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| Subject | Date Asked |
| ear mites | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I live in Australia and the closest vet is hours away so i was wondering if you could help. I have a ... A: one safer option you can use is mineral oil (NOT MINERAL SPIRITS). Mineral oil topically applied ... | |
| Rabbit has diarrhea | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old Holland lop rabbit that lives in my backyard in a hutch. She has been having a ... A: she's neglecting hay because she's only eating pellets and veggies. I would not ever give cilantro ... | |
| bunny eating himself | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: In August, we rescued a bunny from a neglectful environment and we noticed it had a broken leg, ... A: 1. Rabbit chewing may indicate there may still be an issue there (itchy). Lots of animals chew open ... | |
| Baby | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: Also is it ok to handle them at this age they are a week old. I'm curious because a friend told me ... A: yes, that should not be a problem. Domestic rabbits are used to human scents so there's no ... | |
| loss of appertite in my rabbit | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: my rabbit normally goes off her food a few days at a time but this time it is nearly 2wks.I've ... A: you need to get her to your good regular rabbit vet immediately. Rabbits going off food like this ... | |
| insect bites | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: I think my rabbit is being bitten by insects. I noticed today a patch of what looks like bites on ... A: you clean the area, capture a bug, get to a vet and have your rabbit cared for and the bug ... | |
| Respiratory problem? | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: Just now when I sitting on the floor and my bunny was playing about, she ran pass me and I heard her ... A: what you are hearing is her making little "honking" sounds. These are little love sounds they make. ... | |
| Swallowing Apple Wood | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old Netherland Dwarf named Sophie. Anything Sophie chews on, she is almost certain ... A: generally it's okay as long as the wood is dry (no fresh sap in it). I'd be careful not to give ... | |
| Giant French lop | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: .. I had two giant French lop White from a breeder in alley area where I live ... They where ment to ... A: I did not mean to take one back, I meant to keep in separated areas awhile. I strongly adivse ... | |
| Giant French lop | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: .. I had two giant French lop White from a breeder in alley area where I live ... They where ment to ... A: just from what you've said, my initial reaction would be if they don't appear to be getting along ... | |
| 5 year old horny bunny | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: I recently re-homed a 5 year old male bunny (called Alfie) from someone I work with. She wanted him ... A: with the right conditions he could be neutered. You need to have a very, very good rabbit vet who ... | |
| Sudden death of my 9m old dalmation Rex | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I was given a mum & 4 kits (3wks) 2 weeks ago. The babies started eating well and mother rabbit ... A: I am sorry for your loss. Unfortunately I can't tell you conclusively as only a vet doing an exam ... | |
| Research | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Meyer, I am an eighth grader at Valley New School, a project-based charter school in Wisconsin. ... A: generally I do not answer these as I don't do homework questions. I will tell you everything you're ... | |
| bunny problem | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Our 2 year old bunny,Midnight,has stopped using the litter tray he has when out of his cage. He used ... A: sometimes it's a marking issue when they drop pellets outside the cage. If you can think of ... | |
| re: bonded rabbits fighting | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: On November 11 we decided to get a mate for our rabbit, we took a 6 month old white cotton tail ... A: sounds like Lola is the dominant rabbit in this pair. If he has a scratch on the left eye you need ... | |
| Litter training older bunny | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: A few months ago I wrote to you about my 8 year old rabbit who refused to eat pellets due to ... A: we have one guy sort of like yours. the one thing I can suggest is putting towels around the ... | |
| rememberance? | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: so a week before easter, i got a brown bunny (Squishy) then in May i got a dwarf bunny (Bandit), ... A: I am not certain if they would remember you well. They might remember scents of people that spent ... | |
| URGENT rabbit eye closed | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old girl bunny, she is a lion head dwarf. Yesterday I noticed that she is ... A: a flavored baby aspirin once a day can help with inflammation and reduce pain a little. Make sure ... | |
| Rabbit Behaviour | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: WE have 2 house rabbits which are separated our male which has been neutered was very good until our ... A: I would assume the female is not fixed. This is part of your problem. She's very territorial and ... | |
| rabbit health | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: I noticed today that there was a white spot in my rabbit's right eye, it was also discharging milky ... A: I'd get it looked at by your regular good rabbit vet. It's either an infection of some kind, ... | |
| Bunny Died | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: Last night around 5 45 i checked on my bunny because he was laying flat, i said his name and he ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your bunny boy passing away. I can't really tell you why he died, only a ... | |
| Deck | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: We live on the second story, can I let my rabbit jump around freely on the deck or will she try to ... A: no, do not put her out on the deck. I would advise against it. Not only is there a falling risk, ... | |
| My rabbit | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit is eating and drinking fine. he is only 9 months old living indoor. I feed him hay, ... A: diabetes is not indicated by ants. You do have a hygiene issue though, and you need to clean all ... | |
| rabbit not pooping | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: Our rabbit is a holland lop and has not pooped in 4 days. we took him to the vet and they gave him ... A: getting to an emergency vet is critical. He is dehydrated at this point, you have no time to waste. ... | |
| My bunny died suddenly. | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I woke up this morning and found my bunny dead. She was stretched out in the floor, and her eyes ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your bunny passing. I can't tell you for certain why, only a vet doing an ... | |
| My bunny died | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I feel really awful right now, my bunny died 2 days ago and I can't stop crying. He was very young, ... A: I'm sorry to hear your bunny passed away. It could very well have been the mushrooms. Generally if ... | |
| Toilet training house rabbit | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a rabbit approx 3-4 months old. Previously she was easily trained to go in the litter tray ... A: sounds like your gal has hit sexual maturity. Dropping pellets outside the box is part of marking ... | |
| lop eared bunny and lilly stamens | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: I have just walked into my living room and found my lop eared bunny rabbit has dragged the only ... A: yes, lilies are poisonous to all rabbits. And as a general rule, if you are unsure, assume that it ... | |
| My Bunnys pooping red pellets. | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit Pikachu is a male mini rex he is a little older than a year. A couple days ago he started ... A: if he's acting normal, eating normal and drinking normal, appearing to be in normal spirits and ... | |
| white stuff in cage | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: i gave her an apple with the core and seeds and i wasnt supposed to and now i see a spot of white ... A: I am guessing it's some kind of intestinal mucus. I would get in contact with your good, regular ... | |
| Training two naughty baby bunnies. | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: Recently I have lost a very special older bunny, who was toilet trained, very affectionate and ... A: you need to be very patient with the new bunnies. They are 8 weeks old. They are not your other ... | |
| floppy eared rabbit scratching constantly | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: I just bought this rabbit today. It is two months old. It has started scratching itself alot. what ... A: your bunny most likely has some kind of fleas or mites that are causing him irritation and the ... | |
| rabbits drinking problem | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Lee Meyer. My rabbit eats normally but she dont drink for almost 3 days. What will I do? I dont ... A: generally animals won't keep eating if they aren't getting enough water as well. If she wasn't ... | |
| Severely matted hair | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I have an 8 month old Fuzzy Lop who I was given a week ago. He is severely matted to this skin on ... A: well, one suggestion would be to (very, very carefully) use some scissors (preferably with rounded ... | |
| Sudden death of free range bunny | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I have lost 2 bunnies within 2 months and having read an answer from Randy Atkinson to a question ... A: I am very sorry to hear of the loss of two of your bunnies in a short time. The only way to know ... | |
| Peg teeth(tooth) | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I have noticed in the past my rabbit might break or something similar i guess while chewing ... A: rabbits should not be breaking or losing teeth. Their teeth should normally wear down against each ... | |
| My Bunny :( | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: Over the past few days I have notice that my bunny makes these weezing noises as if he is having a ... A: your rabbit is in real medical trouble. He's got some sort of respiratory infection from what you ... | |
| Sore Toe Nail | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I think that my bunny has hurt his toe nail. I had a look last night as he was acting strangely and ... A: since he is trying to keep weight off it, I would suggest having your regular, good rabbit vet ... | |
| 1 1/2 week old Netherland Dwarf gential and bottom red, raw and looks like one combined area. | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: My Netherland Dwarf mom gave birth to 4. One passed away at birth. The three that were left were not ... A: you can put a little bag balm on the area, but other than that the mom should be cleaning that area ... | |
| rabbit/fleas? | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: wondering if domestic rabbits get fleas on lawn? if so, what to do, if she already has them, or if ... A: never put a collar on a rabbit, they can get their foot caught grooming and start freaking out and ... | |
| Peeing on the bed | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: Lee Meyer, I've contacted you before for your advice on a smaller matter but ... A: she's hit sexual maturity. Her marking you bed is part of the hormonal increase. She's probably ... | |
| Food issues with rabbit | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: Our 3 year old rabbit Bridget has always been a bit fussy when it comes to food. For a while she ... A: it's cearl she doesn't like the pellets. Never withhold hay, it's something they have to have ... | |
| Rabbit food | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: My 8 years old rabbit has always been a very picky eater. He would only eat one kind of hay and one ... A: I have a guy who is the same, older, and Oxbow changes their pellets a little every year (of course ... | |
| Low blood pressure in rabbits | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently took my 7 year old mini lop rabbit Jasper to the vet to have a blood test. Jasper has ... A: well, the good news is according to you, he is eating and drinking and has otherwise what you know ... | |
| Bizzare post castration behaviour | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: Hey there My netherland dwarf Troy was castrated 8 days ago. He is 3 and a half years old and was ... A: generally they won't eat it, they will chew pieces out of it, but won't eat cotton. It feels good ... | |
| Bizzare post castration behaviour | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: Hey there My netherland dwarf Troy was castrated 8 days ago. He is 3 and a half years old and was ... A: sometimes rabbits go through this after a surgery. He may be a little miffed at the pain he's gone ... | |
| how to rebond brothers after stay at vet | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 neutered 9 month old dwarf lops. They used to be best friends and inseperable. ... A: Laura, are you sure this isn't establishing dominance as opposed to outright fighting? If he's the ... | |
| 9 Week Old Baby Dutch | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: Though I have read a lto about house bunnys in preparation for getting a rabbit, I still haven't ... A: if he's on nice pet bedding like synthetic sheepskin or nice medical pet bedding (palace pet ... | |
| Alfalfa or timothy hay | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a young lop eared rabbit At what age do you start to introduce vegetables to the diet? I ... A: lucerne is alfalfa hay. Meadow hay is the closest to timothy, it is a grass hay like timothy hay. ... | |
| Male Urination/Humping | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: My male rabbit urinates by squirting rearwards, like a girl, yet when he is sexually aroused and ... A: well, male rabbits are not usually aroused when peeing. There is no benefit to peeing forward as it ... | |
| Diet for a young rabbit and orange urine | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a young lop eared rabbit At what age do you start to introduce vegetables to the diet? I ... A: I would really not give him a lot of greens or veggies until about 6 months old. Then only very ... | |
| Bunny has bad sore hock that is swollen and scabbed over | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: Our pet rabbit Betty has a bad sore hock on her front right foot. We took her to our vet, who ... A: you can put some original formula Bag Balm on it. This won't sting, and it's not toxic. If the ... | |
| Rabbits | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: How do you stop rabbits from eating their wooden cage. Is there a product to spray on it that will ... A: either a little garlic might work, or a spray with some cayenne pepper in it. Generally once they ... | |
| Ivermectin | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit was prescribed Ivermectin for systemic mites. He has to get regular teeth filings for ... A: I am not positive as I don't know the strength (what percent) of the ivermectin. I would guess the ... | |
| Carrots and Pesticides | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I have two 4-5 lb female rabbits. They are just over a year old. They are very healthy, have ... A: carrots: depends if they are overweight or not. If they run a lot and are lean (they should have ... | |
| indoor pet rabbits | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: My bother and his wife have a pet rabbit that has free run of house like a cat,very house broke. ... A: all rabbits need a hidey house in case they get scared or want a little privacy. Depending on the ... | |
| My bunny Candy | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: My baby bunny Candy is only 4 years old. She was fine a few weeks ago but as time went by, I've ... A: not examining her, but by what you say, it appears she has some kind of infection. Rabbits do not ... | |
| Bunny Incontinence | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: My Bunny has incontinence an it is becoming a problem! He continuously has a wet bottom and i dont ... A: first, you need to find a better vet. They need to determine why this is happening. It could be ... | |
| Rabbit behavior | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I have slight concern with my bunnies behavior. She is a 6 months old mini bunny and when I play ... A: if she is just sleeping on you, it's not a dominance thing. If she were trying to mount you that ... | |
| sore hocks? | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2 year old female rabbit that is housed indoors. Recently when i was trimming her nails i ... A: I would guess that the yellow is coloring from her urine. One thing you need to make sure of is ... | |
| rabbit chewing | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: I recently put together a wooden house for my 10 week old male bunny. Unfortunately, he seems to ... A: untreated pine is safe for him. Rabbits are able to eat wood okay. In the winter wild rabbits eat ... | |
| Vitamins and or supplements? | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: Do you recommend any vitamins or supplements for rabbits maybe something to boost the rabbit immune ... A: generally if their diet is good and they are otherwise healthy, no. The diet can give them ... | |
| poop | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I got my rabbit (a male 2 month old mini lop) last wednesday and every night he has slightly runnier ... A: since he is a new rabbit and you are a new rabbit owner, I would suggest going to a good rabbit vet ... | |
| Heat and water | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: I live in Arizona and recently adopted a domesticated rabbit.I am not sure how old or even his past. ... A: please be real careful with him outside. So many people have their rabbits killed by predators ... | |
| wool block? | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I am sorry about bombarding you with questions. I do my own 'research' and take Ted to vets but I ... A: this may be getting to a point where I don't feel comfortable advising because I'm not there and I'm ... | |
| bun w/low phosphorus level and bun w/high chloresterol | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: Since Dana is on vacation I hope you can answer my question. Momma, my 8 year old bun just had a ... A: just wanted to mention one other good source of probiotics, and that is Bene-Bac. You can get it at ... | |
| wool block? | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I am sorry about bombarding you with questions. I do my own 'research' and take Ted to vets but I ... A: first, I think you need to make sure you are getting your stress out. Ted could very well be ... | |
| Nystatin | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2.5 year old dwarf lop long haired rabbit. I shave her regularly, she has and eats ... A: I have noticed changes in seasons sometimes affect drinking habits of some of my guys, which leads ... | |
| bun w/low phosphorus level and bun w/high chloresterol | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: Since Dana is on vacation I hope you can answer my question. Momma, my 8 year old bun just had a ... A: in reality, the reason why they are low in phosphorous probably has the most to do with their hay. ... | |
| Big bubble on rabbit's neck! | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a one year old cottontail. She's been released for 2 weeks now, but she still comes back all ... A: there seems to be conflicting trains of thought as to how to deal with removing a tick, and whether ... | |
| Big bubble on rabbit's neck! | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a one year old cottontail. She's been released for 2 weeks now, but she still comes back all ... A: I can't really tell you exactly what it is. I could guess if she is outside. My first thought ... | |
| biting rabbit | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: he does this when I'm moving him from the hutch to the run and sometimes when i have picked him up ... A: first is he really lunging and biting at you, or is he nibbling your clothes? The difference is a ... | |
| Bunny Chasee? | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: My Rabbits Will At Times, CHASE EACHOTHER AROUND THE CAGE REALLLY FAST! [Im 11]. I Have A Dwarf And ... A: there can be several reasons why. First, for play. Second, one may be trying to assert dominance ... | |
| Rodent Deterrent Tape | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: We have a pet bunny that we love very much; however, he's been chewing all the corners made out of ... A: Personally I'd try a few other things before the tape. You haven't exhausted options yet. Th other ... | |
| random death | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit, Romeo died yesterday morning and he was absolutely fine. (eating and all the night ... A: I am sorry to hear about your bunny boy passing. I can't really tell you why he died. To know for ... | |
| dental problem? | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I wrote to you a couple of weeks ago when Ted (7-8 year old lop, weight 3.5kg.) was in hospital ... A: well, unless there's a problem with the tooth roots affecting the sinuses or the eyes, or getting ... | |
| Nails | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit's nails (almost all the nails) are starting to turn black and he is around 5 years of age. ... A: this sounds like it is a medical issue. If whatever is happening is affecting almost all the nails, ... | |
| dental problem? | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I wrote to you a couple of weeks ago when Ted (7-8 year old lop, weight 3.5kg.) was in hospital ... A: I don't know what you mean "out of date" as I went there and went into the international vet ... | |
| rabbit havin babies | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit had a baby about 2hrs ago, How long does it take to have another or is she done? A: not an expert on babies, but I have never heard of a female having just one kit. It of course is ... | |
| dental problem? | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I wrote to you a couple of weeks ago when Ted (7-8 year old lop, weight 3.5kg.) was in hospital ... A: he has serious teeth problems, it sounds like you are saying. If one is 90 degrees it isn't going ... | |
| My rabbit may have urine scald? | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit Luke, who is about 6 years old, has always had trouble with going in his litter box. He ... A: I think the best thing to do is if Luke hasn't seen a good rabbit vet in awhile, to get him in and ... | |
| Ink Poisoning | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a house rabbit, she is my first house rabbit although i have had two before up until last ... A: black inks generally are soy based now in newspapers and phone books. The colored inks are a ... | |
| Rabbit fur loss | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old male non-neutered male lop eared rabbit. I noticed in may that he was missing ... A: could be mange if the fur is crusty. Is there any odor associated around the fur loss areas? ... | |
| Flies | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit now lives on my floor in my room when he used to be in a cage i used to put fly strips on ... A: you can hang fly strips higher over the cage, from the ceiling, so that your rabbit cannot reach ... | |
| sneezes | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old Californian. She has had sneezes since March, we took her to the vet and they ... A: like I mentioned, things in the air that affect you (allergens, etc) can certainly affect them too. ... | |
| sneezes | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old Californian. She has had sneezes since March, we took her to the vet and they ... A: a lot of it can be dust, allergies, chemical irritants in the house (cleaning). Hay dust is always ... | |
| my rabbit is bleeding from her bottom are | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: . My Ralphy 7 months is bleeding from her bottom area. She was ok yesterday.. i put her in the ... A: well, blood from any area down there is generally not normal. Rabbits do not have the same kind of ... | |
| House Rabbit hair loss on forehead | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: This is not an emergency, but I'm hoping you can help. I have a bonded couple of house rabbits- ... A: my guess is either overgrooming or that's how he's shedding. Generally the overgrooming isn't ... | |
| rabbit diet | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm really careful with my bunny, but sometimes I just can't find solid answers. So I was wondering ... A: diet: generally peaches and plums I don't give them because they are pit fruits and the pits are ... | |
| rabbit | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: So my female rabbit has a black lump on her back and the male rabbit keeps biting her hair and the ... A: separate the pair. the male is mounting for sex/dominance and they pull fur when they do this. ... | |
| Upper respiratory infection or pulmonary tumor | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: My 7 year old male rabbit was always very happy, active and extremelly social. Suddenly after 3 ... A: sorry to hear your boy is going through a tough time. Here is what you are telling me. He may have ... | |
| Rabbit- Cancer (Mass in Upper Body) | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit was diagnosed today with a mass/tumor in his upper body (all showed white on the xray)- ... A: from what you are describing it sounds like right now he still wants to keep living and he still is ... | |
| Rabbit- Cancer (Mass in Upper Body) | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit was diagnosed today with a mass/tumor in his upper body (all showed white on the xray)- ... A: sorry to hear about the bad news for your bunny. I think what you do depends on your situation. ... | |
| low heart rate | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Ted, lop, 7-8 years old, 3.4 kg. , had a gastrotomy on 25th May. Nobody knows for sure but I suspect ... A: I don't know why the vet focused on the heart so much, you'd have to ask him/her the reasoning. I ... | |
| low heart rate | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: Ted, lop, 7-8 years old, 3.4 kg. , had a gastrotomy on 25th May. Nobody knows for sure but I suspect ... A: what I am saying is that he was already stressed from the vet and surgery, and even though he was ... | |
| low heart rate | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: Ted, lop, 7-8 years old, 3.4 kg. , had a gastrotomy on 25th May. Nobody knows for sure but I suspect ... A: it seems that the move may be the critical thing. It seems to coincide with when he started eating ... | |
| rearing new born rabbit | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: i am feeding them 250ml cows milk mixed with one whole egg as explained by the vet and just recently ... A: hadn't heard that mix before. The typical recommendation I've given is the Kitten/Small Animal Milk ... | |
| MY BUNNY | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I READ YOUR ANSWER ABOUT BUNNY POOP STICKING TO THE RABBIT BUM AND MAKING A BIG BALL OF POOP, MY ... A: I would say no because I do not know what is all in the baby oil and whether some ingredients are ... | |
| Agressive? | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I am looking at bringing home two female rabbits, both sisters and a year old. The owner can no ... A: rabbits groom eat other and ingest fur. Usually one grooms more than another. Sometimes during ... | |
| New young black dwarf female. | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a black dwarf bunny from a local pet store. I let her out for a little while today to ... A: I am giving you a quick and concise answer. She does not know you or trust you yet. You won't be ... | |
| 10 yr old rabbit convulsed & died - my fault? | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: my 10 year-old rabbit was eating his clean pine shavings yesterday after shunning his new pellets ... A: I am sorry about your rabbit passing. Generally it's not recommended to keep rabbits on pine ... | |
| My recently weaned bun... Bloat? | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: So I have a three-four week old cottontail bun. I received him june 10th, I believe he was 5-7 days ... A: from what I have researched about bloat, it comes on very quickly. You are describing something ... | |
| Unexpected deaths | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: Recently, I have lost 2 much loved rabbits. One was a very healthy white female, dwarf lop, only 6 ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your rabbits' passing. Unfortunately you are living in a country that ... | |
| Deaf rabbit? | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old fuzzy lop I have had him since he was about 5 weeks old (he was severely abused ... A: it does sound like he could be deaf. Generally the technique is to make noise behind them and if ... | |
| Socialization (+ a side note) | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: Meyer, I was wondering if you could help me with how to socialize my a rabbit a little bit more. ... A: well, rabbits in general are not fond of being picked up. As prey animals, generally being picked ... | |
| Can rabbits have fleas? | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: We have had Stormy a cute black rex for about 6 months. We also have 2 other female bunnies that are ... A: yes, rabbits can get fleas. I would confirm that this is what he exactly has, by going to your good ... | |
| Flea, tick, and heart worm prevention | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know some good brands of flea, tick, and heart worm prevention medication for my ... A: generally, no. Clean bunnies do not normally have wet/drooly mouths. It is not normal for drooly ... | |
| Flea, tick, and heart worm prevention | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know some good brands of flea, tick, and heart worm prevention medication for my ... A: well, I haven't seen him and I am not a vet, but my first guess is that he's got some kind of mouth ... | |
| Flea, tick, and heart worm prevention | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know some good brands of flea, tick, and heart worm prevention medication for my ... A: as much as he loves being outside I'd recommend as he is a house rabbit, keeping him indoors and not ... | |
| Is Tiacil safe for a snuffly rabbit? | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I had an 8-week old female rabbit with a respiratory infection - she was being treated with oral ... A: I am sorry to hear about your bunny passing. It seems tiacil is considered one of several standard ... | |
| diet | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I'm the one who asked you you questions on my 2 year old mini rex bunny earlier. I was wondering if ... A: for a mini-rex it's probably an okay setup. I am assuming she has at least 3-4 hours in an area she ... | |
| Mice in my oaten hay! | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you would have any idea what to do about mice in my oaten hay? I buy it by the ... A: I wasn't really assuming you had the space inside to store it, depending how big the bales are. But ... | |
| Mice in my oaten hay! | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you would have any idea what to do about mice in my oaten hay? I buy it by the ... A: well your options are limited. Personally I wouldn't use hay mice had gotten into because you know ... | |
| rabbit injury | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: My daughters rabbit (3 yrs old) looks like it has literally been skinned on her rear-end! The fur is ... A: you will need to take her in to a good rabbit vet, they need to suture the skin and give her ... | |
| feeding rabbit | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: my question is can you feed a pet rabbit, mini lop, rape, or forage rape. It is grown in our area in ... A: from what I have read from other rabbit owners who have had first-hand experience with ... | |
| my rabbit | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: i had two rabbits one of them died last year due to some disease i dont know but its legs became ... A: I am not sure what it could be, as I don't know all the differences between India and the US and the ... | |
| white dandruff on male rabbit | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: My male rabbit is six years old and has been getting white dandruff along his spine. We thought ... A: no, rabbits will not just take care of bugs themselves. If he has an infestation of something you ... | |
| grey and black lumps on male rabbit's testicles | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: My male rabbit is six years old and today I found gray and black small lumps on his right testicle. ... A: I would not want to try an armchair diagnosis even with a picture. It could be anything from an ... | |
| rabbit diet and poop | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could check my rabbits diet. So she is a mini rex rabbit and is about 2 years ... A: yes it is normal for them to eat their cecal pellets. They need to to get their proper vitamins. ... | |
| rabbit diet and poop | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could check my rabbits diet. So she is a mini rex rabbit and is about 2 years ... A: there really is no hard and fast 'meal plan' because people usually work feedings around their ... | |
| rabbit diet and poop | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could check my rabbits diet. So she is a mini rex rabbit and is about 2 years ... A: I would probably say she's probably getting too many calories and will become overweight on you if ... | |
| Sores on mouth and nose | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: About two months ago I bought a mother rabbit and her month old kit. And in the past month I've ... A: it almost looks like some of the fungal problems or warts I have seen on wild rabbits. If you have ... | |
| My Bunnyy.! | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: My Bunny Has Been Grinding His Teeth Every Few Minutes And I Was Petting Squishy Under His Eye And ... A: rabbits often will grind their teeth when you pet them. If it is a light, fast grinding, he is ... | |
| sudden bunny death | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: Our bunny died suddenly this morning. Up to this point the bunny had been eating/drinking fine, no ... A: I am sorry to hear about your bunny dying. I cannot really tell you why this happened. To have a ... | |
| fighting does | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 does aged 4 and a half months, from seperate litters but bought together from the same ... A: if they got along before sexual maturity, there's a good chance they will be able to get along after ... | |
| baby rabbits | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a baby rabbit about two weeks old. It was outside of the nest box, and my dad went to put it ... A: At two weks old they will have eyes open and start being able to move around. You will want to make ... | |
| fighting does | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 does aged 4 and a half months, from seperate litters but bought together from the same ... A: you need to separate them, they are reaching sexual maturity. Especially if they are not fixed, if ... | |
| Bunny - GI stasis/gas issues | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a buck who is almost three years old, and for the past year he has had numerous episodes of ... A: you definitely need to get some cisapride from the vet for these episodes. You should be able to ... | |
| Bunny - GI stasis/gas issues | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a buck who is almost three years old, and for the past year he has had numerous episodes of ... A: we have one little guy who is mor prone to these kinds of problems. If his problem is more in the ... | |
| Peeing in naughty places. | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I'm having a hell of a time with my female rex and male mini rex, the girl is about a year and a ... A: it is a tough one. We have bunnies that do this even though we put a litterpan right where they ... | |
| rabbit biting himself | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: recently i noticed a scab on my rabbits back and now another has appeared on the opposite side i ... A: two things it could be off the top of my head. One, he may have something on him that is bugging ... | |
| my rabbits fur | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: i have had my male lionhead rabbit for five years the last 2 months he has started to loss fur i ... A: first thing, check his weight. Even if you haven't changed amounts, if he's changed how active he ... | |
| Urine dribbles | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a single male neutered Holland Lop around 2 yrs old. He dribbles urine after he urinates and ... A: first thing, I'd try to find a rabbit vet around you, it is critical to know where they are and how ... | |
| Could my rabbit be sick? | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to seek your advise because I am beginning to worry about my pet rabbit. I have a cute ... A: changes in normal behaviors are generally an indicator something could be wrong. Changes in eating ... | |
| treating rabbit wound | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: My pet rabbit has a small cut near its rear last night. It's not bleeding, less than 1 cm long. ... A: personally I would have a good rabbit vet examine him. These guys can get infected so easily, and ... | |
| Introducing another rabbit | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I have one rabbit right now. She is a little over a two years old, and I've had her for a year. I ... A: do not put two rabbits together with one or both not fixed. High hormones will make for high drama ... | |
| rabbits | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: my rabbit had 9 kits last night, but i noticed that she has smoothing red and oval hanging from her ... A: I am not the person to ask about breeding. My guess is that she still needs to pass the placenta. ... | |
| why is my rabbit becoming agressive? | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: my rabbit had a still born baby 6 days ago, she is now becoming very aggressive. could she still be ... A: usually they have more than one baby. Could be a potential medical problem that she hasn't given ... | |
| Hind weakness | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a bunny who we think is about 3 years old, we got her from an animal rescue shelter two years ... A: I have some first hand experience with this. First I would look around for a better rabbit vet. ... | |
| breed and age of my bunny | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: they couldn't told me anything at the pet store please help i will appreciate it a lot i just want ... A: I can't tell you what breed she is from the picture, sorry. You do need to find hay for her. Pet ... | |
| Why did my bunny die? | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: i have (had) a black lopped angora rabbit.She (Alicea Annabell "Alice") has just died in my hands.My ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your young bunny dying. I can't tell you why she died. we aren't ... | |
| california-rex mix rabbit | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: my daughter got me this rabbit for christmas my 3 daughters and i love him very much .mut yesterday ... A: personally ifit was my rabbit, here is exactly what I would do. 1. If (IF) I had just regular ... | |
| bunny | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: my bunny eats a lot of vegetables and rabbit food. he never drinks water and that concerns me ... A: you never see the water levels going down, ever? One suggestion would be that maybe he prefers ... | |
| Runny Nose | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a young dutch doe from a breeder at a show a few days ago. I think she's about 3 ... A: get her in to the vet immediately. She has some kind of infection, probably snuffles. It doesn't ... | |
| my bunny isn't eating much | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I rescued a domestic rabbit yesterday morning whom someone had released into the neighborhood ... A: you need to take the bunny in to a good rabbit vet right away. It needs some medical care, ... | |
| males and females | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I have 4 males in separate cages. Then I have three that I think females. Then I see some "activity" ... A: rabbits of both sexes, when there are two or more of them together, one will be the dominant rabbit. ... | |
| my bunny just started attacking me | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old male lion-head dwarf I've had for almost 3 weeks now and he's been nothing but ... A: it is likely that your rabbit has hit sexual maturity. Not sure by what you mean 'attacked', but ... | |
| my bunny isnt hopping on back leg | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: Yes my bunny hasnt been hopping on its back leg yet but it will sit on it. i took him to the vet and ... A: the baby aspirin is okay just make sure he drinks enough water around the time he takes it. The ... | |
| my bunny isnt hopping on back leg | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: Yes my bunny hasnt been hopping on its back leg yet but it will sit on it. i took him to the vet and ... A: I can't assure you one way or the other, not being a vet or even seeing your rabbit. if you aren't ... | |
| Bunny not eating much | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Meyer- I have been the owner of a wonderful mini rex for two years, and we have luckily had no ... A: yes the stress of everything is taking an impact on him. two things. He may be feeling a little ... | |
| Kits | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a rabbit that I didn't know was pregnant. My daughter put her with the male without my ... A: you can pick them up if you need to put them back in the nest next to the others for warmth. You ... | |
| Lionhead rabbit not eating | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a lionhead rabbit and she hasn't eaten or drank any water for the past two days. Her stool ... A: get her in to your good rabbit vet immediately. Not drinking or eating for more than 12 hours is a ... | |
| Nipping | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I just purchased a Holland Lop from a local breeder. We were told he is approximately ... A: nipping is usually for a few common reasons. one, it could be for attention, "I'm here!" or "Pet ... | |
| Rabbit eye | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have 18mth old Netherland Dwarf Doe.. She has what looks like skin growing on her eyeballs, its ... A: I don't know why you slammed me on knowledge. We aren't vets and I'm going off not the best picture ... | |
| Digging? | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I realize digging is a natural instinct for rabbits, but mine only seems to dig in her cage during ... A: well, you could try putting cut up, clean, expendable cotton towel pieces and tshirt pieces in the ... | |
| Scent glands | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: Is Scent glands cleaning necessary for rabbit health? A: it seems to be an issue with certain rabbits. I personally do not clean them. Unless there was a ... | |
| rabbits | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: why is my female rabbit humping and pulling fur out of my other female rabbit???? A: given the little info you wrote, I am guessing she hit sexual maturity and is establishing ... | |
| My rabbit is a spayed female that is litter box trained and she just peed on me | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I adopted my pet rabbit, Violet, about 2 months ago. She is spayed, litter box trained, and hops ... A: well it could be one of several things, or a combination of things. Peeing is one way of marking ... | |
| where are his testicles ? | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Why there Mr.Meyer, we got a flemish giant buck.4 mt.old. He will be neutered at 5 mt. old. Thats ... A: usually somewhere between 4-6 months you'll notice changes in behavior in the male that indicate ... | |
| Bunny Issues | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a Rabbit that I am not sure of it's gender, age, or it's past history. We adopted him last ... A: you need to get him to a vet immediately, he is experiencing nerve damage from a parasite or virus ... | |
| Young Rabbit panting | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old dwarf rabbit who I have only had for a short time. I have noticed that when I ... A: it's probably her just breathing hard because you're picking her up. Most rabbits do not like being ... | |
| Neutered Male rabbit urinating | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: My eight month old neutered male rabbit has been urinating over almost every inch of his cage (never ... A: my guess is that it's a territory thing to, marking what is his. Although lots of rabbits instead ... | |
| poss brain damage post op-vets unsure | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have had a rabbit, called Bunnie, for about 2 years. Just before Christmas she was perfectly ... A: some owners do report that after a surgery or procedure their bunny isn't normal, like you describe. ... | |
| Rabbit's Eyes | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I've a question regarding rabbit's eyes I have a 7 year old pet rabbit. About a week ago, he has ... A: this will be my final reply to you. Antioxidants are useful anytime. They help all animals with or ... | |
| Rabbit's Eyes | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I've a question regarding rabbit's eyes I have a 7 year old pet rabbit. About a week ago, he has ... A: I would still try to check around and see if you an find a good rabbit vet who will do cataract ... | |
| Keeping them together | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to ask is there any way to neuter and spay rabbits? I have two rabbits and i don't want ... A: good rabbit vets can neuter (males) and spay females. You need to find a vet that is a good rabbit ... | |
| my new rabit | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I just adopted a rabbite but i dont know how to get him use to me and his new home and litter box ... A: I am going to give a short answer and point you to a place that can answer all the basics for you, ... | |
| Tumor in the eyeball | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I have an 8 month old doe who over the last month or so has developed something inside her eyeball. ... A: there are several things it could be, that is one of them. Could be a cataract or an infection. ... | |
| Rabbit's Eyes | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I've a question regarding rabbit's eyes I have a 7 year old pet rabbit. About a week ago, he has ... A: it could still be a tooth thing (roots causing problems on sinuses/tear duct/eye socket area). ... | |
| my rabbit attacks me | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a mini lop bunny she is about 6 months old now and over the last 2 months every time i go ... A: this is hormonally-driven behavior. When females become sexually mature, as yours did two months ... | |
| lactation | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: My Doe has had babies several times. the last 2 times they died because she didn't produce any milk. ... A: breeding is out of my line of experience. What I will say which you already know is that there ... | |
| my rabbit | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have not lost any more was it the cold or was it because she got pregnant young A: sorry to hear about your loss. I can't really tell you why. A vet could do an examination and ... | |
| bunnys | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: My bunny will sometimes sneeze, should I worry about it? The discharge will sometimes be thick and ... A: if he has thick, colored discharge it would probably be good to get him in to your regular, good ... | |
| red, weeping eye | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: my sons dwarf bunnie who is 12 weeks old has a irritated eye.. its red, weeping and seems to have a ... A: it sounds form what you describe to be some kind of infection. Especially since he's a new rabbit ... | |
| Rabbit Training | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a female mini rex bunny that is about 1 and 3/4 years old. When I first got her (about a year ... A: well, sometimes it can take awhile for a new habit to kick in. One thing you might have to try is ... | |
| giant rabbit has 1 swallon nipple | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: nipple it is not cracked or a funny colour but it is quite big.... she lets you handle her fine ... A: it's mastitis or something like that. I strongly recommend getting her in to your good regular ... | |
| Rabbit Training | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a female mini rex bunny that is about 1 and 3/4 years old. When I first got her (about a year ... A: well, you could consider gating off the really hard spot she runs to with a pet exercise pen. The ... | |
| I keep finding like a white powery substance where my rabbit goes | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a satin siamese rabbit. He's 3 months and 7 weeks old now. The first time I noticed this ... A: is it where he urinates? If so he may be getting too much calcium. They also do not require a salt ... | |
| rabbit health problem | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: my rabbit is dragging her hind legs as if she has no feeling in them but still manages to get ... A: you have to get her to a good rabbit vet immediately. It could be any number of things including a ... | |
| bunny colds | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: i am currently sick and am afraid it may be pnuemonia.is it ok to do my regular routine with my ... A: If you can be more cautious around him that would be best. Sometimes there are flus and such that ... | |
| Bunny rejected by family | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: When my two rabbits were eight months old, and (ironically) a week before my buck was supposed to ... A: sorry to hear about your situation. First, I would separate the one that is being attacked right ... | |
| my 6 month old lopeared bunny | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I adore my wee bunny.6 months old .she is a house rabbit and has enough hay to feed a horse.. . ... A: you have a serious situation. I would try to call your vet and see if they are open. Or when they ... | |
| Rabbit Species | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit is white in color with red eyes and horizontal ears, what's it's species? Albino or ... A: well, he is pretty young, so I can't tell you definitely what he is. He does look quite furry, he ... | |
| red eye | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: my rabit had a scratch on his eye, i took him into the vet after 1 1/2 days by then it was light ... A: if it were me I'd get back to the vet right away. You don't want to lose the eye, and rabbit vets ... | |
| picking up bunnies | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: When I put her back in her cage she makes a crying noise if I try to pat her from the opening at the ... A: most rabbits do not like begin picked up or held. That is part of their nature. Being off the ... | |
| rabbit enq | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: i have had a male and a female rabbit for 6 months ,they have had 3 children since then.I live in an ... A: well, what really needs to be done is get your rabbits fixed to prevent your house from being ... | |
| Aggressive unspayed 2 year old female rabbit | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit usually is very friendly and loving. I let her out of the cage often. Yesterday she ... A: a rabbit that is sick or injured - yes, that can definitely affect their mood and behavior. ... | |
| Aggressive unspayed 2 year old female rabbit | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit usually is very friendly and loving. I let her out of the cage often. Yesterday she ... A: aggressiveness is higher in unfixed rabbits. Generally with females it is more focused around hands ... | |
| rabbit started screaming and twisting body | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit had a malignant lump on his heel which we had removed on 6/2010 In this time he began to ... A: he may have twisted too far and pulled/strained a muscle. In a nutshell, not being a vet, but ... | |
| rabbit sneezing | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: tonight is the first time I have heard him sneezing, he sneezed about 4 times in a very short ... A: well, often they sneeze that way to get a piece of dust or hay or fur out of their nose. However it ... | |
| thin bunny | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Meyer - I have a six-year-old mini Dutch lop who has lost weight. We have recently moved and ... A: as for her age and spaying, there's pros and cons. Probably would want the opinion of your rabbit ... | |
| green beans | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: My new rabbit came out of stasis a bag of bones. Is it a good idea to give her some green beans and ... A: well, if she's not used to them I'd probably not add them into her diet right now. Veggies are not ... | |
| Our rabbit! | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: Our rabbit is 9 month old, in the past two weeks is started acting strange. She doesn’t want you to ... A: well it could be a couple things. She is a sexually mature female rabbit now, and if she has not ... | |
| Bunny miserable with fleas | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: For 8 days now I have noticed fleas on my 5 month old lop. 7 days ago I used a treatment of ... A: usually it takes several doses of Revolution about 2 weeks apart because Revolution does not kill ... | |
| thin bunny | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Meyer - I have a six-year-old mini Dutch lop who has lost weight. We have recently moved and ... A: yes, the whole move and being outside can generate a ton of stress on rabbits. Being outside they ... | |
| Rabbit Species | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit is white in color with red eyes and horizontal ears, what's it's species? Albino or ... A: don't bathe your rabbit. They do not require water baths and most find being wet or to be placed in ... | |
| rabbit sits in thr rain | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: i bought a rabbit two years ago for the back garden.we use to leave him out all day and then put ... A: many rabbits like to have some cover, but also be able to leave it from more than one direction if ... | |
| Rabbit Species | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit is white in color with red eyes and horizontal ears, what's it's species? Albino or ... A: your bunny may be albino. He may also have a bit of a lop-eared line in him (horizontal ears). If ... | |
| WRY NECK - URGENT! PLEASE HELP | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Greetings! My name is Ashley and I stumbled upon your site while searching for information on wry ... A: glad you care so much for your guy. I can tell you have a good vet. Keep him on the panacur, for ... | |
| Sick Bunny | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: Alot of thing have been happening with my rabbit shes about 8-9 months, and I basically rescued her ... A: I am sorry but she needs vet medical care. If you don't have the money to take care of her, the ... | |
| What type of diseases and the solutions | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Can you help me to find out what kind of diseases and the solutions. I'm really worry about what ... A: yes it could be some kind of ulcer/abscess, but the question is from what? That's what needs to be ... | |
| What type of diseases and the solutions | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Can you help me to find out what kind of diseases and the solutions. I'm really worry about what ... A: not exactly sure what it is from the picture. It could be a botfly, it could be a type of wart. ... | |
| sore back | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I have got a rabbit from a rescue center. He had mites which caused a bare patch on his back. He had ... A: well, first, get him back to the vets first thing in the morning Monday. The key thing here this ... | |
| new bunny won't eat | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I just recently acquired a lionhead as a favor to a friend who had to move. He seems healthy, ... A: is he eating his hay? He needs hay to chew on and grind down his teeth on. Pellets do not wear ... | |
| Bunny with Underbite | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old Holland Lop with an underbite. He just had his neuter and teeth trimmed a week ... A: it could be a number of things. Is the vet a regular good rabbit vet used to trimming rabbit teeth ... | |
| Rabbit | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: A lump in my Rabbits dewlap. A: if it were my rabbit, I'd take her in to my regular good rabbit vet. It could be a botfly, it could ... | |
| Rabbits | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I had my rabbit since April of last year and he is a very happy rabbit. My freind's daughter and her ... A: I would recommend taking him to a good rabbit vet (key point here) - not all vets are good rabbit ... | |
| Overweight Rabbit | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a rabbit that is about 6 months old. She has an automatic feeder, so she gets constant ... A: several things to need to do, she is not getting the proper foods she needs in the right amounts. ... | |
| my bunny has bumps | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: my bunny has bumps all over her body. she keeps on biting them and i'm scared shes sick. the bumps ... A: this is an obvious medical issue, I don't know what it is, mange, ringworm, fleas, ant bites, etc. ... | |
| I need help with my bunny! | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: Recently, we moved into a new home which is about 15 minutes away from our previous. My bunny ... A: your bunny has real medical issues. I believe you must get in to a good rabbit vet and ask these ... | |
| My Bunny Can't Chew hard Food? | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I just found out right now that my rabbit hasn't been eating his pellets as much, and i just tried ... A: yes, it is serious. He has a dental issue, probably his teeth are misaligned and not wearing down ... | |
| Rabbit on antibiotics without effect | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Our dwarf rabbit Scout is around 5yrs old. We brought him to the vet around 10 days ago; he ... A: the diagnosis probably is not wrong, but unless a specific test was done - a "culture and ... | |
| Pet rabbit ate Chrysanthemums | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: Just brought some Chrysanthemums into my house to keep over winter. My rabbit started to eat them, ... A: if it were me, if you have activated charcoal at home in your med kit, I'd give some to your bunny ... | |
| Peeing issue | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a geriatric female bunny around 11 yrs old that I rescued. She drinks a voracious amount of ... A: Increased water intake can indicate there is some kind of medical issue going on. Given her age I ... | |
| We rescued a floppy ear and.. | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: every time I put my hand in to her cage she paws at me and makes a grunting sound, I leave her a ... A: she is probably not spayed, and/or may have had some physical issues with hands in cages. Most ... | |
| Relocating pet bunny by air | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I am from India and am moving to the UAE in March next year. I have a 5.5-year-old bunny whom I'd ... A: rabbits do not do well in cargo. MAny people have wound up with a dead bunny as a result. they can ... | |
| Abandoned Bunny | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I just found an abandoned baby bunny, I know this for sure because the mother is dead. I have waited ... A: the fastest info I can give you is to do this: visit the House Rabbit Society web site: ... | |
| Bunny doesn't chew on anything! | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: Our 4-month-old male french lop doesn't chew on things around the house! No electrical cords, ... A: yes, rabbits that don't chew on anything except food (hay, pellets) are okay. Unusual but okay. I ... | |
| My rabbit's behavior | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: So I have a two year old neutered male bunny, he's an indoor pet but has access to our back deck ... A: well, it's probably a number of things as to why he likes being out there. Often you will see wild ... | |
| Rabbit Doesn't Play with Toys/ Chew | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an approximately three year old rabbit. One thing that I have always wondered about him, why ... A: it sounds like he's a happy guy. Not all rabbits express happiness the same way. The fact he flops ... | |
| two questions | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: ok my first question is can rabbits eat fresh pumpkin or pumpkin seeds and my second question is i ... A: normally the rule of thumb is not to give rabbits seeds from anything. Often there's things in the ... | |
| ear wart | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: i have a male rabbit that has what looks like a wart but i did not see it 4 day ago, my other rabbit ... A: I can't really advise because I can't be sure it was a wart. I'd want to make sure it wasn't ... | |
| Abandoned babies | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I really hope you can help me. My Rabbit seems to have dumped her babies outside the hutch. She ... A: you can make a little nestbox and line it with cut up clean cotton tshirts and towels, make a little ... | |
| My Rabbit has Enterobacter | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: my 2 1/2 years old lop rabbit has been sneezing for a while. I took him to the vet and she made test ... A: UPDATE Mira, one more reason to ask your vet to possibly put your bunny on meloxicam - not only ... | |
| Bunny | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: i have a dutch bunny about 7 months old about a week ago she got her foot stuck in this bed hammock ... A: continue with the pain meds and antibiotics, make sure she eats her hay and food and keeps drinking. ... | |
| Poop butt | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 yr old neutered rabbit. For about 2 months he has had poop on his rear, it is caked on ... A: if they stop eating hay it's either a sign they don't like the hay and/or there may be something ... | |
| Poop butt | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 yr old neutered rabbit. For about 2 months he has had poop on his rear, it is caked on ... A: yes I would get in to talk with your vet. I believe it's probably what you're feeding him. He ... | |
| Pet Rabbit | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a pet rabbit that is about 12 weeks old, I have just had a look at him and he is breathing ... A: well, anytime a rabbit isn't acting normal - whatever that is for that rabbit - you have to look at ... | |
| Lion Head Rabbit - Cyst | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: Our rabbit has a large mass which appears to be in the urinary tract. Her vaginal area is swollen to ... A: I would suggest getting her in to your regular, good rabbit vet. She's got some issues that require ... | |
| Onions and potatoes | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: Couple of my rabbits got into them. I thought rabbits don't like onions. Does it mean they were ... A: generally they don't like onions. Potatoes they probably would like as historically people have fed ... | |
| rabbit behaviour | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I have two rabbits one aged 11 weeks i was told it was a male but the vet seemed unsure, i had his ... A: running circles and some fur pulling is pretty normal as they have to determine who will be the ... | |
| Rabbit issues | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I took my Lionhead rabbit, (male, neutered 10 months old,) to the vet due to him not being active ... A: first you need to see if you can find a rabbit vet near you (within a couple hours) and get him ... | |
| seizure no available vet | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I have given a 3 month old male Holland lop rabbit away this past weekend. The new owner just called ... A: I honestly have no idea. The rabbit needs vet care. The only thing I could think of is if you'd ... | |
| Rabbits Teeth | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: For a while now my rabbit has been tugging on her water bottle when she drinks. She has plenty of ... A: she could be just driping some water from her mouth, or possibly even causing some to spritz out of ... | |
| My white lop rabbit has been twitching its head and eyes since last night. | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: My white lop rabbit has been twitching its head and eyes since last night. He is trying to eat and ... A: you need to get him in to the vet as soon as possible. This is indicative or a real medical problem ... | |
| sore / cut on rabbits foot | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: i must stress she shows no sign of distress but is still of huge concern to me A: I am assuming you are talking about spots on the rear legs (the hocks). In either case, you need to ... | |
| there is a bump on my rabbit. | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit has a bump/lump about the size of a quarter on her side. i just noticed it this past week ... A: good for you for noticing this. It could be several things, and unfortunately I can't tell you what ... | |
| How can I help our rabbit gain weight? | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: My Mini-Rex houserabbit, Bella, is almost 11 years old. She's been a steady 3.9-3.11 lbs. for most ... A: congrats on having her healthy up to 11, that is wonderful! One thing with older bunnies is that it ... | |
| How much exercise & what breed? | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I really want some rabbits (probably would get two if I got one), but if I get rabbits I will only ... A: I read your post carefully. Based on your activity time and such, I would recommend to you, at this ... | |
| My pregnant rabbit... | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: ok so my friend has 6 rabbits 3 males 3 females. Usually they run around in there fenced back yard ... A: I would recommend having a good rabbit vet check over the wounds on the male that was attacked. I ... | |
| Netherlands dwarf bunny - severe dental problems | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: our 3.5 year old bunny has major problems with top and bottom teeth growing at different angles that ... A: sorry to hear about your guys' dental problems. The good news is that rabbits with such problems ... | |
| help | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: i think my not even one year old bunny has a cold! we cleaned his cage 3 days ago but he's still ... A: you get him to a good rabbit vet right away for them to determine exactly what he has, so that the ... | |
| Rabbit happiness | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: Meyer, I recently acquired (on behalf of a quite frankly bone-stupid friend) a small black rabbit. ... A: the fact she will do a happy hop at certain times lets you know she is happy. If she can rest and ... | |
| holland lop molar teeth grinding surgery | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I took my 2.5 yr old holland lop buck, Mr. Bun Bun, to the vet yesterday. The vet told me that on ... A: she needs to give him sedation in order to grind the molars down. You can't do this without ... | |
| My rabbit has black spots around his mouth--what is it? | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: Hey there~ I have a pet rabbit for about three years now and he's always been in good health. About ... A: the best thing to do is get him into your good, regular rabbit vet and have a proper diagnosis, ... | |
| rabbit | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: are yellow carrots good for rabbits will it harm them and how old dose a rabbit live? i feed my ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your little bunny girl passing. If she was not used to carrots it may ... | |
| Fighting | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I wonder if you can help me! I have two seven month old neutered male rabbits, they have done ... A: UPDATE Aimee, those lumps on his back are probably bite marks that are infected and have little ... | |
| rabbits | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: i have a pet rabbit who is 9 weeks old. Can i feed he/she raisins??? And what other kinds of food ... A: personally I would advise not feeding raisins at 9 weeks old. They essentially have just been ... | |
| Odd one out | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: Me and my girlfriend have 3 rabbitts (not sure on breeds but one is fluffy white (male) and the ... A: I think I see what might be going on. Connie is the dominant male, and he is dominant over both ... | |
| Odd one out | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: Me and my girlfriend have 3 rabbitts (not sure on breeds but one is fluffy white (male) and the ... A: if they are both adult rabbits, age isn't usually a factor, unless one is really older. Not sure ... | |
| Odd one out | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: Me and my girlfriend have 3 rabbitts (not sure on breeds but one is fluffy white (male) and the ... A: this is pretty typical behavior of the dominant/submissive roles rabbits have. There is only 1 ... | |
| Lump on my rabbits eye | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit has quiet a large lump next to it's right eye and it's getting bigger, my friend seems to ... A: I wouldn't be able to tell you not seeing it and not doing any tests (and I'm not a vet). I can ... | |
| Odd color of stool | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit's stool suddenly changed color about two days ago.I've been feeding her timothy hay for ... A: it's all about the pigments in what they are eating that will affect color. Pellets tend to be ... | |
| Rabbit not using litterbox | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old femaile Lionhead who has been litterbox trained for some time. I have been ... A: she's marking her territory. And/or overmarking someone else's scent. Another pet or person. ... | |
| Senior Rabbit? | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: Can I seek your advise on the following questions : 1) Is a rabbit of age 7 consider very old? Or ... A: I will try to answer your questions. 1. Technically he is considered an older rabbit. Vets usually ... | |
| Help the baby bunny!!!! | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: My cat brought a baby bunny to my back yard. It isn't dead, but it is only sniffing and blinking. I ... A: you need to see if you can find a wildlife rehab group around you to examine the bunny, treat any ... | |
| unknown reason for death of rabbit | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Our rabbit, Fudge died this morning and we are trying to understand why. Fudge was 5yrs old and ... A: sorry to hear about your rabbit passing. There's no real way to tell you why, a vet would have to ... | |
| flies in rabbit cage | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: today I just noticed some flies that were jumping around in my rabbit's cage.. specifically in the ... A: it's never good to have any kind of flies around your rabbit. It's not sanitary, they all carry ... | |
| rbbit | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: my 3 year old rabbit stoped eatin friday so i tookhim to the vets 2day as noone would see me sooner. ... A: he is weak becaue of lack of eating. The pain of his teeth problems casued him to gradually stop ... | |
| netherland dwarf rabbit illness | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: rabbit looks withdrawn,his coat is stood up and when stroked his coat comes off.please can you ... A: he could be going through a normal shed. They shed at least four times a year (sometimes more), an ... | |
| Found Stray Rabbit | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I found a rabbit that weighs approx 1 to 1/2 lbs. Can you give me an approx age of the rabbit. ... A: he's probably under a year. You need to get some gras hay for him from a pet supply store. Oxbow ... | |
| wet nose | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I've had rabbits before but none of them had a wet nose like this one does. We just found a breeder ... A: Personally if it was something that was ongoing I'd take her in to my rabbit vet. The only way to ... | |
| My two buns have had a falling out. | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a female rex and a male mini-rex, both desexed, both have been for a while, and they have had ... A: you can't keep the boy cooped up all the time. For about 2 months you will need to have a pet ... | |
| Young Rabbit Tumor On Leg. | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: My young rabbit has a tumor about the size of a nickel near the top of it's leg. It is red and looks ... A: fleas don't cause tumors. Cancer causes tumors. It might also not be a tumor at all, but perhaps ... | |
| Rabbit with Eye Injury | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: We have had a rabbit living in our backyard for the last 4 years. She was originally a pet, but we ... A: I am glad you took her in to the vet. Rabbit infections are much more serious than in cats and dogs ... | |
| bot fly shampoo? | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: my 4 yr old male nuetered rabbit had 2 takin off him by a vet.Now i feel 2 more!How can i prevent ... A: to remove eggs physically, and to kill any still there. Generally they will rest on top of grass, ... | |
| bot fly shampoo? | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: my 4 yr old male nuetered rabbit had 2 takin off him by a vet.Now i feel 2 more!How can i prevent ... A: sorry to hear about the bot fly problem your boy has. Things to minimize the problem: 1. Always ... | |
| carpet or flooring? | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have had two house bunnies for about two years now. They have chewed up my carpet. When I catch ... A: good question. AS you have already figured out, alternatives are the key. Probably the best thing ... | |
| Rabbit with Eye Injury | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: We have had a rabbit living in our backyard for the last 4 years. She was originally a pet, but we ... A: I a not a vet, this is a very serious injury that I would not feel comfortable advising you on. You ... | |
| spaying older rabbit | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old rabbit that has not been spayed. Can I still have her spayed without ... A: barring anything not known about her health right now, I'd probably say yes. She is still a young ... | |
| Ampelopsis brevipedunculata Elegans | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: Can rabbits eat Porcelain Vine? It invaded my yard and I like to feed it to the rabbits. A: I haven't seen it listed on the multiple lists I check for toxic plants for rabbits. Saying that, ... | |
| Balcony with much loved Rabbit | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: Successfully rescued female rabbit in excellent condition lives with me in flat and balcony. I am ... A: when you say 'sheltered' you are saying the balcony is 100% enclosed? No way of outside animals ... | |
| Balcony with much loved Rabbit | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: Successfully rescued female rabbit in excellent condition lives with me in flat and balcony. I am ... A: if your rabbit will spend any time there I probably would not paint it, the reason being paint will ... | |
| have i shortened my bunnys life??? | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I gave my bunny a finger full of honey but i am worried its not healthy for it.Im afraid it might ... A: I am glad you are concerned about what you feed your rabbit. I would say, probably not, not knowing ... | |
| confused and worried about my bunny. | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: So a few days ago my bunny was acting sluggish, she didn't want to be touched,wouldn't eat or drink ... A: I'd take her to a good rabbit vet. I would guess she's shedding and you don't mention how she is ... | |
| furr loss in rabbit | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit is about 5 years old. For months his skin has been somewhat crusty and falling off. It is ... A: your rabbit has a real medical condition that you need to go to a good rabbit vet to, for a proper ... | |
| Rabbie Penis | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: i was cleaning out my rabbit and noticed that he has a white spot on his penis. what could thisbe? ... A: in all seriousness, I don't know. To be on the safe side, I always recommend taking your rabbit in ... | |
| bunny with bump on shoulder | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: i have almost 3 yr old mini rex dwarf bunny she is a house bunny i noticed she a bump on her ... A: I don't know, but whatever it is it's an obvious problem as this is not normal. It could be ... | |
| Aggression between rabbits | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I gave a home to two lionhead sisters earlier in the year. They have a large hutch for night time ... A: in the future it's almost always better to keep a bonded pair together even in recovery at the vet, ... | |
| Is something wrong with my rabbit? | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit has one ear that is a lot hotter than the other, and feels sort of crusty, like a scab on ... A: Yes, you need t oget him to a good rabbit vet. There's some kind of infection he's dealing with and ... | |
| chew off tail | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I got a bunny about 3 weeks ago. And during that time, she started to bite herself down at her ... A: I am sorry to hear about this, the only thing I can think of is that there was some kind of ... | |
| Bonding problems after 3 months | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Back in May I adopted an 8 month old neutered male lop rabbit Burton, to bond with my 6 month old, ... A: I'd probably give them a break from each other for awhile. I am thinking his hormones are up higher ... | |
| rabbit health problem | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I own a rabbit (male). He is 9 months old now. HE have some fungus problem.doctor gave him ... A: I am not a vet, I can't give you any real medical advice. I have o idea what medicines the vet gave ... | |
| Red, swollen eye | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I have two female bunnies, about 4 months old, that are mini...somethings. No one knows. I came ... A: you will have to take her to the vet. Go to a good rabbit vet so you get the best care and most for ... | |
| Bunny acting wierd | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I love my rabbits very much (I watch and play with them every day for about 3 or 4 hours (No joke)) ... A: False pregnancies can happen but if they are both unfixed chances are she's really pregnant. I am ... | |
| Bunny acting wierd | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I love my rabbits very much (I watch and play with them every day for about 3 or 4 hours (No joke)) ... A: she is pregnant. If both have never been fixed, she's pregnant. Her behavior changes are typical ... | |
| lionhead bunny | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: he's settled in lovely, but when i went to his cage earlier i noticed his poop is a lot darker and a ... A: he may have missed eating a cecal pellet cluster. Make sure you're feeding him a proper diet, lots ... | |
| fleas or ear mitts | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: my daughter"now really me" has a rabbit it is calico and about 1 and a half. he has patches of hair ... A: it could easily be either one you mention. Best bet is to take him in to your regular, good rabbit ... | |
| Using bedding as toilet | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: We have a young lop-eared rabbit of around ten weeks. When we first brought him home we housed him ... A: several things. One, use different bedding. Use washable synthetic sheepskin pads or medical pet ... | |
| rabbit | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: please help me i brought 2 rabbits aged 8 weeks on wednesday then on Saturday one died in my hands ... A: I'm sorry. If yo uhad hot weather out she probably got dehydrated and went into shock. Rabbits are ... | |
| week old wild bunny | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: My aunt and uncle dogs caught a 4 day old baby bunny and so they thought it was dead. So they put it ... A: you can feed him kitten milk replacement (from pet supply store). Instead of making it up with ... | |
| Upper respiratory infection | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: 2 days ago I noticed that one of my guinea pigs eyes had gotten all sticky and were almost closed. I ... A: I would be concerned as well. What I would do, if I were you, would be to contact your current vet ... | |
| Behavioural Issues | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I have very recently boight a male rabbit for me and my girlfriend. Before we picked it up we were ... A: he is a sexually mature, intact rabbit. He is picking up on female pheromones and getting excited. ... | |
| Please help Accidental Pregnancy Not Sure | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: a female. We went to go get another one and we were told that it is A GIRL too. So we thought, "okay ... A: I don't advise people on this because I personally do not deal with pregnancies, I don't have that ... | |
| fighting | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have three rabbits two males one is 6 months the other is 2 months and a female that is also 2 ... A: first, not good to mix fixed and unfixed rabbits, fighting will occur. THe older male hasn't been ... | |
| Parsley | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit seems uncomfortable and I wonder if she ate some bad parsley? Is there any thing I can do ... A: FOLLOW UP Hi Donna, I believe you should still take your rabbit in to your regular good rabbit ... | |
| Re:newborn rabbit and injured | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit rejected her kits ,one left alive, but she took a bite out of it.I am feeding it kitten ... A: Well the more space you can get between the nest and the mom, the better. You can't do what wild ... | |
| Re:newborn rabbit and injured | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit rejected her kits ,one left alive, but she took a bite out of it.I am feeding it kitten ... A: if it's a bad bite you may want to consider a vet looking at the bite to see if there needs to be ... | |
| Pet rabbit exhibits unusual behaviour | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently (maybe a month or two ago)changed my rabbit's diet. We were feeding her very unhealthily, ... A: it is good you changed her diet to a more healthy one. She will start slimming down to a better ... | |
| My rabbit is not eating | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: i live in CA, right now its getting around 85 degrees outside, my pet rabbit of 3 years is not ... A: you need to get her in to your regular good rabbit vet. If she's a family member you need to. I ... | |
| Rabbit stopped using his right leg | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday the rabbit was fine and hopping around on two hind legs but when I took him out of his ... A: whatever it is, you need to get him to a vet right away to get it looked at and diagnosed. It could ... | |
| Cause of death? | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: This morning she was fine but 2 hours later she was dead in her cage. She ate all her pellets last ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your rabbit passing so quickly. I am sorry if your question has been ... | |
| brazilian rabbits | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: You received a question about a Brazilian rabbit purchased at at pet store and indicated someone was ... A: I had done some rudimentary digging around and hadn't seen anything. Given that the advice pet ... | |
| diet | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: i got a lionhead bunny about a month or two a go, along with a starters kit. the kit came with a ... A: rabbits are very particular. If you need to switch pellets, what you need to do is switch voer ... | |
| male neutered rabbits fighting | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: Is there still hope to make them bond? We bought a companion for our rabbit and had him neutered as ... A: if the neutering of the younger one was recent (4-6 weeks ago) his hormone levels are still ... | |
| Nasty Bunny | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: We need help!! We recently purchase a bunny from a college girl who owned him (we call him Ringo) ... A: I am sorry to hear about your problems with your rabbit. I can tell you however, that it is not ... | |
| putting rabbits together | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: We have a neutered 3 year old male, who for 18 months lived happily with a neutered female who sadly ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your bonded pair. Very sad for you and your bunnies. Best time to intro ... | |
| Rabbit Internal Bleeding | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Last week we 2 young rabbits in our home , Earlier it look like one of them is lazy and not as ... A: well, I'm not a vet so I can't tell you why. From what you have written, I am not sure why the vet ... | |
| Why is my rabbit not breast-feeding her newborn baby | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering why my rabbit is not breast-feeding her newborn bunnies? Why she doesn't have any ... A: you most likely won't see her doing this. Rabbits only nurse one or two times a day. They have ... | |
| My rabbit | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I noticed that my rabbit's poop is really small, a lot smaller than what they were when I got him. ... A: make sure he is eating a lot of hay. Timothy hay or Orchard Grass hay. They need hay to live and ... | |
| what if i get sick? | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: can i pick up my bunny or would it be better just to leave her alone because shes only 3 months old ... A: it depends on what is making you sick. Most things that make people sick don't make other animals ... | |
| rabbit | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: Hey, My rabbit has been acting REALLY wierd lately. He hasn't been eating for the past couple of ... A: if myxomatosis is a real threat where you are, you need to get in to your good regular rabbit vet ... | |
| Walking imbalance | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: We have four pet bunnies that are five months old.... this morning when we let them out of their ... A: she either has an infection that's affecting her balance (in the ears, skull, or both), or she's ... | |
| bunny | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I also have a Holland lop. She has a big swollen ear. I read your advice. I also wanat to ask Her ... A: I can't tell you if she has a temperature. Rabbits' ears are their primary heat exchangers (think ... | |
| Fluffy and her litter tray | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit lilly has been kicking her litter out of her tray? Why would she be doing this? How can ... A: in the spring and fall it seems rabbits are a lot more active in digging, some may say generally ... | |
| Rabbit ear mites - is a cat or ferret solution safe? | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I just got my rabbit on Tuesday from a local (organic) farm. Today he's been washing his right ear ... A: you will need to take him over to a good rabbit vet for examination. You should do this with any ... | |
| Introducing 2 male bunnies | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: my daughter has a New Zealand White Flemish Giant cross 11 week old male rabbit.She is concerned ... A: definitely wait until he's neutered, and wait 4-6 weeks after the neuter, because it takes 4-6 weeks ... | |
| Growth after castration | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: my daughter has a New Zealand White Flemish Giant cross 11 week old male rabbit.She is concerned ... A: at 11 weeks he should not yet be sexually mature. With boys if you can see the testicles (from ... | |
| Feeders | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I have recently gotten a rabbit (an albino). I have her in a large plastic cage for rabbit (32"X32") ... A: best thing to do is feed her using heavy crocks (food and water bowls). It is more natural for them ... | |
| Growth after castration | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: my daughter has a New Zealand White Flemish Giant cross 11 week old male rabbit.She is concerned ... A: you only start thinking about neutering when he has hit sexual maturity. For larger rabbits it's ... | |
| what's up with my rabbit | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: Hey, My rabbit has been acting REALLY wierd lately. He hasn't been eating for the past couple of ... A: a couple hours of not eating isn't anything to be scared about. He could be just wound up. This ... | |
| My rabbit use to love me, now it dislikes me! | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend live together and 2 months ago we bought a 3 month old dwarf rabbit. Our rabbit ... A: your rabbit has hit sexual maturity. They hit sexual maturity between 4-6 months old. So she's ... | |
| bunny | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I am really curious about bunnies, how should I put the bedding and hay, is the bedding supposed to ... A: best thing to do: get a regular, big cat litterpan. Fill that with "bedding" - ie hardwood wood ... | |
| Sick bun - ears and eyes | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I'd be really grateful for an experienced opinion on my little 6 month old lop, Bob. Most recently ... A: sorry to hear your bunny is sick. To me, it appears that there are several antibiotics and such you ... | |
| My bunny loves to scratch | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Whenever I let my bunny run around in the kitchen (the only place he is allowed) and my mum goes in ... A: could be several things. 1. He is young and not fixed, and has reached sexual maturity. He or she ... | |
| Rabbit roll? | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: We have a female dwarf bunny, just over one year old. She was spayed months ago and has recovered ... A: E cuniculi is not what she has given what you're describing. It starts with an increasing head tilt ... | |
| Baby bunnies | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: In a few days, my pet rabbit should be having baby rabbits. As the animal person in the house, I ... A: Best thing to do, instead of me re-stating already good info, is to point you to already ... | |
| female spayed rabbit in spring fever- aggressive | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have an approximately 1 year old female rabbit. We had her spayed 5 months ago when she was 9 ... A: fixed rabbits can still have some elevations in hormones in the spring and fall. It doesn't last ... | |
| Rabbit injury - possible pinched nerve | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: A friend gave us a rabbit recently. We let it in the yard and apparently is was startled and moved ... A: you can always put some cold on his back, a cool gel pack wrapped in a light dishtowel, or some ice ... | |
| lump on rabbit | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a rabbit who has a lump on his left side the size of a golf ball, and a mark just to the ... A: take him to the vet immediately. This is not something you just sit there with and wonder if it ... | |
| Back paws | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit has developed mats on his back paws. On some parts there is only a little or no fur and ... A: well, several things. the term you're looking for is "hocks". First, make sure he isn't ... | |
| pregnant rabbit | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: My daughter had some rabbits at her dads a buck and doe. they are her pets. she is 7 and has had pet ... A: keep her separate. Best thing to do for her is have a good rabbit vet examine her. You have no ... | |
| wet bottom | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a flop ear rabbit. I have had him for about a year and 3 months now. In the last two weeks or ... A: best thing is to get him into your good regular rabbit vet. My guess is that he might be ... | |
| mating | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: Does castration prevent all ejaculate from the male? I'm sorry to be so specific but our doe not ... A: short answer is that it will eventually greatly reduce the sex drive of the male. Generally you get ... | |
| Lonely Holldand lop | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Recently, one of our bunnies passed away. They were bonded and the one that passed was the dominant ... A: sorry to hear about your bunny passing. Don't mix fixed and unfixed bunnies, it's not fair to ... | |
| Rustic Red Softwood Chips | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: We are getting ready for my daughters 2 baby rabbits in 7 weeks and i have made a 8' by 8' run to ... A: I don't know so my initial reaction is yes, to be on the safe side. Reason is that most bulk wood ... | |
| bbsitting and wheezing rabbit. | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I am house sitting/babysitting a less than a year old rabbit with snuffles. She take baytril twice a ... A: call the rabbit owner and tell them it's getting worse, and that you need to take the rabbit in to ... | |
| Bunnie's eye. | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit's eye was irritated, swollen and teary yesterday afternoon, to the point that she had it ... A: no. They don't heal up that quick. Keep the vet appointment. It is much better to get the ... | |
| Bald spot between my mini-rex's eyes. | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a female standard Rex and a male mini Rex who I adopted a few weeks ago from a shelter and ... A: it's probably the excessive grooming by your gal. I probably would not have put them together while ... | |
| Nail clipping went rong | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: !! But no crying or squeling! I read more and it told me to put flour on the wound. I'm wondering if ... A: sorry to hear about the accident while trimming. As long as the bleeding was able to be stopped ... | |
| Travelling with my Bunnies | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 pet Bunnies, a mini-Rex and a Rex. I live in Sydney Australia and am looking at moving to ... A: I can't really answer all that, it requires some time to research all that. In general the answer ... | |
| How To Keep My LionHead Rabbit Clean ? | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: .. I'v Got A LionHead Rabbit And I Love It I'v Had For About 2 Weeks And Everyday I Let (Simba) My ... A: short answer is not to let it out digging like that. It will also cut down the parasites and ... | |
| What do they want? | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 rabbits in a cage. Some times they climb the walls and act like they're really hungry when ... A: well, they probably think you have a treat or food. They don't want to be picked up and handled, ... | |
| Lethargy in Cocoa con't.. | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: Cocoa is back to his normal self..running in circles around my feet, doing binkies and licking and ... A: great news, I'm glad he's feeling better. Glad that it's all that it appears to be. The vet will ... | |
| mini rex ears | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: we recently adopted a bunny which I have been told is a mini rex. I have no previous rabbit ... A: if she's a mini rex, something happened to her ear and you should take her in to your regular, good ... | |
| Is my doe experiencing a false pregnancy? | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Good day! Days pass-by since I saw my male rabbit mate with my doe... A week after that, I decided ... A: as I explained earlier, false pregnancies do not last this long. It's real. And as I also said ... | |
| lethargy | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: 15 days ago, I noticed my two year old san juan dwarf bunny (Cocoa) was lacking energy and sitting ... A: the sub-q you asked for probably saved his life. Always watch these guys around this time of year. ... | |
| Is my doe experiencing a false pregnancy? | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Good day! Days pass-by since I saw my male rabbit mate with my doe... A week after that, I decided ... A: I wouldn't wait a week. I'd get her in Saturday if possible, Monday at the latest. My initial ... | |
| two females fighting | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: i have 4 indoor rabbits (Netherland dwarfs). The parents Brownie and Silver and their daughter Ninja ... A: for their safety you need to separate them. If they can handle being next to each other separated ... | |
| Is my doe experiencing a false pregnancy? | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: Good day! Days pass-by since I saw my male rabbit mate with my doe... A week after that, I decided ... A: Well if she isn't spayed she's most likely pregnant. She should appear a lot bigger, false ... | |
| bunny won't move | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: i went home to find one of my rabbits, a male, almost 1 year it has been with us, he seems fine when ... A: don't leave rabbits out in hot weather, you will kill them. They need places to escape the day's ... | |
| Catching my rabbits | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Sorry it’s a long 1.I have 2 lionheads they are 3 years old, in the winter they are house rabbits ... A: well the lifestyle you're letting them live is making it difficult for you to pick them up when you ... | |
| please help! | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: my minilop bunny who was born on the 4th of November 2009, appears to have swollen eyes. the ... A: get him in to a good rabbit vet right away, he's obviously got an infection up there. Anytime your ... | |
| How to keep my rabbit happy | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have just adopted a cute bunny rabbit but now I have lots of questions running.. 1) Diet : I give ... A: Diet. Unlimited hay is necessary for proper gut function - extremely critical. Good Timothy hay or ... | |
| My bunny | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: we can never let my bunny out because she will chew on stuff. can we get her an exercise ball? would ... A: you can let her out and give her more appealing alternatives to chew. From Busy Bunny (your local ... | |
| Rabbit is acting strange... | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: About 2 months ago my 2 year old female rabbit was diagnosed with a hairball in her intestine. I ... A: you have to get her to the vet immediately. Just warm up a gel heating pad, wrap it in a dishtowel, ... | |
| sick rabbit | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: After two days with veterinary "assistance" my rabbit is worse. He has a "hairball" (stasis?) and is ... A: stasis and hairballs are not the same thing. Hairballs can lead to stasis. Stasis is the gut ... | |
| Rabbit Abscess- Fully recovered? | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: My holland lop recently had a abscess on the side of his mouth. Our vet cut out the abscess, did a ... A: I'd ask the vet if an oral antibiotic like baytril might be good for a month. Seeing this was such ... | |
| Soft hernia like lump | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I need help in relation to my rabbit. He is 1 year old, netherland dwarf, was castrated in June ... A: when it comes to rabbit health being on the edge of paranoia is okay, as these guys you often don't ... | |
| Nose Tumor Of Female Rabbit Nose | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a female Rabbit about 9 months old, I have observed the unusual shape of her nose, it was ... A: it could be a number of things. Everything I can think of requires you to get her in to a good ... | |
| Rabbit incontinence? | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have recently adopted a 5 year old male rabbit. he is currently living in the house and poo's ... A: in a new home (new space) rabbits will mark. They overmark other animals' scents (we can't smell ... | |
| Rabbit with severely swollen abdomen | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have always been told my female rabbit who is 6 years old, is overweight. Yet she gets the same ... A: If you haven't already found these here are some links to look at: http://www.rabbit-vet.co.uk/ ... | |
| Rabbit with severely swollen abdomen | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have always been told my female rabbit who is 6 years old, is overweight. Yet she gets the same ... A: if the vet said her bottom was swollen and blocked, and that she's been in pain, did they do nothing ... | |
| My rabbit fudge | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: 4-5 weeks ago my male rabbit fudge stopped eating and his eyes where watering. I took him to the vet ... A: rabbits often need to be on antibiotics for at least a month to really wipe out infections they ... | |
| Rabbit with severely swollen abdomen | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have always been told my female rabbit who is 6 years old, is overweight. Yet she gets the same ... A: well xrays detected a presenceof something that isn't normal. You need a better rabbit vet to ... | |
| is my rabbit going to die soon? | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Just a few days ago, i accidentally dropped a 5gallon water bottle on to the rabbit's cage. It went ... A: get him to a good rabbit vet immediately. You can't get rabbits wet like this, you can't dry their ... | |
| What increases mortality rate? | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: The first time two of my Does dilivered after one months and five days the litters died all.After ... A: You don't give baby rabbits anything to eat while they are still nursing the first 4-8 weeks. They ... | |
| dog attack | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I was away and my neighbors were taking care of my rabbit. While I was gone, my rabbit was attacked ... A: she needs vet attention. She will require antibiotics. Stitches. Probably some fluids as she will ... | |
| house rabbit question! (ASAP) | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: This deals with a somewhat serious housing issue. we just got a mini lop girl named Chloe from a ... A: first, I am hoping the vet gave you antibiotics and pain meds for her. Pain management is extremely ... | |
| Spaying ? | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have two male rabbits approximately one year old, and both are not spayed. Both of them gets along ... A: I would strongly consider getting them neutered (females are spayed), if you have good rabbit vets ... | |
| Lionhead Rabbits | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I have two lionhead rabbits about 5 months old. for the last month or so the ... A: it takes 4-6 weeks for a neutered (male) or spayed (female) rabbits' hormone levels to stabilize at ... | |
| Holland Lop w/ Runny eye | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I took my Male Holland Lop into the vet last week because he had stopped eating his hay, his eye was ... A: it is clear the injections did not take care of the problem, if that was what he was truly suffering ... | |
| rabbit exercise | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: lee My rabbit,topsy, lives out side in a cage that is about two feet long and one and a half feet ... A: she requires a bigger caged space. Otherwise you need to bring her indoors and give her some space ... | |
| house rabbit question! | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: This deals with a somewhat serious housing issue. we just got a mini lop girl named Chloe from a ... A: well, I'd say for right now, if you could just get a pet exercise gate and cordon off a smaller area ... | |
| Are bay leaves safe for rabbit? | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Recently I had a problem with a single oriental cockroach that was hanging near my rabbit's cage at ... A: bay leaves would appear to be okay to be placed around his area. Bay leaves are an herbal remedy ... | |
| Ear Shaking? | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I've owned two rabbits for two years. My first rabbit, is constantly shaking/scratching her left ... A: yes ear infections are serious. ANY infection in a rabbit is serious because they will not go away ... | |
| Did I kill my rabbit? | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have had my rabbit for two years, she has always been healthy. She was always kept indoors with ... A: I am sorry ot hear about hte loss of your rabbit. I am not a vet and there has been no necropsy ... | |
| Rabbit losing eyesight? | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Meyer: I adopted a rabbit (5 year old female) from a rescue about a month ago. Her eyesight ... A: my suggestion is to find a different vet. Not all vets are good rabbit vets. Clearly you can ... | |
| Rabbit fur mites | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: she is very upset as she noticed scratching on day 8 and took to vets next day and he took a ... A: well, I think you'd see it rather quickly, they would be scratching a lot more than normal. You'd ... | |
| My Doe is becoming so heavy and drinking so much water | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My Holland Lop Rabbit, Cassie, just gave birth to her first litter on February 25th, 2010. The two ... A: my best advice to you would be to take your female in to a good rabbit vet and habve her checked up. ... | |
| Rabbit fur mites | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: she is very upset as she noticed scratching on day 8 and took to vets next day and he took a ... A: personally, I'd just take him to the vet because treatments can be different for different kinds of ... | |
| Rabbit fur mites | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: she is very upset as she noticed scratching on day 8 and took to vets next day and he took a ... A: I'd take the rabbit back. If you love the rabbits you breed take him back, you'll do your rabbit a ... | |
| Rabbit with subaceous adentitis | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a four year old free range house rabbit who has been plagued with health problems the last ... A: get her on metacam (meloxicam) quickly. It will relieve any pain she is in, and you can give it ... | |
| How tall of an xpen for a checkered rabbit? | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I am going to be adopting a checkered rabbit (male, 3yrs old) and want to get a metal exercise pen ... A: Just be aware that when you bring them outside you will never be able to prepare for all the dangers ... | |
| need help with rabbit, have vet but he is inexperienced | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a very sick rabbit. He was exhibiting caecal dysbiosis then developed a large lump, like an ... A: I am not a vet, so my advice isn't medical advice, it's a pet owner's advice. The pain needs to be ... | |
| How tall of an xpen for a checkered rabbit? | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I am going to be adopting a checkered rabbit (male, 3yrs old) and want to get a metal exercise pen ... A: UPDATE Hi, thanks for the reply. When I heard 'epoxy' I automatically thought resin, and there are ... | |
| abandoned domestic rabbits in the neighbourhood | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I live in a secured small complex of townhouses and about 6 months ago I started to notice a couple ... A: first God bless you for taking care of these domestic rabbits, they have no natural instincts and ... | |
| Rabbit with subaceous adentitis | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a four year old free range house rabbit who has been plagued with health problems the last ... A: UPDATE I should be clear with the Bonine, only grind up 1/4 of the tablet at a time. 1/4 tablet is ... | |
| Bunny poop/Timothy hay | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I've been worrying about my bunny these past few weeks because my bunny's poo looks smaller than ... A: well, it's good you are trying to get him to eat hay, it is the thing he needs to function well as a ... | |
| i think my rabbit has maggots | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: what do i use to clean my rabbits bum if it has maggots and will it work if i use dog or cat shampoo ... A: I don't suggest you do it yourself, except for any that are clearly able to be removed. You need to ... | |
| low calcium diet | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a rabbit who has recently lost a lot of weight and after various tests he has been diagnosed ... A: a good hay to put him on is Orchard grass hay. three times less calcium than tinothy hay. Oxbow ... | |
| Rabbit seizure/fit | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I really hope you can help me. I just lost my rabbit, he was 15 weeks old and was absolutely fine ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your young bunny passing. Such a short time with you. Without ... | |
| 1st time bunny owner | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I've owned dogs and cats all my life but its my first time having a bunny as a pet and I'm still ... A: if she likes being held right now that's fine. She will most likely grow to like playing more as ... | |
| Newborns | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: ..if the mother rabbit isn't feeding the newborn what would be the best way to feed the infant ... A: mom only feeds once or twice a day, usually when nobody is around. They spend all the rest of their ... | |
| My Holland Lop eared is niping | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: My name is Armilda and I have two quick question's. My Holland Lop eared bunny will nip even when ... A: I can't really tell you because you don't really give me any context in which the nips are ... | |
| baby bunny poop | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a baby bunny she is 4 weeks old, there are 4 in total and i have been hand feeding them - ... A: really the best thing you can do is to get her in to your regular, good rabbit vet. If she's got ... | |
| aggressive | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: bites and scratches you. we have had to put her outside now as she started jumping on our beds and ... A: your gal has hit sexual maturity. It is time to find a good rabbit vet if you don't have one yet, ... | |
| Hair loss, slightly runny stool | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I was petting my rabbit of about a year when I noticed she was shedding hair more than usual. I also ... A: well, she might have missed eating part of a cecal pellet cluster (they eat their cecal pellets, ... | |
| Spot on eye | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a neutered 2 yr old rabbit who has always had allergies in his one eye as the vet told me. ... A: I would ask the vet for a topical antibiotic as well, like chloramphenicol. As it's tearing a bit, ... | |
| molar spurs | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I was playing with my mini-rex rabbit named Nod today and i noticed that under his chin there was a ... A: well, anything you can put on there will probably cause him to wash it off. You could try vaseline, ... | |
| Bunny peed a lot | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: My bunny died. Few hours before it died, it peed a lot and had watery eyes. It was able to move its ... A: I am very sorry for the loss of your rabbit. I'm not a vet and I haven't seen your bunny so I can't ... | |
| House Bunny | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Please note: There are no vets in this vicinity who deal with rabbits, which they term "exotic". My ... A: UPDATE Hi, just want to add to slowly feed him water and food. You don't want him choking and ... | |
| What Is the Brown Jelly like Substance My Rabbit just left behind? | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: What Is the Brown Jelly like Substance My Rabbit just left behind?....And Shes 2 months, how old ... A: not sure given the little you mention. It could either be cecal pellets, or it could be a medical ... | |
| red lump | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit has a small red lump on her right heal . she does not flinch when it is touched and it is ... A: Is it on her foot, or on her rear hock joint (where the leg bends)? I believe what you're ... | |
| Super Pee King | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: my husband and I adopted a male Holland Lop about two months back that has been rescued and fixed. ... A: Well, you should try to give him hay. He really does need it to wear his teeth down properly and to ... | |
| My rabbit has an abscess | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I have had my Holland lop since July 2008 and just a month ago I noticed that there was a lump ... A: you don't want to pop it. What you'd need to do is consult with the vet and they'd probably sedate ... | |
| rabbits | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Good day, I have several Rabbit questions. Some I have asked my Vet. However, he has let me know, ... A: one thing you will need to find to give the best care (and be the least expensive for you) is to ... | |
| BUNNY BARRLY USING HIS LITTER BOX | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: We got this lop ear bunny he is 5yrs old everything was good for about 8 months he was using his ... A: has he been neutered, ever? If not the hormones are making him mark territory and the female cat's ... | |
| Holland lop question | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: My holland lop is a 7 or 8 month old male. He is such a good bunny and most of the time does not go ... A: it sounds like your boy has hit sexual maturity. It is time to look for a good rabbit vet and get ... | |
| How to entertain my baby bunny | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I actually have two questions for you. Yesterday I bought an 8 week old female dutch bunny from an ... A: I'd let her out of her cage for exercise, it sounds like she has a lot of energy and wants to run a ... | |
| Super Pee King | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: my husband and I adopted a male Holland Lop about two months back that has been rescued and fixed. ... A: it's a common question, and as a guy who has two rabbits that do this without any good reason, I can ... | |
| rabbit - bonding & fur | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: i have a 9 month old male netherland dwarf rabbit who is vacinated & neutered. We had 2 but one died ... A: I'm glad your rabbit's interest is your first priority. Keep in mind that you can't just substitute ... | |
| female rabbit just spayed | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My female rabbit, Sweetie, was just spayed on January 20, 2010. I was given two weeks worth of ... A: a week would probably be sufficient, but what I'd do is on the eighth day, see how she is, and if ... | |
| female rabbit just spayed | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My female rabbit, Sweetie, was just spayed on January 20, 2010. I was given two weeks worth of ... A: metacam is very safe for rabbits. It is an excellent painkiller. Safest one for owners to give ... | |
| my bunny scare of everything, | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I need an advise about my bunny he is 10weeks old I got him around 2 weeks ago and he didn't have ... A: it takes a long time for a new rabbit to feel secure in a new home with new people. Takes months to ... | |
| pussy eye | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit is about 2 years old, I noticed this afternoon that he is developing some puss in one of ... A: this isn't allergy eyes, it's an infection somewhere. He needs to be seen by a good rabbit vet. ... | |
| Sexual behaviour | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: my 13-month old mini-rex started displaying sexual behaviour for the first time today & I need some ... A: the circling and honking are signs of affection. Even fixed animals will still do that. With ... | |
| Problems with toileting | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: My male rabbit was neutered on 18/12/09 and everything was brilliant until about two weeks ago. He ... A: his hormone levels are still adjusting. Generally 4-6 weeks are needed to stabilize at their new ... | |
| sore leg | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have recently found a baby rabbit and I noticed that it could not move one of its hind legs. ... A: you need to contact a wildlife rehabilitation center near you and see if they can take the rabbit ... | |
| Mini lop rabbit fur | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm wondering why my bunny's fur (on top) is a bit bald, it's like skin colour first, then turn to ... A: it's not unusual to see a number of colors along the length of a piece of fur. Having more than one ... | |
| Rabbit orange mystery liquid | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Meyer, Pumpkin my mini rex doe is a year old in February. I have recently noticed some sort of ... A: the pigment of whatever you're feeding her is in her urine. Carrots in particular. Lots of times ... | |
| Wild Rabbit with crooked teeth | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have two cottontail rabbits that I rescued when they were very young. Both were injured by dogs ... A: get a small animal carrier from Petmate or a similar maker that has a door on the front, and a door ... | |
| severe hair loss | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: Due to the recent prolonged bad weather my cross breed angora male rabbit has spent more time in his ... A: it is probably due to boredom as his normal habit he enjoys he can't at the moment. Not getting ... | |
| Sudden Death | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am completely heart broken. My pet rabbit Xiaobi had just died. This morning I walked into his ... A: sorry about your rabbit passing away. please don't take your indoor rabbits outside in the cold and ... | |
| sick bunny | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a four year old female rabbit who had a run-in with a male about a month ago. Two days ago, ... A: get her in to the vet immediately. Check her gum color, if it's not normal pink, but grayish white ... | |
| Skinny rabbits | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have several that are so skinny that I don't feel meat around the spine. They eat well but are ... A: I would increase their pellets and increase the hay too. They are constant grazers. If they are ... | |
| Two young rabbits suddenly die | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My family have two rabbits (Holland Lops) who both died suddenly last night. They are about 6 months ... A: I am sorry to hear about your rabbits' passing. I'm not a vet, but I would probably point to the ... | |
| Two year old Bunny keeps falling over | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I cannot get to the vet for a couple days because they do not have weekend hours. Bunny was acting ... A: glad to hear some things were found and treated. Every yearly exam (or any exam for a problem), the ... | |
| Sick Rabbit | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit has a runny nose and is congested. She has had a history of snuffles, and i think that ... A: I'd try to get her in today, as your vet is aware of her history of this, yes? Call back and ... | |
| Bunny Bleeding | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I just noticed yesterday that my bunny was bleeding from her private area, but I can't tell from ... A: it is possible that plastic being expelled might be jagged but I'd probably suspect another medical ... | |
| My rabbit | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit is pulling out his own fur and putting it in his bed. I have heard that female rabbits ... A: sure, lots of things. for example you could use an empty toilet paper tube and fill it up with hay. ... | |
| My neutered rabbit. | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I got my rabbit neutered yesterday and i was wondering when will the effects kick in? When will he ... A: You need to look around for a better vet, rabbits are given pain meds after procedures in order to ... | |
| My rabbit | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit is pulling out his own fur and putting it in his bed. I have heard that female rabbits ... A: if he's just pulling out loose fur it isn't a big deal. Rabbits shed at least 4 times a year, he ... | |
| My neutered rabbit. | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I got my rabbit neutered yesterday and i was wondering when will the effects kick in? When will he ... A: yes, it does take time. He has existing high levels of hormones in the blood. His adrenaline gland ... | |
| Two year old Bunny keeps falling over | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I cannot get to the vet for a couple days because they do not have weekend hours. Bunny was acting ... A: UPDATE also, you can put some cranberry juice (unsweetened) into his water, or give him a cranberry ... | |
| Two year old Bunny keeps falling over | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I cannot get to the vet for a couple days because they do not have weekend hours. Bunny was acting ... A: did the vet give you medicine for the infection? Add padding all around his house (cage) sides in ... | |
| Bonded male rabbits fighting | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I have two neutered male rabbits, both brothers about 6 months old (neutered about 3-4 months ago) ... A: seasons can still affect the remaining hormonal production in fixed rabbits. We see this often in ... | |
| My bunny is bloated.. likely from over-eating alfalfa.. what do I do?? | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: i got my bunny only three days ago, he is probably around 3 or 4 weeks old. I got him alfalfa to eat ... A: I am sorry I haven't been here, my vacation dates were screwed up. Always when something like this ... | |
| abcesses/infected jaw/infected eye/teeth | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: 7 year old spayed albino lop. 2 years ago she had an abscess on the left side of her face. it ... A: antibiotics rotting rabbit's teeth. Not antibiotics themselves, but depending on what they mix them ... | |
| Growth on shounder | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: My lion head rabbit developed a lump on his shoulder about 6 months ago, when he developed it it ... A: given his age you really need this to be checked out by a good rabbit vet. Lumps are not normal, ... | |
| Rabbits fussy eating | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit had an upper respiratory infection and was on antibiotics for 10 days. I just finished the ... A: it certainly is not unheard of behavior. One thing I'd consider doing is giving him some probiotics ... | |
| bunny language | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: How do I interpret bunny noises? I have a cute little lion head girl. Sometimes when I play with her ... A: sorry for the late reply, I had my vacation dates screwed up. Little honks while circling you - ... | |
| Hair loss on Rabbit | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: My lion head rabbit has hair loss on its back(and soars have formed).I would like to know what it is ... A: I can't tell you what it is or how to treat this. You need to go to a good rabbit vet and have her ... | |
| Why did my rabbit die? | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit has just died of an unknown cause. She has been normal and fine all day, but when I went ... A: I and sorry to hear about your rabbit passing. It sounds like she was in shock from something. I ... | |
| holland lop sick? | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: She was sitting in her own urine today, and her poops were like the soft ones that they eat. Had to ... A: I can't tell you for sure, but obviously there is something wrong. Given her age I'd get her into ... | |
| I have a mean to animals baby rex | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have two baby bunnies, a Rex and a mixed breed and I got the rex first, she's only about 10-11 ... A: I can't get into a very detailed explanation, but it's got to do with dominance. When one rabbit ... | |
| rabbits eye | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit has started developing cloudiness on her left eye. What could this be caused from? A: well, couple things. Glaucoma, eye infection, a virus (like ringworm), an ulcer from abrasions on ... | |
| Which cheap water bottle don't leak? | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I paid $6.50 for a water bottle and it leaked from the ball. I don't want to pay a fortune but a ... A: they all leak a little bit. The ones that tend not to leak much at all, are those that have a spring ... | |
| My Bunny has watery eyes :( | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: My Lionhead which is about 1-2 years old has just recently began having a watery eye. This makes the ... A: given he's outdoors and it is drier out, that could also be why you are seeing some weeping. His ... | |
| blocked tear duct | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: my daughter has paid £2oo to date for two visits to vet to wash through tear duct, we are very ... A: generally it's the first thing they try to do, to flush the tear duct and if there is anything ... | |
| changing brand/type of food | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: my rabbit usually eats brandless pellets from my local pet store, but i found maggots in them so i ... A: initially, yes, until he starts finishing the new pellets. He won't starve. He will eat hay, or he ... | |
| changing brand/type of food | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: my rabbit usually eats brandless pellets from my local pet store, but i found maggots in them so i ... A: yes, do not refill the bowl until he eats the new pellets. Give him hay like normal. He has to ... | |
| changing brand/type of food | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: my rabbit usually eats brandless pellets from my local pet store, but i found maggots in them so i ... A: generally you need to gradually change over the pellets over the course of the month. However given ... | |
| My Bunny has watery eyes :( | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: My Lionhead which is about 1-2 years old has just recently began having a watery eye. This makes the ... A: the best thing to do is have a good rabbit vet give him an exam. Watery eyes can come from a number ... | |
| Scrathing at bottom of the cage | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: Our family rabbit - 5 yr floopy ear female - Bella, has developed a habit of spending a lot of time ... A: it depends. If she just nibbles on them a bit every day it will probably be okay. No color inks ... | |
| Scrathing at bottom of the cage | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Our family rabbit - 5 yr floopy ear female - Bella, has developed a habit of spending a lot of time ... A: she's normal, rabbits like to dig, some more than others. You can always give her extra cut up ... | |
| wheezing rabbit | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at adopting a bunny and this is a response I received, He is a holland lop. No, he is ... A: you need to find a good rabbit vet. Not all vets know or deal with rabbits. I wouldn't go back to ... | |
| Bunny Grumpy | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: My bunny is a fixed male bunny. He was fixed in October and he is still grumpy, he doesn't like to ... A: thumping can mean more than one thing. When you pick him up and take him out of the cage and he ... | |
| Bunny Grumpy | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: My bunny is a fixed male bunny. He was fixed in October and he is still grumpy, he doesn't like to ... A: can you give me a little more detail about his life and the females? Are they fixed too? Stomping ... | |
| Bunny death | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 bunnies, a rex and a dutch. The rex was less than one and got very sick. I found her in the ... A: I am sorry for your loss of your little rex. If you can get your little gal back, I would, just to ... | |
| rabbits | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: thanks A: well, I am not in NZ so I don't know all your flora down there. What I can tell you is ... | |
| unexplained behaviour change | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Our normally gentle and kind Holland Lop has recently changed his behaviour. In the last few weeks, ... A: yes, the renovation is most likely it. Rabbits are creatures of habit. His normal territory has ... | |
| Aggressive Spayed Rabbit | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm from Singapore. 2 years back me and my wife adopted a female rabbit(breed unknown) from the ... A: couple reasons, you'll need to figure out which apply. With lower hormone levels cage aggression ... | |
| Sore Hocks & Urine Scald | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have an un-neutered male two and a half year old Holland lop. I recently switched him over to a ... A: best thing right now is get him out of the new cage, back in the old, and give him something soft to ... | |
| Sore Hocks & Urine Scald | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have an un-neutered male two and a half year old Holland lop. I recently switched him over to a ... A: any solution requires some money, I hope you realize this. Living things that have problems are ... | |
| Rabbit - Water infection? | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: 5 year old lop eared and has recently been to the vets and been advised that she is obese 5k in ... A: it's not a water infection, it's urine scald. Being obese with extra fat back in the vent area, can ... | |
| Bedding Problems | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a lionhead rabbit who is very fluffy - see pic... I rescued it from work and it is slowly ... A: well, I'm not saying I have the best answer that can work for you, but maybe this will give you a ... | |
| fighting rabbits | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 rabbits witch whoom are brothers from the same litter one is mine an the other is my ... A: you will need to set it up so that the doors are closed to where they are so they cannot get to one ... | |
| Rabbit Health Question | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: My four year old German Lop has recently started wetting himself very occasionally and only ... A: well, the medication he is on could be a possibility for the subdued behavior. It could be making ... | |
| Rabbit bites and digs at my cloths | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit will bite and/or dig at my pants and/or shirt, usually when I lay down on the floor with ... A: it isn't aggression. Friends groom friends. Especially if she's going after a pant seam, or ... | |
| Bunny is not eating pellets | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a female lionhead that is around 8 weeks old and is not eating her pellets. I have purchased ... A: UPDATE Hi, just thought of something else to think about. Sometimes rabbits won't eat something ... | |
| help | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 female house rabbits one over a year and one about 6 months the younger one started trying ... A: keep them separate. It's a dominance issue, nothing else. Bottom line is you need to get your ... | |
| my doe has had babies! | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: this morning in my rabbits little inside cage i found she had put all her chest fur on this little ... A: yes, mom will only feed them once or twice a day. Rabbit milk is extremely rich so that they don't ... | |
| my doe has had babies! | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: this morning in my rabbits little inside cage i found she had put all her chest fur on this little ... A: don't move them from where they are, mom already made a nest. you can touch them, your scent won't ... | |
| Muscle Atrophy in Netherland Dwarf | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Six months ago now we found out one of our rabbits, snow, had an accident. Snow and His brother were ... A: well he should still be out for exercise periods. The muscle mass will start to come back if he's ... | |
| adopted a male but having behavior issues | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a male altered dwarf from a pet store where he was given up. Seemed friendly. Not afraid ... A: with rabbits patience is key because as a prey animal it takes more time for rabbits to develop ... | |
| Possible Leg Amputation | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: About 5 days ago, I noticed my rabbit not using one of his rear legs when hopping about the house. I ... A: UPDATE Also pray for your little guy. I know you will be doing so. I will too. And pray for the ... | |
| Possible Leg Amputation | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: About 5 days ago, I noticed my rabbit not using one of his rear legs when hopping about the house. I ... A: well, there is always hope. I would however ask the vet if a stronger antibiotic should be given ... | |
| My bunny | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: They said that it just happened one day and that it has been getting better over time. They had him ... A: it's something called 'head tilt' and can be caused by an infection, virus, or both. It affects how ... | |
| rabbit weird behavior | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: how do I know if my rabbit is in heat? it wants to hump on stuffed animals or anyone that gets close ... A: it sounds like your rabbit has hit sexual maturity. If he or she is anywhere from 3-6 months old or ... | |
| Rabbit with lump near chin | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a four-year-old mini rex buck. Just a couple hours ago, I discovered a lump near his chin. ... A: I wouldn't worry that he's going to die. It's probably an abscess. If you just saw it today and it ... | |
| :( | 11/25/2009 |
| 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: glad to hear he's doing better. One thing you can do for him with the help of your mom, would be to ... | |
| Peeing and pooping around the cage | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: My main problem till last night was trying to get him to come out of his cage voluntarily so he ... A: he's just marking territory. It's not a bathroom issue, its a territory issue. He's never been in ... | |
| irregular bunny peeing | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: My one year old bunny is super well liter trained, so much so that I leave her out of her cage most ... A: as you describe them, I would not worry about them too much. For rabbits that enjoy snuggling with ... | |
| bunny poo and cage behaviour | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Please can you help me. I have a baby house bunny, about 11 weeks old, and Iv noticed that he has ... A: Diet. Cut back on the food pellets. Half the amount. Don't give all at once, give part in the ... | |
| Pain from abscess | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My vet knows 0 about rabbits. She has a bulging eye (rt eye) which I believe is an abscess behind ... A: glad to hear you were able to find a better vet and get in this afternoon. I should have mentioned ... | |
| Pain from abscess | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My vet knows 0 about rabbits. She has a bulging eye (rt eye) which I believe is an abscess behind ... A: it's good to hear she isn't teeth crunching, that would signify serious pain. Make sure her hay is ... | |
| Bunny's water eyes | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My 9 year old male dutch lop's eyes have been watering for over a month. I took him to the vet in ... A: well, the problem you may be ahving is just finding a good rabbit vet. It shouldn't have to be that ... | |
| Incense | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Is it alright to burn incense around rabbits? I have 2 young rabbits that I just got recently, and ... A: here's my gut feel for it. If you don't have to, I would not do it around them. I'd use another ... | |
| Pain from abscess | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: My vet knows 0 about rabbits. She has a bulging eye (rt eye) which I believe is an abscess behind ... A: for the situation you are in, give her 1/2 an aspirin in 5 ml water. NEeds to be in water or else ... | |
| Removing hard poo from fur | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a bunny who is disabled. We have vet care and all that. But how does one remove dried on poo? ... A: UPDATE Hi, just wanted to add one thing I forgot. Since you may not be able to feed him all his ... | |
| 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 rabbit | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a rabbit that is about 10 years old, he has been doing until a few weeks ago now he just sets ... A: get him in to your regular good rabbit vet right away. He could have dislocated them, or he may ... | |
| rabbit's testicle swollen | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I was checking my rabbit the other day and i noticed that his testicles looked all wrong. One of ... A: I can't really tell you becaue I haven't seen it and I'm not a vet. I can tell you that for ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| travel | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if it is ok to put my house rabbit in his cage while traveling in the car for four ... A: yes, he should be just fine in his carrier. Hopefully the bottom floor of it, you can put some kind ... | |
| :( | 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 weight | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Ok I have bred and raised french lops for quite a few year. Right now I have a very nice french lop ... A: well, rabbits aren't generally done growing until they are a little over 1 year old. I wouldn't ... | |
| rabbits soft poos | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: my rabbit is 2yrs and for the past year she has had a problem with her soft poo, she started ... A: she needs more fiber, you need to provide good fresh hay and top it off a couple times a day with ... | |
| just moved | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: Is my rabbit stressed/depressed or could there be a deeper, more serious issue? We just moved after ... A: Moves are a big deal for rabbits, their entire world changes. Especially after 6 years. Imagine ... | |
| Rabbit Aggressive Behaviour | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: Is there anything we can do to calm our aggressive Netherland dwarf rabbit? A few months ago we ... A: sorry to hear the bonding didn't work out. Just keep in mind that they are young rabbits and as ... | |
| vent`s | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: A: I'd advise taking her to your regular, good rabbit vet. She's got some problem with her gi tract ... | |
| 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 - summer | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: when my rabbit is pooing her poo has a white coating and she is making noises as if she is in pain ... A: I can't tell you exactly, but she's not in good shape. You need to get her into a good rabbit vet ... | |
| my angora rabbit | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old white haired Angora rabbit. He does stay in the house in his rabbit home/cage. ... A: anytime there is something abnormal going on with a pet rabbit, that is not easily explained and ... | |
| 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 infection | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I have a fungal infection (something similar to microsporum/tinea/ringworm). I think I got ... A: well, an ear sore/redness etc can be from a number of things. Ringworm can be one potential thing. ... | |
| Fungal infection | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I have a fungal infection (something similar to microsporum/tinea/ringworm). I think I got ... A: UPDATE Just wanted to clarify that you are right to be concerned about spores, but you don't get ... | |
| 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 infection | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I have a fungal infection (something similar to microsporum/tinea/ringworm). I think I got ... A: UPDATE Hi, I re-read my answer and just wanted to clarify, the Tinactin/Miconozole suggestion is ... | |
| 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.Cuniculi | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 rabbits that are just over a year old and one has recently gained a head tilt and seems to ... A: often with E Cuniculi there can be a secondary infection, or the cause can be an infection in the ... | |
| 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 bunny | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I found a lop ear, I took him to the vet, vet said he is a neutered male. Young. Not certain of ... A: she may have some kind of infection in the ear, and that is serious because that can lead to damage ... | |
| Toilet Training Bunny in a New Cage | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I just bought my bunny a new, bigger cage, but now he doesn't know where to pee and poo! He use to ... A: part of it is marking a new cage as his. Part of it is he hasn't been litterbox trained before so ... | |
| 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 mouth | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: Last night my 3 year old Netherland dwarf female (neutered) bunny past away after what seemed to be ... A: I am very sorry for your loss. I am armchair quarterbacking here so I can't tell you for certain. ... | |
| Spaying an elder doe | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I would like a second opinion on this. I have a doe that is 6 years old, she is a mixed breed and ... A: UPDATE Hi, I have a couple vets in Montreal here: ... | |
| 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 bonding | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I would really like some help with my 3 rabbits..back in april we lost our french lop ... A: you may be moving too fast. Further, bonded trios are generally very hard to do as you risk ... | |
| surgery | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: My rabit had a surgery for sterilization ( not having babies) and after one week she stretched the ... A: you have to get her bak into the vet right away. the vet needs to check for infection in there and ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| Nuetering | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I am scheduled to nueter my 5 month old mini-lop on Friday. Im concerned about doing this because I ... A: here's how I see what sexual maturity does. If you have had him before his 'puberty', you have seen ... | |
| Rabbit won't stop chewing | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My male rabbit just turned about a year old. Once he started getting comfortable with us he started ... A: he is a normal rabbit. They do eat bark/wood in nature, these guys have a taste for it too. You ... | |
| nesting | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: We have a female lion-head dwarf rabbit. She is a couple of years old and in good health. She is ... A: yes it can be seen in some females that are pregnant or going through a false pregnancy. This is ... | |
| Rabbit behavior | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Is it normal for rabbits to be biting themselves when creating their "home" environment? (nest like) A: only if they are pregnant females, pulling out tufts of fur to line a little nest..... Otherwise it ... | |
| Sick rabbit | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Recently I noticed that my rabbit is using the bathroom a lot more than what he used to. I picked ... A: No, it is not okay, it is a medical emergency. You need to get him to a good rabbit vet or ... | |
| Pooper Scooper | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I wonder if you have any suggestions for a good pooper scooper for my bunny's litter box. I bought ... A: pet supply stores have a variety of scoopers. I prefer larger ones that are solid, no venting in ... | |
| 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 rabbit | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: One of my family's rabbits (her name is Duchess, and she's a lionhead) just had a unexpected baby ... A: Pet supply store - get kitten milk replacement. Instead of mixing it with water, mix with whole ... | |
| rescued bunny | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I found a lop ear, I took him to the vet, vet said he is a neutered male. Young. Not certain of ... A: UPDATE Hi, they could be descended and you not know about it. Males can draw them back into their ... | |
| mama rabbit | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: ok, i have a mama rabbit that just gave birth to five babies. Four of them died, but one lived. I ... A: don't force this. Rabbits only feed their babies one or two times a day. Their milk is extremely ... | |
| 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 separation | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Two and half weeks ago I agreed to rabbit sit four rabbits. 1 male and 3 females. The male is ... A: the only real reason to separate them is if they don't have enough space for themselves and the ... | |
| rabbit seperation | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Two and half weeks ago I agreed to rabbit sit four rabbits. 1 male and 3 females. The male is ... A: I'm sorry you're stuck in an overall sad situation. It is okay the male has been separated. With ... | |
| Medicines | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Meyer: I emailed you few days ago concerning puting Tri Otic in my rabbits ears for yeast and also ... A: well, the meds can affect how they feel, jsut like people. If any of them are in the ears they will ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| Cooling | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I just got my first Mini Lop Bunny a few weeks ago. When we first got him we had the air conditioner ... A: Depends on the dogs. Personally I am always leery of letting rabbits around predator animals. It's ... | |
| nipping | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: Last week we adopted a 8 week holland lop which we keep in a small cage like it was kept prior to ... A: nipping can mean a number of things, you have to try to see the context in which it is given. ... | |
| Cooling | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I just got my first Mini Lop Bunny a few weeks ago. When we first got him we had the air conditioner ... A: rabbits will breathe faster for a number of reasons. Generally you will see this after they have ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Medicines | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have had my Mini Lop for approximately 5 weeks now (my first bunny). Hes almost 5 mos old, and I ... A: you probably are getting enough in the ears. You will just need to make sure to give him all the ... | |
| Change in Smell | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit (3 year old lionhead, female) has the run of the house and as such, I am always in ... A: what has changed in what you are feeding her? If she is overweight or injured she may be having ... | |
| Rabbit injury | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I found a wild baby rabbit, and have bottle fed and raised it for two months. Somehow today it ... A: well, if it were me, I'd take him in to the vet. He will need antibiotics as it will almost ... | |
| Metacam & recovery feed | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I got my female rabbit fixed today and i got Metacam from the vet but on the box it says oral ... A: metacam is for rabbits too. Just about any mammal. It is given to rabbits because it's very safe ... | |
| lump | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: my rabbit had a lump on its shoulder blade but the other the day when my daughter went to play with ... A: you must take your rabbit in to a good rabbit vet. It may have had a botfly larvae in there and if ... | |
| rabbit behavior | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I got a pet rabbit a few weeks ago from a local fair and for the past couple days it has been ... A: it sounds like your bunny is just trying to get your attention. You can get down on the floor with ... | |
| Bubbi | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: We took in a rabbit that my daughter's friend was keeping in a tiny cage and rarely feeding. We have ... A: and well, let me clarify a bit. You should never not worry about the potential for rabies. If she ... | |
| Bubbi | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: We took in a rabbit that my daughter's friend was keeping in a tiny cage and rarely feeding. We have ... A: that's not a symptom of rabies. I would suggest finding and taking her in to a good rabbit vet ... | |
| skin peeling | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: my rabbit had babies five days ago. one survived and he/she is doing pretty well. his/her skin is ... A: I'd make sure the newborn is tucked in to the little hay/fur well mom built, to keep heat. You ... | |
| Bonding 2 males | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: My bunny Simon is 2 and a half years old, and we just recently got him a buddy, Theodore who is ... A: the mounting is about establishing dominance, one bunny in whatever size group will always be ... | |
| Socializing our new rabbit | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: Hey there, we just adopted an 8 week old black tort Holland Lop. He is my first rabbit and I've been ... A: good to hear you're reading. Keep reading, always. Pick up the House Rabbit Handbook and the other ... | |
| 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 chin | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: Meyer, I have a male lop eared Chinchila house rabbit. Two years old. I have noticed ... A: if the vet gave antibiotics if he had sores/cuts in the mouth, make sure to give him the complete ... | |
| 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 chin | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Meyer, I have a male lop eared Chinchila house rabbit. Two years old. I have noticed ... A: that is fine if you stopped giving him things he doesn't want to eat. Greens and carrots are not ... | |
| my pet rabbit | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: i notice that my female rabbit has some bruses on her hind legs, she don't want me to look at ... A: she is pregnant. That is why she does not want you to touch her or pick her up. the bruises on the ... | |
| 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 infection | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I need a second opinion. I have a 2 1/2 yrs old mini lop ear rabbit name Floppy. I was gonna go away ... A: yes, good, I didn't say 'don't get the results from the first vet', you need to get them as you've ... | |
| rabbit bleeding | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a two and a half year old female mini lop who gave birth to a still-born kitten a week ago. ... A: there may be some bleeding after birth, but it is always the safe and best thing to do when in ... | |
| My rabbit | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: It has been a couple months since my Dutch rabbit past away. He turned 10 this year. He was an ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your bunny passing. I am glad you were with him, however. I am sure he was ... | |
| ear infection | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I need a second opinion. I have a 2 1/2 yrs old mini lop ear rabbit name Floppy. I was gonna go away ... A: sorry to hear about the situation facing you and Floppy. I'm not a vet and I haven't seen your ... | |
| lonely rabbit | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: My male & female have been housed side by side for almost 2 years always been able to see each ... A: sorry to hear about your little gal passing. He will get used to being alone better than if she ... | |
| 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 leg | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday i came home to find my bunny had jumped out of my cousin's arms and hurt his hind leg. I ... A: Donna, you have to go to the vet and get proper medical care. Vets can work out installment plans. ... | |
| What breed to adopt | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at adopting one or two rabbits from Humane Society. I am wondering which breed I should ... A: as a pet owner, there is no one better breed than another. I tend to avoid stereotypes because you ... | |
| BO | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Some rabbits smell a little like armpits even though they groom and look clean. They all eat the ... A: No, you should never as a rule bathe a rabbit. They are extremely scared of water and get very ... | |
| aggresive rabbits | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 male rabbits aprox. 1 year and half old. I bought them when they where babies. After 8 ... A: I think without getting too detailed here, is to separate them and give them their own areas most of ... | |
| 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 to | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: first of all, thank u for your time on answering my question. i have a house rabbit with me for ... A: Please know I'm not a vet and haven't seen your rabbit, so please keep it in mind with regards to my ... | |
| will they | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Will your rabbit drink their water if it has their poop in it?? A: Yes, it is not nearly as bad for them as say a dog or cat doing the same thing in their water dish. ... | |
| 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 box | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Meyer, I have a question about my rabbits behavior. He has lately been throwing all his litter out ... A: first just to clarify I am not a doctor. I don't say that anywhere, just be aware. Rabbits get in ... | |
| wild rabbit diseases tnat can be passed on to humans | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: My family is redoing our front and back yard, one of our workers found a small wild rabbit. we dont ... A: just leave the rabbit alone, do not try to determine what sex it is. You can't do it by visual ... | |
| Lionhead rabbits mating season | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: We have a 5 year old female lionhead rabbit who recently lost her mate. We have introduced a male 1 ... A: it's okay that he wants to, it isn't all about mating, it's about establishing dominance. You ... | |
| drawf rabbit leaning to side | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: When a dwarf rabbit shows signs of losing its balance, and its head favors to the left side what ... A: I don't know. You need to get him in as soon as physically possible. You never know what is ... | |
| rabbit rejecting her young | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: ..... thanks regards kellie A: you are misreading this behavior. Rabbits do not hover around the young, they stay away on purpose ... | |
| drawf rabbit leaning to side | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: When a dwarf rabbit shows signs of losing its balance, and its head favors to the left side what ... A: he's got an inner ear/brain infection and/or a parasite issue in the ear/brain. The general term ... | |
| Italian Parsely vs. other parsely for rabbits | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what the difference was between "Italian Parsley" and regular parsley (the kind they ... A: the italian flat parsley is leafier than regular parsley and in general, rabbits seem to enjoy it ... | |
| Rabbits Health | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a couple concerns regarding 2 bunnies I rescued yesterday. They are a dutch mix about 5 ... A: we are not vets, we cannot diagnose problems. Those scabs could be from a number of things. Could ... | |
| peeing | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I have written you a few time in the last few weeks-Again I have a 7 Month old lop eared male ... A: well, often when they do this (peeing is a more hardcore scent marking thing rabbits do) there HAS ... | |
| rabbit can't move | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: my granddaughters rabbit all of a sudden can't stand up or hold his head up. he's eating if we hold ... A: You have to get him to a vet immediately. I can't diagnose anything, I am not a vet, and you give ... | |
| peeing | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have written you a few time in the last few weeks-Again I have a 7 Month old lop eared male ... A: he could still be smelling her on the couch. their nose is about 100 times better than ours so they ... | |
| Apt bunny | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I just have a few questions about my bunny: I got my bunny from a co worker this summer whose ... A: glad to see you are concerned about her well being. I would not worry about her being lonely. ... | |
| House rabbit..Dutch male..almost 7 yrs | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have this little dutch since he was 6 wks. in the past 6 to 8 months..he has developed a ... A: you must go to a good rabbit vet, that vet isn't helping you. Go here to find one: ... | |
| rabbit fur | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: My mini rex rabbit got attacked by my dog. He had a lot of his fur pulled out on one side and none ... A: you need to take your rabbit in to a good rabbit vet for an examination after an attack. I don't ... | |
| Post-Spaying Problems | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: About two months ago I got my minilop "Billie" (who is a girl!) spayed, and she has healed great, ... A: you could be right about the other gal. My strong suggestion is to get her fixed as well, ... | |
| rabbit behavior | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 month old rabbit that I just recieved a week ago and I am beggining to notice him ... A: unless there's a noise or something startling him, he's just fired up and playing. Make sure he ... | |
| 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 dwarf | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a female red eye white netherland dwarf. she is about a month in a half. We have been looking ... A: to be honest I would not put them together (any combo) until both are fixed and about 6 weeks have ... | |
| 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 night | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: not often but he has started to wake me up during the night with thumping i am concerned as i hope ... A: thee's something going on that is causing him to react that way. The only thing I can think of is ... | |
| I dont know what breed of rabbit i have | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I save this rabbit for a friend that is ill. I have no idea what sex it is or what breed it is I had ... A: she should be fed mostly hay. Timothy grass hay and/or Orchard grass hay. That should be the bulk ... | |
| 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 Rabbit | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Meyer, My daughter and I just adopted a 4 year old bunny named Buster from a family that was moving ... A: you really should take him in to a good rabbit vet for a thorough checkup. You don't know what all ... | |
| Bunny with some hind end paralysis | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Bunny, several actually, who is free range in my yard. Last week suddenly she was dragging ... A: sorry didn't catch she was an outdoor gal. You may want to give her some Vitamin E (poke a vitamin ... | |
| Bunny with some hind end paralysis | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Bunny, several actually, who is free range in my yard. Last week suddenly she was dragging ... A: you need to go back to your rabbit vet and have them do bloodwork and see if she's got a virus or ... | |
| Bumps on rabbit | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: My granddaughter has a rabbit and just called me about having bumps on the rabbits body. When they ... A: the safest thing to do is get the rabbit in to a good rabbit vet immediately. The rabbit vet can ... | |
| Fighting | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: A wee while ago my bunny rabbits got out of their cage and we found one but the other never was ... A: separate the rabbits immediately. Keep separated. Get the older one fixed by a good rabbit vet. ... | |
| 4 Year Old Rabbit | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: Meyer, My daughter and I just adopted a 4 year old bunny named Buster from a family that was moving ... A: first, thanks for adopting him. He could be clucking, which often sounds like hiccups. That would ... | |
| Genital irritation | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: My 5 month old Netherland Dwarf rabbit has been having some difficulty with feces sticking to his ... A: you should take him to your regular good rabbit vet to be examined. Especially the cut, it may ... | |
| what signs will my rabbit show if she is pregnant | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: i have been baby sitting my daughters rabbit while on holiday, however it managed to get into my ... A: Basically she will not want to move a lot out of her cage, she won't want to be picked up, she may ... | |
| Rabbit behaviour | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit wakes me up at 5.30 every morning by throwing his toilet tray and various other things ... A: not really. It's basically the time he gets up and wants your attention for breakfast. He's not ... | |
| injured babay rabbit | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: The mother rabbit attacked the 3 week old baby. I heard it squealing and when I went to the cage it ... A: it's probably a first-time mom and/or the cage they are all in is too small. Often first time moms ... | |
| natural light | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 bunnies that I am keeping in our basement - it is dry, not humid, heated, air conditioned ... A: well, ultimately it isn't the worst thing in the world. It is always good to give any pet some ... | |
| I found a rabbit | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I found a rabbit on Saturday night in my neighborhood, I intend to foster her until a suitable ... A: you can't because the tooth problem is the reason she won't eat hay, it is too painful to chew ... | |
| 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 rex | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: i bought 2 mini rex babies i was told they were 7 weeks old but i found out they are only 4 weeks ... A: stop giving them oats immediately. They need only fresh timothy hay, some (a little) alfalfa hay, ... | |
| 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 Fighting | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have two female Rabbits that i have had for just over a year. They were both Neutered approx 10 ... A: if they are just 'little scraps' they are not 'fighting'. Fighting is growling, lunging and ... | |
| NETHERLAND DWARF RABBITS | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: MY RABBIT GAVE BIRTH BUT IGNORES THE BABIES WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP THE BABIES A: it's okay that she ignores them. It's instinct. They only nurse 1-2 times a day, and spend the ... | |
| 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 diarrhoea | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I spoke to you not long ago regarding two baby rabbits that had diarrhea and I thought they may have ... A: I am glad the probiotics helped. Watch how much gastrolyte (pedialyte) you give them, it has sugar ... | |
| Rabbit bedding | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have two adorable bunnies both holland lops. I use shredded newspaper for their bedding. Is that ... A: you can usually find wood stove fuel pellets at home supply stores. Some only carry them seasonally ... | |
| Rabbit bedding | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have two adorable bunnies both holland lops. I use shredded newspaper for their bedding. Is that ... A: it isn't the best thing in the would as it remains wet and if they sit on it it can cause burning of ... | |
| Cotton tail rabbit | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: Could you please advise. 4 days ago while looking threw my window, I seen outside, a cotton tail ... A: you could try to put some greens in a havahart humane trap (get a large one) near where he is. You ... | |
| Lack of appetite and loss of weight | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: We have a Netherland Dwarf house rabbit called Ben who is approx 9. Two weeks ago he stopped eating ... A: get to a rabbit vet immediately. He's got dental problems that the other vet can't fix. Plus he ... | |
| French fries | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: Hi my bunny ate two french fries is he going to be okay or should i be worried?? A: I would just watch him very carefully the next couple of days. Make sure he gets a lot of fresh hay ... | |
| Timothy Hay | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I come from Australia and feed my rabbits grass hay. Is that the equivalent to Timothy Hay in ... A: yes, "Timothy" hay is grass hay. It's what they are designed to eat and what their gut needs to be ... | |
| Rabbit sneezing and clear discharge | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I bought a rabbit from a pet store 8 days ago. I noticed he sneezed a little bit when we got him ... A: Best thing to do is make sure you have a good rabbit vet and have them look both over. Not all vets ... | |
| male rabbit peein blood | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: My male rabbit is peein a lot of blood the vet said that he has urin trac invection we been givin ... A: If it is blood you have to physically take him back to the vet, or get to an emergency vet service ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| ears | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: my rabbits teeth are clicking loud and his right ear is is flopped over.I left him in his cage for a ... A: you need to go to a good rabbit vet. You can't ignore the past medical deaths and his current ... | |
| 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/Trimming | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a rabbit with a serious malocclusion. The parents of the bunny both had normal teeth. I took ... A: you need to have a good rabbit vet do this (not with clippers). They use a high speed drill tool, ... | |
| 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 bunny | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Hotot bunny that is about 2 years old and this summer she built a nest, pulling any cloth ... A: if you don't have a good rabbit vet nearby don't consider a spay unless she is bleeding from there, ... | |
| i have a question | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: recently we stumbled upon a tame rabbit in our yard we kept him in a clean hutch in the back yard ... A: he may have had an infection you didn't know about, he may have had trouble if you had really hot ... | |
| Rabbit with wet nose | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I have an indoor bunny who has had a wet nose for a couple days. I have a heat light in the room ... A: are you just catching him after he has been drinking? Is it just moist and not dripping, it needs ... | |
| Rabbit's head trembling | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Meyer! I have two indoor rabbits, a male Holland lop and a female Cinnamon. In the past, the boy ... A: since she is eating and is otherwise healthy, what I believe you are seeing is her doing what is ... | |
| Bunny broke his leg | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I live in China - can't get professional support. Bunny broke his bones in front paw. Vet fixed it ... A: The only thing I can tell you is to try and split the leg, and wrap it with a pet bandage and ... | |
| Losing fur | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have two dwarf lionhead rabbits. I just recently moved to a new city and it's a lot hotter here ... A: could be more than one thing. Stress from moving. Stress being in a completely new environment. ... | |
| Leaving my bunny outside | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted a 2 year old, un-neutered Holland lop (I think). Here is a picture of him if ... A: I am a little short on time tonite but I will answer (albeit brief). Outside: PLease do not leave ... | |
| Probiotic | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Is the stuff for human the same as for rabbits? The contents are: Bifidobacterium lactis BL-04 ... A: generally, no. But the thing is it can't hurt him. They are all good bacteria and even if they ... | |
| rabbit | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: My 7 year old rabbit is having difficulty maintaining stability with his back leg. He can go a week ... A: I don't have experience with it, but it's used for head-tilt (ie inner ear infections). Not for ... | |
| rabbit | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: My 7 year old rabbit is having difficulty maintaining stability with his back leg. He can go a week ... A: well, you don't exactly know what you are dealing with yet so don't just order the cart now. You ... | |
| Bereaved Rabbit Companion | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I am grieving the loss of my very beloved male rabbit, Cocoa, whom we adopted 3 years ago. He ... A: I'm sorry to hear about Cocoa passing. Keep everything as it is, the smells of Domingo will ... | |
| Papaya and my 8 week old dwarf lop ear bunny | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have just adopted an 8 week old dwarf lop ear bunny. I was told to give him dried sugarless papaya ... A: papaya isn't that great for preventing hair bloackages. A better thing to give him is petromalt. ... | |
| male rabbit with "dry" nose, top paws, and area around eyes | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a male rabbit with something like a dry nose, top part of paws and the area around his eyes. ... A: you need to get to a vet that can get you treatment you can't get without a prescription, the vet ... | |
| MALE RABBITS | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Do male rabbits develope a pouch under their chins as a secondary sex characteristic. This is a ... A: only if the amount of pellets you were feeding him was too much. And make sure they are just ... | |
| MALE RABBITS | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Do male rabbits develope a pouch under their chins as a secondary sex characteristic. This is a ... A: well, in certain cases yes. Overweight male rabbits can have a dewlap. A dewlap is just a fat ... | |
| Bunny w/ reoccuring loose stools | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: My Lion's head bunny, Spike, has a diet of high quality pellets, timothy, clean water and Swheat ... A: consistency and quantity control is important in rabbits' diets. Keeping it simple also helps. ... | |
| Please help my rabbit with its bathroom problems | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: My name is Alicia, and my rabbit is a 8 year old male. He has always been healthy in the past, and ... A: your rabbit is 8 years old. Technically he is considered to be geriatric (older/senior citizen). ... | |
| Malnourished Rabbit | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I just took in a rabbit that a friend had rescued from someone who wasn't caring for it properly. I ... A: try giving her water in a heavy crock. Most rabbits drink more when they drink water in that ... | |
| 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 shock | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: we think our dog tried to attack it, she doesn't seem injured, shes just not moving much, she ate a ... A: yes, you should take her in to a good rabbit vet for an exam and to make sure there aren't any ... | |
| so called love nips | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I have read about these so called love nips that my rabbit does-she just walks up anywhere and takes ... A: these can mean a number of things. It could be for attention (I'm here). It could be she is ... | |
| aggressive rabbit | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: was given a rabbit that hasn't been handled in awhile. was wondering if there is anyway that the ... A: this is something that requires time to get over. Rabbits are prey animals, they don't like being ... | |
| Netherland Dwarf Rabbits and other pets | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old German Shepherd and and 6 year old Mancoon. I've been wanting a rabbit for many ... A: it depends on how they all interact together. It can be tough to mix predator and prey species. ... | |
| surprise my rabbit has babies | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have four rabbit I got in april they were all suppost to be female well went to clean the hutch ... A: all your females will have babies if they were in the same space as the male. The females should ... | |
| accidental mating | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I bought a baby rabbit around 4 weeks ago. I put her in my double hutch where my male was staying in ... A: I don't know what her chances are, I haven't seen her and I am not a vet. She should be able to ... | |
| my rabbit keeps stamping on babies | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: my daughters rabbit had 7 babies today but sadly one was dead well when i have checked on them ... A: you need to remove the babies to a different cage. You'll probably have to hand feed them. I ... | |
| Hiding Rabbit | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have had a male dwarf rabbit for a little over a year. He is free-range but spends a lot of time ... A: it really isn't an either-or thing. Many rabbits like to be 'under something' when resting. Their ... | |
| 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 Rabbit | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: a year ago i owned a crossed breed lop eared rabbit for 7 years which we trained and kept as a house ... A: I am sure he loved you greatly for it. Trying to condense my answer to your points (and know you ... | |
| 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/couphing | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 year old male (neutered) rabbit is having episodes (almost daily) of loud clicking sounds ... A: I believe your rabbit is fine. I believe he is 'clucking'. It sounds like hiccups, or little ... | |
| Potty Training | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have had my English Lop-Eared rabbit, Vegas, for just about a year now. He is very loving and ... A: it is not uncommon for rabbits to mark territory. Or continue to mark it. Most rabbits, when out ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| rabbit | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: it is doing well and enjoys it food and is very friendly. But when he goes to the toilet he sits on ... A: those are cecal pellets (little clusters of soft pellets). He needs to actually bend down and eat ... | |
| Rabbit Neck | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: We recently had a slight accident with our 3 year old lion head rabbit. While walking into the ... A: you must get him in to the vet immediately. Not sure why you just didn't go in on your own right ... | |
| dutch rabbit | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I Dutch rabbits usually live to be at 5 to 8 years old, but I had this unbelievable dutch rabbit ... A: I am sorry to hear about your rabbit passing away. I don't know why she died. A vet would need to ... | |
| rabbit falling over | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a new baby bunny who is 9 weeks old. He is very active and loves exploring, but sometimes he ... A: it's normal behavior for a generally happy bunny. Laying down and relaxing is a good sign he's ... | |
| my cat brought in an injured bunny | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I've been researching online for the past few hours because everyone I was referred to by the ... A: you'll need to get her to a vet tomorrow, or a wildlife rehab group. If her legs are broken a vet ... | |
| My bunny is sick | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: Me and my parents were wondering about my little bunny she wont eat when i was carring her she was ... A: you and your parents need to take your rabbit to a good rabbit vet right away. She has an infection ... | |
| baby rabbits | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: how old do rabbits have to be before they can be taken away from their parents and why???? A: they don't 'have' to be any age. People separate rabbits at different times for different reasons. ... | |
| Bunny Poop | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I had a young bunny given to me recently. We have temporarily made her house in a garden tub in my ... A: it just appears like a lot because it's all over. She's just marking her territory. That is how ... | |
| New girl, Old man | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: Ok first I would like to assure you I have no intention of breeding my rabbits. My parents aren't ... A: she looks like an american agouti. You need to read up on bonding rabbits. You are asking too ... | |
| 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 poop | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit had baby bunnies all have been doing well except I noticed that one of the babies has poop ... A: the mom should clean the infant. Are you certain that it is fecal matter sticking out? You could ... | |
| 8 week old Dwarf | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: Meyer, I bought an 8 wk old dwarf bunny at the pet store 2 days ago. This morning she became ... A: I am not familiar with fescue hay, but if it is something she has not had before her gut is not ... | |
| Got four baby cottontail bunnies - need help | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I got four baby cottontail bunnies, they came from wild. (I am sure that their mom are unable to ... A: they can probably have formula for the next three-four weeks, if eyes aren't open. Get the Kitten ... | |
| 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 rabbits | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 baby brown bunnnies that were caught from the wild yesterday afternoon and given to us. ... A: yes, you can return them to the area they were found, hopefully you know very close to where they ... | |
| pet rabbit | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: my rabbit is 6 years old and the past 2 weeks she has been loosing her hair in a straight line down ... A: you don't provide a lot of information. It could be a normal thing like shedding, or it could be ... | |
| My rabbits don't get along | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3yr old female rabbit and a 5 month old dwarf male rabbit. They do not get along I have ... A: the HRS advice is right. It is never good to try to bond when one or both rabbits are not fixed. I ... | |
| My rabbit | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit (Bella) is sick. She has stopped eating, rapid breathing, fatigue, and she makes a harsh ... A: you must find a rabbit vet or an emergency vet immediately. This is not good and it sounds serious. ... | |
| dwarft loop ear bunny rabbit | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a dwarf loop ear bunny rabbit and was curious about the proper care for it. I know the ... A: the best thing you can do, is find a good rabbit vet around you, and schedule a wellness exam. Ask ... | |
| new babies aren't nursing | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: my rabbit had babies yesterday and it was a total surprise. We had bought what we thought was two ... A: you don't have to force her to nurse. Rabbits nurse only once or twice a day, generally when nobody ... | |
| My little rabit sophie | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if she's pregnant but when i let my sister watch her for a day he boy rabit (sophies ... A: rabbit urine can vary in color depending on what you are feeding her. Things high in calcium can ... | |
| blood in her pee | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a 3 year old female rabbit when she peed i noticed blood in it could you please possible tell ... A: are you sure it's blood? Most of the time when there is blood in the urine it is not even visible. ... | |
| 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 bunnie | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: my dwarf bunnie has not been drinking as much water as he use to at first it seemed like he was ... A: it is good you are watching your rabbit carefully enough to notice this. Not drinking a lotless ... | |
| noisy stomach | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old mini lop. He ate all of his food this morning and has been eating hay and ... A: sorry I have not been on the site lately, thing to do under these conditions is give him several ... | |
| help my rabbits been pullin his hair out | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: right my rabbits about 1 year old and i know that he is a he i keep him outside and ive noticed that ... A: rabbits are starting their spring sheds right now, and it a heavier shed, so it may just appear to ... | |
| Rabbit Behavior | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I just recently adopted a french lop from our local SPCA. June is a 4 year old spayed female and ... A: females are more cage aggressive, especially if she was spayed recently - then this behavior will ... | |
| sickness and hygiene | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: please help me coz i really dont know whats wrong with my baby rabbits. me and my husband have no ... A: the best thing I can do for you to have you get in touch with people in your area that you can call ... | |
| 4 1/2 year old female rabbit | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: My 4 1/2 year old female rabbit had quit eating and drinking. I took her to a vet and we got her on ... A: you need to go to a good rabbit vet right away. If your vet is not a specialist with rabbits, you ... | |
| flemish Giant | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: My little girl about 1 yrs old recently the hair on her back was "muffed Up" no not a technical term ... A: they could be the fur follicles themselves as rabbits have extremely thin skin. They could also be ... | |
| bunny care for a 5 week old new zealand baby | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 5 week old bunny. It is really young so i've learned the past hour. If it is not ... A: get some Kitten Milk Replacement at a pet supply store. Instead of mixing with water, mix with real ... | |
| rabbit heath | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a 10 year old girl and i don't have much experience in taking care of a rabbit my rabbit has ... A: you probably need to take him to the vet. Especially if he hasn't had an annual exam in awhile. ... | |
| Charlie | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I have discussed couple times in the past about Charlies behavior how he became more aggressive ... A: I am sorry that the neuter seems to have not produced better results. Let me say that markings will ... | |
| Fissure at uro-gental area | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Meatloaf is a fixed male lop. He has what can be best described as a 'fissure' where the skin is ... A: best course is to take him to your good regular rabbit vet and show him what is going on. It ... | |
| Rabbits | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit often bangs his teeth off my hand when I have been petting him (I often get a fright ... A: I don't have any guys that do this, but clearly it's a sign of affection and/or pleasure at what you ... | |
| Fleas | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently found out my rabbit has fleas and I was wondering if its safe to use a dog/cat flea ... A: never NEVER use flea collars on rabbits. They can strangle on them and worse, they can chew on ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| feeding | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: is lettuce poisonous to rabbits A: no. But just because it's not considered poisonous, does not mean certain rabbits may not have ... | |
| 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 Diet | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Please could you advise me on a healthy and balance diet for my pet rabbit. My rabbit has been ... A: well it sounds like your guy has a weight problem. The messy butt/cecal issue plus the sore hocks ... | |
| Curious About Bunny Breed | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I've been trying to figure out what breed our pet rabbit might be. Based on what I have read, I ... A: 'older' can mean more years than just two. Two is still a young rabbit. Considering they can live ... | |
| rabbit eye drops | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: he has a watery eye with white discharge and the outside of the eye looks saw and his fur around the ... A: well, I would probably first make sure via a vet what the infection was and whether chloramphenicol ... | |
| infant hand-feeding frequency | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend works at the San Diego Wild Animal Park, and today a guest brought her co-workers a ... A: well, at this point you let her take as much as she cares to. The good thing doing it this way is ... | |
| Rabbit colds | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a dwarf lop rabbit and a couple of weeks ago, it snowed very heavily and she went outside ... A: you don't fool around and you get into a vet right away. These guys have very small sinuses, noses, ... | |
| 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 loss | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a miniature lop bunny who is about 1 year old. He has lost his winter coat but in 2 spots ... A: that could very well be the length of fur he has after going through a shed. That usually is not ... | |
| pet rabbit -fruit | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have two bonded rabbits, a dwarf and a lop. My dwarf(female) is less aggressive than the lop ... A: rabbits have their own unique likes and dislikes. It is not unusual for rabbits to not like certain ... | |
| Loss of Balance | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: i have taken Bunbun to the vets and she has been put on panacur and trisul suspension, vet says she ... A: well, if she appears to be eating more (always a good sign when sick) possibly give it a couple ... | |
| Loss of Balance | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: i have taken Bunbun to the vets and she has been put on panacur and trisul suspension, vet says she ... A: you might want to ask the vet about metacam for your rabbit. It is a pain reliever and also an ... | |
| 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 bunny | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently acquired a 7 week old dwarf bunny. I'm not certain of any breed specifics, ... A: don't take her outside. She is an indoor house rabbit. Do not take her outside. You expose her to ... | |
| Small Holland Lop | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: My name is Kamrie and I have a very small, eleven week old holland lop. I was wondering if there ... A: as long as he is eating and drinking and is happy for food and hay, he should be just fine. He is ... | |
| New bunny | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently acquired a 7 week old dwarf bunny. I'm not certain of any breed specifics, ... A: your little gal is marking for a couple reasons. First she marked territory she wants to claim as ... | |
| Diabetes | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Meyer, I came upon your name on this website. My vet says my bunny probably has diabetes and is ... A: do not worry too much about your boy losing eyesight. They mentally map out the room (so don't ... | |
| charlie | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I think you are somewhat right about me leaving him home for two days, but he is having extremely ... A: I am glad you're going to give him more time. Not every rabbit recovers from neuter/spay surgery at ... | |
| what to feed a starved rabbit | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: My daughter recently had received a rabbit from a family who's daughter was allergic to him. They ... A: first, God bless you people for taking care of this poor little guy. He is going to love you all so ... | |
| 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 again | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: Sorry for keep bothering you,but my rabbit has completely changed. He could not stop tossing his ... A: I am sorry to hear things aren't going smooth after the neuter. You are unfortunately dealing with ... | |
| Eye problems | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: He only seem to get it when he is out running round the garden and not when he is in his hutch. I ... A: it's probably just sleep from running around. It's their one tear duct cleaning itself. I'd just ... | |
| rabbit problem | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a male mini lop at the age of about 5 months he has just been neutered, he used to spray my ... A: just give him a little time. He could be playing or trying to figure out where he wants things to ... | |
| 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 lop | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has a mini lop. It's belly is all red and raw. Is there anything that she can buy to put ... A: it would probably be a good thing for you to find a good rabbit vet in your area and have your ... | |
| My rex is losing fur | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: We have a pet mini REX that is losing his fur. He is approximately 1 year old and is housed in our ... A: if it is not normal shedding than there is some kind of problem going on that you need to determine. ... | |
| best friend bunnies now fighting since male was castrated | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 bunnies who have lived together happily for several months. One is a spayed female; the ... A: you should wait to get them together for at least 4 more weeks. It can take 4-6 weeks for his ... | |
| Sick netherland | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I've had a rabbit pass away on me in the past becaue of gastric stasis and I'm worried it's ... A: if he is still in pain he needs to have another refill of metacam. If they are in pain they do not ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Rabbit | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: My male rabbit has lost his hair on the lower part of his back legs. There is no blood or scaring ... A: you must take him in to a good rabbit vet to be sure it is not something serious. It could be ... | |
| My bunny being litter trained | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: We are trying to litter train my bunny for almost 2 years now but he is still peeing ... A: urine color changes depending on what he's eating. Carrots and natural dyes in wood chew toys and ... | |
| newborn | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 rabbits (1 of each sex) very well looked after and good family pets that live in a very ... A: you'd have to remove them, most likely. It is not uncommon for first time moms to possibly ... | |
| behavior change after neutering | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I have asked questions before regarding to if i should get another rabbit.Its been two weeks since ... A: a lot of the affection you are missing was all hormonally driven. Some of that will go away. But ... | |
| newborn | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 rabbits (1 of each sex) very well looked after and good family pets that live in a very ... A: you probably don't have to worry about the newborns. It was good to remove the male, both really ... | |
| Found Wild Rabbit | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I found a cottontail rabbit. I think he/she is wild. The rabbit has been staying in my backyard and ... A: he has to be a domestic rabbit. There is a domestic breed of rabbit called 'agouti' which looks ... | |
| rabbit pooping | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I have had outside rabbits on and off over the years. Santa brought a mini lop at christmas for my ... A: for now you should not bring him up into the upstairs. An unneutered rabbit in a new space is going ... | |
| loose stool | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: My son's rabbit Zack E. had not eaten all his food(unusal) this morning and has loose/slimey stool. ... A: yes, it is serious enough to take him to the vet. If he's a young bunny it would almost be certain ... | |
| Holland Mini Lop hair loss | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 ½ year old Holland Mini Lop and he is experiencing a fairly large spot where almost all ... A: cute bunny name by the way. I am not really for giving something like Revolution (for kittens, ... | |
| Holland Mini Lop hair loss | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 ½ year old Holland Mini Lop and he is experiencing a fairly large spot where almost all ... A: well, your little guy certainly seems to be in good hands with you caring for him, good you are ... | |
| rabbits on a plane | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I am currrently teaching in South Korea and am considering getting a rabbit as a pet. I will only ... A: if the rabbit can be in a decent sized carrier, with hay and food, comfortable bedding, and a small ... | |
| rabbit health problems | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: last week the weather dropped into the negatives. my rabbits are outside and we didn't bring them ... A: I'm not a vet. I'd say the cold probably did cause the problem. He may have strained the ear ... | |
| weird bunny activity | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: i called the vet and she told me it's probably a male if i can see anything down there. he's been ... A: I am not a vet but your vet's diagnosis seems weird to me. He is a male. He has hit sexual maturity ... | |
| rabbits fighting | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: why are my rabbits fighting? they are about 17wks old and are sisters they had a bad fight & one of ... A: rabbits will fight, especially unfixed ones. They are probably trying to settle who will be the ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Scratching | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit is a house bunny with a cage that is cleaned weekly. He is fairly clean and is litter box ... A: It could be fleas or mites, but generally you will see fleas, and for mites, you will see dried ... | |
| Femal rabbit aggression | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I have one femal lop 5months old, one neutered Male 7 months old, and one 2 year old femal rex. ... A: first bonding a trio is extremely difficult. It will be more prone to fighting. Second, you should ... | |
| sudden death | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: 2 time , a pasue then 2 times again and the last tim he just died streched uo with his eyes open. ... A: I am sorry to hear about your bunny passing. I can't really tell you for certain what caused it. ... | |
| 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 girlfriend | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I have recently neutered my rabbit and giving him sometime to get rid of his hormones. I care about ... A: as long as he is happy and enjoying life with you, it is not necessary to have another rabbit. He's ... | |
| introducing same sex different age rabbits | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a mini rabbit called Cooper he is 18 months old and is a house pet. (He has not been ... A: it's not a great situation. Not as good as male/female generally is, not as bad as two females can ... | |
| Dwarf Lop Rabbit | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: This morning we woke (5.45am) to find our 10month old bunny Maggie was not moving but she was still ... A: I am sorry to hear your Maggie died. Floppy Bunny is generally due to a vitamin e/selenium ... | |
| 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 couch | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I know you have answered several questions about this behavior, but like most of the things I've ... A: well, she does need to be in the cage a bit more since the surgery, to heal. Maybe it is better to ... | |
| 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 couch | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I know you have answered several questions about this behavior, but like most of the things I've ... A: I'd give her some time. It takes 4-6 weeks after a spay/neuter for hormone levels to stabilize at ... | |
| rabbit babies | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit has made a nest of hair about 2 days ago, my question is how long till the babies usually ... A: separate cages for mom and babies, and dad. Get a large cage for mom and babies, mom needs room to ... | |
| Skin & Hair | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old Mini Lop that we rescued after he was no longer able to be shown. We have had ... A: yes, it is certainly possible that the milder temperatures of the house can cause a shed. Normally ... | |
| Possible Intersexed Rabbit and Holland Lop Dish Disasters | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a nine month old Holland Lop (brown with black tortoise shell mix), male, named Johnny. He's ... A: water dish: ever tried putting it in a different spot? Could there be any chance he doesn't like ... | |
| Swollen Testicle After Neuterint | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Our dear bunny was neutered last Wednesday and he's been acting fine. One of his testicles is still ... A: yes, I would say it is unusual. Keep giving him whatever pain med and post-op antibiotics the vet ... | |
| dietry query | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: i have a 4 1/2 year old lop eared doe who is overweight. she has been fed a coarse mix feed and for ... A: you will have to clean her manually every day. I would suggest keeping her inside the house in the ... | |
| my bunny passed away this afternoon | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: she was one years old and seemed healthy clean cage water food we even let her run around attended i ... A: I am sorry your little bunny gal passed away. There's no way I can tell you what happened. The ... | |
| Rabbit Claws | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My bunny does not let me pick him up and I don't like to clip its nails. Can I double side tape some ... A: no, that would not be a good idea. There are several ways to go about this. The one I would ... | |
| Thin bunny | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a Holland Lop bun 3 weeks ago; from a pet shop. I was told then that he was 4 weeks old. I ... A: UPDATE Hi Donna, I should stress that if he ever does stop eating and/or drinking, is not his ... | |
| New food | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: My 7-month-old lop bunny has not eaten any of the new food pellets I have got him (is has been 2 day ... A: have him mail you some or you can always go online to search for it and see if someone local to you ... | |
| New food | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: My 7-month-old lop bunny has not eaten any of the new food pellets I have got him (is has been 2 ... A: you need to find at least a small bag of his regular food at another store around you, and gradually ... | |
| 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 health | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: Since we got our pet rabbit last year she has been fed commercial rabbit food, commercial rabbit ... A: well, it actually is a good thing to cut down on the carrots and apples because they are higher in ... | |
| 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 fur | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit starting biting and pulling out her fur all over herself last night. She didnt look like ... A: rabbits groom themselves, you cannot do anything to prevent it. You can give her a dab of petromalt ... | |
| 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 breathing | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have two Holland Lops. I brought them into the house a month ago when it got so cold. One of ... A: you need to take him to your regular good rabbit vet immediately. He could be clucking, which is a ... | |
| Our new bunny, Ella | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Meyer, I have a few questions that I will hopefully keep as brief as possible; however, I'll have ... A: here's my suggestions. I would suggest trying to let them stay in the same living area, not the ... | |
| rabbit | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: hi my name is logan and my male rabbit fuzz 6 monthsis bleeding from his penice n i dont know why A: you will need to take him to a good rabbit vet, not all vets are good rabbit vets. You need to find ... | |
| drying a rabbit | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a rabbit that has ringworm and my vet gave me a shampoo to use on his coat in the areas where ... A: not really, it's basically one of the reasons why you don't get a rabbit wet except for extreme ... | |
| Long hay | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: Why should I give them long hay since they chew them into little short pieces before eating? Also ... A: when they are chewing them in their mouths, most of the time they are not actually biting all the ... | |
| pet rabbit | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: my nearly 9 year old male pet rabbit seems to have a problem. he cant walk/jump/move very well on ... A: make sure he is hydrated being in the hot weather. One of our guys we have to watch when the season ... | |
| Mini lop off her food and major weight loss | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I have two three year old Mini lop rabbits, (Sisters) and one of them has shown a dramatic weight ... A: whenever a rabbit is off food and losing weight it's a serious medical problem that requires a vet ... | |
| Our New Rabbit | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: We just adopted a newly neutered rex rabbit from the animal shelter with no history. He was ... A: congrats on your new bunny! Nips can mean different things. they need to be taken in context. ... | |
| Rabbit, strange eye movement | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: October 2008 I took on a rescue rabbit at about 8 months old. This rabbit is a white dwarf lop with ... A: I'd probably take him in to your regular, good rabbit vet. He may have some kind of infection or ... | |
| 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 swollen | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a cage for my rabbits in which there is a place a little upwards for them to sit. One of my ... A: not really. If he is still eating and drinking just get him in to the vet. If he has stopped ... | |
| 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 dominatley | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: we got our giant french lop a week ago, he is a lovely bunny and everything is going smoothly with ... A: short answer is yes. Rabbits can pick up on our hormones, and also are pheromones. The good news ... | |
| introducing new rabbit | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: i have had a rabbit for seven months now and today i adopted a rescue rabbit. I was wondering if ... A: good for you, you save two rabbits adopting Oscar - Oscar, and the one that could take his spot at ... | |
| Picking a friend for my Bunny | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a bunny that is roughly 9 years old and is not fixed. I'm not 100% sure as I have not known ... A: It would make it a little different than if she had the whole run of the house. The thing that ... | |
| Picking a friend for my Bunny | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a bunny that is roughly 9 years old and is not fixed. I'm not 100% sure as I have not known ... A: I would be very careful about getting another rabbit for her. SHe is 9 years old. She has been a ... | |
| My bunny Coltrane | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently rescued a male agouti rabbit from my local pound. He was terrified of me at first but is ... A: well, it sounds like he's made good progress already. Things with rabbits take time and patience. ... | |
| Emma | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: We got a 2 year old Holland lop (we named Emma) a week before Christmas for our daughter. Yesterday ... A: sorry you had to go through this. Sometimes first time moms don't know what to do. In addition, if ... | |
| Rabbit behavior/urine | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Recently I was gone for 19 days on vacation and asked if the man from whom I purchased my rabbit ... A: to me it sounds like she missed you. Also if she has not been fixed yet, the markings outside her ... | |
| rabbit | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit continues to pull the back hair off her foot she is down to the bone I took her to the vet ... A: you will need to find another vet, a vet that is experienced with rabbits. In the meantime you will ... | |
| Bonding our 3 bunnies | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: we are very involved with our bunnies and I've been bonding them in pairs over the years (we have ... A: you're really attempting to do the most complicated bonding - a trio. Often it will destroy a ... | |
| My Bunny | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: just recently my rabbit, Hershey passed away. It was in the middle of winter and my little sister ... A: sorry to hear about your rabbit dying. Rabbits shed four times a year, she probably was just going ... | |
| 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. cuniculi | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I had an 8 year old holland lop, George, he started to lose weight and then started favoring his ... A: I am sorry to hear about your bunny's passing. I have to be honest, it is very hard to armchair ... | |
| Mites on hutch | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: Last monday I bought a mini loop bunny. I could borrow a nice hutch from a friends friend. I put my ... A: well, wooden hutches are harder to disinfect than wire cages. You are finding this out. You will ... | |
| handrearing 3 week old baby rabbits | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: ive a litter of baby mini lops they are 3 weeks old and mummy rabbit has died how often should i ... A: I am sorry to hear their mama passed away. Well, you could feed them once every 4-6 hours from a ... | |
| Rabbits living outside | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I have just adopted a female rabbit who has been living outside in a hutch with no run for about 4/5 ... A: I'm not a big outdoor hutch rabbit person, so I'd probably advocate an area for her inside the home. ... | |
| Two Rabbits | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I have one rabbit and I was thinking of getting another to keep the one I have now company. My one ... A: UPDATE Hi Katherine, either adopting from a House Rabbit Society chapter around you, or from a ... | |
| 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/stasis | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: Can bacteria on leafy vegetables like coriander or parsley, dill, lettuce, or celery, carrots, etc. ... A: UPDATE Hi, specifically it does seem carrots and coriander cause problems for your particular ... | |
| rabbit does not eat hay | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: 2.5 months ago adopted 2 rabbits from humane society, both neutered (females). 1 is supposed to be ... A: you are giving her to much veggies. She should be having 1/2 cup of veggies per day, per her body ... | |
| Bald spot on 1 1/2 yr old lop | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: My 1 year old lop, Benny, has delevoped a small bald spot behind his right ear, i noticed it ... A: personally, I'd take him in to a vet as soon as possible. It could be some kind of bite by a spider ... | |
| 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 Problem | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Some time ago you asnwered a question about a five month old boy rabbit with "a strange rustling ... A: well, you certainly have been keeping an eye on your boys, and the details you are keeping track of ... | |
| 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 bed | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2yr old lop that lives indoors with the dogs and cat. the cat and rabbit each have their ... A: do you think it is possible that one of your other animals may be spending time in his bed, and this ... | |
| 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 bed | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2yr old lop that lives indoors with the dogs and cat. the cat and rabbit each have their ... A: what has changed in your house recently that could affect him? Basically there is a reason, you ... | |
| Weepy Eyes | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: My pet bunny started to have weepy eyes yesterday, his left eye is red and a bit swollen with matted ... A: this is a sign of an infection. Regular over the counter meds will not work. You need to see a ... | |
| Aggressive Female French Lop 9 mo old | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I adopted this rabbit last week, and have found out the hard way that this rabbit is very ... A: is she spayed, or spayed within the last 4-6 weeks? If she is not spayed or recently spayed, it's ... | |
| Holland Lop's Change in behavior | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I have an 18 month, neutered male Holland Lop that I've raised since he was a few weeks old. He ... A: sounds like he is making sure to mark his territory with the new animal you brought in the house. ... | |
| house rabbit outdoors | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: We have 4 dwarf lop male rabbits. (Two 1 year old, two 6 months old). They get on well and share an ... A: I would definitely have him checked out, if you are not aware of why this behavior change has ... | |
| Over-Curious Rabbit | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: This isn't a medical question, although it could prevent a future trip to the vet Our rabbit is ... A: yes, and I've had to do it for several of my guys. You need to make wooden barriers on a stable ... | |
| Obese Rabbit | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4-year old dutch rabbit who is considered Obese. She gets one 1/8 cup timothy based pellets ... A: if she has a narrowing taper (when looked at from above) from her hips to her shoulders, she is ... | |
| Rabbit: tooth grinding | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: This is the second time i'm noticing this: my bunny is sitting somewhere and she starts constantly ... A: teeth grinding (or purring) is not a sign of pain. It's a sign of happiness and pleasure. If you ... | |
| swelling under jaw on my rabbit | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I just noticed a swelling on one side of my rabbits jaw. There seems to be a round lump under the ... A: I can't tell you exactly what it is. A rabbit vet needs to look at it and figure out what it is. ... | |
| rabbit | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a holland lop doe and did not know that it was pregnant at that time.or i would have ... A: she just had a litter. I would not even think about doing what you say for at least 3-4 months. ... | |
| rabbit | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a holland lop doe and did not know that it was pregnant at that time.or i would have ... A: please do not put the buck and doe together again. First, males should not be around newborns or ... | |
| hairball | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: My Rex rabbit of 2 1/2 years-old died last week after seeking a vet's help. He had a hair ball. I ... A: very sorry to hear about your little rex guy. Personally, your vet sounds like he didn't do much to ... | |
| My Pet Dwarf Rabbit | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a pet bunny that just was diagnosed with having a stroke. She is 7yrs & 9 mths old. I can ... A: yes, there is something that you can do. First, get a baby animal bottle from your pet supply store ... | |
| rabbit and guinea pig | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: i have a guinea pig and a rabbbit living together and sometimes my rabbit licks my guinea pig i ... A: basically it is malt-flavored petroleum jelly. It is totally safe for people and animals. It acts ... | |
| Bonding Rabbits | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about bonding rabbits. I have a male rabbit, half netherland dwarf, half lionhead ... A: it is the best if both are fixed. If not, you have one supercharged bunny and one not. You have ... | |
| rabbit and guinea pig | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a guinea pig and a rabbbit living together and sometimes my rabbit licks my guinea pig i ... A: well, your vet should carry petromalt (because it's good for both cats and rabbits - just make sure ... | |
| rabbit and guinea pig | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a guinea pig and a rabbbit living together and sometimes my rabbit licks my guinea pig i ... A: rabbits groom their friends. It's a social/friend thing. He is grooming his buddy. Just make sure ... | |
| 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 rabbits | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: . my dwarf rabbit is always wet around the chin,neck and nose area and has a "not regular" smell ... A: this is time to go to a good rabbit vet. He could have a dental problem (causing drooling), he ... | |
| a friend for my rabbit | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: i wanted to take my rabbit to a shelter tomorrow and find her a companion. While im sure she does ... A: I'd limit your choices to boys. Two females want the same thing - land. A male just wants the ... | |
| bunny w/itchy skin | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Lately I have noticed him itching and scratching more frequently. Just a few days ago I noticed ... A: I strongly suggest taking him in. It does sound like a classic infestation of fleas or mites. It ... | |
| 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 us | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a bit of a problem. My fiance and I bought two neutered male bunnies (about 6 months old, ... A: I'm not going to get into a greatly detailed answer here. One, they on't like the predator cat in ... | |
| Rabbit Bathroom Habits | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: My male rabbit leaves his BM all over the place. It seems to be something he does without noticing, ... A: your male rabbit has reached sexual maturity. He is marking territory with fecal pellets and he is ... | |
| Rabbitt illness | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: 20 months ago I found a netherland dwarf rabbit abandoned in a box on the side of a busy road. We ... A: I would ask the vet if he can give her anything that would deal with the itchiness. Ask him if ... | |
| amoxicillin for neutered rabbits | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 dwarf rabbits both mails, just had them neutered today, i was given amoxicillin to give to ... A: Do not give them any amoxicillin! Amoxicillin is not an antibiotic that rabbits should be given. ... | |
| 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 cope | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I lost my beloved bun of six years Wednesday. Last week I thought she seemed exceptionally thin, so ... A: I am sorry to hear about your beloved bunny passing away. Anytmie a rabbit begins to get thin and ... | |
| 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 eyes | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: my rabbit is a lop eared rabbit and he is 2 years old, he is suffering from his eyes running and ... A: runny eyes could be a number of things, to a blocked tear duct to dental problems. You need to take ... | |
| 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 rabbit | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have had 2 rabbits, Pumpkin and Bunny for 3 years. Pumpkin is a spayed girl and Bunny is a fixed ... A: it is too soon to try to bond. You need to wait a few more weeks to get her hormones down to their ... | |
| Brazilio the rabbit | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have two gorgeous rabbits, Sahara an orange dwarf and Brazilio who is a larger breed but I'm not ... A: I don't recommend breeding them. The short answer is that you are not going to get the 'family ... | |
| bonding | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: in my home we have 3 dogs and a bunny. the bunny was given to me as an easter gift. anyway my bunny ... A: generally it is not good for dogs and rabbits to interact. Many breeds are hardwired to go after ... | |
| minilop behavior | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I had a minilop & lost him because I gave him to much freedom.Not sure if he ingested carpeting or ... A: wicker tubes, tents, and balls are great for chewers. Seagrass mats from the pet store are good. ... | |
| my new rabbit | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm a preschool teacher and just bought a 7 week old dutch lop eared. Its still skiddish when I pick ... A: if you truly want my advice, please do not take it to school. Rabbits are not great animals for ... | |
| Recently Neutered Bunny | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I recently had my rabbit neutered and about 5 days post-op his wound has not healed. It is red, ... A: no, it is not good. If you have an emergency vet service I would consider it, especially if you ... | |
| litter box training | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: We just got a mini-lop. He is sleeping/laying in the litter box that we got him. We also put a ... A: I don't know what 'bedding' you are using. I would basically at this point take the litterbox he ... | |
| rabbit | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: my bunny has been diagnosed with syphilis. she is 5 months old. Are the 5 injections of penicillin ... A: from what I have found, it appears she will need a stronger form of penicillin than just straight ... | |
| Thin rabbits | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 Flemish Giant does, and 2 of them are starting to get thin. They are all in a large area ... A: I would try to feed them separately. The one who is not losing weight is most likely the dominant ... | |
| Rabbit Behavior Change After Coming Inside | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I live in Holland and adopted a 6 month old big white rabbit from my local shelter over the summer. ... A: well, if that is what he really enjoys, you can try it and see how well it works out. As long as ... | |
| Netherland Dwarf question (s) regarding behavior and color change | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Meyer, I was wondering if you would be able to give me a bit of insight/advice regarding some ... A: 'the change' you have noticed is her becoming a sexually mature female rabbit. Females guard their ... | |
| 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 bunnies | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: British winter is setting in and it's getting to be quite cold most nights (down to freezing, frost ... A: you are asking someone who does not advocate that people keep their domestic pet rabbits outside in ... | |
| Nest | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a rabbit hutch with an outdoor cage with an attached interior section. I was told to put ... A: I don't recommend people keep rabbits outdoors. My suggestion would be to give them a hidey box out ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| pasturella | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a wonderful house rabbit who is the center of our families world.She has a growing mass on ... A: you need to find a good rabbit vet around you. Not all are. And some are better than others. Start ... | |
| 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 quesitons | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 rabbits a male (mini lop) and female (lionlop) that will be right around 5 months old next ... A: metacam and baytril would be what I would have mentioned to the vet. Metacam, in addition to being ... | |
| 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 Advice | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I have just adopted a bunny about 6 days ago. My new friend was surrendered to a pet store and they ... A: I have found that animals who have been surrendered/abandoned really appreciate the person who ... | |
| colitis-fibrotic, hypertrophic | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: Our 2.5 year old rabbit has been diagnosed with colitis-fibrotic, hypertrophic. Our rabbit vet put ... A: I have to tell you I'm not a vet and haven't seen your gal, so you have to take what I am saying ... | |
| Pet Rabbit Survivng Winter Outside | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I need to know what to do aobut my Pet Rabbits for this Winter. I live in Kentucky, and i am very ... A: I guess I am not sure what to tell you, as I am an indoor house rabbit advocate. My solution is to ... | |
| rabbit age | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I bought a dwarf hotot bunny rabbit on October 1st 08 from a swap meet. I was told that she was 25 ... A: weight isn't nearly as important as long as she is healthy. She was sold way too early and before ... | |
| 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 do | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I found a rabbit sitting in the middle of a lane outside the airfield where I fly last night. When ... A: it might be a domestic rabbit. If it is any color other than a wild rabbit, it is a domestic. Even ... | |
| Hello.. My rabbit | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit's toenail is bent.. It'snot really bleeding, but it's like bent, what should i do? ... A: if it has stopped bleeding, just keep watching it the next few days. If he starts favoring the foot ... | |
| 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 rabbit | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit's toenail is bent.. It'snot really bleeding, but it's like bent, what should i do? A: is it the toenail or the toe? Is he not putting weight on his foot, and holding it up? If it is ... | |
| Iceberg lettuce | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Is a leaf or two now and then a good treat? A: do not feed them iceberg lettuce. It has very low nutritional value. It's not even good for us. ... | |
| Rabbit with a sore paw that she will not put down | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help, one of our Rabbits (Wispa) is holding her front paw off the ground and it sort ... A: if she is running on it it is not injured. It sounds like she is just balancing herself to begin ... | |
| RABBITS | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: WHAT IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE OF THOSE BABY BOTTLES WITH THE BITTING THING ON TOP? HOW DO YOU FEED THEM ... A: get a PLASTIC dropper - do not use a glass one - and feed it very slowly using the plastic dropper. ... | |
| Not eating much and dumping food | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit (Miss Noel) keeps dumping her bowl of food over as soon as i give it to her. I know she's ... A: your diet for her is off. PLus the bowl you've given her is too light. Try just giving her pellets ... | |
| Rabbit Litter | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: 1. Are all the poisonous phenols baked out of them? Like all the phenols from the pine that is ... A: yes they are. No phenols like cedar. There is no phenols that escape naturally from a pellet like ... | |
| GI Stasis help | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: My dutch rabbit mix hasn't voluntarily eaten, nor has she pooped any fecal pellets for at least 40 ... A: I suggsst getting her back in to your rabbit vet right away. Or finding another good rabbit vet. ... | |
| injured wild rabbit | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: i think my wild rabbit has a broken leg she doesn't move it when she walks and it looks swollen i ... A: you can check this list here: www.rabbit.org/vets/vets.html and see if you can find a House Rabbit ... | |
| 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 health | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: my young female ran around the cage fell over on side and started screaming,got up a few minutes ... A: are you sure it was screaming? Rabbit screams are quite distinct and very loud, like a baby crying ... | |
| Sex of rabbit | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: We just got two rabbits from a friend that raises rabbits on her farm. They are both six weeks old, ... A: six weeks is pretty young to determine sex. At this age both are not developed greatly and many ... | |
| Ill Rabbit | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have had my rabbit for over a year now he was a kitten when we got him he is litter trained and ... A: please do not bathe him. It is extremely stressful for almost all rabbits. They do not normally ... | |
| Ill Rabbit | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have had my rabbit for over a year now he was a kitten when we got him he is litter trained and ... A: my strong advice to you is to find another vet. One that is better with rabbits. He obviously has ... | |
| lump on tummy | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: by the way if it is serouis should i take it to the vet?.also i have got a lot more to ask you now ... A: you really need to get her to a good rabbit vet. You need to have her examined and the lump checked ... | |
| Rescued carnival bunny | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I took my daughter to a local fair and as I walked past the game that gives bunnies as prizes I ... A: hay. He needs hay. They are designed to eat hay. Good timothy hay. It is vital to good health. ... | |
| Question about my rabbit's behavior | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I am the owner of 3 rabbits. My question is about my rabbit Chubby. I adopted him from an animal ... A: well as far as breed goes, he looks part lop (lop-eared), part lionhead. Tan. Abused and stressed ... | |
| Bunny eating litter | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I adopted a gorgeous gray angora from the SPCA a few days ago that was rescued from horrific ... A: I would not use the wheat litter. It is not good for him to be eating it. There are parts of it ... | |
| new mini rex | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I just got a mini rex for my daughter (16). It was really mellow in the store and we were told ... A: rabbits behave a little differently when in a strange environment like a pet store or a shelter than ... | |
| Mom attacks her baby bunnies | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: Around a month ago(8/28) my rabbit (Fatty) had babies and around a month later on 9/28 she had ... A: well, first, you don't put her in the cage with them. Sometimes females don't have a mothering ... | |
| 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 box | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have two bunnies, a Mini Rex and a Netherland Dwarf. The cage is lined with newspaper and the ... A: how long have these two been together? Are they both fixed? I am wondering of she is not marking ... | |
| rabbits ears | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: i bought a rabbit and it has globs of dried up black stuff in her ears.now their bleeding fron ... A: she has probably scratched up her ears because something is in her ears that has made them itchy. ... | |
| new dwarf rabbit | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: bought a 10week old dwarf yesterday and she is very relaxed when we first remove her from her hutch ... A: rabbits generally don't like being picked up. Combine this with the fact she's in a new area and ... | |
| hair loss | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: i have a bonded pair of medium dwarf lops. They are both house rabbits. Over the past few months ... A: they are just shedding. If you are seeing no other problems with skin, itching/scratching, or other ... | |
| Most robust pet rabbit breed | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine who is into rabbits told me that pet rabbits are fragile creatures. They require a ... A: UPDATE Hi, I thought I was clear. All rabbits are fragile, require a more observant eye, and they ... | |
| rabbit and guinea pig | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: please. A: I would DEFINITELY NOT feed it to your rabbit. Corn has fibrous material in it that does not break ... | |
| sisters fighting | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: We have a pair of sisters, born mid May 08 (four and a half months old approx.) We bought one at ... A: they are reaching sexual maturity, and the first one to do so exerted dominance over the other. My ... | |
| Rabbit not pooping | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: she has not pooped in over 6 hours! What should I do? I cannot take her to the vet because they are ... A: UPDATE Hi Katherine, great to hear she is doing alright. Just try to stay calm yourself when you ... | |
| my rabbit's diet | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: my rabbit daily diet is pieces of white bread, fresh vegetables, alfafa hay, and apple. Is this ... A: I would say, short answer, no. High carb/high sugar diets for rabbits are terrible. They will ... | |
| 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 off | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: my rabbits hair is falling out and the bodys gone rede pink any forts i dont know wots wrong with ... A: you need to take your rabbit to a good rabbit vet for a diagnosis right away. To find a good rabbit ... | |
| my bun behaviour | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: Meyer, i have angora bun. she's about 4 months old. I tried to litter train her, but she refused it. ... A: there are a few international rabbit vet listing pages you should review: ... | |
| my bun behaviour | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Meyer, i have angora bun. she's about 4 months old. I tried to litter train her, but she refused it. ... A: it sounds like at 4 months, she is hitting her sexual maturity. She is starting to mark territory ... | |
| rabbits eyes | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: my 6 month old rabbit eyes are not functioning correctly. one pupil is dilated to about 70% while ... A: well, it is good that you are concerned about it. Be concerned, don't freak out about it. Your ... | |
| peeing | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: We have had our rabbit for just under a year and he's about 18 months old. He has been litter ... A: I would suggest washing all the fabric that he pees on, and anything that your visitors sat on. He ... | |
| cotoneasters | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: My bunnies like to shelter under a cotoneaster in my yard when they are taking their exercise. ... A: there are a lot of different kinds of cotoneaster. I can't tell you because I don't know which one. ... | |
| peeing | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: We have had our rabbit for just under a year and he's about 18 months old. He has been litter ... A: well, there is at least one reason why he is doing this. Rabbits, like every other animal, do not ... | |
| Bonding Rabbits | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: About a month ago, I bought two lionhead rabbits (male and female). We had the male neutured two ... A: well, I would say the chances are very good. Primarily because both were bonded before. Plus that ... | |
| My bunny died but why | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: my 4 year old rabbits Mittens passed away last weekend. I am not sure of the cause but as she ... A: I am sorry to hear about your bunny passing away. A necropsy by your vet would be the only way to ... | |
| house training | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: just got myself an 11 week old dwarf lop,hes in the utility room my problem is he will pee in his ... A: all rabbits mark their territory ranges. Especially when they are in a new area. It's just ... | |
| Bonding Rabbits | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: About a month ago, I bought two lionhead rabbits (male and female). We had the male neutured two ... A: sometimes a separation will break a bond. Generally people should bring them both to the vet, and ... | |
| hair loss and weight loss | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a rabbit . lately she has been eating and drinking lots of water. but she has been losing ... A: I don't have enough info from you. I would strongly suggest, based on what you have told me, to get ... | |
| pregnant doe | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: We adopted siblings because all they new was being raised together. We checked the one male and ... A: her behavior is normal for a pregnant rabbit. Try not to unnecessarily pick her up or move stuff ... | |
| fur and age | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 rabbits a white one and cottentail the cotentail is about 3years old.she is a sweet rabbit ... A: a rabbit's lifespan is dependent on a lot of factors. Whether they are kept indoors or out. If ... | |
| baby bunnies are dying | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: 3 of twelve baby bunnies (4 days old) have died and one appears to be getting ready to die..they ... A: They need kitten milk replacement (KMR) mixed with cream or the fattest milk you have. Feed very ... | |
| Moving Rabbit from indoors to outdoors | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: We inherited a pet rabbit from our grandchildren (an ill conceived spur of the moment gift). While ... A: everyone's situation is different, but my own personal feeling is rabbits do best inside the house. ... | |
| saving newborn rabbit babies | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: One of my rabbits had babies last night,(this is the first time that my rabbits have babies and I am ... A: They need kitten milk replacement (KMR) mixed with cream or the fattest milk you have. Feed very ... | |
| rabbit Q's | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: .. do u have an idea what could be wrong? please get back to me. ps his diet is rabbit food and ... A: you give hardly any information, it can be a lot of things. My suggestion to you is to give him ... | |
| Rabbit acting funny | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: We have a wonderful female Dutch Dwarf Bunny that is 4 years old. We just recently moved and since ... A: (recently moved). Stress from the move. Combined with fall nesting instinct. A lot of our guys ... | |
| my two girl rabbits | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: my two girl rabbits are humping each other and one looks really scared and it shakes. I want them to ... A: you need to put them in separate cages right now to prevent serious fighting injuries or death. ... | |
| grapes | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: Grapes are known to cause kidney failure in dogs, is this also true with rabbits? My lop-ear loves ... A: as far as I am aware, I have not heard that grapes cause such a problem with rabbits. I do know ... | |
| Dirty bottom | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old lop who has dried feces stuck to her bottom. I've tried everything I've read ... A: you can trim it off using a smaller pair of scissors. Find a pair that aren't so pointy. Second, ... | |
| New companion | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: Recently, I bought a rabbit for my older rabbit. My older rabbit is spayed and is about a year old. ... A: have you noticed a pattern like this? Early bonding, you can't just leave them alone, you need to ... | |
| baby bunnies | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: My mom has found 2 domestic baby bunnies [from the neighbor's domestic rabbit] whose momma won't ... A: UPDATE Hi, you also need to make a 'nest' for them out of clean cotton towels or tshirts. You can ... | |
| young wild rabbit injuried | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: i have found three young rabbits and one did not survive the attack from a cat, the second i think ... A: take some hydrogen peroxide, and add an equal amount of clean water. With a cotton ball dunked in ... | |
| my rabbit | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Okay, I read this page....and I decided that you might be able to answer this. I received this ... A: you are not a bad person for not getting her spayed right away. She is still a very young rabbit, ... | |
| dwarf rabbit | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: my bunny was bit 12 days ago from a dog. He appeared to be all right, but I held him tonight and I ... A: you have to get him in to your rabbit vet immediately, or an emergency vet. You don't know the ... | |
| Sick rabbit | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a four month old rabbit who has developed a congenital cataract in one of her eyes and has ... A: sorry to hear about your little gal. I would check around you for any other good rabbit vets and ... | |
| Lionhead Siblings | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I bought two lionhead rabbits (a male and female) about a month ago. Just yesterday, we had the male ... A: please don't try rebonding for 4-6 weeks. He needs a week of rest after the procedure. You need to ... | |
| rabbit with dissability | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 week old rabbit that i have hand reared but both her fron paws are locked and turn ... A: if you have not already explained to the vet you are going to, your own position on the pets in your ... | |
| prolapse | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: i picked my rabbit up from a small animal boarding and was told that my rabbit has a prolapse. she ... A: UPDATE Hi Paula, jut to let you know the vet would HAVE to give her post op antibiotics and pain ... | |
| 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 chin | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: My daughters pet bunny has a lump on its chin. It started off the size of a lg grape. We took him ... A: I think you need to go to a good rabbit vet as soon as possible. You didn't get a diagnosis from ... | |
| Big Question | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: Recently my rabbit was put down because she had a case of the snuffles. I would like to get another ... A: Iam sorry to hear about your bunny. I am a little concerned by this, because snuffles is treatable ... | |
| rabbit eating own poo | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: why would a rabbit eat its own poo? Mine is 9 wks old and she gets food and timothy hay every day. ... A: this is perfectly normal. Rabbits produce two kinds of pellets. Fecal pellets are waste pellets, ... | |
| rabbit acting withdrawn | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Mr. Meyer, We just adopted a 8 mo. rabbit. We originally kept her in her cage in the living ... A: moving the rabbit was the big deal for her. You've removed her from her territory. She doesn't ... | |
| house rabbits | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: what is the best way to litter train a rabbit and does the litter box go in a bedroom where they ... A: litterpans - basically the rabbit will use the litterpan pretty much on its own. Generally they ... | |
| My Rabbits Health | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: First of all thank you for being free! My real question is that I have a bunny she is very young I ... A: no offense but she wasn't perfectly fine if this happened from two days ago. They sold you a sick ... | |
| my bunny is moving very slow | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a one year old neutered male lop. hes an outside bunny with a run but if the weather is bad ... A: If his eating and drinking and outputs are off, I would get him to your good regular rabbit vet ... | |
| 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 bunnies | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: Meyer, I have two male bunnies, one and a half year olds and short haired variety.I know ... A: do NOT bathe your rabbits. Rabbits by nature clean themselves and with extremely rare exceptions, ... | |
| mini rex feeding | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: i just bout a mini rex and it is between 7-9 weeks old and probly about 1-2 lbs. guesing i was ... A: diet is important for all rabbits, esepcially young ones and mini-rexes. For young bunnies under 6 ... | |
| hurricane | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: p.s.thnak you soooooo much if you send me back a email sincerly hannah ... A: if you guys are leaving the area for awhile, take him with you. Put him in his carrier and take ... | |
| Baby Wild Rabbit | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: Im not sure how to explain what I have, My cat brought me a wild baby bunny. It appears to have a ... A: one thing to think of, if the cats cannot get through, I am not sure momma rabbit can either. If ... | |
| Baby Wild Rabbit | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Im not sure how to explain what I have, My cat brought me a wild baby bunny. It appears to have a ... A: if the back legs are moving chances are the back isn't broken. The rabbit may just be in shock, ... | |
| pregnant rabbits | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 rabbits about 7 months old. I found them mating recently and the female one was whimpering. ... A: she is pregnant. Separate them. Give her the biggest cage you have. I would not put them back ... | |
| whimpering | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I have had for the past 7months 2 female rabbits Sooty and Sweep. About a month ago my little sister ... A: Sweep is pregnant. She needs a large separate cage of her own. Please separate the male from the ... | |
| inqiury | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: i noticed the other day my rabbit had a smelly discharge coming form her private bits i contacted ... A: I would take her in to your good, regular rabbit vet for an exam. Explain to the doctor what ... | |
| my rabbit | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: my rabbit is 5 months old female who is a house rabbit and when ever you don't stroke her she tries ... A: your rabbit sounds like she has hit sexual maturity. It would be good to get her in to your ... | |
| Introducing a new rabbit | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a five year old female unspayed, netherland dwarf that recently lost her best friend, a ... A: I don't recommend bonding unfixed rabbits in the first place. Too many hormonal impulses overriding ... | |
| rabbit skin condition | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: my 5 year lod rabbi it currently having regula antibiotic medicen on a regular basis with skin cream ... A: I have no idea what it might be. Not a vet, and haven't ever seen your rabbit. If you are not ... | |
| The Death of my sis bunny | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: My sis got a bunny for her kids a couple of weeks ago about three. I was down sat the 10th of ... A: I am sorry to hear about your sister's bunny dying. Rabbits are not good pets to get for children. ... | |
| Dwarf Lop | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: We have had our bunny for 18 months. We love her very much. She is an inside bunny and spends about ... A: it is pretty normal behavior. Not all rabbits do it, or do it all the time. I have one boy who ... | |
| Strange brown spot | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: Today I noticed my mini lop Mysimo has a fly bite I thought nothing of it but then I noticed above ... A: it may not be a fly bite. It could be something else. I have no clue what a toonie is. I would ... | |
| lifespan of silver marten | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a silver marten rabbit and I was wondering how long is the life span of a silver marten ... A: for most rabbits, including yours, breed is not nearly as much of a factor as other things. If they ... | |
| First time mother rabbit | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit has been making her nest all day, pulling out her hair and scattering it around one corner ... A: separate the male out now. You can't put them back together while the babies are in there with mom ... | |
| rabbits | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: i got my otter rex black and white bunny on Christmas 2007 and she can sometimes be a little ... A: in my opinion you are doing a few things wrong. First, the right thing is getting her spayed. It ... | |
| chewing | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: my rabbit chews loads of things (apart from wooden furniture) wallpaper, carpet, books,sofa, ... A: couple things. Part ofthe reason they chew is nature. It helps to wear their teeth down, as they ... | |
| Giant Rabbit fur | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I've had My giant Pappillion for just over a year now and she is a very good moulter but recently ... A: it sounds like she's going through her summer shed, or fall shed. The fall and spring sheds are ... | |
| rabbits: bonded pairs and living situations | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: i need your opinion on something.. My friends rabbit recently got its hind leg amputated at the ... A: I am sorry you find yourself in such a situation although there are some positives here. First, you ... | |
| rabbit spraying | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a male rabbit who is 1 year old and has a habit of spraying. The vet will not consider ... A: as far as I know there is no other option. Spraying is a hormonal function. You reduce the ... | |
| flea control for rabbits | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: We have a rabbit with a bad flea problem. I read a previous answer to a similar question suggesting ... A: from the House Rabbit Society web site: "Cat flea products are generally safe for rabbits with ... | |
| rabbit and guinea pig | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: my dwarf lion head had five babies four months ago. she seems bored and lonely. would she share ... A: I would not pair a rabbit with a guinea pig. Pasteurella that most rabbits carry can kill a guinea ... | |
| Mini lop bunny | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: My mini lop bunny, Lucy, died yesterday. She was 5 months old. I can't stop crying because i dont ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your rabbit dying. I can't tell you with certainty why she died. A ... | |
| My New Rabbit | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I am just wondering if you could tell me a few good things about proper feeding. I have a new bunny ... A: first and most, hay. Timothy hay, alfalfa hay. She should be able to eat it at all times, needs to ... | |
| My New Rabbit | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I have a new bunny, I got her on the 1st and I am ... A: the more time she is to spend in her cage, the bigger it needs to be. 2' x 4' is generally the ... | |
| 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 nostril | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: .. I am worried about my dwarf rabbit (Fifi). Before I went on a short holiday, one of Fifi's eyes ... A: it could be a number of things (blocked tear duct, sinus infection, others). You should get her to ... | |
| mounting behaviour | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I was told I have a female (Holly) from the local shelter. Today I noticed she was mounting my ... A: please keep them separated until you can spay them. You have two fully charged hormonal females ... | |
| 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 & type | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: i have 3 rabbit's. A Lionhead, Dutch, and i would like some help to find out what type the new one ... A: it is best if you actually use English spelling, so that others will take you seriously. First, ... | |
| 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 bunny | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has a beautiful bunny, she is well fed and watered and kept very clean. Her cage is ... A: one, if she smells like urine, I would use a better litter that absorbs liquid away from her feet ... | |
| molar removal | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: my bunny is 3 yrs old and has had his molars filed aprox 4 times in the last 18 months.he has hay ... A: I am very sorry to hear they did that. I would never go to that vet ever again. Nowadays you don't ... | |
| Rabbit | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit has swollen ears and blisters inside them. What is the problem and how do I make him ... A: I don't know what the cause of these blisters are. I don't have hardly any information from you ... | |
| Angry/Agressive Female | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: Meyer, I recently got my 6-month old bunny Mocha spayed. Before the surgery, she was very ... A: it takes between 4-6 weeks for hormone levels to settle to their new, lower levels. Two weeks is ... | |
| 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 bunny | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I`m takin care of a friends bunny, and it is not acting normal .. I think it`s sick , but I`m not ... A: you MUST get this rabbit to a good rabbit vet or an emergency vet right away. Two days of this is ... | |
| Hair loss in bun | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a Holland Lop neutered female, possibly 9 months old. She weighs 2 lbs 12 oz and is cute as a ... A: UPDATE: Hi Julia, if you are having trouble finding a good rabbit vet, go here: ... | |
| Hair loss in bun | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a Holland Lop neutered female, possibly 9 months old. She weighs 2 lbs 12 oz and is cute as a ... A: sounds like she's got a good life with you. I think the Ivermectin without evidence of mites/etc ... | |
| 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 nails | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I don't know how I should hold her while cutting her nails. I don't know what would make her ... A: UPDATE Hi Katherine, glad it went okay. Make sure to give her a small treat when you bring her ... | |
| fleas and ticks | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: okay we have three rabbits and we have them inside but then we made the mistake to leave them ... A: from the House Rabbit Society web site: "Cat flea products are generally safe for rabbits with ... | |
| broken joing | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I took my rabbit to the vet because I came home and saw he was dragging his foot. The vet said he ... A: your vet is not a good rabbit vet, the answer he gave you (without even examining it) may or may not ... | |
| cottontail is dying | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My mother and I saved a baby bunny from a cat from the age 2-3 weeks. I have done lot of research in ... A: he most likely has developed an infection from the cat (cat saliva in the mouth and on claws is ... | |
| clipping nails - now my rabbit has a limp | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I was clipping my rabbit's back leg claws and I was really careful, I didn't take very much off at ... A: well, it has to be something that happened when you were cutting his nails. did you grab the foot ... | |
| just found out I had a male/female rabbit | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 outdoor rabbits and I looked out my back door this morning and saw baby bunnies. They are ... A: you need to budget to get your adults fixed and separate them in the meantime otherwise you will ... | |
| Rabbit callouses on paws | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: My son just recently got a 4 yr old rabbit. The vet says she has a build up of calluses on her paws ... A: well, not that I know of. Anything you'd put on her feet she would probably just clean off. Best ... | |
| orphaned wild rabbit | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Through some strange happenings, an infant wild rabbit has come into my hands. It's so small, I've ... A: if he is as small as you say he is, he may not be old enough yet to want to try the pellets or hay. ... | |
| wild rabbit noises | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Good evening, I have a wild rabbit that lives in my front yard, recently she had babies. I ... A: any wild creature could be rabid. But generally they would be behaving abnormally - ie - animals ... | |
| orphaned wild rabbit | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: Through some strange happenings, an infant wild rabbit has come into my hands. It's so small, I've ... A: it is good to get him in to the vet as soon as possible. If you are not considering raising it or ... | |
| Electronic pest repellers | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: My husband wants to get electronic pest repellers as seen on tv for mice and roaches.Will this harm ... A: I don't know if that will bother them. It certainly could as their hearing range is better and more ... | |
| Lop ear eye problem | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: We were given a lop ear bunny a few weeks ago.I noticed it has a white cottage cheese looking thing ... A: rabbits have a nictitating membrane that may appear light colored. It is basically the same kiind ... | |
| rabbits | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: About how long does a rabbit live? A: it depends on what kind and how you keep it. For example: wild rabbit - about 1-2 years Domestic ... | |
| rabbit sneezing | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit has started sneezing. he has not got a wet nose and he has no breathing problems. I took ... A: rabbits sneeze for many different reasons. Often they get fur in the nose and they have to sneeze ... | |
| sick rabbit /runs/shivers/noteating | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: i read another qusetion n answer last nite about bunnys with the runs and that are lathargic n not ... A: I am sorry to hear about your rabbit dying. The only consolation is that he went relatively ... | |
| 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 awful | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: i have a lop eared rabitt. i never noticed her ears until the other day. they are getting bald and ... A: I don't know because 1) I'm not a vet and 2) I haven't seen it. It could be a number of things. It ... | |
| yeast in ears | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I had noticed my bunny itching her ears more than usual and, upon taking her to the vet, she was ... A: well, yeast is a fungal infection, so you may be getting hung up on lingo too much. If it needs a ... | |
| Orphaned Baby Bunnies | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: About a week ago we lost our Continental Giant doe to flystrike. she left us with 8 kits when they ... A: they can have water and hay available all the time. Just refresh both at least once a day. When ... | |
| Baby asprin | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: My bunny is taking panacur and gluclosamine. We have been giving him baths lately since he has been ... A: I seriously recommend getting him back in to your regular, good rabbit vet. He may have developed a ... | |
| Can't get my rabbits bonded | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I am desperatly trying to get my rabbits bonded but i just cant seem to get them talking. I have one ... A: I would give them a break for awhile. Just stop trying to bond them a couple months. Stress is too ... | |
| Cage cleaning-early days | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 9 week old mini lop. I have had him now 5 days he has become used to his cage and ... A: well, you need to be able to pick him up when necessary. He also has to learn to tolerate it. If ... | |
| 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 Bunnies | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a two year old male Mini Lop. A couple months back we got a Mini Rex rabbit. They currently ... A: the term for this is called 'barbering'. Generally, rabbits may do this when they are bored. The ... | |
| Rabbit diarrhea | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: She had diarrhea for a little while but then it went away about half a day ago. The diarrhea was ... A: the pellets you are giving her are great right now for her age. You will need to eventually switch ... | |
| rabbits | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: i had got a rabbit at a pet store.they didn't have the boys and girls seperated.is it a posibility ... A: it depends. It depends how old she is, whether she is sexually mature or not. You don't say how ... | |
| Rabbit diarrhea | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: She had diarrhea for a little while but then it went away about half a day ago. The diarrhea was ... A: you should still try to get her to a good rabbit vet. You should not be feeding her ANY greens or ... | |
| water intake | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10week old bunny and wanted to know how much water she needs to consume in one day my bunny ... A: it varies depending on temperature, size and activity. I can't tell you how much she needs. The ... | |
| Litter Training | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I recentely found a bunny outiside that was laying in the heat and not doing so well.. I brought him ... A: put the litterpan in the spot he is peeing in. He is marking territory. He must have hay to eat to ... | |
| 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 rabbit | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I was interested in getting a pet rabbit and was looking for one that would be quite large (at least ... A: sadly, there is no difference between domestic pet rabbits and meat rabbits. Both are domesticated ... | |
| 2yr minirex bunnie | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: shes always been healthy, i noticed blood in her urine? her poo is normal, eating and drinking ok, ... A: there are many things that can color urine orange to red. Generally natural dyes in wood toys ... | |
| Fur Pulling Mystery | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful black lop rabbit named Thumper, who we were told was a desexed male when we ... A: UPDATE Hi, make sure you have a good rabbit vet. It really ups the chances she survives the ... | |
| my rabbit dies | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I had a 3 year old female Lionhead lop eared rabbit called lulu. I decided to get her spayed as the ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your bunny gal passing away. I can only guess, but it does have to ... | |
| GI Stasis | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: My bunny is having digestive issues right now. Are there any pain medications that I can give her ... A: you are pretty vague about what is exactly going on or her behavior, so I am running a little blind ... | |
| Sudden Death of Loved Rabbit | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: This morning I went out as usual to check on my rabbit, Thumper. But as I lifted up the cage lid, I ... A: I am sorry to hear about Thumper dying unexpectedly. The only way to know for sure what she died ... | |
| my baby rabbits eye is mucusy | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: i rescued a wild baby rabbit from a dog when it was between 4 to 10 days old. hes done well since ... A: rabbits have a nictitating membrane (like a bird's) they can open and close at will. Are you sure ... | |
| mites or fleas...? Help PLEASE | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: we notied that our rabbit has a bald spot on the top of his head and we've noticed just the ... A: don't get any meds for fleas, especially when you're freaking out about it. There are many that ... | |
| Masking tape | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: Is masking tape safe for rabbits? You know the one that is kind of like tape made out of paper. Is ... A: a very small amount of masking tape should not harm your rabbit, especially if she is eating her ... | |
| Neutering | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: What is the youngest age a rabbit can be neutered? What is the recommended age? How should two ... A: the earliest is when they hit sexual maturity. It varies by rabbit but it's anywhere from 3 1/2 to ... | |
| Rabbit Toileting | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: My bunny loves to be in the house with the family but drops poo's everywhere. Ive tried putting a ... A: UPDATE Hi Amanda, please make sure you go to a good rabbit vet - not all are. They should give ... | |
| 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 seizures | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: In Febuary i bought a rabbit from a pet store. She/ he has been fine since about three weeks ago, I ... A: I haven't seen your rabbit firsthand, so I'm going on your descriptions. First, are you sure they ... | |
| wild rabbit question | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me with a question about 2 wild rabbits that we have. We rescued them as ... A: she is probably pregnant, the way rabbit pregnancies work. They probably will not survive out in ... | |
| Picky Rabbit | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit has had to go on a low-calcium diet due to sludge in his bladder (he had to have is ... A: UPDATE: Hi, yes you need to get a small amount of the former pellets. Get the smallest bag ... | |
| A few Health related Rabbit questions | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: 1.Do you know what type of wood the Toy for rabbits called the "Critter Kabob" made out of? Is it ... A: 1. No. Cedar is bad for rabbits, because of the phenols it gives off (lung issues). Untreated ... | |
| Maturity | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful pair of sibling rabbits I got from a friend from school. I started researching ... A: it is normal practice to separate rabbits at 10 weeks. I would strongly adivse doing that whether ... | |
| Ear bleeding/off-balanced walking | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: My 4 week old bunny's ear suddenly started bleeding from inside and he cannot walk or hold himself ... A: some kind of head trauma I would imagine. Rabbits are not the best pet for kids, especially young ... | |
| rabbit with red scabs | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: i was patting my rabbit and noticed she had a few rissen dry scabs on her back. they just look like ... A: it could be a number of things. They all require a vet exam. A good rabbit vet will figure out ... | |
| Male rabbit barbering female | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to bond my two pet bunnies, but I am having some trouble. My male (that was neutered ... A: first, are you sure he is not just grooming or face, or does he actually nip? Some bunnies seem to ... | |
| White lump next to rabbit anus | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: my sister's rabbit recently developed a white lump next to his anus. he is a three year old dwarf ... A: well I'm not a vet and I've never seen your bunny, so you really have to take some of what I say ... | |
| 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 Litter | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I adopted my beautiful black Polish dwarf girl from the shelter about 7 months ago. She was already ... A: well, rabbits are born diggers. She may have found a new sport. Part of it is seasonal. Rabbits ... | |
| sick rabbit | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: my rabbit has a creamy discarge with what looks to be small grains of rice mixed in coming out of ... A: my gut reaction is he has worms. That or his gut has partially shut down and he's not outputting ... | |
| Dwarf rabbit with what looks like Pink Eye | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: Our 1 year old dwarf rabbit has what appears to be pink eye. Its redish pink around the outside and ... A: I can't tell you conclusively what it is or that it can be treated without going ot the vet. In my ... | |
| Suspicious Lump | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit is undergoing shedding and I noticed the fur area around his chest is extremely messy and ... A: I can't really tell you anything conclusive because I'm not a vet and I haven't seen your rabbit. ... | |
| 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 Bunny | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: My bunny has been very "lazy" over the past few days. He used to hop all over the house and get into ... A: get him to the vet immediately. Anytime there are changes in diet like this, get to your good ... | |
| what should i do pleses answer with in 6 days date posted june 12 at 7:07 in USA | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: well me and my friend and my bro were skate borading and my brother pointed out 3 dead rabits no fur ... A: you can call around to see if any wildlife rehab groups are in your area and can take a baby ... | |
| 3rd eyelid swollen and red | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: My bunnies third eyelid shows most of the time. The right is the worst. It is swollen and her eye ... A: I am not a vet. I haven't seen your bunny. That said, it is my purely amateur speculation that ... | |
| 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 bunnies | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: We had a nest of baby bunnies in our flower bed. One bunnie was out of the nest, and i read on a few ... A: you can call around to see if any wildlife rehab groups are in your area and can take a baby ... | |
| 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 bunnies | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I have 6 wild baby bunnies I've rescued - their mother was hit by a car-. Their eye's aren't open ... A: UPDATE: Hi, just wanted to make an addition to the water comment. Always make sure they have ... | |
| nesting females | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I know you probably get gazillions of emails pertaining to this subject, so sorry. I have two female ... A: it sounds like a false pregnancy to me. Many times pregnant (false pregnant) females will cry when ... | |
| rabbit: loner behavior escaping mate | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: My mother rabbit is doing some weird things again. She has learned to jump one of the baby gates ... A: if you can, let her enjoy the closet. Rabbits love plaing in closets, they are cool and dim and are ... | |
| Feeding rabbits | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: We have two male rabbits about 3 months old. Is it OK to feed them the leaves of cane that grows in ... A: there is something called "Dumb Cane" and/or "Spotted Dumb Cane" and I don't know if that is what ... | |
| Rabbit | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I have just printed out your page (a/Rabbits-703). There is a Google Ad on the page in a box (Ads ... A: I have nothing to do with whatever ads appear on this site. I am a user of the site just like you ... | |
| wild baby rabbits | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: 7 days ago I caught my dog eating a nest of rabbits. The mother is most definately gone (I believe ... A: two things you can do. First call any wildlife rehab groups in your area and ask if they can rehab ... | |
| My pet rabbit | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: Today I was out feeding my bunnies when I picked up one of my girls. I decided that while I was ... A: I would definitely have a good rabbit vet take a look at this. Rabbits should not have anything ... | |
| 2 bunnies | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I actually have two questions, sorry. Ok I have 2 rabbits. My oldest is a year old, Pebbles, and ... A: pet stores do not fix pets. If you purchase from a pet store, it is an intact animal. You will ... | |
| Rabbit bedding | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Is aspen bedding ok to use for bunnies? I just wanted to ensure if it is or not. I use it in my ... A: according to the House Rabbit Society, Aspen shavings are okay. However, I don't know how expensive ... | |
| White spot with red splotches on eye | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: My Dwarf bunny, about a year old plus or minus 4 months, has developed a white spot in the center ... A: most likely she scratched her eye and it became infected. It sounds like there are ulcers on the ... | |
| grinding teeth | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit is just over 3 months old and has been very active, playful and friendly. We were gone ... A: he's in pain. I would guess he's in gi stasis. You cannot leave a rabbit for a weekend without ... | |
| Bird Seed | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: My 2 month old rabbit broke into my bag of Songbird blemd of milo, sunflower, white millet. He ... A: absolutely not. Your rabbit will become obese. Seeds are extremely high in fat. You should never ... | |
| 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, fur | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit is now shedding and no matter how I brush him, there are still loose fur here and there. ... A: whiskers: it will not harm him, and they will grow back. But they are sensory tools your rabbit ... | |
| rabbit's whiskers, fur | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit is now shedding and no matter how I brush him, there are still loose fur here and there. ... A: DON'T TRIM HIS WHISKERS!!!!!!!!! They give tactile information back to your rabbit. Don't go to ... | |
| my rabbit | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: please help my rabbit was chased by a cat and now justs sits there shaking and has then runs please ... A: Keep him indoors away from predators. Domestic rabbits do best, live longest and are safest as ... | |
| Injured Baby Bunny | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: Today I saw a bunch of Crows gathering around in a circle and a adult bunny nearby. I was concerned ... A: Place it in a box with soft cotton towels lining it. Keep him inside your house for the moment, ... | |
| Bunny dies 3 weeks after friends death | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: You kindly helped me 3 weeks ago when my girl mini lop who was 6.5 years old died. Now, my boy ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your second bunny. I know you were giving him extra love and attention. ... | |
| 2 female rabbits that fight | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have had rabbits for 5 years. We first brought Thumper home in 2003. He was a male ... A: well, it sounds like you have tried bonding and it has not worked. I think that after awhile, you ... | |
| unusual breathing noise | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: Tonight I noticed my rabbit making and funny noise. Sounds almost like a hick up or some trouble ... A: this 'hiccup' sound is what is called "clucking". Rabbits make this "clucking" sound, that often ... | |
| Rabbit leaky eyes | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: The rabbit seam healthy except that it has white liquid coming from his eyes almost like milk, a ... A: if the discharge is that white and milky, he's got some kind of infection in his sinuses. These ... | |
| Bald patches/hair loss | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: "Hi Lee I need some advises from you regarding hair loss in my 5 year old male rabbit. Usually ... A: I would first listen to your groomer and not pull out any loose fur, just let it come out naturally. ... | |
| bunny care and questions | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: my Norwegian dwarf (all white, and male), he will be 2 in mid November. I have had him for a year ... A: 1. You are asking a non-vet to diagnose something I haven't seen. It could be a number of things. ... | |
| Frontline | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: and this morning, I found a bunch of red bugs around (but not on, just all around) my bunny, ... A: I am going to forward to you what the San Diego House Rabbit Society says you need to do regarding ... | |
| Sleeping patterns | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I know rabbits are supposed to sleep a fair amount during the day but my rabbit seems to be sleeping ... A: my first inclination is to take her to your regular good rabbit vet. Explain what you have been ... | |
| rabbits: post spay behavior | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I got my mother rabbit spayed two weeks ago, and to minimize bonding issues her daughter went with. ... A: no, you've done the right thing. Separate her for now from the other rabbits. It takes about 4-6 ... | |
| Rabbit food | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: It is made of timothy hay based pellets. It says that it is for adult rabbits so do you think it is ... A: congrats on the new little one! It is generally good to get a young rabbit used to timothy hay, as ... | |
| 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 spay | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently had my female rabbit altered for two reasons..1) to reduce her chances of uterine/ovarian ... A: anywhere from 4-6 weeks, it takes, to have the body stabilize hormones at the new, lower level. You ... | |
| Rabbit bitten by a raccoon | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: Our 10 year-old rabbit was bitten by a raccoon last week. His face is a bit swollen and some puss ... A: I am sorry but you need to take your guy into the vet. Rabbit pus is very thick and you can't clear ... | |
| 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 bottom | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a female polish bunny. She is not spayed. Jsut recently she had poop stuck to her bottom. As ... A: not sure what you're referencing, but I am thinking that you are seeing residue from the scent ... | |
| rabbits | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: can you hold a new born bunnie with a paper towell? A: I probably would not hold them if they were just born, unless you have to for some reason put them ... | |
| Bonding Rabbits | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Hey There, My husband and I are new bunny owners. We found our first from a breeder. Bridget was 9 ... A: well, she smells like a different rabbit to him. Her hormone levels are different, she's not ... | |
| he's gone | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I had two bonded minilop brothers. yesterday a pig dog got in and killed one. i cannot stop crying. ... A: please take him in to your good regular rabbit vet. When you start noticing physical changes it's ... | |
| My new Holland Lop rabbit | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Ok I have a few questions. 1. Is using towels as lining for a rabbit cage ok if the bunny is litter ... A: 1. Yes. Soft cotton towels are fine. But they will dig them up and defeat the purpose. Better to ... | |
| rabbit diet | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I just recently got a female lionhead rabbit. She is young, but I am not sure of the age. By her ... A: soft stools will occur because she's not eating fiber (hay). You need to cut back on veggies and ... | |
| nest of baby rabbits | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: There is a nest in the front yard, we need to mow are yard what can we do with the baby rabbits ? A: if there is a location in your yard area that will be safe from mowing, not too far away from the ... | |
| Leakes | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: Do rabbits like leaks (the vegetable) ? A: from what I have read, generally speaking, rabbits are not as fond of leeks as other items. They ... | |
| spayed rabbit that are now unfriendly | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I was hoping that you could help me with this as it's really worrying me. I bought a female rabbit ... A: sorry to hear that she's having a hard time with this. Sometimes what happens is that they too much ... | |
| baby rabbit | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: dog got a hold of a baby. got quickley and no apperent phyical harm was done,might be in shock...not ... A: if she appears okay, and you don't see blood, limbs at odd angles, etc, if there is a place that you ... | |
| Rabbit: cone collar from vet | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I just picked up my pet rabbit from the vet after his pin was taken out of his leg and they placed ... A: well, I am not certain of what all chemicals and such are on xray paper. I would hazard a guess as ... | |
| 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 rabbit | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Just drove into our driveway and frightened away a cat attacking a very cute rabbit. the rabbit ... A: you need to get it to a vet ASAP. He will need antibiotics soon as cat saliva is very deadly to ... | |
| bunnies | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: can house rabbits get heartworm? A: it is possible that heartworms may be able to live inside a rabbit. I am not well-versed as to ... | |
| he's gone | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I had two bonded minilop brothers. yesterday a pig dog got in and killed one. i cannot stop crying. ... A: I am sorry for your loss, it sounds horrible. I feel for your little guy who lost his buddy too. ... | |
| Outer ear infection | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I've got a 7-week old male lop-ear bunny who we have had for just 5 days. When we got him he had an ... A: UPDATE: Hi Julie, make sure that with any antibiotic, you give your guy some good bacteria to ... | |
| my rabbit is screaming | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: and i want to know what is wrong with it and what i can do about it. i have other questions. is he ... A: he is in some kind of pain. I don't know if it's your fault, you don't mention any details as to ... | |
| 3 days of constipation | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a male rabbit that's around 4 or 5 years old now. I did a routine cage-cleaning the past ... A: I am sorry to hear your guy isn't well. You need to get him to a vet. They have medicines that ... | |
| Rabbit's behaviour | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: My pet rabbit of 5 years old has been so sweet and loving for the past few weeks. He is very ... A: you will have to write back with more information that I will ask you for. What has changed in the ... | |
| Rabbits | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I have two 11 week old dwarf lop eared rabbits. One sits just like any other rabbit iv seen (Legs ... A: I would take her in to your regular, good rabbit vet. If they haven't ever been checked over by a ... | |
| bonding 2 rabbits | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I have an un spayed female rabbit about one year old. I recently "rescued" a young un neutered male ... A: well they did not fight. Unfortunately this is not a fair test as they both are intact rabbits, ... | |
| baby dwarf bunnies | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: How long before they should be handled? They were born just today. A: if you can let mom out to exercise, you can take a quick look at them. Just make sure they are all ... | |
| my 6.5 yr old Holland Lop died suddenly | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I am wondering if 6.5 yrs is an average lifespan for my Holland Lop. I heard they 7-12 yrs; ... A: I am sorry for the loss of your little gal. Hay is much more important for getting fur through the ... | |
| 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 Normal | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: My sister owns a pet bunny dear to my own heart and her potty training habits have gotten worse. She ... A: it sounds like your rabbit has hit sexual maturity. This is hormomally-driven behavior. It will ... | |
| 8 year old rabbit | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: i have an 8 year old mini rex intact female who has spent most of her life outside in a hutch. When ... A: I would take her to a good rabbit vet to be looked at. Cancer is not something you want to mess ... | |
| good food for evony | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I just want to ask about the best daily food for my bunny... his 2 mons old.. what are the best ... A: he is very young. Hay: all the time, timothy hay, orchard grass hay, alfalfa hay. Pellets: only ... | |
| My Bunny Dinah | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: Okay so I have a rabbit named dinah and she is a American dwarf rabbit or something rather... and ... A: you need to get her to a vet, period. She's your pet, she depends on you totally to give her the ... | |
| Baby bunny picky eater | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: Hey! We bought a baby bunny last Saturday. On Sunday we notice she was not eating anything but her ... A: you have just figured out (I hope) why you don't go to a pet store to learn about animals. They ... | |
| 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 warm | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: my rabbit lives in doors, but our flat becomes quite cold during the winter months when we're not ... A: you should at least have the heat at 60 degrees. Rabbits can handle 60 degrees indoors with no wind ... | |
| 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 help | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: my rabbit just had her bunnies and i don't know wut to do with them... and she will not go take care ... A: It appears that way, but rabbit moms only spend about 5 minutes nursing their babies once or twice a ... | |
| MALE Bunny eating fur | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm foster caring for a bunny from the SPCA (Canada's animal welfare group that saves animals). ... A: glad to hear your reply. It will take him a minimum of at least a month before he feels really ... | |
| rabbit eating habits | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I have two dwarf rabbits, can they have too much timothy hay? i am afraid to feed them too much ... A: you can not feed any type of rabbit too much timothy hay. Rabbits are designed to eat grass hays ... | |
| MALE Bunny eating fur | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm foster caring for a bunny from the SPCA (Canada's animal welfare group that saves animals). ... A: UPDATE: Hi Sacha, I just wanted to reply to your 'leave alone' comment. Spend time with him ... | |
| rabbit snuffles | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: Have you come across a good treatment for rabbit snuffles? I ask because I have a mini rex who had ... A: herbs and probiotics are good, but in the case of rabbit infections, given their nature and the ... | |
| questions about breathing and diet | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: Last thursday I got this rabbit from a lady who begged me to take it because her son was having ... A: rabbits do breathe faster for normal reasons. They get nervous, exercise, excited about something. ... | |
| Determine Sex of a Rabbit | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I received 2 dwarf rabbits and I was told that they were both females. When cleaning the cage they ... A: no females will mount males or females. Males will mount males or females. It is a dominance ... | |
| Bunny Problems | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: So I've got this bunny named Drift who's about a year and a half now and he's becoming a lil ... A: if it is 'every once in a while' as you say, I would just roll with it. If it's always in the same ... | |
| my rabbits drinking | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: i own to rabbits and they have a big drink bottle but lately one of my rabbits i drinking lots soo ... A: well, there can be several reasons for this. If where you are, the weather is getting warmer, ... | |
| bunny Urinary tract infections | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a sweet little 7 year old bunny, and I believe he has a urinary tract infection. I'm taking ... A: two things, but you need to go to the store. First, cranberry juice mixed into the water. Get the ... | |
| Rabbit with lumps on chest | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: this may sound like a strange question, but we have a 1 year old rabbit, and we have just noticed ... A: I think what you are seeing are nipples. There should be two more maybe that you aren't seeing. ... | |
| aggresive female rabbit | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: I believe my 2 year old black dutch is female. I recently got a friend for her that I think is ... A: please separate them as soon as possible. They could seriously injure each other, and possibly kill ... | |
| Soft Stools | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I have the following observation about my rabbit (Soft Stools) 1) Diet consists of Timonthy ... A: a taper means a narrowing of something. If you look at him from above when he is resting on the ... | |
| rabbit third eye lid showing all the time | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: As a rabbit ages does the third eyelid show all the time? What can you tell me about the third ... A: the third eyelid is a nictitating membrane, used to protect the eye and keep it moist. Often it ... | |
| Soft Stools | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I have the following observation about my rabbit (Soft Stools) 1) Diet consists of Timonthy ... A: one of my guys is prone to soft fecal pellets (not the small cecal pellet clusters, which they ... | |
| mini rex | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my mini rex (now about 12 weeks old.) I have been feeding him pellets ... A: good to hear from you. I have a soft spot for mini rexes (we have several). He is very young and ... | |
| Rabbits and other people's cats | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I have got two baby rabbits - they've had their injections and are ready to go outside, I took them ... A: Follow up addition: I should also mention that cat saliva is extremely damaging to prey animals. ... | |
| lucky lost her mum | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: last year my friends found a stray rabbit, they brought her to me, because they knew i had an old ... A: sorry to hear about the loss of your bunny. Short scoop here: she may be depressed but her behavior ... | |
| Skinny bunny | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I know that a when a rabbit stops eating and pooping thats really bad. I wanted to take the time to ... A: if he's really thin but healthy, that may be his body style. If he is an active boy, and it sounds ... | |
| my new pet bunny | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: we got scratchy from armada flea market she was in with 8 other bunnies she is so well mannered and ... A: she probably is sick, young bunnies from less than reputable sellers are often not cared well for ... | |
| Nail Clipping | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: Do the veins in rabbit's nails grow along with the nails as do dogs and cats? I am a mobile pet ... A: yes, rabbit's nails are like dog nails, hollow in the center for the blood supply (the quick). You ... | |
| rabbit blindness | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have had my rabbit going on 3 years and a couple of days ago I noticed that in her right eye the ... A: rabbits can go blind, but 3 years old is not old for rabbits. House rabbits can live 10-12 years, ... | |
| hair loss | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: Would like to know what you think could have caused this, and what would be the best thing to do. ... A: I have no idea from the info you have provided. I strongly suggest taking them in to your regular ... | |
| 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 catfood | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: Is it healthy for rabbits it eat cat food? Sometimes our 2 cats and rabbit just sit there and munch ... A: don't let your rabbit eat cat food. Their gi tract is not set up to handle meats well. You can ... | |
| My Bunnie smells | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: Ok well my boyfriend bought me a bunnie I'm not sure if its a bunnie or a rabbit but my boyfriend ... A: yes, you should take him to the vet to get him checked out. All new pets should be taken to a vet ... | |
| skaking/vibrating | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: Whenever I am not touching my rabbit, she starts shaking, especially her legs. It seems like she ... A: I am condused at what you are saying. Your first sentence sounds like she shakes when you don't ... | |
| litter training | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: About 4 months ago, I brought in a new rabbit (Gloria) for my neutered boy, a Jersey Wooly named ... A: you don't mention if Gloria is spayed or not. If she is not, this is the biggest factor of the ... | |
| found a rabbit and its just had kits | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: My dad was out on a bike ride with my daughter and they found a beige lop rabbit. They brought it ... A: don't worry about looking for the kits, it won't cause mom to kill them. She's a domestic (pet) ... | |
| Rabbits | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a neutered 8 month lop eared boy who is on his own and i would like to introduce a 6 month ... A: First, you have to determine if your bunny boy has a personality that can handle another rabbit. ... | |
| 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 rabbits | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I just bought two Lionhead rabbits at a sale. I don't want to make the same mistake twice. What ... A: I don't know where you were told dwarf rabbits can only have pellets and hay, but that is not ... | |
| who would a lop act around me | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: i am trying to decide if a lop would be right for me i am 11 years old and very energetic i would ... A: rabbits are by nature shy little guys who are easily spooked or 'put on alert' by a lot of sudden ... | |
| CYST THAT BURST IN A RABBIT | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a rabbit that started draining a thick creamy discharge from what appears to be under his ... A: please take your rabbit in to a good rabbit vet. You can't clear up this infection without ... | |
| drinking | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: my rabbit does not drink anything at all, I'm not joking, how much should he drink and how can i get ... A: you will need to get a plastic dropper or syringe and make him drink. Just squeeze outa few drops ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Found | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I found 6 baby bunnies. The next morning I went outside and they were all dead except for one. He's ... A: I'd suggest taking him to a rabbit vet, or to a wildlife rescue group around you. Do this quickly ... | |
| eye | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit has one eye that has turned from brown to a cloudy blue. It has come on in the past 3 ... A: my suggestion is to schedule a visit with your regular good rabbit vet. It is good you are on top ... | |
| Rabbit not eating greens | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I have had my house rabbit for 2 months, and am a first time house rabbit owner. Lucy was ... A: don't worry about the greens. Rabbits do not require greens to survive. If she doesn't want to eat ... | |
| re-bonding rabbits | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: A few weeks ago i adopted two bonded rabbits, a neutered male and an unspayed female. After about a ... A: there is really no difference between bonding rabbits and re-bonding rabbits. You start from ground ... | |
| 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 rabbit | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: Unfortunately Sunday night my 3 month old boy baby bunny dislocated his rear right hock. He is ... A: sorry to hear about your boy's injury. DO NOT put them in the same space. He needs to heal ... | |
| 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 in | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit who is litter box trained and in my house has been having a problem with his left eye. it ... A: Not exactly sure to what extent this is occurring, but I would strongly recommend taking your rabbit ... | |
| Dwarf rabbit | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: My non-neutered male dwarf is cage trained, that is, uses the litter box in his cage but when we ... A: his behavior is hormonally-induced. He literally cannot help himself in certain situations. He ... | |
| frustrations with bunnies | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can give me some advice cuz i'm just about at wits end. I have a lovely female bunny ... A: you have three intact (fully hormonal) rabbits. They will fight when the younger ones hit sexual ... | |
| Mini Rex Rabbits | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I am about to get a Mini Rex and I would like to know if they have to have some kind of huse in side ... A: yes, they need to have a hidey-box (a safe spot) they can retreat to, even in their cage, in case ... | |
| Rabbit Behavior | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a male Dutch, a little over one year old and was neutered in late January of this year. I ... A: Update: Hi Christine, thanks for the reply. I would suggest picking up the House Rabbit Handbook ... | |
| Neutered house rabbit spraying | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: hope you can help. I have two house bunnies, a neutered boy - dwarf lop about 2 and a spayed girl - ... A: it's a territory thing. Both are claiming the sofa as theirs. They are overmarking the others' ... | |
| Nursing Habits | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: How often does a mother nurse her babies? Should I woory if she has placed her fur on top of the ... A: rabbits nurse once or twice a day for about 5 minutes. Good chance you may not see it. Milk is ... | |
| Rabbit Behavior | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: my dutch rabbit seems to be very angry at me for some reason. Every time I put my hand in her cage ... A: The details provide the reasons. 17 weeks old. She has hit sexual maturity and she is not spayed. ... | |
| Rabbit Behavior | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: my dutch rabbit seems to be very angry at me for some reason. Every time I put my hand in her cage ... A: you will have to do a follow-up question with more information. I really can't tell you why with ... | |
| Sore Eyes | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: Yesterday i noticed that my rabbits eyes were red, look sore and have puss around them. Can you ... A: has nothing to do with being albino. He has some kind of infection in his sinuses. You need to ... | |
| bunny still not eating or drinking anything after treatment from her local vets | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: am just wondering if you would be able to help me with a few questions please, last Saturday i gave ... A: UPDATE Hi Shaz, I would recommend picking up The House Rabbit Handbook, and also reading the ... | |
| aggresive rabbit | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: My 7 month old male rabbit has become aggressive ever since we got him sterilized. He used to luv ... A: you will need to write back, I have hardly any info from you. what other things have changed since ... | |
| 6 wk old dutch bunny | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I got a 6 wk old dutch bunny,that i purchased on 3-24-08,it was drinking and eating pellets for like ... A: you are feeding him a totally wrong diet. The vet is wrong. First, you need to go to a good rabbit ... | |
| aspiration in bunnies | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: How can you tell if your rabbit has aspirated? What should I be looking for, coughing,sqealing? I ... A: it depends what kind of noises she is making. I would say coughing, continued coughing, any ... | |
| My rabbit died over night | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: My very young rabbit (2 months) died some time between 3:30am and 11:00am today he was a very active ... A: sorry to hear about your little guy dying. I can't tell you why he died. You'd need a vet to do a ... | |
| Concerned about my rabbit's swollen vaginal region | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I am very concerned about my Lionhead rabbit. She is less than a year old, and I noticed the other ... A: its' a combination probably of urine scald and the feces contamination. It may have also provided ... | |
| Baby Rabbit Diet | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I bought a young rabbit (they told me it was 6 weeks) and have just come to realize through this ... A: Answer to follow-up: Hi Ashleigh, I am glad he appears to be better. I would say at about three ... | |
| neutered rabbits | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 male rabbits that I got neutered 6 months ago when they were about 5 months old and they ... A: neutering stops the hormonally-driven impulse behind fighting. It doesn't get rid of fighting ... | |
| cut on nose | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: We just got a baby bunny rabbit for Easter for our son. It is a small white pet rabbit. This ... A: you need to take your rabbit to a vet. Rabbit injuries do not take care of themselves. With him ... | |
| Baby rabbit help | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit had 6 babies yesterday. Last night, one died because it moved away from the others and got ... A: yes there are some things you can do. Get kitten milk replacement from a pet supply store. Mix as ... | |
| 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 LEGS | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: WHAT CAN I DO? AND WHAT ARE ALL THE ALTERNATIVES? HOW GREAT IS THE CHANCE IT WILL MAKE IT, IF I TAKE ... A: take your rabbit to an emergency vet as soon as physically possible. It is not humane to let the ... | |
| Noisy Breathing | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: First I should say my white albino rabbit has been a great addition to my home. He and my dog are ... A: are you sure he wasn't just teeth grinding (a sign of happiness)? They do these little 'turbo ... | |
| dwarf rabbit from petland | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: i didn't get much information on my pet. all i get is a female dwarf rabbit. what is the best way ... A: you need to schedule a general exam with a good rabbit vet soon, so that the vet can make sure your ... | |
| albino rabbits | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: Lee, I am interested in finding out just how common albino rabbits are. I know that they are not ... A: there are several rabbit breeds that are albinos or have albino-ish features. Himalayan rabbits are ... | |
| rabbit | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a rabbit and her name is Casie, she is about 1 year old. Her ears look horrible. Her ears ... A: Robin, please get your rabbit to a vet right away. She has mites and needs treatment. With proper ... | |
| 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 rabbit | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit is a castrated 5 year old male rabbit 1. As I was flipping him over to clean his genital ... A: my guess is that you are actually around the area where they have extra skin where his testicles ... | |
| Tomato | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm pretty sure my 5 pound rabbit ate a whole medium store bought tomato. Since she's supposed to ... A: boy I bet she enjoyed it! I would say as long as she is eating her hay and the rest of her normal ... | |
| 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 rabbit | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: my rabbit has diarriah, is lathargic and seems to have lost aalot of weight in the last few days. Is ... A: keep her drinking. Syringe feed her water if you have to. She sounds dehydrated and her gi tract ... | |
| rabbit toys, etc | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: Lee, What kind of toys are appropriate for a bunny? I'm looking at cat toys and dog toys, as well ... A: Toys: plastic baby keys for teething are good. Hard plastic that won't break into little pieces. ... | |
| Naughty Rabbit | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have a rabbit who is 1 year old. We've had him since he was a baby and we got him ... A: well, it's good you checked that he is neutered. Most pet stores do not sell neutered rabbits. The ... | |
| looking to purchase/adopt 2 Netherland Dwarf babies | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could provide me with a list of Netherland Dwarf breeders in the Ottawa, ... A: I don't recommend breeders to people. I recommend rabbit rescues and House Rabbit Society groups to ... | |
| Bunny bereavement | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I had 2 house bunnies (Male & Female)that doted on each other they had only been together from ... A: sorry for your loss. I know you miss your little guy. Well, if she's still looking for HIM, another ... | |
| Rabbit ate carpet | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: About three weeks ago, my rabbit ate about 3 square inches of carpet, including the plastic netting ... A: I can't tell you how long it will take to pass through. Three square inches in a small bunny may ... | |
| little bumps, one scab | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: and while getting him use to me. I had him in my lap and i was petting him, and i noticed little ... A: they are probably from bites from other rabbits he was living with. But they could be other things ... | |
| dry skin | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: .. my rabbit oreyo is 4 months and a half old and he has white flakes kinda like a growth on his ... A: I can't really tell you what it is. The only way you'll know for certain is for a vet to diagnose ... | |
| baby rabbits | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit just had babies and my rabbit at my school and she had 5 babies and i was wonder if we ... A: generally you could handle them briefly if mom is okay with it, maybe catch her around her ... | |
| 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 rabbits | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: My aunt gave us a wild rabbit and we were wondeirng what to feed him ,bellets? Apples? And were ... A: please be aware that in many places it is not legal to have a wild animal as a pet. They require ... | |
| Holland Lops - eye problems | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I just bought two Holland lop does from a pretty low-down pet store and am having problems with the ... A: I'd just try to clean the eye area and get any pus out of there. You will need to go to the vet as ... | |
| feeding my bunnies | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: Is it ok to treat my bunny and her 14 month baby animal crakers?They go insane over them. A: I wouldn't give them an entire cracker, and I don't know how big of a bunny they are, but if you ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Whiskers | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: My 4 year old son cut our rabbit's whiskers the other day.. I am very upset about this. I heard ... A: I know you probably already have, but make sure your son knows that it is bad to do that. You may ... | |
| Twitching and poop | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit's half asleep and his body's appearing to be involuntarily twitching is this normal ... A: rabbits that are sleeping often have small twitches when they sleep, it is normal and nothing to ... | |
| rabbits on walks | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: Can you take rabbits and guinea pigs on walks, if you can how long and how far should you go for and ... A: you can, but only if the rabbit can tolerate wearing a special harness. You have to get a harness ... | |
| parsley | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: but she doesnt know if its from the parsley? so i just wanted to make sure that it cant hurt my ... A: parsley is generally safe, meaning that it is not naturally toxic to rabbits. That said, not every ... | |
| 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 Baby | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: My wife just got a mini lop named Lucy. Lucy seems to love being held and petted. She will rest ... A: lops have a hard time raising their ears, but generally they are either moving it out of the way to ... | |
| TEXAS RANGER, MY BUNNY | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: Texas has a little red hairless bump on her side and i was just wondering if you might know what it ... A: I can't tell you what the bump is. I can guess it could be a number of things. If the bump has a ... | |
| RABBIT'S LIFE | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: Does a dwarf rabbit need a mate to live/survive & how long can a dwarf rabbit live if it never mated A: rabbits do not "have" to have another rabbit to survive/live. They are by nature social animals and ... | |
| newborn rabbits | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a rabbit who just had 6 babies 2 days ago. This is her first time, she made a nest and I ... A: this mostly happens with first time moms. I can't tell you why, they don't have the right instincts ... | |
| biting ears | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: my 8 month old lopear looks like she has bitten both ends of the bottom of her ears. they look clean ... A: either she has an infestation of some kind or she is self-immolating (self-abuse) because of ... | |
| spayed rabbit | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I have just had my pet rabbit spayed 6 days ago she managed to chew her stitches out and she has ... A: there really isn't much you can do, if she wants to go after them. You could try to give her other ... | |
| Rabbits | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit is a Netherlands dwarf called Pepper. She is all black but has a white spot under her ... A: no rabbits shed multiple times during the year. Normally they shed every 3 months or so (based on ... | |
| 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 spayed | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: My best friend took her bunny into the vet to get spayed yesterday and when she brought the bunny ... A: make sure you only research House Rabbit Society-recommended vets - in case I didn't list it: ... | |
| Rabbit back legs not moving after getting spayed | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: My best friend took her bunny into the vet to get spayed yesterday and when she brought the bunny ... A: sorry to hear about your friend's rabbit. Did she go to a House Rabbit Society-recommended vet, or ... | |
| dwarf rabbits | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: Could you be able to tell the general info on keeping dwarf hotots and dwarf netherlands. Or could ... A: there isn't anything special in terms of care, that is why you can't find anything. I would start ... | |
| New Baby | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: My wife just got a mini lop named Lucy. Lucy seems to love being held and petted. She will rest ... A: well, 2-3 feet is a big drop for a bunny. They can break their front legs or something else if they ... | |
| dwarf bunny | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: hey, i just got a dwarf bunny that is 2 months old and when i bought it they told me not to feed it ... A: I believe you misunderstood the people who sold you the rabbit. They told you not to give him ... | |
| newborn rabbits | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: how long can u wait before changing the bedding for a newborn rabbits A: about a week (7-8 days). Make sure mom is somewhere off playing, separated. Just keeps the stress ... | |
| Rex rabbit "mystery" sickness | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: Our vet told us the bring him in when it happens but it happened on Christmas day and on a Sunday ... A: we have several rex rabbits. First, you'll have to get back to me as I need some more info. First, ... | |
| litter | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: hey.. I'm looking for a good litter for my rabbits and i read that carefresh is really good, is that ... A: carefresh is okay but only in that it is safe for them. I don't recommend it. I do recommend the ... | |
| Rabbit | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I've noticed that my rabbit has a lump under her nipple. It has gotten a little bit bigger but ... A: it could be an infected nipple, a blocked milk duct, mastitis or something along those lines. I ... | |
| Rabbits | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: Hi there would you recommend getting a rabbit dressed? D | |