i cant find anything about them either on line or in any books i've ...
A: there really is no way to know for certain. I just know she doesn't have the characteristics of a ...
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| non-hay sources of fiber for rabbits? | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I've had my house rabbit for 4 years; he had his incisors removed at ~1yr because of severe ...
A: several ideas come to mind. Perhaps cutting down on some of the foods he likes may (out of hunger) ...
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| rabbit skin prob | 1/26/2008 |
Q: i can home from work this morning an found that my rabbit had bit or scrached a bold pach on its ...
A: well my first instinct is to take him in to your good regular rabbit vet for an exam. It could be ...
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| bunny breeds | 1/26/2008 |
Q: i have a brazilian rabbit but i cant find anything about them either on line or in any books i've ...
A: although Brazillian rabbits exist, if you live in the USA they most likely are pulling your leg. It ...
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| How can I get them to pee. | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I like to have a bunny on my lap while watching TV but they don't seem to be able to hold their ...
A: I am giving you the benefit of the doubt that this is a genuine question. Short answer is no, you ...
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| rabbit grooming | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I work at a preschool and we have 2 long earred bunnies we got from a local pet store. They were ...
A: they are sexually mature. They need to be neutered as this behavior is fundamentally ...
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| gagging | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have been syringing my pet Cecil antibiotics for a wound he suffered when our other rabbit Ivy ...
A: it sounds like you may have given him too much, too fast and it may have gotten into his lungs. ...
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| Bunny's breathing strangely | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I just bought a new bunny recently, he's probably about 2 months old, he's a mini rex, and he seems ...
A: given what you say about his age and behavior and you just got him, I would take him in to your ...
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| re-introducing rabbits | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I bought two bunnies a male and female. They are only 12-15 weeks old and litter mates, I have had ...
A: well if you can get some pet exercise gates (at least 2) you can 'double gate' and split the ...
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| fresh fruit and vegetables | 12/20/2007 |
Q: i just bought a baby rabbit its white with dark blue eyes the pet store i bought it from they said ...
A: here's the bunny food pyramid. Hay is the thing they need to eat most of the time. They are ...
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| ribs?! | 12/19/2007 |
Q: i can feel my rabbit's ribs and i don't why. he's got enough to eat and he's eating all of it. i ...
A: well, as long as he is eating and drinking normally, and his output seems to match his input ...
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| bunny dont know its breed | 12/19/2007 |
Q: i just bought a baby rabbit its white with dark blue eyes the pet store i bought it from they said ...
A: no, there is no test they can do to figure out what breed it is. If they have a rabbit-savvy vet, ...
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| indoor/outdoor | 12/18/2007 |
Q: Right now, my dwarf rabbit, almost 2 years, is living outside. It has been about 25+ degrees ...
A: I have not heard that it can be fatal to bring a cold rabbit inside. I do know that it can be fatal ...
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| False Pregnancy | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 year old unspayed rabbit that I rescued about two months ago. She has been checked by ...
A: I am sure she will love you forever for it. If it is a false pregnancy, it should be over (she ...
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| jaw tumour | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have a (almost) 2 year old female bunny. Just recently I noticed a lump developing on her jaw, ...
A: I don't want to make that decision for you!!! That's a biggie. I'd say it depends. It depends ...
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| jaw tumour | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I have a (almost) 2 year old female bunny. Just recently I noticed a lump developing on her jaw, ...
A: it is either a tumor or an abscess. I would probably suspect abscess more so than tumor, as a ...
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| Weight Loss | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I have a Netherland dwarf that is 9 and a half years old. His name is Buttercup. He was just in for ...
A: well I have to say you are on top of your rabbit's health issues, I am glad you are diligent and ...
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| Behavioral Chanve | 12/15/2007 |
Q: Some generic background: I purchased a unicorn mini lop (Peter)as a gift for my fiance around 9 ...
A: I probably would take him in Monday, for sure. Going off his food or not acting like he normally ...
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| rabbit help | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I am having a problem with two of my rabbits. Because there is not enough room, I need to keep 2 ...
A: you cannot allow them to have contact with each other. They will fight and one or both will get ...
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| Compatibility of a rabbit and a shih-tzu | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have a shih-tzu and would love to get a house rabbit. My dog is very soft, doesn't bite and is ...
A: it really depends on the personalities of the two animals more than anything, and if they get ...
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| toilet training | 12/13/2007 |
Q: We recently purchased a mini lop and I have heard that they can be toilet trained but have zero idea ...
A: before sexual maturity rabbits can use a pan. Once they hit sexual maturity toilet habits go ...
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| I have 2 questions | 12/13/2007 |
Q: First, We had a female bunny for about 1 and 1/2 yrs before we took her to the vet, she had a check ...
A: sorry to hear about your little bunny gal. First thing I'd probably do is find a better rabbit vet. ...
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| My rabbit has become more aggressive since being neutered. | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have an issue with my 7-month-old dwarf hotot rabbit. First off, he was very loving to me. I let ...
A: first, sorry to hear about this. Did he have a hard time recovering from the neuter? Were there ...
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| Rabbit behaviour | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have two rabbits my first is a Netherland Dwarf called Russel and is a buck and my second is a ...
A: short answer is 'no'. Rabbits pick their friends (like people) and if one or both do not like the ...
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| a question about rabbit behaviour and bonding bunnies | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 and a half yr old female rabbit which I've kept for over a year now. I've been caring ...
A: First, yes, de-sexing (spaying) your girl will cut down on her aggression. Unfixed rabbits have ...
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| Please Help Sick Bunny - update | 12/10/2007 |
Q: "Olivia, my bunny, is bleeding from her rectum. She also hasn't eaten, drank, or gone to the ...
A: - update Hi, I'm sorry you had to put her down. It's an extremely hard decision. What did the ...
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| My bunny may be having a false pregnancy? | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I have two bunnies, one male and one female. They have never been placed together. I believe that ...
A: well if the separate cages are an inch apart or closer (like right next to each other or sharing the ...
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| lump | 12/7/2007 |
Q: 5 year old rabbit has a lump on left back, above leg-behind neck area. It is hard and does not ...
A: good catch by you. Glad you are aware of potential problems with your guy. I would definitely have ...
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| rabbit fur growth | 12/6/2007 |
Q: After my bunny stops ripping off her fur when will it grow back?
A: you will need to send me additional info to my questions below. Is she pulling a lot of her fur ...
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| rabbit bonding | 12/6/2007 |
Q: How can I bond more with my rabbit? should I buy her toys?
A: well, toys are good. Many things can be fun toys for rabbits, things we would not normally think ...
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| spaying | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I adopted an 8 week old bunny from my local humane society,she is now around 91/2 months old. I was ...
A: she won't be too old to be spayed. Considering their lifespans (fixed) are 10-12 years, she's got a ...
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| Bonding | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I own a male, neutered, 1-y-o Holland lop. Unfortunately, his roomate, a spayed female, passed away ...
A: it is good you are thinking about this. I would tweak the following: 1. before attempting any ...
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| sick rabbit I think | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My rabbit today has been very cold and just laying around. He ate alittle bit this afternoon and ...
A: anytime they are not excited for food, there is a big problem. This is a major warning sign you ...
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| rabbit hair loss | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My daughter has a Norwegian Dwarf approximately 7-8 months old. The rabbit seems healthy other than ...
A: if you have a collar on your rabbit, take it off. Never put a collar on your rabbit. Does she ...
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| pregnancy | 12/3/2007 |
Q: my doe had a litter about 5-6 mths ago but unfortunately she killed her kits i think she could be ...
A: I would prepare for another litter. Almost 100% chance she is pregnant. I don't know what the ...
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| Holland Lop with Enlarged Nipple? | 12/3/2007 |
Q: My Holland Lop girl will be 4 next May and has never been bred before. The other day I noticed her ...
A: there probably is some kind of infection present. I would not wait to take her in to a vet as soon ...
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| house rabbit | 12/2/2007 |
Q: i have a house rabbit that i have had about 2 months now. and she has started growing a cyst like ...
A: can't really say without seeing it. It could be several things - an abscess, a tumor, a parasite of ...
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| Dwarf lop | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Are dwarf lop rabbits prone to nuerological problems beacuse i had 2 dwarf lops and they both had to ...
A: to be honest, given your limited information, I'd say they picked up an infection from somewhere and ...
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| traveling with my rabbit | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have a young lionhead dwarf bunny (8 months) and I need to travel by car in December for 12 hours. ...
A: well, there are still a couple factors. Can you give him a safe environment (and I mean as safe as ...
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| tumor? and do they hurt? | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 6-yr old male rabbiet with a golfball-sized lump on the right side of his jowl (lower ...
A: well, it could be a tumor. More likely it is an abscess (localized infection). Either way, a vet ...
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| seagrass mat | 11/28/2007 |
Q: i have just bought a house rabbit but he likes chewing so i bought a seagrass mat,is it ok for him ...
A: yes, seagrass is known to be a safe thing to chew on for rabbits, in that it is not poisonous or ...
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| Bunny Problems | 11/28/2007 |
Q: My bunnny had her first baby about a month ago and she only had one. It died an hour after birth. ...
A: sorry to hear about your gals' litters not surviving. Not to sound flippant, but have you ...
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| bald patch around scratch | 11/27/2007 |
Q: ) I have a dwarf bunny named Snowflake. The other day while we were playing I picked him up and ...
A: is your guy neutered? If not, you should consider geting him neutered by a good rabbit vet, it will ...
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| traveling with my rabbit | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I have a young lionhead dwarf bunny (8 months) and I need to travel by car in December for 12 hours. ...
A: it depends. It depends if you have someone to look after your rabbit if you are gone a couple days. ...
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| Rabbit-Friendly Dog | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I wanted to know what your opinion would be in going about getting a rabbit-friendly dog. I have ...
A: think hard before getting a dog. You could wreck a good thing you have right now. If one of the ...
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| Lionheads | 11/24/2007 |
Q: Do Lionheads get hair/fur balls? How do I get rid of it?
A: all rabbits have the potential to have a bezoar develop, as they ingest fur while grooming. It is ...
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| gum! | 11/24/2007 |
Q: Our bunny at a piece of gum. it wasn't the whole thing but it was a pretty small amount but i'm ...
A: if it was only a small piece, he will probably be just fine. Make sure he eats his hay as normal as ...
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| My mini rex is shedding a great deal, the vet said it was molting but I am not sure.. | 11/23/2007 |
Q: My mini rex is about 10 months old. He has began shedding like crazy. First it was on his belly and ...
A: it sounds like a heavy shed. Rabbits can shed fur all different ways. Some start losing it all ...
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| lost rabbit | 11/22/2007 |
Q: We can't find our rabbit. He is about 8/9 months old. We let him out of his cage to roam our back ...
A: this is the reason you don't let them run around free. I am sorry to hear about your rabbit. I ...
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| problems | 11/22/2007 |
Q: My rabbit is 8 months old and eats fruitloops.sheacts like she feels good.would this be more likely ...
A: if she is acting like her normal, healthy, happy self, eating and drinking normal, her outputs are ...
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| Nature Center Rabbits | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I work at a Non-Profit Nature Center where we don't have a very large budget. I recently put money ...
A: it is never good to have one fixed and one intact rabbit together. One is just so hormonally driven ...
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| is my rabbit ill? | 11/20/2007 |
Q: i have taken her to the vets twice now as she makes alot of noise when she sleeps or eats,the vet ...
A: well, I'd probably go with your vet, as he's actually examined her and had a chance to see some of ...
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| rabbit licking my hair | 11/19/2007 |
Q: Is it normal for my rabbit to lick and/or chew on my hair? I normally lie on the floor with him for ...
A: this is a good sign. He's grooming you and giving you kisses. Rabbits only groom their closest ...
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| Rabbit issues | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I recently rescued a rabbit that my neighbor had found out on its own. It appears to be a Mini Rex ...
A: put padding around the cage areas, especially anything she could really hurt herself on, and ...
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| ASAP | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I've had my Netherlands dwarf rabbit for 7 years now and just a few days ago we noticed she was ...
A: she has head tilt (torticolis). It can be caused by bacteria infections in the inner ear, brain, or ...
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| litter training | 11/16/2007 |
Q: neutered this past tuesday. How do I go about litter training now that he will not have to mark ...
A: first, I'd give him up to a month before really trying hard. It takes up to a month for hormone ...
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| agouti rabbits | 11/16/2007 |
Q: We got a brown agouti rabbit from our local shelter as an adoption. He is medium sized, about 8-10 ...
A: I would believe he has some Lop-ness in his background, especially if he has really meaty ears. He ...
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| kindling rabbit | 11/15/2007 |
Q: i have 5 rabbits altogther in large pen, 1 buck and 4 does. one of my does is nesting should i ...
A: I don't have any firsthand experience with this, I will tell you up front. My instinct would tell ...
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| Pregnant rabbit? | 11/15/2007 |
Q: However after 3 months of having them one of them had 5 babies. Unfortunately they all died for a ...
A: it depends on how soon after the neuter procedure they got together. If it was a month or later, ...
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| PAIRING RABBITS | 11/14/2007 |
Q: MY RABBIT HAD 7 BABIES ALL HEALTHY AND WELL. I WANT TO KEEP TWO OF THEM WHAT SEXES ARE BEST TO KEEP ...
A: don't post using all caps (it means you are shouting). The 'best pair' depends on the rabbits and ...
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| My rabbit made a tunnel | 11/13/2007 |
Q: My two rabbits made a big hole in the yard. The hole is so big it looks like a tunnel should I cover ...
A: if your enclosure doens't have metal fencing sunk 1 foot into the ground your rabbits can burrow ...
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| New bunny questions | 11/13/2007 |
Q: My holland lop is 5 months old and I've just uncovered new issues. I know that rabbits shed but ...
A: shedding usually begins in one area and then spreads outward. Some bunnies shed equally all over, ...
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| rabbit urine odor | 11/12/2007 |
Q: i recently bought a rabbit from a local pet and garden store. he is black with one white paw. i ...
A: the best thing to do is save up and get him neutered. Not only are you smelling his urine, which ...
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| My Rabbit | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I just got my Rabbit On Friday. She is Only 7 weeks old. I'm going to show her in 4-h. I'm a little ...
A: often rabbits pick up on the nervousness of people and that gets them nervous and scared a little. ...
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| Bunny peing on me | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 month old bunny (dwarf/lionhead cross) who I have had for almost a month. Lately he has ...
A: I would suspect he has hit sexual maturity and he is marking you as his territory/friend. You will ...
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| my poor bunny | 11/10/2007 |
Q: My rabbit is always very friedly and likes when we come to get him out. The last few days his head ...
A: you need to get your boy into the vet immediately. He has torticollis (head tilt) and it can be ...
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| Rabbit Abscesses | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I just have a few questions about rabbit abscesses. First, are there certain breeds that have a ...
A: well, indirectly, there may be small factors that may influence abscesses. For example, all rabbits ...
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| Our Rabit died, can you tell us why? | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help! We found our family rabbit dead yesterday in her hutch, she was perfectly happy ...
A: sorry to hear about your little gal. I can't really tell you why she died. The only way that has a ...
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| living together | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 8 mon. old mom bunny and 8 mon. old dad bunny. They had babys 4 weeks ago! ( 3 of them!) ...
A: I technically would reject this because I am against the casual pet owner breeding rabbits. ...
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| rabbit eating english ivy and ? | 11/7/2007 |
Q: A friends rabbit is living outside in their yard eating English Ivy (among other things) for months. ...
A: it was kind of you to offer to get hay for a rabbit that isn't even yours! They are grazers and ...
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| bunny-dwarf | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I just brought a bunny 2 day ago and it not afraid to be picked up but to me it want eat. I gave it ...
A: it is great he is eating hay. That is what he should be eating. Hay should be the biggest part of ...
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| rabbit hutch varnish | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Do you know what kind of varnish you can use for rabbit hutches? I am building a rabbit hutch and ...
A: I am assuming that you are using a slanted roof with real shingles on it - most rabbit hutches have ...
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| rabbit nail injury | 11/6/2007 |
Q: My rabbit has just caught her claw in my zipper which pulled the claw out. I will take her to the ...
A: if she is bleeding you can put cornstarch or flour on your finger (liberally) and press onto the ...
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| bunnies ears are very warm | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have a new bunnies he is about 4 mos old. I just picked him up from his pen(inside bunny) and his ...
A: what you are feeding him will kill him. I am not exaggerating. You NEVER feed a rabbit meat, ...
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| Help! | 11/5/2007 |
Q: My rabbit is shedding lots of hair (above average) and his eyes are really wide. We keep him in our ...
A: I don't know offhand why he is shedding like this. Rabbits shed several times a year, with spring ...
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| Holding Rabbits - update | 11/4/2007 |
Q: Hey Lee, I've had my rabbit for 11 years but he's never enjoyed being picked up and held. If I put ...
A: you know I don't think you mentioned whether he was neutered or not. I assumed he was as he is an ...
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| rabbit eating english ivy and ? | 11/4/2007 |
Q: A friends rabbit is living outside in their yard eating English Ivy (among other things) for months. ...
A: well, I see English Ivy listed as a toxic plant in many places (primarily the berries and leaves). ...
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| Wild Rabbit Not Moving | 11/3/2007 |
Q: A rabbit is sitting under our deck, a raised deck about 7 feet high, so the rabbit exposed. It has ...
A: I doubt that it is a wild rabbit. Wild rabbits will not let you get 25-30 feet from them without ...
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| Holding Rabbits - update | 11/3/2007 |
Q: Hey Lee, I've had my rabbit for 11 years but he's never enjoyed being picked up and held. If I put ...
A: - update - Hi Jamie, based on you saying he's becoming more aggressive with you and not ...
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| 1 month old bunnies | 11/2/2007 |
Q: hey... i have 2, 1 month old bunnies. my ? is can i get them litter trained now or are they too ...
A: after they are weaned and in their own cages it will be possible. 8-10 weeks old in their own cages ...
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| Spraying and humping after being neutered | 11/2/2007 |
Q: My white, pink-eyed bunny (Buddy) has been spraying and humping. I've had him neutered twice (one ...
A: it takes 4-5 weeks after neutering for hormones to stabilize to the new lower level. It takes that ...
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| Chloe chews on human flesh! | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I just got a lionhead, 8 months old and she is to be spayed in one week. She has taken to chewing ...
A: I believe that this behavior will be reduced after she is spayed, but it will take 4-5 weeks for her ...
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| eye | 11/1/2007 |
Q: We have a rabbit that is about 4 months old and the other day we noticed a bump by her eye that had ...
A: well, tumors are something that can happen anywhere on a rabbit. I wold say it's a little more ...
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| Rabbits face swollen | 11/1/2007 |
Q: My rabbits face is swollen. He is not as active as normal however he does eat when food is provided. ...
A: really, no. You need to get him to the vet immediately. He's got infections in his face/mouth that ...
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| rabbit vertigo | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 week old lops, she seems to have vertigo. I don't think it is seizures, but how do I ...
A: most likely she has some kind of infection and/or parasite in the inner ear or brain (most common ...
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| Rabbits ears | 10/31/2007 |
Q: my rabbit has bald ears,and she has a scabby sore on the outside of one ear.The ear is a bit red,how ...
A: your rabbit is obviously suffering from something that made her rub her ears raw. She either has ...
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| rabbits | 10/30/2007 |
Q: i have 2 a rabbits and it gave birth how long do you wait till they get weaned? and ...
A: First, separate your adult rabbits immediately. Unfortunately your female will most likely be ...
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| apples and neuturing | 10/30/2007 |
Q: my 1 year old rabbit loves eating apples, i only give him a slice but i take the seeds out, i was ...
A: yes it is good to take the seeds out, they can kill them. If you are like me you just cut that ...
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| wont put paw down | 10/30/2007 |
Q: my rabbit can't stand on his left foot at all and sometimes the whole of his left side goes and he ...
A: please take your rabbit to the vet immediately. He has probably injured or broken something in his ...
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| Females | 10/29/2007 |
Q: what if we were to get more females? would the male fight or kill females?????
A: If you get more females, from the male's point of view, generally males are fine with that. for ...
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| Male rabbits | 10/29/2007 |
Q: i have 2 Flemish giant rabbits. one female and one male. the male is spayed. we are thinking about ...
A: never mix altered and unaltered rabbits. The aggression levels are not good and there will be ...
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| Sick Rabbit | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Our rabbit Jessie is 9/10 years old now. We have had her from a baby. On Thursday she had poorly ...
A: sorry to hear that your bunny gal is sick. It does sound like the antibiotics may be helping her, ...
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| Can differant breeds live together? | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Can an english spot cross live wuth a netherland dwarf? I have always wanted a netherland dwarf and ...
A: the answer is "yes, if they like each other". Otherwise, no. Rabbits pick their friends. Size is ...
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| fur mites? | 10/28/2007 |
Q: it looks like dandruff at the skin.. i looked online and beleive its fur mites.. i dont have a vet ...
A: I would probably go with Revolution. HOWEVER....PLEASE READ.....you have to use it at a reduced ...
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| Runny Nose | 10/27/2007 |
Q: my rabbit has a wet nose, she keeps licking it but shes not wiping on her paws, has she just got a ...
A: I would, not knowing anything else other than what you have written, I would err on the safe side ...
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| biting problem | 10/27/2007 |
Q: My rabbit kovu is always biting at his cage. He never bites me or anything, in fact he licks me! He ...
A: you can give him toys like plastic baby keys, wicker rings, wicker balls, the various rabbit ...
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| Rabbit Health | 10/27/2007 |
Q: My rabbit has some dry patches on his back. I am so worried that this is unhealthy, is it? ...
A: I am glad you are watching the health of your little guy carefully. It could be a number of things. ...
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| Baby Rabbits! | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I know I should move the babies then the mum into a cardboard box so I can clean out their cage but ...
A: I would not try cleaning the cage until the babies are at least 7-8 days old. You can handle them ...
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| rabbits have disappeared int tunnel | 10/26/2007 |
Q: i have two female rabbits that are outside in an enclosed space where they can dig tunnels. i leave ...
A: yes they could be down in the tunnels, but it is also possible that they dug a tunnel with an exit ...
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| holding new bunny too much? | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Just hours ago we got a pet store bunny. We have been careful to introduce him to the household as ...
A: yes it is true that is the rule of thumb. Basically you kind of want to let him get used to his ...
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| Rabbit Huccups | 10/25/2007 |
Q: Do Rabbits get Hiccups? I've had my giant rabbit for 4 months now but in these last few days I have ...
A: congratulations! You have an extremely happy bunny! (and you didn't read all my profile info!) ...
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| New Bunny | 10/25/2007 |
Q: My daughter and I just "adopted" a 7 week old bunny. The family that we got it from had many ...
A: I would very much doubt that he is lonely, given you are giving him attention. At his age ...
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| Tank | 10/24/2007 |
Q: MeyerThanks for your info regarding my question about Tank. I have noticed that his ears are warm ...
A: having warm ears is not unusual. Rabbits' ears are the primary heat exchangers for them to get rid ...
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| My baby rabbit will not eat pellets | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a question about my bunny. About two weeks ago I noticed that my baby rabbit (unsure about ...
A: this is a diet issue. Specifically you are feeding your rabbit the wrong pellets. You need to give ...
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| nails falling off | 10/24/2007 |
Q: i noticed today in my kitchen (jake, my 2 yr old rabbits favorite hang out) two of jake's nails ...
A: I would do a check of all of his feet to see what condition he's in. If you see any blood I would ...
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| Sudden Rabbit Death | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I found my rabbit dead when I came home from work today. I've had two rabbits die in my life but ...
A: I'm very sorrry to hear about your little girl bunny passing. What you see (stool-wise) is the ...
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| 2 female lop eared rabbits | 10/22/2007 |
Q: They are now about 4 and half months old.About a month ago they had a fight but things seemed to ...
A: yes it is sad to see this kind of thing happen, but it's part of their 'growing up'. Rabbits are ...
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| CAGING | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I have a male Jersey Woolie. I need to know what kind of cage flooring is best. On one hand, I am ...
A: it is good you are getting him neutered, you cannot litter train an unaltered rabbit. The hormonal ...
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| aggression | 10/21/2007 |
Q: we purchased a dwarf rabbit 3 weeks ago. He is very social and we have had no probs. This morning ...
A: well, there is always a reason behind aggression in rabbits. Either something happened yesterday ...
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| green diahhrea | 10/21/2007 |
Q: My daughter has a hymalyan rabbit that is approx 3 years old. Today when cleaning her cage out I ...
A: well diet changes are required. First, you need to change her over (the next month, gradually) to a ...
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| my rabbit seems to be fine, then will randomly act like im going to hurt her. | 10/20/2007 |
Q: Ive had my rabbit for about a year, and she was young when i got her. i worked with her a little ...
A: well the behavior you describe sounds pretty normal. Rabbits aren't that excited about being pet on ...
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| Question about Rabbit Heath | 10/20/2007 |
Q: My 1 1/2 year old Mini Lop rabbit passed away and my vet doesn't even know why. I suppose this is ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about you losing your boy. I have to tell you I can't tell you conclusively why ...
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| sudden death in rabbits | 10/20/2007 |
Q: i had two rabbits thumper and babs both 2 years old but yesturday babs died without any warning she ...
A: I am very sorry to hear about your gal. 2 years old is young. Most likely she had a heart attack ...
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| winter | 10/19/2007 |
Q: hi can u help please i have 4 rabbits & am worried about the winter mths can u tell me the best way ...
A: the best thing to do is keep them indoors. They have a much better chance of not getting sick, ...
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| Urine stain on fur | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I have a rabbit who is litter-trained however, I think she sits on her urine frequently therefore ...
A: the thing that is more important than looks is whether the urine is causing the skin on her vent ...
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| mamma and babies have fleas! | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I have a rabbit who just had babies on 10/12 and she and the babies have fleas. They are indoors; ...
A: flea combs can help get any fleas or eggs off rabbits. Don't be too hard with it or if they really ...
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| My lionhead rabbit | 10/17/2007 |
Q: My 3 and a half year old lionhead rabbit Nala has a recurring long crust growth on her lip. It's ...
A: I am assuming the crust material is material that is coming out of her nose and drying around her ...
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| male rabbits together | 10/17/2007 |
Q: i did have 5 male rabbits 5 months old they were all in a massive run, i woke this morning to find ...
A: I'm sorry to hear one of your guys died. They've hit sexual maturity and they are establishing ...
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| my rabbit will not eat hay | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old dwarf rabbit. I have had him since he was a baby and I purchased him from a ...
A: if it's been awhile since he's had his teeth filed, I'd take him in again to have them checked out. ...
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| weight loss | 10/16/2007 |
Q: A while back we took my rabbit to the vet. My doctor found out we were feeding him mostly pellets ...
A: from what you describe, I will tell you he is probably healthier now than when you first took him in ...
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| Washing | 10/16/2007 |
Q: How do you toilet train a rabbit?, do you need kitty litter?
A: no, never use kitty litter. It's bad for their lungs. What you need is: 1. A neutered/spayed ...
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| Possible Rabbit pregnancy? | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I have a dwarf lop named Darla, and I recently let her play with my other bun Julian. She is a very ...
A: if both rabbits were never fixed then she is pregnant. The signs you describe are hormonal chagnes ...
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| My Rabbit Plato - UPDATE please read | 10/15/2007 |
Q: This afternoon we were re-introducing my rabbit to its "friends" since we took it into the vet to be ...
A: UPDATE Hi Andrew, I didn't mean to scare you or make you more nervous. That is not what answering ...
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| sore eye | 10/14/2007 |
Q: My rabbit had babies 6 weeks ago. 2 are thriving and doing well, the third was found out of nest and ...
A: my suggestion is to use a very soft cotton lightly warm washcloth and gently work the eye area. ...
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| Lost bunny | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I lost a rabbit, he escaped from the cage and haven't seen him since. We found the one, but one is ...
A: is he in your house or outside? I am assuming he's outside. If so, the best bet is to get a humane ...
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| neutered male, unneutered female | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I read in your reply to someone else's question about not mixing neutered and unneutered rabbits. I ...
A: I'm not a vet first off. For him to say there is not much reason to tells me he's either not a good ...
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| Hard time urinating | 10/12/2007 |
Q: My male dwarf bunny, Eeyore, constantly has poop blocking his ability to urinate. His penis is ...
A: yes I believe I know the problem from what you have written. His diet may be off a bit and he may ...
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| Pet Rabbit | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Is it safe to put polysporin on my rabbits bum. One testicle has an open sore on it and sometimes ...
A: to be honest, if one of my guys had a sore that was bleeding for that long, I would take him in to ...
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| Rabbits fighting | 10/11/2007 |
Q: We have had 2 female rabbits together since they were approx 6 weeks old one is a white dwarf lop ...
A: your rabbits are hitting sexual maturity. You will need to keep them separate until you can have ...
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| Urinary Problem | 10/11/2007 |
Q: Our male house rabbit is 3 years old, and since litter trained, has not urinated outside his cage. ...
A: the simple solution is to place a litterbox there. This should take care of the problem. I do know ...
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| house rabbit - size of cage | 10/10/2007 |
Q: Firstly, I have recently adopted a 2 year old female dwarf lop that has been kept outside for the ...
A: if she is 50 cm from nose to tail she is a big gal - are you talking stretched out or just sitting? ...
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| aggressive rabbit | 10/10/2007 |
Q: Mr. Lee, We have had our male bunny Nibbles for just over 6 years. Recently he had become a little ...
A: you can't just put two strange rabbits together. Rabbits pick their friends, they aren't friends ...
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| How do i know? | 10/9/2007 |
Q: i have owned 1rabbit b4 and it was male but since he was alone i dont know how their behaviour is ...
A: first you don't mention if they are bonded or not. I am assuming you have had them awhile and they ...
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| New rabbit holding onto urine | 10/9/2007 |
Q: We rescued a loveable 2.5 yo large male rabbit from a "pet shop" 3 days ago. Apparently he was a ...
A: then you will have to get him to go somewhere outside on papers in a large litterpan, covered in ...
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| New rabbit holding onto urine | 10/9/2007 |
Q: We rescued a loveable 2.5 yo large male rabbit from a "pet shop" 3 days ago. Apparently he was a ...
A: You are right that it is not good for him. I honestly don't know what to tell you. I would try to ...
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| the baby rabbits | 10/8/2007 |
Q: wat if the mama doesnt feed the babies what should i do 3 of the 7 have died
A: rabbits feed their rabbits only once or twice a day, usually when people aren't around. SO you ...
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| What happened? | 10/7/2007 |
Q: hey, umm well you see my friend had a bunny and adored it, i don't know what type it is but she ...
A: yes, that is what is said to do for baby rabbits. Normally you mix kitten formula with cream as ...
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| spraying | 10/6/2007 |
Q: My female rabbit is about 6months old, and she has started spraying and pooing outside her cage.She ...
A: short answer is no. It is hormonally-driven behavior. You will most likely save her life by spaying ...
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| Personality change...? | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I have a bunny that I've adopted a few months ago. She is almost a year now. She's been pretty ...
A: get her off the wood chips/shavings. It sounds like to me you may be using cedar shavings or pine ...
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| Geriatric Rabbit Care | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I have a seven year old Holland Dwarf Rabbit named Eskimo. Since birth, he has had runny stools ...
A: first, I'm not a vet so take it with a grain of salt. Have these vets ever done conclusive tests to ...
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| myxomatosis - update | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I wonder if you can help, I am trying to find out something about the fleas that pass on ...
A: (UPDATE) Hi Alison, was wondering if you could tell me where you are in the country where this ...
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| Rabbit Has Crust around his eye. | 10/4/2007 |
Q: recently i have realised that my rabbit has crust around his eyes, it also looks like he has no eye. ...
A: you have to take your rabbit in to the vet for diagnosis. This is a problem that definitely needs ...
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| My Rabbit Is Really Sick :( | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I just got a rabbit about a week ago, and his left eye seems to protruding out of the side of his ...
A: did you explain to the vet this is an emergency case? They usually will see an emergency case. If ...
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| housing bonded rabbits together or not | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I have 2 bonded bunnies. Just wondering if I should have 2 cages. I have one 48'' cage now, and the ...
A: well, if they are bonded together, I would think they don't want to be apart if they are resting up ...
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| bunny died | 10/3/2007 |
Q: We bought a 7 wk. old min.bunny a week ago. 2 days ago it started climbing the walls of its metal ...
A: sorry for your loss. Rabbits are a pet you don't want to buy without doing a lot of reading up on ...
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| Rabbits Grumbly Tummy | 10/2/2007 |
Q: My house rabbit has a grumbly tummy, which at times can be very load, however he is still very ...
A: (UPDATE) Hi Julie, I hope you are going ot a better rabbit vet than the one your prior rabbit went ...
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| Rabbit past due date, now what? | 10/2/2007 |
Q: My son's rabbit was due on Saturday (we think). He just got her two weeks ago and she was supposed ...
A: I wouldn't be alarmed. Pregnancies range from 28-33 days, the average being 30-31 days. Further if ...
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| bunny with eye problem | 10/1/2007 |
Q: i hope that you can help me. i believe that my bunny got a piece of wood in his eye. his eye was ...
A: I don't know if anyone else answered this for you. He definitely must get ot a vet so that he can ...
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| losing fur | 10/1/2007 |
Q: My apprx. 1 1/2 year old angora (mix breed i suppose, but appears to be a tiny angora) is losing ...
A: I don't know if anyone answered this for you, but I would certainly take him in to the vet as soon ...
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| losing fur | 10/1/2007 |
Q: My apprx. 1 1/2 year old angora (mix breed i suppose, but appears to be a tiny angora) is losing ...
A: sorry to hear about your little guys' problems. I am assuming this appears different than his ...
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| new rabbit that I am taking care of | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I was in a pet store today that has rabbits- the manager told me that they had a real mean one that ...
A: yup, whenever you get a new rabbit, take it to the vet for a checkup and to confirm the sex of the ...
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| my pet rabbit is being fresh & mean | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old rabbit she has a funny & great personality, she's fun she loves when I play ...
A: I don't know if anyone answered this for you yet so I will. Your female rabbit has hit sexual ...
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| mini lop | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I have an 11 month old spayed female mini lop named Daisy. We are in the habit of cuddling for 45 ...
A: I would try different types of cotton towels. Maybe there is a thickness that doesn't bother her as ...
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| Rabbit appearance | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I can't divided to keep this rabbit that I found, until a get answers of some questions I have. My ...
A: yes, it is okay for rabbits to eat their own 'drops'. They eat some of them again to get more ...
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| mini lop | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I have an 11 month old spayed female mini lop named Daisy. We are in the habit of cuddling for 45 ...
A: congrats on having a cuddler, first. Lots of people would die for a bunny that likes this. What my ...
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| mounting | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I have 2 does, My lop (who is the newest and lesser dominate one, about 4 mths. old) over the ...
A: it sounds like your 4 month old girl has hit sexual maturity. What I don't know is if your 6 month ...
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| Wild rabbit... | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I am a student living in a house with three others in Southern Ontario Canada. We have this ...
A: lop-eared rabbits are not wild rabbits. Most likely this is a domestic rabbit that has been ...
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| Rabbit (passed away) | 9/25/2007 |
Q: Unfortunately, our rabbit just passed away. We believe it was a stroke, had the signs of partial ...
A: I am very sorry to hear about your bunny boy. I am also sorry you didn't have a good rabbit vet ...
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| diareha | 9/24/2007 |
Q: My rabbit had diareha for ONE day.. BUt i don't know waht is casuing the problem! is it to much ...
A: I can't tell you because I don't know what you did. Too much veggies can cause diarrhea. If this ...
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| Bug spray | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 2.5 year old lionhead in an apartment (Studio). There are tiny fruit flies in my apartment ...
A: not off the top of my head. I would just use a spot spray well away from your guy rather than a ...
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| food | 9/23/2007 |
Q: Can you give rabbits salt and mineral wheels? What's the purpose? Is it good for them?
A: if you are feeding your rabbits a proper diet you should not give them salt wheels. They will get ...
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| Post-Surgery Blood Spot | 9/23/2007 |
Q: A little background. We recently adopted a rabbit from the shelter (and for now have her in a ...
A: I can't make that decision for you. If it's a small spot, you don't see any more bleeding, she's ...
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| giving my rabbit injections | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I live in the UK and I have to give my rabbit daily injections of Pen G, I find this quite scary but ...
A: rabbits do have very thin skin. But there is surface tension to anything and there is a certain ...
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| feeding my rabbit | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I usually give my rabbit about three handfuls of her brown plain food a day. Then I usually give her ...
A: well, it depends. I don't have enough info from you. If she doesn't get any hay then this is a ...
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| neutering rabbits | 9/21/2007 |
Q: could you tell what age i can neuture a male bunny from?
A: I don't advise YOU do it. Your vet can soon after they hit sexual maturity. For males it depends - ...
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| bunny depression | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I have two rabbits, a netherlands dwarf named pete, and antother (im not sure his breed) named ...
A: UPDATE Hi Megan, I am very sorry to hear about your little guy pete. He knows you did your best ...
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| choking noise | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have a sweet lop that chews on the sides of his cage. He makes a choking noise but is always ok, ...
A: I am thinking you are mistaking this noise to be choking. Rather, I believe, given your ...
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| Smelly rabbit droppings | 9/20/2007 |
Q: A few weeks ago a small domesticated rabbit showed up in our yard. I'm sure she was a dump-off. We ...
A: (UPDATE) Hi Judy, yup, rabbits are very, very smart. Read up on bunnyproofing rooms and such! ...
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| my baby rabbit | 9/19/2007 |
Q: My doe gave birth to 3 babys but 2 died, I'm so so scared to check on the 3rd as I feel it's my ...
A: it's okay to handle a baby rabbit. The mom is already used to your scent and knows it is a friendly ...
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| my rabbits | 9/19/2007 |
Q: around early June this year, we adopted two rabbits (stray) that had been running around the area ...
A: my short answer: he probably is not over grieving for his gal, and you tried to force a strange ...
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| Girl Mounting Boy | 9/18/2007 |
Q: Lee, I have asked questions here b4 and found the info given very helpful, however, i have another ...
A: this is the reason I discourage people from placing fixed and intact rabbits together. I would ...
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| wild albino baby white rabbit with red eyes | 9/18/2007 |
Q: how do i tame this rabbit it is running around garden for food i put apples out but cannot get near ...
A: it probably is a domestic rabbit that got away from someone or was abandoned. Either that or it is ...
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| What is grass? | 9/17/2007 |
Q: Does it fall under hay so they can have unlimited, or greens where they should only be allow a ...
A: I would not give domestic pet rabbits unlimited grass. It does not take the place of grass hay ...
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| Bunny sick? | 9/17/2007 |
Q: how would you know if a bunny is sick? my bunny kooky keeps on lying down every time she feels light ...
A: you didn't give me enough info to tell you what I think is going on. I don't know what 'feeling ...
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| ask a simple question | 9/16/2007 |
Q: what are the different breeds of rabbits raised in philippines?
A: I honestly have no idea, but I believe that there aren't any indigenous rabbits there as all ...
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| rabbit diet | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what fruits and veggies rabbits can have that are ok for them? I was also wondering ...
A: wow, I am tired. I read your letter title too quick and I thought it said 'rabbit died'. Glad it's ...
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| worried sick about my bunny! he's sick! | 9/14/2007 |
Q: my bunny, Thumper, is about 7yrs old now, and has had previous digestive issues, where he will stop ...
A: no regular fecal pellets for a few days is a big problem. If it's been a few days he's virtually ...
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| personality change | 9/14/2007 |
Q: i got a bunny from the pet store about 4 months ago. she's around 6 months old right now and until a ...
A: UPDATE Just wanted to add that the vet should put her on pain meds (metacam) and also post-op ...
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| A sore on a rabbit | 9/12/2007 |
Q: My rabbit (nearly two years old) has a strange sore on his neck, below his dewlap. The sore almost ...
A: you must bring him in to a vet. If the sore is as you describe this could be a botfly larvae. You ...
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| house training | 9/12/2007 |
Q: however one is 6 months old and one is two and a half months old. The older one will do his ...
A: house rabbits should be fixed in order to keep good litterpan habits. If they are not, they will ...
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| Do rabbits fight | 9/11/2007 |
Q: Ihave this cute lion head bunny. also a cotton tail bunny,my lion head is a male. and my cotton tail ...
A: yes they can and do. You cannot just put two strange rabbits together. You have to do bonding in ...
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| Broken Hind Leg | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I have an one and a half month old rabbit. Just today on September 10, He was bitten by a dog and ...
A: I am surprised your first reaction was not to take him to the vet with such noticeable injuries. ...
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| bleeding rabbit | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My friend found a rabbit hopping around her house, she lives in the ghetto, and it had a collar on ...
A: the best thing to do is to get her to a vet quickly for a full exam. You can try to explain your ...
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| Our Dwarf bunnies | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My question is, my boyfriend and I bought our first lop eared bunny a year ago, for a year he has ...
A: you never, never, never just put two strange rabbits together. What you saw is the reason why. Yes ...
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| apple twigs | 9/8/2007 |
Q: This will probably sound daft, but I keep reading that rabbits like to chew on twigs, such as apple. ...
A: (UPDATE) Hi Hannah, I didn't mention but if your rabbit is not neutered yet, he will have ...
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| my femals fight | 9/8/2007 |
Q: My 1 years old female has a litter at the moment but she fights with my 3mounth old female but they ...
A: the short answer is possibly. Both would have (HAVE!!!) to be spayed and given 4-5 weeks of ...
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| over producing cecal stool, baby rabbit | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I just got my male holland lop from a breeder. He was weaned at six weeks which I know is too ...
A: his diet at this age should be: Unlimited amount of timothy hay. Unlimited amount of alfalfa hay. ...
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| Bunny-shedding now | 9/7/2007 |
Q: Our 1 year old bunny is shedding, and it is September. Is this normal? She is pooping fine, but ...
A: she could be starting her fall shed. Most of our guys are shedding right now. It's a little tricky ...
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| rabbit eating babys | 9/6/2007 |
Q: my rabbit has just had a litter and is eating them why
A: separate her from the remaining babies quickly. Could be a number of things. Maybe its a first ...
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| Rabbit testicle swollen | 9/5/2007 |
Q: i have a midget rabbit, and recently i noticed that his one testicle is swollen, could you please ...
A: first the correct term is "dwarf" rabbit. The average pet owner should not attempt to treat this on ...
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| ? | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I have just recently got my sisters rabbit as she can no longer house him and I had him outside ...
A: you need to get him to a vet right away. Something scared him and he injured himself trying to get ...
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| My bunny | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Can bunnies eat newspaper.. like as in ink newspaper? And how often do i have to change the litter ...
A: newspaper that has black ink only is safe. It's the color pages that you should avoid giving him. ...
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| Shock | 9/3/2007 |
Q: My bunny Dillan was attacked by a fox last night but managed to get away unharmed. He is now in ...
A: check his gum color and tongue color. Blue or white is shock. Gums should be pink, tongue should ...
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| 2 males and a female | 9/3/2007 |
Q: hey, i bought 2 male rabbits about 5 months ago and they were best buddies. but recently my father ...
A: the solution is to either keep a male and female together and keep the second male in another area, ...
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| caring for splayed legs | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I've recently adopted a dwarf bunny that has his hind legs splayed. I think he is about a year and a ...
A: Glad you haven't given up on him. one thing you can do is diaper him. BAsically you get diapers ...
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| dragging of the legs | 9/1/2007 |
Q: My rabbit Pepe partially drag her legs she can occasionally hop but over things like grass and when ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your gal Pepe. I am going to be very honest here. I am sympathetic and I ...
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| Whats going on with my rabbit? | 8/31/2007 |
Q: My rabbits are a dwarf(doe) and a mini lop(buck) that we got from the pet store about 4 months ago. ...
A: check her cage for babies. It sounds like she gave birth. You also should not keep the male in the ...
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| my minilop | 8/30/2007 |
Q: My partner and I were checking our 4 year old Mini lop for fleas and we noticed that part of his ...
A: I can't really say because I don't know what his fur color is, or what part of his body this skin ...
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| taming | 8/29/2007 |
Q: we have 2 female dwarf lop eared bunnies. They're 5 months old. They live in the house in a ...
A: rabbits in general do not like being picked up. They are prey species and associate being off the ...
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| neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and bacitracin zinc | 8/29/2007 |
Q: My rabbit is on her second jaw abscess since approx. 5/27/07 (this being 8/25/07). The first was ...
A: (Update) Hi PK, I would ask the vet how the bacteria responded to Chloramphenicol. I noticed that ...
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| type of rabbit and age | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I just got a rabbit and I want to know what type it is and how old. there is a website called ...
A: I can't really tell from the picture. You could go to the ARBA website and try to review the breed ...
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| SORE HOCKS | 8/28/2007 |
Q: MY FIVE YEAR OLD NEUTERED MALE ENGLISH SPOT HAS DEVELOPED A VERY SERIOUS INFECTION IN HIS RIGHT HIND ...
A: first, don't type in caps (it's like you are shouting). I am sorry to hear about your boy's ...
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| my rabbit | 8/26/2007 |
Q: em when could i give away the baby rabbits because my rabbit had 4 babies 2 nights ago and i wanted ...
A: I would say at about 10 weeks old, as they should be weaned and have enough time to develop good ...
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| 3 rabbits? | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 15 week old female Dutch rabbit 'Munchie'(brought from pets at home) and about 8 months ...
A: I would probably wait to get the third rabbit until after your 2nd bunny (gal) is spayed. Wait a ...
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| dwarf rabbit maybe sick? | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I have 3-4 year old dwarf rabbit, Usually he cleans himself very well. I ran out of the recycled ...
A: my suggestions are to get rid of the wood chips immediately. THey may be giving off fumes and ...
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| Pet rabbit death | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I have had my rabbit for about 4 years. He has had free roam of his own bedroom for about 3 of the ...
A: I am very sorry about your loss of your bunny boy. The only way to be sure what happened is to have ...
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| rabbit cover | 8/24/2007 |
Q: we have two hutches we need to find a cover to keep them dry and to protect the hutches from the ...
A: you're a brave gal (sheila?) if you're keeping rabbits as pets down there, I thought many people in ...
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| My Son's Rabbit | 8/24/2007 |
Q: My Son has a mini rex rabbit and he dropped it. She fell on her hind paws and broke 2 of her nails ...
A: don't use peroxide - it is very painful to rabbits. Putting flour on the nail is fine, it will help ...
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| rabbit cover | 8/23/2007 |
Q: we have two hutches we need to find a cover to keep them dry and to protect the hutches from the ...
A: as I don't have hutches (my guys live indoors) I would first check the place you bought the hutches ...
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| rabbit nose | 8/20/2007 |
Q: hi i just wondering how do you get rid of rabbit snots in the nose she has got white gunk in her ...
A: is this a baby rabbit or one of your adults? I guess it doesn't matter either way as my ...
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| 1 baby rabbit | 8/20/2007 |
Q: i have just gone out to see my rabbit (rosie) and there is a baby outside the sleeping area its ...
A: is it her baby or is it a wild rabbit? You can take the baby, make a nestbox out of a small ...
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| the male and pregnant female rabbit | 8/19/2007 |
Q: we introduced the female to the male about 2 weeks ago and he has been at her several times a day ...
A: remove the male to a separate cage. Give your female the bigger cage if the cages differ in size. ...
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| pairing two rabbits | 8/18/2007 |
Q: is it possible to pair a netherland dwarf male aged 2yrs he has been nutered with a 3mnth dwarf lop ...
A: you should not pair an altered rabbit with an unaltered one, especially if both are the same sex. ...
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| black thing that dug into my rabbits skin. p.s its a domestic bunny | 8/18/2007 |
Q: what is that thing? It is sticking out of my rabbits skin. it looks like it has orange tentacles ...
A: I have no idea what it is. I strongly, strongly recommend getting to a good rabbit vet immediately. ...
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| rabbit death | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I had two netherland dwarf rabbits that had been together their entire life and sadly my black one ...
A: rabbits can grieve and get depressed when a mate dies. One thing you can do is spend more quality ...
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| baby bunnies | 8/16/2007 |
Q: well i have a baby bunny and its been rejected so i dont know weather its alive or not it didnt move ...
A: how do you know it's rejected? Moms stay away and only come to the baby 1-2 times a day for a few ...
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| ticks | 8/16/2007 |
Q: If a rabbit has ticks, how do you remove them?
A: there is a tool that you should be able to pick up from your pet supply store that can remove ticks ...
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| hair loss | 8/15/2007 |
Q: all my rabbits fur off her leg is gone!!! did she do it? What should i do?
A: if she's indoors and no other animal can get to her, then she probably did it. You need to get her ...
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| Pee stains. | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Any good easy solutions to removing rabbit pee stains and odor from mattress, sofa, and chairs?
A: a vinegar solution (I use half vinegar/half water) can work on a lot of surfaces. It is acidic so ...
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| baby bunnies | 8/14/2007 |
Q: poppy my rabbit has just had some babies although i have had a little peek and can see movement in ...
A: you can get in the cage and place the babies together. They kind of all need to be in the nest ...
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| Rabbits: Breeding | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I have two bunnies, a female lop and a male, i wasnt informed of his breed when we purchased him but ...
A: technically speaking, it is possible to breed them. Personally speaking I discourage the average ...
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| rabbits | 8/13/2007 |
Q: How can you tell if a rabbit is a male or female?
A: From the San Diego HRS web site: Determining the sex of a young rabbit can be tricky, but very ...
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| Does light scare rabbits? | 8/13/2007 |
Q: If you turn them on and off several times during the night would it bother the rabbits? Also do ...
A: Light: I would say it depends. How close it is to them, how bright it is, how much noise the light ...
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| Pet rabbit attacked | 8/12/2007 |
Q: Friday afternoon, we were watching our friends two daughters. They love our rabbit and like to ...
A: sorry to hear about your bunny. I believe you really have no choice but to take her to the vet. ...
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| Rabbit stopped eating and died | 8/11/2007 |
Q: He there, You helped me out the last time I had a question about my sick rabbit and I was very ...
A: I am glad you tried the gas drops, it further shows you were trying to do what you could when you ...
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| Rabbit stopped eating and died | 8/11/2007 |
Q: He there, You helped me out the last time I had a question about my sick rabbit and I was very ...
A: I am very sorry for your loss. I would have cried too. I understand how much you love your pets. ...
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| dwarf rabbit | 8/10/2007 |
Q: is it normal for a one year old dwarf rabbit to shed its fur?
A: you bet. Rabbits shed 4 times a year, alternating heavy and light sheds. Indoor house rabbits may ...
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| Rabbit health | 8/10/2007 |
Q: A neighbours rabbit has been diagnosed with an inner ear infection and the vet has prescribed a ...
A: I do not know because I don't know if in fact the rabbit actually has worms, or what worming ...
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| Got Males fixed. Now the girl rabbits attack! | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I am new here. I really have a problem. I hope you can help. The brothers lived with their ...
A: this is a common occurrence. They were never separated before. It is common for bonded rabbits to ...
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| babies rabbits | 8/9/2007 |
Q: My Rabbit just had 5 lovely babies. But i have been reading about some websites say i can touch them ...
A: you may not see her feeding them. She will only nurse them once or twice a day, max, and then, only ...
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| Biting Rabbit | 8/9/2007 |
Q: We adopted a ~1 year old rabbit 3 weeks ago and set him up in an indoor 8x3 foot enclosure with a ...
A: number of things going on here. First, I assume that he is neutered as I imagine the SPCA would not ...
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| my rabbit is poorly | 8/8/2007 |
Q: today however i put him in the run and went out for a couple came back early evening. the sun had ...
A: Heidi, you must get your rabbit to a vet immediately. He is seriously ill. It is obvious he ...
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| babies rabbits | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My Rabbit just had 5 lovely babies. But i have been reading about some websites say i can touch them ...
A: generally you don't want to handle them a lot, just for fun, while they are extremely young. You ...
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| Rabbit's Stools | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old male Dutch rabbit, sterilized. His daily diet are pellets, 3-4 types of ...
A: good writeup! A number of things can be causing this, and altogether leading to this. First, if he ...
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| i just got a new bunny but it wont eat | 8/7/2007 |
Q: the new bunny all it eats is paper from books and corners of shelves and once it ate some paint ...
A: rabbits are a little different than cats and dogs. You cannot buy a different pellet mix and expect ...
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| sick lop ear bunny | 8/6/2007 |
Q: Our 2 yr old male bunny seems to be very listless. He doesn't seem to want to eat and last night ...
A: anytime rabbits aren't interested in food it's a serious problem. Compounded by he is not going to ...
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| pregnant rabbits | 8/6/2007 |
Q: my rabbit is a giant femish and she is around 5 months old i have also got another giant flemish boy ...
A: (UPDATE 8-8-07) Hi Ellie, wanted to just revise my answer a bit. I thought a bit about your breed ...
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| my bunny's eye | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I just recently noticed a small amount of hair lose and a little moisture by my bunny's right eye. ...
A: the fact that you picked up on something this subtle is good. I would probably take her in to your ...
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| hutch or cage? | 8/5/2007 |
Q: i have a rabbit, right now she lives in a cage a good size for one rabbit but i don't know if its ...
A: well hopefully you know from my profile I am a house rabbit advocate. I believe that rabbits tend ...
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| Bunny cage | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 month old dwarf rabbit and was wondering how big of a cage should she have? The store we ...
A: the cage was fine when she was small, but it is too small for her now. I would consider getting her ...
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| floppy rabbit | 8/3/2007 |
Q: but its not female as we thought its a boy & the other rabbit i have which we thought was a male has ...
A: I am happy your rabbit is a bit better. I still think you need to determine what he has so that if ...
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| rabbits | 8/3/2007 |
Q: the male rabbit is sneezing and breathing heavier, any the vet listening to is breather gave us anti ...
A: I'm not a vet and haven't seen your rabbit. It sounds like the antibiotic may not be working for ...
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| floppy rabbit | 8/2/2007 |
Q: my 5 mth old rabbit has become very floppy & dribbling took 2 vets who said it was floppy rabbit ...
A: this term seems to be used as a blanket term when it is not really known what exactly is causing the ...
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| blood around rabbits feet and mouth? | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have three rabbits two girls and a male that are all rescue rabbits.My small girl rabbit gave ...
A: my rule of thumb is that unexplained blood on a rabbit gets a trip to the vet. They don't have a ...
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| my sons rabbits had babies | 7/31/2007 |
Q: hi when we got up this morning my rabbit had given birth she seems ok i noticed that she was still ...
A: I'm not a breeder so others will know better. A small amount of blood seems to be normal. Watch ...
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| pregnant rabbitt | 7/31/2007 |
Q:
A: I don't know how much blood signals a problem with a birth. Considering rabbits do not have a great ...
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| rabbit behaviour | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I have just got a new rabbit (3 days ago) She is approx 5 months old dutch. She is in cage in the ...
A: your rabbit is fine. She is doing what some call a 'binky'. I tend to refer to them as ...
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| rabbit | 7/29/2007 |
Q: how long do rabits live for,and if there breathing becomes labored/hard to breath what does this ...
A: it depends. Outdoor wild rabbits live about 2 years. Outdoor hutch rabbits (pets) live about 5 ...
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| Female rabbit swollen nipples | 7/28/2007 |
Q: My female rabbit has swollen nipples. She lives outside in a cage, but gets out a few times. Is this ...
A: they simply could be irritated and/or have an infection. Especially if they appear discolored or ...
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| rabbit teeth | 7/28/2007 |
Q: how do i know whether or not my rabbits teeth need trimming??
A: rabbit's teeth normally do not need any trimming as they wear themselves down against each other. ...
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| my rabbit is sick | 7/27/2007 |
Q: About two weeks ago I gave my rabbit a bath and clipped some of her hair where she was so dirty it ...
A: there is only one solution. YOu must take her to the vet. I am surprised and a little disappointed ...
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| Rabbit Question | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I've a question about my rabbit Peter's behavior. I am new to owning a rabbit and he is my first one ...
A: yes, it is true that as a rule, rabbits hate water and can go into shock and die from it. There are ...
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| Dirty bottom - bath? | 7/25/2007 |
Q: My female Holland Lop likes to kick all (and I mean ALL) of her litter out of her litter box ...
A: first, I'd try different litter. I started with carefresh but moved on to both Yesterday's News ...
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| Breeding | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I would like to mate my rabbit but i would like to mate her with her brother (who was from a ...
A: I'm probably not the best one here to ask about breeding, as I don't do any and I generally don't ...
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| Diet | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have a lop eared buck apprx 1 year old. When he was around 8 months old, i started giving him ...
A: It is good you stopped feeding him these things when you saw the problem he was having. Since I ...
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| Rabbit sexes | 7/24/2007 |
Q: We bought two rabbits and were told they were both male. They were brothers and have always lived ...
A: I would bet you bought them young from a pet store. Never trust a pet store with what they tell you ...
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| fighting rabbits | 7/23/2007 |
Q: i recently adopted 2 male rabbits from te rspca. the oldest was about 6 months old and neutured, the ...
A: NEVER put an fixed rabbit with an intact rabbit! You are putting a turbocharged hormonal rabbit ...
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| bunnies eye | 7/22/2007 |
Q: well i asked one of you guys about my rabitts eye about 3 or more weeks ago well about 3 weeks ago ...
A: well you did the right thing in taking her to the vet. You have seen improvement with the ...
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| The babies and the mom | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I have a litter of 4 baby bunnies and they're about 4 weeks old or even older. I was reading other ...
A: usually the doe injures babies when the cage they are in is too small. It's a stress/confinement ...
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| What is poisonous to rabbits? | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I have wild rabbits digging to get under my shed. I was wondering what I could use as far as ...
A: Sherry, why are you asking this question to me? Did you not read my profile before deciding to ...
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| I am so confused | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I am from India.I bought a baby rabbit (maybe 6weeks old) last to last sunday from the local pet ...
A: they pass cecal pellets between 3-5 hours after eating. So they will do this throughout the day and ...
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| I am so confused | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I am from India.I bought a baby rabbit (maybe 6weeks old) last to last sunday from the local pet ...
A: sorry to hear about your two rabbits. I would not want anyone to go through what you did, or any ...
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| probems | 7/18/2007 |
Q: my cat had brought me a little bunny its white and has red eyes i named it angle and bought it a ...
A: the rabbit is licking yo because it considers you a friend. You need to take your rabbit to a good ...
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| bunnies in the wild | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I stumbled across your name and you sound like just the person to help me. There is a domesticated ...
A: You definitely need to call a rabbit rescue group in your area (or state) or the local animal ...
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| Newborn Rabbits | 7/17/2007 |
Q: A couple days ago I noticed newborn wild rabbits in my yard. I checked on them today and it did not ...
A: well, it is possible. Get the kitten milk replacement and instead of mixing with water, mix with ...
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| rabbit and dog? | 7/16/2007 |
Q: it's my birthday soon, and I've been begging Mum and Dad to let me have a pet rabbit. However, they ...
A: well, the problem is that the dog and cat have to get along with the rabbit. If one of them ...
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| Rabbit | 7/15/2007 |
Q: My rabbit has diaria it is only small and we think it was because we fed it to much greens at a ...
A: anytime a rabbit has diarrhea it is a problem you shold take him to the vet. Rabbits are small and ...
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| feeding bunny | 7/15/2007 |
Q: i want to know if too much pellets are bad for rabbits? i have a mini rex. all we feed him right now ...
A: I have several mini-rexes. The mini-rex breed is one that is genetically prone to put on weight, ...
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| Did I kill my bunny? | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I bought my rabbit at a local pet store on Thursday. I fed him the food that the store recommended ...
A: did the pet store tell you to feed him the squash and radishes? You cannot just give rabbits foods ...
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| My New Rabbit ; Cheesburger | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I am Emili I am at the age of twelve and just recently got a 6-8 week old Rabbit called ...
A: there are a number of reasons why he'd nip at your clothes. Of course as you mention, for attention ...
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| My New Rabbit ; Cheesburger | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I am Emili I am at the age of twelve and just recently got a 6-8 week old Rabbit called ...
A: please, never, NEVER, NEVER hit your rabbit. They are more fragile than cats and dogs. Physical ...
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| Maggots on my Rabbit | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have a question about my pet rabbit. Do you know if my rabbit will die because maggots were in ...
A: you need to get your rabbit to your vet right away. They have to determine the damage and make ...
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| Going away | 7/12/2007 |
Q: Will my 7 month rabbit be okay if I have pellets filled in his bowl and unlimited timothy hay in ...
A: well I would not say this is the best arrangement. Your rabbit will eat all the pellets first. ...
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| My Rabbit is Only Scared of A Particular Room | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I've had my rabbit for 4 years, and I originally adopted her from a friend. Though she doesn't like ...
A: it could be a number of things. She's in a new living space. She may be reacting to smells in the ...
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| Rabbit sprying | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have 2 female mini rexes, both under a yr old. Up until recently they have been perfect. 1 1/2 ...
A: this is an easily fixable problem. DO NOT put them outside. Between heat and predators they will ...
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| wild baby rabbits | 7/10/2007 |
Q: there is a hole on the rabbits nose and his shoulder. i was wondering if it's normal or if it is a ...
A: it isn't normal. I'm not a doctor and don't have a good idea what it is from your description. ...
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| breeding rabbits | 7/9/2007 |
Q: My neighbor went to Canada and left her two rabbits in my care they are in the same cage and are ...
A: first, I would put the male in the carrier and keep the female in the larger cage. Second, it is ...
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| Catching my rabbit | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I have 2 rabbits. One I bought as a 6 week kitten from a pet store and one I found abandoned in the ...
A: (update) I should also say thanks for caring for your abandoned baby. they are both young rabbits, ...
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| rabbits | 7/7/2007 |
Q: what are rabbits afraid of ????
A: This is a pretty broad question. I don't exactly know why you are asking it. They can be afraid of ...
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| how to tell if my rabbit is pregnant | 7/6/2007 |
Q: How do i tell if my rabbit is pregnant ? she is only about 3 and a half months old but she is acting ...
A: it is rare females get pregnant at 3 1/2 months. Generally they don't reach sexual maturity until ...
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| Carefresh | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I use Carefresh for the litter. How do you think that is comparable to yesterdays news. Is one ...
A: I've used both. Started with carefresh but moved on to Yesterdays' News (YN). For me it was easier ...
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| male rabbit will swollen nipples | 7/4/2007 |
Q: Meyer, My male rabbit Pepper (~1.5yrs old) has suddenly developed some swelling in nearly all of ...
A: ae you certain Peter is a male? Male rabbits don't have nipples. There have been a few rare cases ...
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| Another thumping rabbit | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have a medium sized 2 year old intact (scheduled for neuter in two days) male rabbit, and a few ...
A: I hope you guys have a good life together. Rabbits thump for a variety of reasons. Attention. ...
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| Baby bunnies | 7/3/2007 |
Q: Good Evening, My rabbit had 10 bunnies, 2 died, then she died 1 week ago. I have been trying to ...
A: well, as long as they are taking it, right now I'd say give them maybe 15 ml in the morning, 15-20 ...
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| Baby bunnies | 7/3/2007 |
Q: Good Evening, My rabbit had 10 bunnies, 2 died, then she died 1 week ago. I have been trying to ...
A: they should be anywhere between 25-35 mL per day. generally they don't start getting into solids ...
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| behavior | 7/2/2007 |
Q: My 4 month old dwarf rabbit has been acting odd the past 2 days. He normally doesn't like to be ...
A: (update) well, males tend to 'spray' people they like. They will often do this while running or ...
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| should i be worried? | 7/2/2007 |
Q: Lee my rabbit has had a litter of bunnies about 2 or 3 days ago. i have noticed a few of them are ...
A: you may have to hand-feed some of those. Make sure they are always in the nest and next to the ...
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| babies | 7/1/2007 |
Q: ok so my doe gave birth to 7 babies this afternoon and killed 5 of them. do I try to get her to ...
A: I would remove them and try to raise them by hand. Put them in a separate cage with the nest they ...
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| Baby Bunny + Unneutered Male | 6/30/2007 |
Q: . I have an 8 month old un neutered male and two days ago we got a 2 month old unknown sexed ...
A: Do not allow both to come into contact anymore. there is hope but you have to be in control of it ...
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| wild bunny | 6/29/2007 |
Q: Late last night on a country road my sister and her boyfriend discovered a very small bunny sitting ...
A: Feed it kitten milk, mix it 1 1/2 times richer than the istructions. You will probably need to make ...
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| Two Unaltered Male Rabbits | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I bought to male rabbits (unaltered) at a petstore and they got along fine for the month or so they ...
A: I'll give the short answer and then an explanation. Short: 1. Separate both in different cages. ...
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| bleeding toe | 6/28/2007 |
Q: My rabbit is bleeding from its toe. Can't really tell if it's a cut or not. What should I do? Is ...
A: most likely he caught his nail on something and broke the nail, exposing the quick (nail blood ...
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| Peeing | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I have a lop-eared thats about three 1/2 months old. I line his cage with news paper because I've ...
A: He could have hit sexual maturity which would account for him marking more. Also if it is hotter ...
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| my rabbit needs to mate | 6/27/2007 |
Q: lately he has been showing behaviour which clearly indicates that he wants to mate with a female ...
A: (UPDATE) I just wanted to add that when you are researching and talking to vets in your area, you ...
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| Rabbit terrified of husband | 6/27/2007 |
Q: My dwarf is around 10 weeks old. We got him when he was 6 weeks old. He seemed to take to me right ...
A: it sounds like he has a bad memory of your husband holding him down outside while being checked for ...
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| My rabbit have been hurt and i dont know what to do!!! | 6/26/2007 |
Q: My rabbit was in his cage outside and a wild dog bit his feet and dragged them between the holes in ...
A: Cathy, I don't know why he is doing this other than that he is in shock and it may be a reflex ...
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| Lunging | 6/25/2007 |
Q: Meyer, My son recently won an all white, pink-eyed young bunny at a local carnival. I ...
A: yes, this is what is called cage aggression. Chances are you have a female rabbit. To answer your ...
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| my bunny | 6/24/2007 |
Q: my bunny is always scratching me and i don't know if it's that i give HIM much attention and i must ...
A: I would say you are moving way too fast with your rabbit. The first day he's home he should just be ...
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| Bunny cut on lip | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I have a mini lop bunny, and today I discovered a cut on her lower lip, that looks as if she may ...
A: generally speaking an abscess (the pus you are seeing) need to be cleaned out and the rabbit should ...
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| alfalfa is unhealthy? | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I recently heard a rumor about alfalfa. I have a 4 month old netherland dwarf who LOVES it. I heard ...
A: alfalfa is okay for rabbits 1 year or younger. At about a year old, almost all rabbits have stopped ...
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| my rabbit is sick | 6/23/2007 |
Q: Have you ever come across a rabbit who is lethargic, and has goop coming out of its rear end? if so ...
A: you must get your rabbit to a vet right away. His gi tract may have started to shut down (gi ...
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| medicine not working? | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have a bunny with a skin condition due to mites. I have given her Revolution,the strength for ...
A: Follow-up added: Leah, if you are still looking for a good rabbit vet, go to: ...
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| rabbit | 6/21/2007 |
Q: can we give bath to rabbits?
A: short answer, NO. Rabbits can go into shock and die from being put in water or having water poured ...
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| Rabbit | 6/21/2007 |
Q: our rabbit has stopped moving. He just lies there. could this have something to do with food. He ...
A: read this very carefully and it is very important. Cabbage is a bad veggie to give most rabbits. ...
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| litter training problems | 6/20/2007 |
Q: We have had a neutered male a little over a year and a female who is 4 months old not yet neutered ...
A: wow, you got her way too early if she's 4 months old and been with you since April 1. I would ...
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| nuetering my rabbit and trimming nails | 6/20/2007 |
Q: im getting my rabbit nuetered soon, will his behavior change? also, i have 8 rabbits now, because my ...
A: yes his behavior most likely will change. He will stop excessive marking. He will stop spraying ...
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| Health | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I just found a small pink bump (looks like a pimple) on my rabbit's tummy. I was just wondering if ...
A: well, you don't give me much to go on. If your rabbit is female, are you sure it isn't a nipple? It ...
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| How to deal with a shy bunny | 6/19/2007 |
Q: Yesterday we got a 5 month old bunny for the humane society. Apparently she was originally purchased ...
A: most rabbits are shy especially at first. First, thanks for adopting this abandoned gal. She ...
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| Hello my name is Elisha Barrett . Can you help me? | 6/18/2007 |
Q: The rabbits are brother and sister.Every time we get them out so they can exercise my brothers ...
A: yes she is exhibiting signs of pregnancy. I suggest that you seriously consider fixing your rabbits ...
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| hello | 6/17/2007 |
Q: Heyy my name is mariah. i have a male dutch rabbit that isn't even a year old yet and he has been ...
A: if they are declawed, then most likely no. However if they ever got him with the back claws, or ...
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| hello | 6/16/2007 |
Q: Heyy my name is mariah. i have a male dutch rabbit that isn't even a year old yet and he has been ...
A: I would have a good rabbit vet examine him. rabbits often behave this way when they are sick or ...
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| is my bunny ill? | 6/16/2007 |
Q: i'm not sure how old my bunny is because i got him from the local spca but i do know he is a mini ...
A: if he is not eating like you say, I would take him to the vet (a good rabbit vet) right away. Don't ...
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| Bunny ?'s | 6/15/2007 |
Q: its been so helpful for me to read previous questions/answers. I am a first time bunny owner, Ive ...
A: (updated) Hi Ashley, just wanted to add something about holding him. You need to hold him ...
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| breeding | 6/14/2007 |
Q: i have two dutch rabbits brother and sister, we had him fixed to make sure they had no babies and ...
A: sorry, I didn't register on the date you first mentioned. It should be 28-31 days from May 22, so ...
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| I want to buy a rabbit and i want to know if a rabbit can use a hamster ball. | 6/14/2007 |
Q: one of my freinds said that they can ,but my other freind Jordan said that they can't. which is ...
A: no you should not use a hamster ball with a rabbit. One of the reasons they are called 'hamster ...
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| false pregnancy | 6/13/2007 |
Q: My 4.5yr old bun seems to be going through a false pregnancy. I recently cleaned out a very small ...
A: it is not harmful behavior. It will make her more difficult for you to handle, as 'pregnant' ...
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| breeding | 6/13/2007 |
Q: i have two dutch rabbits brother and sister, we had him fixed to make sure they had no babies and ...
A: yup, you will have babies in a few days. Rabbits only need about 15 seconds to mate. You need to ...
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| bun food | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering what different fruits and vegetables would make good treats for my rabbits? ...
A: to be honest, most fruits aren't really that great for their teeth - the stickier they are the worse ...
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| advice for new mother! | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I have just received advice from one of the experts but cannot request a follow up due to her ...
A: I am not sure what kind of cage layout you have, but you will need to put the nest box in the area ...
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| HELP | 6/12/2007 |
Q: On Saterday i saw a white rabbit running loose. it stopped to eat some grass so i walked up to it, ...
A: The best and safest way to catch him is to get a live trap (that is a humane trap) from a Farm & ...
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| what to feed baby rabbits | 6/9/2007 |
Q: When the babies are weened, what can they eat?
A: at between 3-4 weeks old (while still getting milk), you can let them eat alfalfa food pellets (just ...
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| going away | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I am going away for a about 4 days. My mother in law is staying at my house with my kids. I really ...
A: I would not recommend your M-I-L taking the bunny out. It isn't fair to her to try to get her to ...
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| Safe or not? | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Is it safe for my rabbit if I put a few bricks in his cage for him to lie on? Because he LOVES to ...
A: as long as the bricks weren't actually outside in the ground, I'd say they are safe from bad ...
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| emergency | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I returned home to find my loppy ear bunny who is approximately 1 1/2 years old bleeding from the ...
A: Sylvia, get to a vet immediately. You see something like this, you just pick him up and go get ...
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| Bonded bunnies fighting | 6/6/2007 |
Q: My bunnies were separated for two nights, 3 days and are now fighting when back together (both ...
A: I'd recommend going slow to rebond them. Check out the HRS articles about bonding: ...
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| Baby bunny not hopping | 6/5/2007 |
Q: My rabbit for the first time had babies more then a month ago. Something was wrong with all of them ...
A: it sounds like he may have had some type of injury that affects him using his front paws. I would ...
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| ab/cd rabbits | 6/4/2007 |
Q: touch and go after the op, she has more energy now. the vet said the male needs to get done, as he ...
A: I will give you a brief overview and links to the House Rabbit Society articles on nutrition. 1. ...
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| feeding | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My rabbit is about 6 or 7 months old. I wanted to know if I was feeding her enough. She gets 1/4 ...
A: I just looked at your movies again, she does not appear to be underweight. She looks very good. ...
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| no control over hind lends | 6/3/2007 |
Q: i found my rabbit laying in his cage yesterday he seemed lifeless, i hand fed it food and water and ...
A: (UPDATE 6/7/07) Hi Debbie, I read your comments, I am glad he's doing better. One thing I should ...
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| feeding | 6/3/2007 |
Q: My rabbit is about 6 or 7 months old. I wanted to know if I was feeding her enough. She gets 1/4 ...
A: it sounds like that is fine. The key is the unlimited hay. She can pretty much live without ...
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| found a disturbed rabbit nest | 6/2/2007 |
Q: This evening I saw a cat go into the rabbit nest and take a wild cottontail from it the rabbit were ...
A: I am cutting and pasting from the House Rabbit Society web site (www.rabbit.org) for this: I/My ...
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| Leaving bunny overnight | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I have a house bunny that has free reign of our house. She is let out in the morning at lunch time ...
A: this is my own personal feeling here. I probably would not let the person let her out. Just feed ...
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| Daughters rabbit | 5/31/2007 |
Q: We are keeping our daughters rabbit while they are on vacation. We noticed this afternoon that he ...
A: this is extremely serious. Maggots are life-threatening to rabbits. You need to get this rabbit to ...
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| Bleeding? | 5/30/2007 |
Q: We took in a bunny about 1 month an a half ago that one of our neighbors had callously left outside ...
A: first, thanks for rescuing and taking care of this little guy. Glad he found someone who cares. ...
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| ab/cd rabbits | 5/30/2007 |
Q: touch and go after the op, she has more energy now. the vet said the male needs to get done, as he ...
A: it will be good to get your boy done as soon as you can. You won't be able to even think about ...
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| My rabbit is bloated and constipated | 5/28/2007 |
Q: My rabbit is constipated and bloated after giving her a piece of fresh alfalfa. What should we do? ...
A: it sounds like tapeworms. You need to look for a cat de-wormer that says it is safe for kittens. ...
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| My rabbit is bloated and constipated | 5/27/2007 |
Q: My rabbit is constipated and bloated after giving her a piece of fresh alfalfa. What should we do?
A: I would be very surprised that one piece of alfalfa is the cause of bloat. Alfalfa doesn't cause ...
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| 1 week old bunnies | 5/27/2007 |
Q: Lee Meyer, my mother bunny had babies about a week ago and started killing them so I took them out ...
A: sorry to hear this. Glad you were able to save the remaining kits and are taking are of them. ...
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| behavior issue | 5/26/2007 |
Q: i have had rabbits for 3 yrs. i started with a mini rex and a holland lop, they lived together in ...
A: well, there's a couple things going on here. First, intact females generally are more cage ...
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| A few general questions | 5/25/2007 |
Q: My bunny circles by feet a lot when I am trying to get ready for work or just when I am walking ...
A: I would have concerns he is not neutered. Don't take anyone's 'word' for it. You can check ...
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| baby rabbit | 5/24/2007 |
Q: my rabbit has just had 1 baby which is fully coated and eyes open it moves around the cage and has ...
A: I don't believe she will kill the current baby rabbit (kit) just because she has another litter. ...
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| why my rabbit havin babys | 5/24/2007 |
Q: yesterday i went feed my rabbit and notice she hads two babys , these are her third litter over ...
A: The male had to be able to have contact with her through a shared wall or space, somewhere, ...
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| Rabbits - Companions | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I have a female rabbit about 3 mths old. I got her about 11wks. She has been acting out, biting, ...
A: I'd keep them separated as of right now. Sexual maturity can occur between 3-6 months for boys, 4-6 ...
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| orphaned rabbit | 5/23/2007 |
Q: Just recently my neighbors found a baby rabbit under their dresser that had been drug in by their ...
A: first, thanks for caring about this little guy. If he can fit in your hand he's probably a few ...
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| rabbit sleeping | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering how rabbits slept, do they sleep like we do or short naps also i was wondering ...
A: well, from what I have witnessed and read, they tend more or less to sleep in short naps, or a ...
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| dwarf rabbit back injury | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 mth old dwarf rabbit and she has had a recent back injury. We took her to the vet last ...
A: I would ask the vet for pain meds. Metacam is usually what they prescribe for rabbits. It also ...
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| paralysis of hind quarters | 5/21/2007 |
Q: Last week our 4 month old Dutch appeared to favor his left front leg. We took him to the vet who ...
A: did any of the vets rule out a bacterial infection or viruses from stool and urine samples? I know ...
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| baby bunny ears | 5/20/2007 |
Q: My baby bunny was born on april 27th and just yesterday I noticed something really strange. The baby ...
A: I would definitely get to a rabbit vet to look that over. Just to make sure it isn't an abscess ...
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| cut on my rabbit's lip | 5/20/2007 |
Q: Tonight I discovered a cut on my 16 week old holland lop's lip. It is new, as it was not there a ...
A: I'd take him in to the vet to make sure that if the swelling is due to an infection, he can receive ...
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| runny / seeping eyes | 5/19/2007 |
Q: i have just relized today that my mini-lop eared rabbit's eye has started to become runny. do you ...
A: it could be a number of things. He could have an infection in his sinuses. His tear duct may be ...
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| illness? | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I have a Dutch Rabbit that is about 3 months old. Last night I noticed he had started dragging one ...
A: do you have emergency vet services where you are? I would strongly suggest going there if they are ...
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| newbie | 5/18/2007 |
Q: First of all I would like introduce myself, as I am sure I will be asking more questions in the ...
A: recovery times for females: your vet should have said a couple weeks. The first week they should ...
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| wish i could talk to my rabbits | 5/17/2007 |
Q: Do rabbits have mood swings? Most nights My rabbits love a run around outside. Lately one of them ...
A: yes, rabbits do have mood swings. But that is not all that is going on here. Their behavior is due ...
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| Our Rabbit | 5/17/2007 |
Q: Our rabbit has bad sores on the bottoms of all four feet and he is a male and one testicle is ...
A: you need to get your rabbit in to a good rabbit vet right away. He has bad health problems that ...
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| bun lovin' | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have three rabbits. Mufasa my lionhead doe, Rafiki my lionhead buck and Pumba my little sweetheart ...
A: Licking face: she is grooming you back. It is a sign of great affection. Rabbits only groom ...
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| Inner Ear Infection | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I've been in touch with you so often and I truly value your advice and patience with me. I managed ...
A: sorry to hear about your Huxley's ear infection. At the same time I am glad you were able to rehome ...
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| lop ear bunny | 5/15/2007 |
Q: We have a 4 year old grey lop ear bunny. He is not fixed. He only eats Alfalfa and carrot 1-2 times ...
A: I can only tell you that this time of the year (spring, summer) rabbits' hormone levels naturally ...
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| Rabbit growth? | 5/14/2007 |
Q: We have a mystery with my grandmother’s dwarf bunny. She thought I'd be able to diagnose the bunny ...
A: I can't really tell you what it is. It could be a number of things. It won't be a botfly unless ...
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| small bunny! | 5/13/2007 |
Q: Just today my cat brought me a small bunny. I've put it into a small nice cozy shoe box and i need ...
A: it probably is a wild baby rabbit. If you can find the nest where he was from putting him back ...
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| rabbit | 5/13/2007 |
Q: Our rabbit has poop problems. They are clumpy, and sticky. His bottom is pink, look irritated and ...
A: I would first suggest having a good rabbit vet give him an exam and check out what is going on down ...
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| My rabbits are chewing on there cages | 5/12/2007 |
Q: i have 4 rabbits and 3 of them are chewing on there cages. What should i do? And the bad thing is ...
A: some rabbits are just chewers, they may just have a lot of energy and want to get it out, or they ...
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| Bunny Problem | 5/12/2007 |
Q: My female floppy eared bunny has been losing weight and not drinking very much. she has been eating ...
A: stop feeding her the potatoes - never feed them potatoes. The gurgling you hear is that she has gas ...
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| fur loss, scabs and sores | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My rabbit is a house pet and recently has developed a large bald area on her back within that bald ...
A: anything is possible. I would think it may not be self-immolation due to where the sores are (on ...
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| A lump on my rabbit | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I recently got a rabbit from a friend who couldnt look after him anymore. He told us about a small ...
A: they use Novalsan for disinfecting wounds or bites, little infections. So I would think that ...
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| A lump on my rabbit | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I recently got a rabbit from a friend who couldnt look after him anymore. He told us about a small ...
A: have no idea what the lump is. It could be a fat deposit, it could be an abscess, it could be a ...
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| my rabbit is reali sick! please help me! | 5/9/2007 |
Q: i have a 2 and a half year old rabbit. He is usually a bright, happy and healthy rabbit. But around ...
A: you must get him to the vet as soon as physically possible. You have to get to an emergency vet as ...
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| Dwarf rabbit. | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I got my dwarf rabbit about three days ago, and since then he has not eaten a thing. He some times ...
A: that is great news he or she is eating. Hay is the thing they absolutely need to have, all the ...
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| dwarf-lop breeds | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I am considering getting a dwarf-lop mix breed of rabbit. However, I was wondering if it is better ...
A: often it depends on the particular rabbit's personality as to whether or not they would be better as ...
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| Dwarf rabbit. | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I got my dwarf rabbit about three days ago, and since then he has not eaten a thing. He some times ...
A: I would immediately take your rabbit to your good rabbit vet to get him checked out. He should be ...
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| lot's of poop stuck to my bunny's bum. | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I clean her litter box one, or even two times a day if i can, but it doesn't seem to be enough. Now ...
A: I would guess that your rabbit is overweight, not knowing anything else about her. Often this ...
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| When medication is not working | 5/6/2007 |
Q: My two bunnies were recently diagnosed as having an upper respiratory infection and were given ...
A: well let me preface this in that I am not a vet and haven't seen your rabbits. Chances are the vet ...
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| NEW NIC CONDO | 5/5/2007 |
Q: As you know I have two rabbits and they both live in two separate NIC condos that are placed side to ...
A: it depends on how your rabbits behave with each other. If they try to box each other or bite each ...
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| spayed rabbit | 5/5/2007 |
Q: My daughter's bunny got spayed today. We thought it was a boy and turned out to be a girl. No pain ...
A: Never go to this vet again. You can give a baby aspirin a day, I would split it in quarters and ...
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| My Rabbit | 5/4/2007 |
Q: Why does my rabbit always chew and trying breaking out of his cage? He is always out but the minute ...
A: I can't really tell you other than that it is primarily his personality. Some bunnies are rattlers ...
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| Rabbits | 5/4/2007 |
Q: Why is my Doe trying to knock over her Kits box? They are only 1 week old. I am keeping the kits ...
A: your nestbox must be a lighter box (cardboard, light wood) that needs to be tied down so that mom ...
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| baby rabbit care | 5/3/2007 |
Q: when I bought my two dwarf rabbits back in Jan. I was told they were both males- so imagine my ...
A: make sure the mom/baby cage is the largest one, that gives mom some breathing room. She will only ...
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| food | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I was talking to someone who adopts rabbits and he said that once I change to the timothy pellets ...
A: I certainly don't advocate giving her up. She is your pet - you are the adult and are ultimately ...
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| holland lop from a breeder? | 5/2/2007 |
Q: my mother and i are considering finding a holland lop to adopt or purchase. i would prefer to ...
A: I am always glad to discuss this with interested people. I know nothing about this particular ...
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| food | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I was talking to someone who adopts rabbits and he said that once I change to the timothy pellets ...
A: the fact that she stays under the table and gives a little protest grunt rather than escalating it ...
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| Oscar's grief, GI issue, breathing | 5/1/2007 |
Q: My neutered bunny Oscar, who is about 9 years old, lost his mate Juliet to a heart attack about 3 ...
A: I was glad to hear that you were able to let Oscar be with her body after she died. His behavior ...
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| Care | 5/1/2007 |
Q: Is there are difference taking care of female rabbits and male rabbits? Do female rabbits get ...
A: it depends on what 'taking care of' entails. The biggest factor is whether or not a rabbit is fixed ...
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| baby bunnies | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I would like to know more information about this like where do you live? how old are the bunnies now ...
A: I am not a breeder of rabbits. The rabbit population in the USA is already way more than the demand ...
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| food | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I was talking to someone who adopts rabbits and he said that once I change to the timothy pellets ...
A: the advice given to you by 'someone' is not correct. Rabbits always need to be on a measured diet. ...
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| wild bunnies | 4/29/2007 |
Q: My 4 year old found a rabbits nest uncovered under his jungle gym. He had a friend over and I think ...
A: IT is good you left the nest as untouched as possible. If it can be left where it is without a lot ...
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| 2 month old holland lops missing hair on backs | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I have 4 baby holland lops. They are almost two months old and all but one seem to have almost no ...
A: I'd take them to your regular, good rabbit vet for a checkup. They may have a skin problem and/or ...
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| Jennifer's question | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I tried to answer jennifer but could not figure out how this site worked. Her bunny maybe very dick ...
A: I updated my response and emailed her the new response as well based on your comments. Everything ...
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| rabbits | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I heard rabbits need to be dewormed is it true?
A: the answer is "it depends." If the rabbit is a domestic (pet) rabbit that has been abandoned and ...
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| Fighting females | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I have 4 rabbits, 3 females and 1 male, all of which are spayed/neutered. They've been living ...
A: there are several things to do right away. Separate the two females from each other, first, so they ...
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| Weird noise | 4/27/2007 |
Q: Hey. I have a 9 month old femal lionshead rabbit and lately she has been making weird noises ive ...
A: this is yet my third update to this message based on your feedback message. It does go to show you ...
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| spaying | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I have a Mini Lop sooty fawn doe (Daisy) she is 9 month old I was going to mate her but have now ...
A: good to hear you are doing research about this. Basically you are on the right track. Usually ...
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| Is my doe rabbit pregnant? | 4/26/2007 |
Q: "Well, I have a Doe rabbit I have no clue how old she is but she is small.I have two older (well i ...
A: I don't knwo what you are saying when you say the "nest in a thigh". I don't understand what you ...
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| Rabbits Flying | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I contacted you a while ago about rehoming my rabbits as I had to go home to the UK from New ...
A: I have heard some stories about rabbits flying. I remember one story where four or five were ...
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| Is my doe rabbit pregnant? | 4/25/2007 |
Q: "Well, I have a Doe rabbit I have no clue how old she is but she is small.I have two older (well i ...
A: yes she is pregnant. Your dad should not have done that if you didn't want a litter. Whatever day ...
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| Bonding two female rabbits | 4/24/2007 |
Q: We have two female rabbits. One is seven months old (oreo) and the other is 10 months (thumper). We ...
A: any time you physically separate bonded rabbits you risk destroying the bond. Often people will ...
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| Doe bleeding after birth | 4/24/2007 |
Q: My doe was pregnant but gave birth this afternoon without any warning, ie. she had not made a nest. ...
A: it is possible that the births of kits could be spaced across hours. It does happen, even though ...
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| fur mite infestation | 4/23/2007 |
Q: My bunny has fur mites. The vet gave me medication for him but how do I rid my home of them?
A: I know that steam cleaning and water above 140 degrees can do a pretty solid job of getting rid of ...
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| Caring for young rabbit orphin | 4/23/2007 |
Q: We rescued a young bunny running/hiding from our neighbor's cat. He hid under a tree for over an ...
A: Someday he will thank you for this. I don't know how old he is, if he is tiny (fits in your hand or ...
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| Baby Rabbit Leg Problems | 4/22/2007 |
Q: Our Thriantra rabbit just had a litter a few weeks ago. All of the babies died except one. The kit ...
A: it maight be that this little one has some neurological or muscular/skeletal problems. I'd take her ...
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| Double Chin? | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I have a one year old Savana rabbit and it seems like over-night she's grown a huge double chin (and ...
A: rabbits have a dewlap (a fold of skin under their chins). It generally is more noticeable in female ...
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| how to care for 3 week old baby rabbit | 4/21/2007 |
Q: 3 bunnies were first spotted coming out of their burrow on the 5th of April 07. 2 days later the ...
A: get to a pet store and get puppy milk replacement and a feeding syringe (ask if you can't find it). ...
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| Baby Rabbit | 4/21/2007 |
Q: but the other expert i asked said not to get it from the pet store or a breeder can you please ...
A: here's the real issue with buying from a pet store. Many of us are involved with shelter and rescue ...
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| weird eating | 4/19/2007 |
Q: sometimes i come home seeing my bunny chewing something hard. it sounds crunchy. the only thing that ...
A: I wanted to also mention that he may not be e |
