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About Lee Meyer (Mr.)
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Expertise
I have 5+ years of experience with House Rabbits, rescue groups, and working with shelter rabbits. I do educational talks about house rabbits. I advise potential adopters, supervise bunny 'dates', fundraising/educational rabbit events, and help rabbit owners with their rabbits. I will answer questions about: general behaviors, body language, housing, toys, bunny-proofing, diet, spaying/neutering issues, nail clips, preventative measures, diet, and health questions. I will not discuss: anything that deals with rabbits for fur, food, factory-style breeding, deliberate or casual breeding by pet owners, or experimentation.

My focus is solely on rabbits as loved pets. It's why I'm a House Rabbit Society member rather than an ARBA member. If you don't view your rabbit the same way you would a pet dog or cat, please ask another expert your question.

I am not a veterinarian and cannot conclusively diagnose your rabbit. My advice does not take the place of a good rabbit vet. IF YOU THINK THERE'S A PROBLEM, DON'T WAIT FOR A REPLY, GET TO A VET IMMEDIATELY!!! Sometimes what appears to be a small problem is life-threatening.

The House Rabbit Society has references on their site for vets they have researched. There are US and international links here for vets all over the world with rabbit experience: www.rabbit.org/vets/vets.html

I recommend the following resources to all rabbit owners:

House Rabbit Society - online rabbit info (www.rabbit.org)
Book: Rabbit Health in the 21st Century 2nd Ed. by Kathy Smith
Book: House Rabbit Handbook 4th Ed. by Marinell Harriman

Experience
House Rabbit Member since 2004 Discover Your House Rabbit organizer - 2006 Rabbit Adopter since 2004 HAWS Board of Education member (rabbits) since 2005 HAWS Rabbit Volunteer since 2004

Organizations
National House Rabbit Society, Wisconsin House Rabbit Society, Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS), Education Board Member for Rabbits, Friends of HAWS

Education/Credentials
BSEE, MSEE (Electrical/Computer Engineering), Marquette University

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Lee Meyer (Mr.) 
In Category  Rabbits

SubjectDate Asked

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. ...
floppy eared rabbit11/21/2009
  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 ...
rabbit's testicle swollen11/20/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
travel11/19/2009
  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 ...
:(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 ...
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 ...
bunny loosing weight11/17/2009
  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 ...
rabbits soft poos11/16/2009
  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 ...
just moved11/16/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit Aggressive Behaviour11/15/2009
  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 ...
vent`s11/15/2009
  Q:
  A: I'd advise taking her to your regular, good rabbit vet. She's got some problem with her gi tract ...
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 ...
my rabbit - summer11/13/2009
  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 ...
my angora rabbit11/12/2009
  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 ...
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, ...
Fungal infection11/10/2009
  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. ...
Fungal infection11/10/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Fungal infection11/8/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Head tilt and E.Cuniculi11/6/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
rescued bunny11/4/2009
  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 ...
Toilet Training Bunny in a New Cage11/4/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rabbit - gagging and fluid coming out of mouth11/1/2009
  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. ...
Spaying an elder doe11/1/2009
  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: ...
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) ...
re: rabbit bonding10/30/2009
  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 ...
surgery10/30/2009
  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 ...
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, ...
Nuetering10/29/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit won't stop chewing10/28/2009
  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 ...
nesting10/27/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit behavior10/27/2009
  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 ...
Sick rabbit10/26/2009
  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 ...
Pooper Scooper10/26/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Taking care of an Orphaned Baby rabbit10/25/2009
  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 ...
rescued bunny10/24/2009
  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 ...
mama rabbit10/24/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
rabbit separation10/22/2009
  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 ...
rabbit seperation10/22/2009
  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 ...
Medicines10/9/2009
  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 ...
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. ...
Cooling10/8/2009
  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 ...
nipping10/8/2009
  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. ...
Cooling10/7/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Medicines10/6/2009
  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 ...
Change in Smell10/5/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit injury10/5/2009
  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 ...
Metacam & recovery feed10/2/2009
  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 ...
lump10/2/2009
  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 ...
rabbit behavior10/1/2009
  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 ...
Bubbi9/30/2009
  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 ...
Bubbi9/30/2009
  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 ...
skin peeling9/29/2009
  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 ...
Bonding 2 males9/29/2009
  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 ...
Socializing our new rabbit9/28/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mateed fur Under chin9/24/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Mateed fur Under chin9/23/2009
  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 ...
my pet rabbit9/22/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
ear infection9/21/2009
  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 ...
rabbit bleeding9/21/2009
  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 ...
My rabbit9/21/2009
  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 ...
ear infection9/20/2009
  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 ...
lonely rabbit9/19/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Bunny fractured hind leg9/18/2009
  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. ...
What breed to adopt9/17/2009
  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 ...
BO9/17/2009
  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 ...
aggresive rabbits9/16/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
tearing of the eye that causes the fur to9/14/2009
  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 ...
will they9/13/2009
  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. ...
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 ...
Rabbits and their litter box9/8/2009
  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 ...
wild rabbit diseases tnat can be passed on to humans9/7/2009
  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 ...
Lionhead rabbits mating season9/7/2009
  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 ...
drawf rabbit leaning to side9/6/2009
  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 ...
rabbit rejecting her young9/6/2009
  Q: ..... thanks regards kellie
  A: you are misreading this behavior. Rabbits do not hover around the young, they stay away on purpose ...
drawf rabbit leaning to side9/5/2009
  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 ...
Italian Parsely vs. other parsely for rabbits9/5/2009
  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 ...
Rabbits Health9/4/2009
  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 ...
peeing9/3/2009
  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 ...
rabbit can't move9/3/2009
  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 ...
peeing9/2/2009
  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 ...
Apt bunny9/2/2009
  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. ...
House rabbit..Dutch male..almost 7 yrs9/1/2009
  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: ...
rabbit fur9/1/2009
  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 ...
Post-Spaying Problems8/31/2009
  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, ...
rabbit behavior8/31/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Netherland dwarf8/30/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
my rabbit thumping during night8/29/2009
  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 ...
I dont know what breed of rabbit i have8/29/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
4 Year Old Rabbit8/26/2009
  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 ...
Bunny with some hind end paralysis8/26/2009
  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 ...
Bunny with some hind end paralysis8/26/2009
  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 ...
Bumps on rabbit8/26/2009
  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 ...
Fighting8/25/2009
  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. ...
4 Year Old Rabbit8/24/2009
  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 ...
Genital irritation8/24/2009
  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 ...
what signs will my rabbit show if she is pregnant8/23/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit behaviour8/23/2009
  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 ...
injured babay rabbit8/22/2009
  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 ...
natural light8/20/2009
  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 ...
I found a rabbit8/20/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
baby mini rex8/19/2009
  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, ...
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 ...
Females Fighting8/18/2009
  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 ...
NETHERLAND DWARF RABBITS8/18/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Rabbit diarrhoea8/17/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit bedding8/16/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit bedding8/16/2009
  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 ...
Cotton tail rabbit8/16/2009
  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 ...
Lack of appetite and loss of weight8/15/2009
  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 ...
French fries8/15/2009
  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 ...
Timothy Hay8/14/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit sneezing and clear discharge8/13/2009
  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 ...
male rabbit peein blood8/13/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
ears8/12/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Malocclusion - Teeth Filing/Trimming8/10/2009
  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, ...
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. ...
False pregancy in my bunny8/8/2009
  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, ...
i have a question8/8/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit with wet nose8/7/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit's head trembling8/7/2009
  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 ...
Bunny broke his leg8/6/2009
  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 ...
Losing fur8/5/2009
  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. ...
Leaving my bunny outside8/4/2009
  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 ...
Probiotic8/4/2009
  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 ...
rabbit8/2/2009
  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 ...
rabbit8/1/2009
  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 ...
Bereaved Rabbit Companion8/1/2009
  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 ...
Papaya and my 8 week old dwarf lop ear bunny7/15/2009
  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. ...
male rabbit with "dry" nose, top paws, and area around eyes7/15/2009
  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 ...
MALE RABBITS7/14/2009
  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 ...
MALE RABBITS7/13/2009
  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 ...
Bunny w/ reoccuring loose stools7/12/2009
  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. ...
Please help my rabbit with its bathroom problems7/12/2009
  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). ...
Malnourished Rabbit7/11/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Rabbit it shock7/10/2009
  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 ...
so called love nips7/9/2009
  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 ...
aggressive rabbit7/9/2009
  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 ...
Netherland Dwarf Rabbits and other pets7/8/2009
  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. ...
surprise my rabbit has babies7/7/2009
  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 ...
accidental mating7/7/2009
  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 ...
my rabbit keeps stamping on babies7/7/2009
  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 ...
Hiding Rabbit7/6/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
House Rabbit7/3/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rabbit making loud clicking/tapping sound/couphing4/19/2009
  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 ...
Potty Training4/18/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
rabbit4/17/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit Neck4/17/2009
  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 ...
dutch rabbit4/15/2009
  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 ...
rabbit falling over4/14/2009
  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 ...
my cat brought in an injured bunny4/14/2009
  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 ...
My bunny is sick4/12/2009
  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 ...
baby rabbits4/12/2009
  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. ...
Bunny Poop4/11/2009
  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 ...
New girl, Old man4/11/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
rabbit poop4/10/2009
  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 ...
8 week old Dwarf4/9/2009
  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 ...
Got four baby cottontail bunnies - need help4/9/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
wild rabbits4/7/2009
  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 ...
pet rabbit4/7/2009
  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 ...
My rabbits don't get along4/6/2009
  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 ...
My rabbit4/6/2009
  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. ...
dwarft loop ear bunny rabbit4/5/2009
  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 ...
new babies aren't nursing4/4/2009
  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 ...
My little rabit sophie4/4/2009
  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 ...
blood in her pee4/3/2009
  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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
dwarf bunnie4/1/2009
  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 ...
noisy stomach3/16/2009
  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 ...
help my rabbits been pullin his hair out3/15/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit Behavior3/15/2009
  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 ...
sickness and hygiene3/14/2009
  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 ...
4 1/2 year old female rabbit3/13/2009
  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 ...
flemish Giant3/13/2009
  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 ...
bunny care for a 5 week old new zealand baby3/12/2009
  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 ...
rabbit heath3/11/2009
  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. ...
Charlie3/10/2009
  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 ...
Fissure at uro-gental area3/10/2009
  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 ...
Rabbits3/9/2009
  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 ...
Fleas3/9/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
feeding3/7/2009
  Q: is lettuce poisonous to rabbits
  A: no. But just because it's not considered poisonous, does not mean certain rabbits may not have ...
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 ...
Rabbit's Diet3/6/2009
  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 ...
Curious About Bunny Breed3/5/2009
  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 ...
rabbit eye drops3/4/2009
  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 ...
infant hand-feeding frequency3/4/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit colds3/3/2009
  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, ...
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 ...
hair loss3/2/2009
  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 ...
pet rabbit -fruit3/2/2009
  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 ...
Loss of Balance3/1/2009
  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 ...
Loss of Balance2/28/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
New bunny2/27/2009
  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 ...
Small Holland Lop2/26/2009
  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 ...
New bunny2/26/2009
  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 ...
Diabetes2/25/2009
  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 ...
charlie2/24/2009
  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 ...
what to feed a starved rabbit2/24/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
its me again2/23/2009
  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 ...
Eye problems2/22/2009
  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 ...
rabbit problem2/22/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Mini lop2/21/2009
  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 ...
My rex is losing fur2/20/2009
  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. ...
best friend bunnies now fighting since male was castrated2/20/2009
  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 ...
Sick netherland2/19/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Rabbit2/18/2009
  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 ...
My bunny being litter trained2/18/2009
  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 ...
newborn2/17/2009
  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 ...
behavior change after neutering2/17/2009
  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 ...
newborn2/16/2009
  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 ...
Found Wild Rabbit2/14/2009
  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 ...
rabbit pooping2/12/2009
  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 ...
loose stool2/12/2009
  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 ...
Holland Mini Lop hair loss2/11/2009
  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, ...
Holland Mini Lop hair loss2/11/2009
  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 ...
rabbits on a plane2/10/2009
  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 ...
rabbit health problems2/9/2009
  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 ...
weird bunny activity2/9/2009
  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 ...
rabbits fighting2/8/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Scratching2/7/2009
  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 ...
Femal rabbit aggression2/7/2009
  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 ...
sudden death2/6/2009
  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. ...
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 ...
should my bunny get a girlfriend2/5/2009
  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 ...
introducing same sex different age rabbits2/4/2009
  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 ...
Dwarf Lop Rabbit2/4/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
peeing on couch2/2/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
peeing on couch2/1/2009
  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 ...
rabbit babies1/31/2009
  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 ...
Skin & Hair1/30/2009
  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 ...
Possible Intersexed Rabbit and Holland Lop Dish Disasters1/29/2009
  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 ...
Swollen Testicle After Neuterint1/28/2009
  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 ...
dietry query1/28/2009
  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 ...
my bunny passed away this afternoon1/27/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit Claws1/27/2009
  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 ...
Thin bunny1/25/2009
  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 ...
New food1/25/2009
  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 ...
New food1/24/2009
  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 ...
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, ...
general rabbit health1/23/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
biting fur1/22/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
loud breathing1/20/2009
  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 ...
Our new bunny, Ella1/19/2009
  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 ...
rabbit1/19/2009
  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 ...
drying a rabbit1/18/2009
  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 ...
Long hay1/18/2009
  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 ...
pet rabbit1/17/2009
  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 ...
Mini lop off her food and major weight loss1/16/2009
  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 ...
Our New Rabbit1/16/2009
  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. ...
Rabbit, strange eye movement1/15/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Rabbit's Paw only near the nail is a little swollen1/13/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Male french lop acting dominatley1/12/2009
  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 ...
introducing new rabbit1/7/2009
  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 ...
Picking a friend for my Bunny1/6/2009
  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 ...
Picking a friend for my Bunny1/6/2009
  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 ...
My bunny Coltrane1/5/2009
  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. ...
Emma1/5/2009
  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 ...
Rabbit behavior/urine1/4/2009
  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 ...
rabbit1/4/2009
  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 ...
Bonding our 3 bunnies1/2/2009
  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 ...
My Bunny1/2/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
E. cuniculi12/16/2008
  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 ...
Mites on hutch12/15/2008
  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 ...
handrearing 3 week old baby rabbits12/15/2008
  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 ...
Rabbits living outside12/14/2008
  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. ...
Two Rabbits12/14/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
bunny food/stasis12/12/2008
  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 ...
rabbit does not eat hay12/12/2008
  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 ...
Bald spot on 1 1/2 yr old lop12/10/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Rabbit Skin Problem12/9/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
soiling bed12/4/2008
  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 ...
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, ...
soiling bed12/3/2008
  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 ...
Weepy Eyes12/2/2008
  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 ...
Aggressive Female French Lop 9 mo old12/1/2008
  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 ...
Holland Lop's Change in behavior12/1/2008
  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. ...
house rabbit outdoors11/30/2008
  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 ...
Over-Curious Rabbit11/28/2008
  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 ...
Obese Rabbit11/28/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit: tooth grinding11/26/2008
  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 ...
swelling under jaw on my rabbit11/26/2008
  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. ...
rabbit11/25/2008
  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. ...
rabbit11/25/2008
  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 ...
hairball11/24/2008
  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 ...
My Pet Dwarf Rabbit11/24/2008
  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 ...
rabbit and guinea pig11/23/2008
  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 ...
Bonding Rabbits11/23/2008
  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 ...
rabbit and guinea pig11/22/2008
  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 ...
rabbit and guinea pig11/22/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
diseases in dwarf rabbits11/20/2008
  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 ...
a friend for my rabbit11/19/2008
  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 ...
bunny w/itchy skin11/19/2008
  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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
bunnies afraid of us11/17/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit Bathroom Habits11/17/2008
  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 ...
Rabbitt illness11/16/2008
  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 ...
amoxicillin for neutered rabbits11/16/2008
  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. ...
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: ...
trying to cope11/14/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
rabbits runny eyes11/13/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
bonding a 3rd rabbit11/11/2008
  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 ...
Brazilio the rabbit11/10/2008
  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 ...
bonding11/9/2008
  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 ...
minilop behavior11/9/2008
  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. ...
my new rabbit11/8/2008
  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 ...
Recently Neutered Bunny11/8/2008
  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 ...
litter box training10/31/2008
  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 ...
rabbit10/31/2008
  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 ...
Thin rabbits10/30/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit Behavior Change After Coming Inside10/30/2008
  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 ...
Netherland Dwarf question (s) regarding behavior and color change10/29/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
cold weather and bunnies10/28/2008
  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 ...
Nest10/28/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
pasturella10/26/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Rabbit spay/neuter post-op quesitons10/24/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
New Bunny Lover Seeks Advice10/22/2008
  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 ...
colitis-fibrotic, hypertrophic10/22/2008
  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 ...
Pet Rabbit Survivng Winter Outside10/21/2008
  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 ...
rabbit age10/20/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Sick Wild Rabbit - what to do10/17/2008
  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 ...
Hello.. My rabbit10/17/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Hello.. My rabbit10/16/2008
  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 ...
Iceberg lettuce10/15/2008
  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. ...
Rabbit with a sore paw that she will not put down10/14/2008
  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 ...
RABBITS10/14/2008
  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. ...
Not eating much and dumping food10/13/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit Litter10/12/2008
  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 ...
GI Stasis help10/11/2008
  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. ...
injured wild rabbit10/11/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
rabbit health10/8/2008
  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 ...
Sex of rabbit10/8/2008
  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 ...
Ill Rabbit10/7/2008
  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 ...
Ill Rabbit10/7/2008
  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 ...
lump on tummy10/6/2008
  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 ...
Rescued carnival bunny10/5/2008
  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. ...
Question about my rabbit's behavior10/4/2008
  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 ...
Bunny eating litter10/3/2008
  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 ...
new mini rex10/3/2008
  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 ...
Mom attacks her baby bunnies10/2/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Bun who refuses to pee in her box10/1/2008
  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 ...
rabbits ears10/1/2008
  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. ...
new dwarf rabbit9/30/2008
  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 ...
hair loss9/30/2008
  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 ...
Most robust pet rabbit breed9/29/2008
  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 ...
rabbit and guinea pig9/29/2008
  Q: please.
  A: I would DEFINITELY NOT feed it to your rabbit. Corn has fibrous material in it that does not break ...
sisters fighting9/28/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit not pooping9/28/2008
  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 ...
my rabbit's diet9/27/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
rabbit skin all falling off9/25/2008
  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 ...
my bun behaviour9/24/2008
  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: ...
my bun behaviour9/23/2008
  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 ...
rabbits eyes9/22/2008
  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 ...
peeing9/21/2008
  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 ...
cotoneasters9/20/2008
  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. ...
peeing9/20/2008
  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 ...
Bonding Rabbits9/19/2008
  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 ...
My bunny died but why9/19/2008
  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 ...
house training9/18/2008
  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 ...
Bonding Rabbits9/18/2008
  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 ...
hair loss and weight loss9/17/2008
  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 ...
pregnant doe9/16/2008
  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 ...
fur and age9/16/2008
  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 ...
baby bunnies are dying9/9/2008
  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 ...
Moving Rabbit from indoors to outdoors9/8/2008
  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. ...
saving newborn rabbit babies9/8/2008
  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 ...
rabbit Q's9/7/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit acting funny9/6/2008
  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 ...
my two girl rabbits9/6/2008
  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. ...
grapes9/5/2008
  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 ...
Dirty bottom9/4/2008
  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, ...
New companion9/4/2008
  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 ...
baby bunnies9/3/2008
  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 ...
young wild rabbit injuried9/2/2008
  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 ...
my rabbit9/1/2008
  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, ...
dwarf rabbit9/1/2008
  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 ...
Sick rabbit8/31/2008
  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 ...
Lionhead Siblings8/31/2008
  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 ...
rabbit with dissability8/30/2008
  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 ...
prolapse8/30/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
growth on bunnies chin8/29/2008
  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 ...
Big Question8/28/2008
  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 ...
rabbit eating own poo8/27/2008
  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, ...
rabbit acting withdrawn8/26/2008
  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 ...
house rabbits8/25/2008
  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 ...
My Rabbits Health8/24/2008
  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 ...
my bunny is moving very slow8/22/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
bathing bunnies8/21/2008
  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, ...
mini rex feeding8/20/2008
  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 ...
hurricane8/19/2008
  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 ...
Baby Wild Rabbit8/19/2008
  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 ...
Baby Wild Rabbit8/18/2008
  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, ...
pregnant rabbits8/18/2008
  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 ...
whimpering8/17/2008
  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 ...
inqiury8/17/2008
  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 ...
my rabbit8/16/2008
  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 ...
Introducing a new rabbit8/15/2008
  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 ...
rabbit skin condition8/14/2008
  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 ...
The Death of my sis bunny8/14/2008
  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. ...
Dwarf Lop8/13/2008
  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 ...
Strange brown spot8/12/2008
  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 ...
lifespan of silver marten8/11/2008
  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 ...
First time mother rabbit8/10/2008
  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 ...
rabbits8/10/2008
  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 ...
chewing8/9/2008
  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 ...
Giant Rabbit fur8/9/2008
  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 ...
rabbits: bonded pairs and living situations8/8/2008
  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 ...
rabbit spraying8/7/2008
  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 ...
flea control for rabbits8/7/2008
  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 ...
rabbit and guinea pig8/5/2008
  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 ...
Mini lop bunny8/5/2008
  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 ...
My New Rabbit8/4/2008
  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 ...
My New Rabbit8/4/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Watery eye and nostril8/2/2008
  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 ...
mounting behaviour8/1/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Poop & type7/31/2008
  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, ...
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 ...
smelly bunny7/29/2008
  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 ...
molar removal7/28/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit7/28/2008
  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 ...
Angry/Agressive Female7/27/2008
  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 ...
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, ...
sick bunny7/26/2008
  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 ...
Hair loss in bun7/25/2008
  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: ...
Hair loss in bun7/24/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Trimming a rabbits nails7/23/2008
  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 ...
fleas and ticks7/22/2008
  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 ...
broken joing7/21/2008
  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 ...
cottontail is dying7/21/2008
  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 ...
clipping nails - now my rabbit has a limp7/20/2008
  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 ...
just found out I had a male/female rabbit7/20/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit callouses on paws7/19/2008
  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 ...
orphaned wild rabbit7/17/2008
  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. ...
wild rabbit noises7/17/2008
  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 ...
orphaned wild rabbit7/16/2008
  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 ...
Electronic pest repellers7/16/2008
  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 ...
Lop ear eye problem7/15/2008
  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 ...
rabbits7/15/2008
  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 ...
rabbit sneezing7/14/2008
  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 ...
sick rabbit /runs/shivers/noteating7/14/2008
  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 ...
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. ...
rabbits ears are awful7/12/2008
  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 ...
yeast in ears7/11/2008
  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 ...
Orphaned Baby Bunnies7/10/2008
  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 ...
Baby asprin7/9/2008
  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 ...
Can't get my rabbits bonded7/8/2008
  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 ...
Cage cleaning-early days7/8/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
House Bunnies7/7/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit diarrhea7/6/2008
  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 ...
rabbits7/6/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit diarrhea7/5/2008
  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 ...
water intake7/5/2008
  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 ...
Litter Training7/4/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
pet rabbit7/3/2008
  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 ...
2yr minirex bunnie7/3/2008
  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 ...
Fur Pulling Mystery7/2/2008
  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 ...
my rabbit dies7/1/2008
  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 ...
GI Stasis7/1/2008
  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 ...
Sudden Death of Loved Rabbit6/30/2008
  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 ...
my baby rabbits eye is mucusy6/30/2008
  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 ...
mites or fleas...? Help PLEASE6/29/2008
  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 ...
Masking tape6/28/2008
  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 ...
Neutering6/28/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit Toileting6/26/2008
  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 ...
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. ...
I think my bunny has been having seizures6/25/2008
  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 ...
wild rabbit question6/25/2008
  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 ...
Picky Rabbit6/24/2008
  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 ...
A few Health related Rabbit questions6/24/2008
  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 ...
Maturity6/23/2008
  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 ...
Ear bleeding/off-balanced walking6/23/2008
  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 ...
rabbit with red scabs6/22/2008
  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 ...
Male rabbit barbering female6/21/2008
  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 ...
White lump next to rabbit anus6/21/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Rabbit Tossing Litter6/18/2008
  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 ...
sick rabbit6/17/2008
  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 ...
Dwarf rabbit with what looks like Pink Eye6/17/2008
  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 ...
Suspicious Lump6/16/2008
  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. ...
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 ...
.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. ...
Question about my Bunny6/14/2008
  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 ...
what should i do pleses answer with in 6 days date posted june 12 at 7:07 in USA6/13/2008
  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 ...
3rd eyelid swollen and red6/12/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Baby bunnies6/11/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
6 wild baby bunnies6/10/2008
  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 ...
nesting females6/9/2008
  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 ...
rabbit: loner behavior escaping mate6/9/2008
  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 ...
Feeding rabbits6/8/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit6/7/2008
  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 ...
wild baby rabbits6/7/2008
  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 ...
My pet rabbit6/6/2008
  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 ...
2 bunnies6/5/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit bedding6/5/2008
  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 ...
White spot with red splotches on eye6/4/2008
  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 ...
grinding teeth6/4/2008
  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 ...
Bird Seed6/3/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
rabbit's whiskers, fur6/2/2008
  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 ...
rabbit's whiskers, fur6/2/2008
  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 ...
my rabbit6/1/2008
  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 ...
Injured Baby Bunny5/31/2008
  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, ...
Bunny dies 3 weeks after friends death5/31/2008
  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. ...
2 female rabbits that fight5/30/2008
  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 ...
unusual breathing noise5/29/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit leaky eyes5/29/2008
  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 ...
Bald patches/hair loss5/28/2008
  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. ...
bunny care and questions5/27/2008
  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. ...
Frontline5/27/2008
  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 ...
Sleeping patterns5/26/2008
  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 ...
rabbits: post spay behavior5/26/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit food5/25/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
hormones after spay5/23/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit bitten by a raccoon5/23/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Bunny's bottom5/21/2008
  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 ...
rabbits5/21/2008
  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 ...
Bonding Rabbits5/20/2008
  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 ...
he's gone5/20/2008
  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 ...
My new Holland Lop rabbit5/19/2008
  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 ...
rabbit diet5/19/2008
  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 ...
nest of baby rabbits5/18/2008
  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 ...
Leakes5/18/2008
  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 ...
spayed rabbit that are now unfriendly5/17/2008
  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 ...
baby rabbit5/17/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit: cone collar from vet5/16/2008
  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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Injured rabbit5/13/2008
  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 ...
bunnies5/12/2008
  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 ...
he's gone5/11/2008
  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. ...
Outer ear infection5/11/2008
  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 ...
my rabbit is screaming5/10/2008
  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 ...
3 days of constipation5/9/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit's behaviour5/9/2008
  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 ...
Rabbits5/8/2008
  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 ...
bonding 2 rabbits5/8/2008
  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, ...
baby dwarf bunnies5/8/2008
  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 ...
my 6.5 yr old Holland Lop died suddenly5/7/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Our Bunny's Not Acting Normal5/6/2008
  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 ...
8 year old rabbit5/6/2008
  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 ...
good food for evony5/5/2008
  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 ...
My Bunny Dinah5/5/2008
  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 ...
Baby bunny picky eater5/4/2008
  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 ...
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. ...
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, ...
keeping an indoor bunny warm5/2/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
newborn bunny help5/2/2008
  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 ...
MALE Bunny eating fur5/1/2008
  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 ...
rabbit eating habits5/1/2008
  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 ...
MALE Bunny eating fur4/30/2008
  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 ...
rabbit snuffles4/30/2008
  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 ...
questions about breathing and diet4/29/2008
  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. ...
Determine Sex of a Rabbit4/29/2008
  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 ...
Bunny Problems4/28/2008
  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 ...
my rabbits drinking4/27/2008
  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, ...
bunny Urinary tract infections4/27/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit with lumps on chest4/26/2008
  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. ...
aggresive female rabbit4/26/2008
  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 ...
Soft Stools4/25/2008
  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 ...
rabbit third eye lid showing all the time4/25/2008
  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 ...
Soft Stools4/24/2008
  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 ...
mini rex4/24/2008
  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 ...
Rabbits and other people's cats4/23/2008
  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. ...
lucky lost her mum4/23/2008
  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 ...
Skinny bunny4/22/2008
  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 ...
my new pet bunny4/22/2008
  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 ...
Nail Clipping4/21/2008
  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 ...
rabbit blindness4/21/2008
  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, ...
hair loss4/20/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Rabbits and catfood4/18/2008
  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 ...
My Bunnie smells4/17/2008
  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 ...
skaking/vibrating4/17/2008
  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 ...
litter training4/16/2008
  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 ...
found a rabbit and its just had kits4/16/2008
  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) ...
Rabbits4/15/2008
  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. ...
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 ...
Lionhead rabbits4/13/2008
  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 ...
who would a lop act around me4/13/2008
  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 ...
CYST THAT BURST IN A RABBIT4/12/2008
  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 ...
drinking4/12/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Found4/11/2008
  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 ...
eye4/11/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit not eating greens4/9/2008
  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 ...
re-bonding rabbits4/9/2008
  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 ...
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. ...
rebonding mother and child rabbit4/8/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
rabbits eye popping out and back in4/6/2008
  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 ...
Dwarf rabbit4/6/2008
  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 ...
frustrations with bunnies4/5/2008
  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 ...
Mini Rex Rabbits4/5/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit Behavior4/4/2008
  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 ...
Neutered house rabbit spraying4/4/2008
  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' ...
Nursing Habits4/3/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit Behavior4/2/2008
  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. ...
Rabbit Behavior4/2/2008
  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 ...
Sore Eyes3/31/2008
  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 ...
bunny still not eating or drinking anything after treatment from her local vets3/30/2008
  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 ...
aggresive rabbit3/30/2008
  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 ...
6 wk old dutch bunny3/29/2008
  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 ...
aspiration in bunnies3/29/2008
  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 ...
My rabbit died over night3/28/2008
  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 ...
Concerned about my rabbit's swollen vaginal region3/28/2008
  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 ...
Baby Rabbit Diet3/27/2008
  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 ...
neutered rabbits3/26/2008
  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 ...
cut on nose3/26/2008
  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 ...
Baby rabbit help3/25/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
BABY BUNNY HAS BROKEN BACK LEGS3/23/2008
  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 ...
Noisy Breathing3/22/2008
  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 ...
dwarf rabbit from petland3/20/2008
  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 ...
albino rabbits3/20/2008
  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 ...
rabbit3/19/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Genital area of a male rabbit3/19/2008
  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 ...
Tomato3/18/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
sick rabbit3/17/2008
  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 ...
rabbit toys, etc3/16/2008
  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. ...
Naughty Rabbit3/15/2008
  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 ...
looking to purchase/adopt 2 Netherland Dwarf babies3/15/2008
  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 ...
Bunny bereavement3/14/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit ate carpet3/14/2008
  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 ...
little bumps, one scab3/13/2008
  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 ...
dry skin3/13/2008
  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 ...
baby rabbits3/5/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Wild rabbits3/4/2008
  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 ...
Holland Lops - eye problems3/3/2008
  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 ...
feeding my bunnies3/3/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Whiskers3/2/2008
  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 ...
Twitching and poop3/1/2008
  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 ...
rabbits on walks3/1/2008
  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 ...
parsley2/29/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
New Baby2/28/2008
  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 ...
TEXAS RANGER, MY BUNNY2/27/2008
  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 ...
RABBIT'S LIFE2/26/2008
  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 ...
newborn rabbits2/25/2008
  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 ...
biting ears2/24/2008
  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 ...
spayed rabbit2/23/2008
  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 ...
Rabbits2/23/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Rabbit back legs not moving after getting spayed2/21/2008
  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: ...
Rabbit back legs not moving after getting spayed2/21/2008
  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 ...
dwarf rabbits2/19/2008
  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 ...
New Baby2/18/2008
  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 ...
dwarf bunny2/18/2008
  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 ...
newborn rabbits2/17/2008
  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 ...
Rex rabbit "mystery" sickness2/16/2008
  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, ...
litter2/15/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit2/15/2008
  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 ...
Rabbits2/14/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Misting System2/13/2008
  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 ...
Harness and Leash Training2/12/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit Thumping2/11/2008
  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 ...
Neutered Bunny Behavior2/10/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
medicine2/8/2008
  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 ...
Rabbit Thumping2/8/2008
  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. ...
Using pesticides around my pet rabbit2/7/2008
  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 ...
wild baby rabbit2/7/2008
  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 ...
fire ants2/6/2008
  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 ...
Reintroducing rabbits to an enviorment2/5/2008
  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 ...
My rabbits feet2/4/2008
  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 ...
Flemish Giant Bucks2/4/2008
  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 ...
Toilet Training2/2/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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). ...
feeding babies and mama2/1/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
help1/29/2008
  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 ...
Hutch Burn1/28/2008
  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 ...
toxic plant for rabbit1/28/2008
  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 ...
bunny breeds1/27/2008
  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 ...
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) ...
rabbit skin prob1/26/2008
  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 ...
bunny breeds1/26/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
rabbit grooming1/25/2008
  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 ...
gagging1/24/2008
  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. ...
Bunny's breathing strangely1/24/2008
  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 ...
re-introducing rabbits12/20/2007
  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 ...
fresh fruit and vegetables12/20/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
bunny dont know its breed12/19/2007
  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, ...
indoor/outdoor12/18/2007
  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 ...
False Pregnancy12/17/2007
  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 ...
jaw tumour12/17/2007
  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 ...
jaw tumour12/16/2007
  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 ...
Weight Loss12/15/2007
  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 ...
Behavioral Chanve12/15/2007
  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 ...
rabbit help12/14/2007
  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 ...
Compatibility of a rabbit and a shih-tzu12/14/2007
  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 ...
toilet training12/13/2007
  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 ...
I have 2 questions12/13/2007
  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. ...
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 ...
Rabbit behaviour12/12/2007
  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 ...
a question about rabbit behaviour and bonding bunnies12/11/2007
  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 ...
Please Help Sick Bunny - update12/10/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
lump12/7/2007
  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 ...
rabbit fur growth12/6/2007
  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 ...
rabbit bonding12/6/2007
  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 ...
spaying12/5/2007
  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 ...
Bonding12/5/2007
  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 ...
sick rabbit I think12/4/2007
  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 ...
rabbit hair loss12/4/2007
  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 ...
pregnancy12/3/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
house rabbit12/2/2007
  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 ...
Dwarf lop12/1/2007
  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 ...
traveling with my rabbit11/29/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
seagrass mat11/28/2007
  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 ...
Bunny Problems11/28/2007
  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 ...
bald patch around scratch11/27/2007
  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 ...
traveling with my rabbit11/27/2007
  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. ...
Rabbit-Friendly Dog11/26/2007
  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 ...
Lionheads11/24/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
lost rabbit11/22/2007
  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 ...
problems11/22/2007
  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 ...
Nature Center Rabbits11/21/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
rabbit licking my hair11/19/2007
  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 ...
Rabbit issues11/19/2007
  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 ...
ASAP11/17/2007
  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 ...
litter training11/16/2007
  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 ...
agouti rabbits11/16/2007
  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 ...
kindling rabbit11/15/2007
  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 ...
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, ...
PAIRING RABBITS11/14/2007
  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 ...
My rabbit made a tunnel11/13/2007
  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 ...
New bunny questions11/13/2007
  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, ...
rabbit urine odor11/12/2007
  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 ...
My Rabbit11/11/2007
  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. ...
Bunny peing on me11/10/2007
  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 ...
my poor bunny11/10/2007
  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 ...
Rabbit Abscesses11/9/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
living together11/8/2007
  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. ...
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 ...
bunny-dwarf11/7/2007
  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 ...
rabbit hutch varnish11/6/2007
  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 ...
rabbit nail injury11/6/2007
  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 ...
bunnies ears are very warm11/5/2007
  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, ...
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 ...
Holding Rabbits - update11/4/2007
  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 ...
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). ...
Wild Rabbit Not Moving11/3/2007
  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 ...
Holding Rabbits - update11/3/2007
  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 ...
1 month old bunnies11/2/2007
  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 ...
Spraying and humping after being neutered11/2/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
eye11/1/2007
  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 ...
Rabbits face swollen11/1/2007
  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 ...
rabbit vertigo10/31/2007
  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 ...
Rabbits ears10/31/2007
  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 ...
rabbits10/30/2007
  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 ...
apples and neuturing10/30/2007
  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 ...
wont put paw down10/30/2007
  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 ...
Females10/29/2007
  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 ...
Male rabbits10/29/2007
  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 ...
Sick Rabbit10/28/2007
  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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Runny Nose10/27/2007
  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 ...
biting problem10/27/2007
  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 ...
Rabbit Health10/27/2007
  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. ...
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 ...
rabbits have disappeared int tunnel10/26/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Rabbit Huccups10/25/2007
  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!) ...
New Bunny10/25/2007
  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 ...
Tank10/24/2007
  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 ...
My baby rabbit will not eat pellets10/24/2007
  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 ...
nails falling off10/24/2007
  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 ...
Sudden Rabbit Death10/23/2007
  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 ...
2 female lop eared rabbits10/22/2007
  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 ...
CAGING10/22/2007
  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 ...
aggression10/21/2007
  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 ...
green diahhrea10/21/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Question about Rabbit Heath10/20/2007
  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 ...
sudden death in rabbits10/20/2007
  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 ...
winter10/19/2007
  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, ...
Urine stain on fur10/19/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
My lionhead rabbit10/17/2007
  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 ...
male rabbits together10/17/2007
  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 ...
my rabbit will not eat hay10/16/2007
  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. ...
weight loss10/16/2007
  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 ...
Washing10/16/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
My Rabbit Plato - UPDATE please read10/15/2007
  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 ...
sore eye10/14/2007
  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. ...
Lost bunny10/14/2007
  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 ...
neutered male, unneutered female10/13/2007
  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 ...
Hard time urinating10/12/2007
  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 ...
Pet Rabbit10/12/2007
  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 ...
Rabbits fighting10/11/2007
  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 ...
Urinary Problem10/11/2007
  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 ...
house rabbit - size of cage10/10/2007
  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? ...
aggressive rabbit10/10/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
New rabbit holding onto urine10/9/2007
  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 ...
New rabbit holding onto urine10/9/2007
  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 ...
the baby rabbits10/8/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
spraying10/6/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Geriatric Rabbit Care10/5/2007
  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 ...
myxomatosis - update10/5/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
housing bonded rabbits together or not10/3/2007
  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 ...
bunny died10/3/2007
  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 ...
Rabbits Grumbly Tummy10/2/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
bunny with eye problem10/1/2007
  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 ...
losing fur10/1/2007
  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 ...
losing fur10/1/2007
  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 ...
new rabbit that I am taking care of10/1/2007
  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 ...
my pet rabbit is being fresh & mean9/29/2007
  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 ...
mini lop9/28/2007
  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 ...
Rabbit appearance9/28/2007
  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 ...
mini lop9/27/2007
  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 ...
mounting9/26/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
diareha9/24/2007
  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 ...
Bug spray9/24/2007
  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 ...
food9/23/2007
  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 ...
Post-Surgery Blood Spot9/23/2007
  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 ...
giving my rabbit injections9/22/2007
  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 ...
feeding my rabbit9/22/2007
  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 ...
neutering rabbits9/21/2007
  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 - ...
bunny depression9/21/2007
  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 ...
choking noise9/20/2007
  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 ...
Smelly rabbit droppings9/20/2007
  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! ...
my baby rabbit9/19/2007
  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 ...
my rabbits9/19/2007
  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 ...
Girl Mounting Boy9/18/2007
  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 ...
wild albino baby white rabbit with red eyes9/18/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
ask a simple question9/16/2007
  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 ...
rabbit diet9/15/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
personality change9/14/2007
  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 ...
A sore on a rabbit9/12/2007
  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 ...
house training9/12/2007
  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 ...
Do rabbits fight9/11/2007
  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 ...
Broken Hind Leg9/11/2007
  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. ...
bleeding rabbit9/10/2007
  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 ...
Our Dwarf bunnies9/10/2007
  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 ...
apple twigs9/8/2007
  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 ...
my femals fight9/8/2007
  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 ...
over producing cecal stool, baby rabbit9/7/2007
  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. ...
Bunny-shedding now9/7/2007
  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 ...
rabbit eating babys9/6/2007
  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 ...
Rabbit testicle swollen9/5/2007
  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 ...
?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 ...
My bunny9/4/2007
  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. ...
Shock9/3/2007
  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 ...
2 males and a female9/3/2007
  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, ...
caring for splayed legs9/1/2007
  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 ...
dragging of the legs9/1/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
my minilop8/30/2007
  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 ...
taming8/29/2007
  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 ...
neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and bacitracin zinc8/29/2007
  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 ...
type of rabbit and age8/28/2007
  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 ...
SORE HOCKS8/28/2007
  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 ...
my rabbit8/26/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Pet rabbit death8/25/2007
  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 ...
rabbit cover8/24/2007
  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 ...
My Son's Rabbit8/24/2007
  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 ...
rabbit cover8/23/2007
  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 ...
rabbit nose8/20/2007
  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 ...
1 baby rabbit8/20/2007
  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 ...
the male and pregnant female rabbit8/19/2007
  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. ...
pairing two rabbits8/18/2007
  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. ...
black thing that dug into my rabbits skin. p.s its a domestic bunny8/18/2007
  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. ...
rabbit death8/17/2007
  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 ...
baby bunnies8/16/2007
  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 ...
ticks8/16/2007
  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 ...
hair loss8/15/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
baby bunnies8/14/2007
  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 ...
Rabbits: Breeding8/14/2007
  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 ...
rabbits8/13/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Pet rabbit attacked8/12/2007
  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. ...
Rabbit stopped eating and died8/11/2007
  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 ...
Rabbit stopped eating and died8/11/2007
  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. ...
dwarf rabbit8/10/2007
  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 ...
Rabbit health8/10/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
babies rabbits8/9/2007
  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 ...
Biting Rabbit8/9/2007
  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 ...
my rabbit is poorly8/8/2007
  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 ...
babies rabbits8/8/2007
  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 ...
Rabbit's Stools8/7/2007
  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 ...
i just got a new bunny but it wont eat8/7/2007
  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 ...
sick lop ear bunny8/6/2007
  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 ...
pregnant rabbits8/6/2007
  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 ...
my bunny's eye8/5/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Bunny cage8/4/2007
  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 ...
floppy rabbit8/3/2007
  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 ...
rabbits8/3/2007
  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 ...
floppy rabbit8/2/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
my sons rabbits had babies7/31/2007
  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 ...
pregnant rabbitt7/31/2007
  Q:
  A: I don't know how much blood signals a problem with a birth. Considering rabbits do not have a great ...
rabbit behaviour7/30/2007
  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 ...
rabbit7/29/2007
  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 ...
Female rabbit swollen nipples7/28/2007
  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 ...
rabbit teeth7/28/2007
  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. ...
my rabbit is sick7/27/2007
  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 ...
Rabbit Question7/26/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Breeding7/25/2007
  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 ...
Diet7/24/2007
  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 ...
Rabbit sexes7/24/2007
  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 ...
fighting rabbits7/23/2007
  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 ...
bunnies eye7/22/2007
  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 ...
The babies and the mom7/22/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
I am so confused7/19/2007
  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 ...
I am so confused7/19/2007
  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 ...
probems7/18/2007
  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 ...
bunnies in the wild7/17/2007
  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 ...
Newborn Rabbits7/17/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Rabbit7/15/2007
  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 ...
feeding bunny7/15/2007
  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, ...
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 ...
My New Rabbit ; Cheesburger7/14/2007
  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 ...
My New Rabbit ; Cheesburger7/13/2007
  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 ...
Maggots on my Rabbit7/13/2007
  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 ...
Going away7/12/2007
  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. ...
My Rabbit is Only Scared of A Particular Room7/11/2007
  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 ...
Rabbit sprying7/10/2007
  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 ...
wild baby rabbits7/10/2007
  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. ...
breeding rabbits7/9/2007
  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 ...
Catching my rabbit7/8/2007
  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, ...
rabbits7/7/2007
  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 ...
how to tell if my rabbit is pregnant7/6/2007
  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 ...
Carefresh7/5/2007
  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 ...
male rabbit will swollen nipples7/4/2007
  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 ...
Another thumping rabbit7/4/2007
  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. ...
Baby bunnies7/3/2007
  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 ...
Baby bunnies7/3/2007
  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 ...
behavior7/2/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
babies7/1/2007
  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 ...
Baby Bunny + Unneutered Male6/30/2007
  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 ...
wild bunny6/29/2007
  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 ...
Two Unaltered Male Rabbits6/29/2007
  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. ...
bleeding toe6/28/2007
  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 ...
Peeing6/28/2007
  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 ...
my rabbit needs to mate6/27/2007
  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 ...
Rabbit terrified of husband6/27/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Lunging6/25/2007
  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 ...
my bunny6/24/2007
  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 ...
Bunny cut on lip6/24/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
my rabbit is sick6/23/2007
  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 ...
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: ...
rabbit6/21/2007
  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 ...
Rabbit6/21/2007
  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. ...
litter training problems6/20/2007
  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 ...
nuetering my rabbit and trimming nails6/20/2007
  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 ...
Health6/19/2007
  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 ...
How to deal with a shy bunny6/19/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
hello6/17/2007
  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 ...
hello6/16/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Bunny ?'s6/15/2007
  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 ...
breeding6/14/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
false pregnancy6/13/2007
  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' ...
breeding6/13/2007
  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 ...
bun food6/12/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
HELP6/12/2007
  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 & ...
what to feed baby rabbits6/9/2007
  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 ...
going away6/9/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
emergency6/6/2007
  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 ...
Bonded bunnies fighting6/6/2007
  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: ...
Baby bunny not hopping6/5/2007
  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 ...
ab/cd rabbits6/4/2007
  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. ...
feeding6/4/2007
  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. ...
no control over hind lends6/3/2007
  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 ...
feeding6/3/2007
  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 ...
found a disturbed rabbit nest6/2/2007
  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 ...
Leaving bunny overnight5/31/2007
  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 ...
Daughters rabbit5/31/2007
  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 ...
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. ...
ab/cd rabbits5/30/2007
  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 ...
My rabbit is bloated and constipated5/28/2007
  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. ...
My rabbit is bloated and constipated5/27/2007
  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 ...
1 week old bunnies5/27/2007
  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. ...
behavior issue5/26/2007
  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 ...
A few general questions5/25/2007
  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 ...
baby rabbit5/24/2007
  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. ...
why my rabbit havin babys5/24/2007
  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, ...
Rabbits - Companions5/23/2007
  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 ...
orphaned rabbit5/23/2007
  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 ...
rabbit sleeping5/22/2007
  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 ...
dwarf rabbit back injury5/21/2007
  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 ...
paralysis of hind quarters5/21/2007
  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 ...
baby bunny ears5/20/2007
  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 ...
cut on my rabbit's lip5/20/2007
  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 ...
runny / seeping eyes5/19/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
newbie5/18/2007
  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 ...
wish i could talk to my rabbits5/17/2007
  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 ...
Our Rabbit5/17/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Inner Ear Infection5/15/2007
  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 ...
lop ear bunny5/15/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
rabbit5/13/2007
  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 ...
My rabbits are chewing on there cages5/12/2007
  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 ...
Bunny Problem5/12/2007
  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 ...
fur loss, scabs and sores5/11/2007
  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 ...
A lump on my rabbit5/10/2007
  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 ...
A lump on my rabbit5/10/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
dwarf-lop breeds5/8/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
When medication is not working5/6/2007
  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 ...
NEW NIC CONDO5/5/2007
  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 ...
spayed rabbit5/5/2007
  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 ...
My Rabbit5/4/2007
  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 ...
Rabbits5/4/2007
  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 ...
baby rabbit care5/3/2007
  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 ...
food5/3/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
food5/2/2007
  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 ...
Oscar's grief, GI issue, breathing5/1/2007
  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 ...
Care5/1/2007
  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 ...
baby bunnies4/30/2007
  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 ...
food4/30/2007
  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. ...
wild bunnies4/29/2007
  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 ...
2 month old holland lops missing hair on backs4/29/2007
  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 ...
Jennifer's question4/28/2007
  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 ...
rabbits4/28/2007
  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 ...
Fighting females4/27/2007
  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 ...
Weird noise4/27/2007
  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 ...
spaying4/26/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Rabbits Flying4/25/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Bonding two female rabbits4/24/2007
  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 ...
Doe bleeding after birth4/24/2007
  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 ...
fur mite infestation4/23/2007
  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 ...
Caring for young rabbit orphin4/23/2007
  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 ...
Baby Rabbit Leg Problems4/22/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
how to care for 3 week old baby rabbit4/21/2007
  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). ...
Baby Rabbit4/21/2007
  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 ...
weird eating4/19/2007
  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