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Rabbits/Questions Answered by Expert Pam Enve
| Subject | Date Asked |
| 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: I know that rabbits can purr when they are happy. Truthfully I am not 100% sure but it could be ... | |
| My rabbit is extra jumpy | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: My rabbit had her kit of bunnies the day before yesterday, and today she's jumping all over her ... A: I have no idea what could be wrong with her. Is this her first time with babies? She may just be ... | |
| my rabbit is having a problem with balance | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I was given a 3 year old male rabbit a week ago. He was fine until now. He is having problems with ... A: Rabbits can get a parasite that can affect their balance. It can also be from an inner ear problem. ... | |
| Bonding a (chronically?) sick bunny | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to bond my 1 year old female mini-rex with another bunny for companionship. I found ... A: I personally would not bond them at all. Rabbits with respiratory issues are almost always ... | |
| What breed of rabbit do I have? | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering what type of rabbit my pet Hiccup is. Thanks for your help! A: It is really difficult to tell without feeling her fur but she looks like a charlie colored Mini ... | |
| bunny behavior | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: I bought a bunny from a lady on craigslist. The bunny is the runt of the family. I got her on Monday ... A: She sounds like she may have e. cuniculi. It can progressively get worse, it is passed to rabbits ... | |
| Bunny breed...not breeding | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: I'm a proud mommy of two bunnies; one Holland lop and the other with ears that stand up. I don't ... A: Hmm this is a tough one. The best I can tell you is that your rabbit is not one of the 47 ... | |
| Breeding and Showing Mini rexs | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a black buck, and black doe that are non related. The Doe has won B.O.V. at the ... A: Since the female is only 7 months old I would try to get her third leg. As long as you breed her ... | |
| Petromalt | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: Is it okay to give my rabbit petromalt or laxatone for a preventive of hairballs. She has unlimited ... A: Petromalt is safe for bunnies in small amounts. Rabbits don't really get hairballs. Most often ... | |
| Oh-uh... | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: Our rabbits have just had babies 4 weeks ago Sunday, the doe dug a burrow in our back court yard. ... A: If she is being aggressive to the other kits take them away and take her to them once a day to let ... | |
| Rabbit behaviour | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: I've had my rabbit (Black Netherland Dwarf Male) for about 6 months and still when I try to pick him ... A: Is he neutered? He is displaying cage protective behavior. Sometimes neutering can help with this ... | |
| baby bunnies! | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: My Rabbit Ditzie just had six babies. We have never had baby animals of ANY kind and need some ... A: A domestic rabbit that is used to humans will not abandon her babies if you touch them. If she ... | |
| englishblackspotrabbit buck | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: bertie has become very aggressive towards our collie bitch ..totally unprovoked .they are usually ... A: Is Bertie spayed? It more likely has to do with hormones than it does seasons. If she is not ... | |
| Bonding my three rabbits with a baby | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: my name is Emily! I have 3 rabbits. I have 2 girls and one boy. They girls are not fixed but the ... A: It is very difficult to bond 3 bunnies it would be nearly impossible to bond 4. If you want to get ... | |
| Worried about my lionhead possibly getting ready for birth, 11 days pregnant. | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: She was scratching at her cage early tmorning and all night. The. Started neating with her hay. So i ... A: If you are sure of the date of breeding there is no possible way that she would deliver viable ... | |
| frigghtened rabbit | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: i have had my current bunny for the past 2 years since she is a few months old.she has always been a ... A: Your rabbit is probably a typical hormonal female. You need to have her spayed and it should stop ... | |
| gel urine, stomach gurgles, help! | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: We are first time rabbit owners, purchasing our new baby rabbit almost a week ago. We have just ... A: You are not overreacting at all. This is called mucoid enteritis or mucoid enteropathy. This can ... | |
| Spayed female making noises | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a spayed Holland lop, Bella, who is bonded to a neutered lop. They live indoors, used a ... A: I have never heard a spayed rabbit make any mating noises. I have heard aggressive rabbits make a ... | |
| removing bandage from bunny's foot | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: my 10 year old bunny has a bandage on his left front paw. he had stitches where a growth fell off. ... A: I am taking a guess that it is vet wrap? Take a small pair of scissors and snip out a piece on the ... | |
| Lop-eared albino rabbit | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: We have a pet lop-eared rabbit which we found. We have managed to get him using the litter tray to ... A: The best I can tell you is to try putting hay in the litter pan. They like to eat hay while they ... | |
| growth on rabbit's dewlap | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old female dwarf rabbit that has a growth on her dewlap, or slightly above it. It's ... A: Well it is really hard to tell without a vet looking at it. Hopefully it is just an abscess. Yes ... | |
| Female rabbit weeing behaviour | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a female rabbit who is now 6 months old, she first came too us at 10 weeks. She instantly ... A: It could be hormones and that she is marking her area. It could also be that she has an infection ... | |
| ?? | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: .? A: You can give your bunny grass from your yard. However you need to make sure it hasn't been treated ... | |
| My Son 18 years Old had Pet Rabbit Sleeping in the same room. | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: My Son (18)has a pet rabbit which we put in a cage with the plastic Tub 1/3 full of Hey. Should I be ... A: Does your son have an allergy to hay? Unless he has an allergy or is sensitive it is not going to ... | |
| Male Rabbits | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I have had my two rabiits castrated in the hope that they could live together, but after nine weeks ... A: I have never been able to bond two male rabbits even if they are neutered. For some reason the ... | |
| Our Rabbit has lost a lot of weight since the first of August | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: Our rabbit, a Holland Lop, has lost enough weight that we can feel his back bone. We could not do ... A: Dark urine may or may not be a bad thing. Their urine can be pigmented anywhere from pale yellow to ... | |
| NEW BORN BUNNIES WITH PASTY DIARRHEA | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE TEN JUNIOR DOES (WHITE NEW ZEALAND)I BOUGHT FROM ANOTHER BREEDER, I GOT THEM AT THREE WEEKS ... A: I raised rabbits for over 15 years and have never seen this happen. I would not be breeding the ... | |
| boils on rabbit | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: we have a pet netherland dwarf you is just a few months old. she is regularly handled but has not ... A: I am hoping that you have already been to the vet. My best guess would be either bot fly larvae or ... | |
| My bunny Ninja. | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: My bunny ninja is still only like 3 or 4 months old and looks like a baby. I have noticed that he ... A: Any change in a rabbits behavior indicates the need to see a vet. In your case I would be seeing a ... | |
| urine scald | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: my rabbit had got pregnant for 3 times in 4 months(in the 3rd time we didn't know that she was ... A: You should take her back to the vet and figure out why she has urine scald. There has to be an ... | |
| feeding my rabbit | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: i just got my 4 month old rabbit today and i am not sure how much to feed it a day A: You can feed it as much timothy or grass hay as it wants. I prefer to keep my rabbits on a hay diet ... | |
| buying a rabbit | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: i am trying to buy a rabbit and I'm not sure if i should or not. i have a 3 yr old sister who loves ... A: How old are you? A rabbit is NOT a good pet for such small children. They are prey animals and ... | |
| found pet bunny | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: My children found a pet bunny, we took out ads to try to locate the owner, my question is it acts ... A: Yes you can use triple antibiotic ointment. Make sure to just use the plain ointment and not the ... | |
| rabbits back legs | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: we got up this morning and our 7 year old rabbits back leg was sticking out she cant hop or sit on ... A: You need to take your rabbit to an exotic animal vet. Without seeing the bunny I can not tell you ... | |
| Rabbits | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a new baby rabbit but I take him in my rabbit cage with my old rabbit , I saw that she ... A: Until both rabbits are spayed and neutered and properly bonded the best thing to do is to keep them ... | |
| spaying age question | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5-year old mini rex. On a recent trip to the vet, she brought up the subject of having her ... A: We have never had a problem spaying rabbits that are 5 years old. It sounds as though your vet has ... | |
| My Bunny has been strange | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend and had went and bought a bunny, and since we had her, she'd lick us and groom us, now ... A: Have you ever heard of bunny teenage years? This is the time that most of them end up in shelters ... | |
| male rabbit | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I just put my sons doe n with the buck to breed for our fair and we noticed the buck had black ... A: Is it black pigment on the skin or do they appear to be bruised or discolored. Vent disease can ... | |
| Lop-eared bunny problem | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: My 7 1/2 year old lop-ear has never allowed us to handle him. He lives in his hutch,is eating fine ... A: Rabbits don't develop diabetes but they can get kidney problems. You really need to get him to a ... | |
| my rabbits behaviour has changed | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: My mini lop rabbit's behaviour has changed. He is about 11 months old. He lives in our house and ... A: Your rabbit is in his hormonal stage. He needs to be neutered and this will stop his mating ... | |
| how old our my pet rabbit babies | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: now there eating food and drinking water. the mum keeps banging her feet like in a temper. when ... A: Babies need to stay with their mother for a full 8 weeks. Their eyes open at about the 10th day. ... | |
| clear virgina discharge | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: i have a female rabbit that is of 2 years old and not spayed. Last night, when i was giving my ... A: The only thing you can really do is to take her to the vet and get her spayed. Without looking at ... | |
| Funny Potty Habits? | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: My girlfriend has 3 rabbits. The first he got from a friend, the second she saved from being a ... A: I am guessing that the bunny is already neutered? If he is not I am sure that you know that can be ... | |
| Rabbit fighting | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I just don't know what to do.My bunny is very "hold me hold my other me" and then when I put her ... A: Are they spayed and neutered? In order for rabbits to be bonded properly they need to be spayed and ... | |
| soft stool/sneezing | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 male neutered rabbits.. they live together in a large 2 story hutch, inside the home. Here ... A: Just from what I have read I can see a few problems and I may have a solution for you. From many ... | |
| My rabbit won't move | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: My female rabbit had babies three weeks ago after the first week her body seemed to be perilized and ... A: You need to take your rabbit to a rabbit savvy vet. Feeding her vitamin water is not going to fix ... | |
| Fat bunny! | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: We recently started showing Dutch bunnies and would like to do one breeding with our two grand ... A: 5 pounds is not fat for a Dutch however is she has so much weight that you can't feel her backbone ... | |
| white rabbit | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: We found a wild rabbit that is white the momma rabbit is a brown and all the other little ones r ... A: There are wild albino rabbits but they are extremely rare. I don't know much about wild rabbits but ... | |
| bunny sudden death | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I was gave a baby rabbit 2 days ago I put it in with a mama and babies so it could nurse after about ... A: Was this baby a wild rabbit? Did it belong to the mother you gave it to? It sounds like it died ... | |
| lump on back | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: Hey, I noticed that my 5 year old male polish dwarf bunny has a little bump on his back above his ... A: Without seeing you I can't tell you what it is. It could be a tumor,an abscess, a maggot or just an ... | |
| how old r my baby rabits? | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: okay i found 4 baby rabbits and i have no clue how old they are. the mom was killed so i have to ... A: Are these wild rabbits? I have no experience with wild rabbits but wild rabbits that are hopping ... | |
| hy | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 baby bunnies that are 2 weeks old and i gave them lettuce and they love it can i give them ... A: Out of curiosity why are these babies not with their mother? They need to stay with their mother ... | |
| Lice or Dandruff? :( | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I was patting my rabbit today when i saw what looked like lice eggs in his fur. In the white patches ... A: The only way to know for sure is to have a vet look at him. If it is fur mites it is easy to fix ... | |
| Snapped off tooth | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: My little bunny just snapped of his tooth. He was running around the living room when he slid and ... A: Rabbits do break their teeth occasionally. It will most likely grow back but the fact that is ... | |
| moving indoor rabbit outdoors temperarily | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I have had our rabbit, Digger, for 12 years. He's been inside ever since we brought ... A: Well it is dangerous to keep any bunny outdoors because of predators but if you have a secure ... | |
| broken bunny toe | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: My bunny got spooked and jumped out of my arms and broke his toe. His toe is, as far as I can tell, ... A: As with humans who break their toes there is not much you can do. I would not give him anything ... | |
| newly neutered rabbit | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a six month old male neutered rabbit. I just got him fixed yesterday. I just bought a female ... A: Are they in cages? Try keeping them in their cages next to each other so they can get used to each ... | |
| Blue eyes | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I think I understand the vienna gene and blue eye whites. How does blue eyes work with color ... A: When a blue eyed white rabbit is bred to a regular colored rabbit that does not carry the vienna ... | |
| Runny nose/sniffles | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I have been going to a friend who is a breeder as well and bought 2 rabbits of her in Jan(in the ... A: I know exactly how you feel. Rabbits will have a little bit of moisture around their noses. As ... | |
| rabbits | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: do rabbits get nasty when having babies A: Truthfully most female rabbits that aren't spayed can get very cage protective. Maybe not ... | |
| Squishy | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: My Sister(Ariel, 18) Ariel Went To A Flea Market Yesterday With Her Boyfriend Brandyn(18). And Ariel ... A: Is Squishy in a wire cage? If he is that is probably why he is sitting in the food bowl. However ... | |
| Squishy | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: My Sister(Ariel, 18) Ariel Went To A Flea Market Yesterday With Her Boyfriend Brandyn(18). And Ariel ... A: No you should not be feeding Squishy those treats. They are dangerous. Squishy is far to young ... | |
| bunny got fever and not eating much | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I've a male bunny aged just over 2 years. He was healthy but 2 days ago just stopped eating and ... A: You need to find another vet immediately. Any vet that gives a rabbit Amoxicillin does not know how ... | |
| is rabbit sick? | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit was having discharge from her eyes and nose. We then got her medicine. Its been a few days ... A: I really do not understand what you are asking? A rabbits normal body temperature is between 101 ... | |
| Squishy | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: My Sister(Ariel, 18) Ariel Went To A Flea Market Yesterday With Her Boyfriend Brandyn(18). And Ariel ... A: Squishy looks like a large breed rabbit but she is some sort of mixed breed so it is impossible to ... | |
| passover | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I need a kosher for passover rabbit food and i cant find one and on this website it say pure alfalfa ... A: Oxbow makes pellets that are timothy based. You can find them here: ... | |
| if my rabbit were pregnant should I suspend meds for snuffles? | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I know now they may have bred in the 5 minutes that it took me to find them together. The reason I ... A: If the buck had already been neutered for 10 days, I agree with your vet that it is highly unlikely ... | |
| passover | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I need a kosher for passover rabbit food and i cant find one and on this website it say pure alfalfa ... A: It is nice that you are trying to feed your bunny kosher food. I do not know anything about things ... | |
| Baby Bunnies | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: before I knew anything about baby bunnies, I was tricked into buy two bunnies from the flea market, ... A: If you have got them this far their chances of survival are much greater. However they never ... | |
| Sulfatrim for ear infection | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me with a question. I took my newly adopted mini-lop to the vet and found ... A: I prefer to have a culture and sensitivity test to see which antibiotics will work. If the sulfa is ... | |
| Our new albino rabbit... | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I just bought my daughter our first rabbit, which happens to be an albino rabbit, named it ... A: I certainly hope you are feeding the bunny besides carrots and lettuce. Carrots are actually very ... | |
| Rabbits eyes | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit is about 7 years old and we have never had him vaccinated and do not know the type of ... A: Rabbits in the United States do not need vaccinations however they should have an annual check up ... | |
| GI Stasis? | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit is being very particular about his eating. His poops have gotten progressively smaller. ... A: It sounds like you know what you are doing. I wouldn't recommend triscuts and bread and that may be ... | |
| GI Stasis? | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: My rabbit is being very particular about his eating. His poops have gotten progressively smaller. ... A: Does your vet understand that the bunny is not eating? You might want to try to call the vet and ... | |
| My Rabbit has a strange lump | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: so a while ago my rabbit got a little lump, i was a little worried but my mom said to just keep an ... A: Without seeing it I can't tell you if it is bad or not. It sounds like the bunny is suffering right ... | |
| Overproducing cecals | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I recently adopted an estimated 4 year old rabbit from a dog only shelter about a week ago. The ... A: If he was getting the incorrect diet he may not be eating the cecotropes. Since you have corrected ... | |
| dutch rabbits | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 dutch rabbits and the 2 girls have 1 brown eye and 1 blue eye the boy has 1 brown eye and ... A: Are you sure they are Dutch? The vienna gene causes rabbits to have markings that appear to be ... | |
| My rabbits leg | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: My 4 month old rabbit's right hind leg clicks sometimes when she hops, I've tried searching the ... A: Are you sure it his her leg and that she is not making a noise when hopping? I would suggest an ... | |
| Lionhead fur | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Quick question. I cannot get my lionhead rabbit to sit still long enough to brush him. Ill get a few ... A: You really have to work with them and hold them firmly when you brush them. Try cradling him in ... | |
| Lethargic | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have an 8 month old neutered rabbit. He is usually super feisty and doesn't really allow anyone to ... A: I am sorry for the delay in my response. It sounds as though the best thing for your bunny is the ... | |
| Bonding | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old male rabbit called Gizmo he has been neutered so we have just got him a lovely ... A: If they are getting along well outside the cage I would continue to work on the bonding process but ... | |
| rescued bunny not eating much. | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I rescued a domestic rabbit yesterday morning whom someone had released into the neighborhood ... A: The fact that she hasn't eaten for over 24 hours is already a real problem. If you can't find a ... | |
| my baby rabbits | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: we have 16 or more rabbits and one of them just had babies well the mom doesn't really care for them ... A: Why do you think the mom is not taking care of them? The moms will only feed them once a day. You ... | |
| how to breed to get better markings | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Ms. Enve, My sisters and I are in 4H, I am the oldest, that's why I'm writing with my mom's ok. We ... A: What part of the country are you located? Is your buck booted or does he have a blanket pattern ... | |
| just born | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Mom does not look like she knows what she is doing. the baby is outside the box,..mom is pulling ... A: Do you have anything besides cardboard that you can use for a nesting box? Even a plastic tub like ... | |
| newborn kits | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: My doe gave birth this morning to 2 apparently healthy kits. One is pink and one is grey. I was ... A: Do you have photos? Unless you see a lot of newborn babies and you understand genetics it is nearly ... | |
| still born | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: Just came home from a Saturday at the county fair to have my nine year old yell "Mommy something is ... A: The baby could have been born dead or it could have died from hypothermia since it was not covered. ... | |
| Wheezing | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: My dutch rabbit is now 6, and hes been in very good health for all his life, however just tonight ... A: Do you have an exotic animal veterinarian available over there? It sounds like he has snuffles ... | |
| Breed of rabbit? | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a rabbit that is a lot larger than my other two. I am no professional on rabbits and although ... A: How old is he? If he is full grown I would say he is probably a small breed of some sort mixed with ... | |
| cutting rabbit claws | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit needs his claws cut but I can't seem to figure out how to hold him to get this done. I do ... A: You have a few options. You can take the bunny to the vet and have them show you how to do it, you ... | |
| eyes | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: i bought my rabbit from the pet store 3 days ago. everything seemed fine until tonight. i found ... A: If this was my bunny I would be taking it to a vet. Pet store bunnies often come from breeders who ... | |
| 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 is possible that he will out grow it. Holland Lops have enormous heads and sometimes the head ... | |
| temporary weird acting | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: my rabbit is a 2 year old purebread dwarf lop eared bunny. today he was acting a little strange when ... A: If he had louder than normal gurgling in the stomach he probably had gas pain which caused his ... | |
| Urgent!my bunny broke his toenail , and it's bleeding.... | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: My bunny jumped off a couch and landed wrong , and she broke her whole nail ,she broke it at the ... A: It will fall off in time. It is imperative to make sure that the bleeding stops. You can hold the ... | |
| My pet | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: Why is my male Rabbit bleeding by his penis A: Where exactly is he bleeding? Is he bleeding profusely or are you just seeing dried blood? If your ... | |
| Bunny Nails | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I just recently bought a Lion head Bunny. Super cute and adorable. I have a question about his ... A: If you get some cat nail clippers and just nip all the ends it is going to be a lot easier than ... | |
| Is bunny scared of me cooking? | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I am fostering Tipsy a 4 month old female mini-satin from the local animal shelter. She is a ... A: Honestly this is a bit strange. Since she came from the shelter you never know what kind of ... | |
| help please! | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Your Question Edit Question hi, my rabbit has had babies about 2 weeks ago, 2 of them are big and ... A: It does look like a double dwarf. The ears are set way back on the head. These kits usually fade ... | |
| bunny alone | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I would like to find out if it is ok to let my bunny have free range over my home? or if it is ... A: Even though the house is bunny proof I would be hesitant of leaving him out when you are not home. ... | |
| help please! | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: Your Question Edit Question hi, my rabbit has had babies about 2 weeks ago, 2 of them are big and ... A: Are the ears set way back on the head? Sometimes peanuts can live a few weeks. I have had them ... | |
| my bunny is urinating on the floor | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: i have a 5 year mini lop male that is fixed. he has the run of the kitchen but is free to roam in ... A: Tucker is such a cute bunny. Anytime there is a change in behavior a rabbit should be examined by a ... | |
| Blue eyes | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: My pure bred blue eye Lionheads had a litter of 6 but only 2 had blue eyes. Why didn't the blue eye ... A: Both of your rabbits carry the recessive c gene. The gene that makes the blue eyes is the vienna ... | |
| Arsenic poisening | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: we have two female pet rabbits who are three years old and have been very healthy. Today we went out ... A: Yikes! I am so sorry Melissa but I am stumped as well. I do not have any idea what the symptoms of ... | |
| dwarf rabbit | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: also a strong odour in his cage . A: I do not know if he has been stung but the problem is that if he is unbalanced and wobbly he really ... | |
| Recurring GI Stasis/Diet | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm the happy and proud guardian of 2 bunnies, both adopted from the Wisconsin Humane Society - got ... A: Has the vet checked her for all potential health issues? The biggest cause of GI stasis is bad ... | |
| Ponazuril | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: how do i dose Ponazuril for rabbits ,,, do i give oraly or in water? an dilution for coccidia A: You need to ask Dr. Dana Krempels. We do not have access to Ponazuril here but as far as I know she ... | |
| my bunny | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: my rabbit has a lump on the side of her face just by her chin.its about the size of a pea.It doesn't ... A: She does need to go to the vet. It could be an abscess that needs to be surgically drained. She ... | |
| 5 week old rabbit | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I bought a lop rabbit and 2 weeks later she had 1 baby it is now 5 weeks old and seems to have a ... A: This is not normal. It could be a variety of things from mucoid enteritis, e. coli or coccidia. It ... | |
| When should your rabbit be spayed | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I have what I believe is a holland lop mix about six months old. I'm very worried about the cancer ... A: You most definitely don't want her playing with balloons. There are so many great toys that rabbits ... | |
| When should your rabbit be spayed? | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I have what I believe is a holland lop mix about six months old. I'm very worried about the cancer ... A: My personal opinion is that a bunny should be spayed as soon as they reach sexual maturity. Yours ... | |
| My Rabbit Isn't Using It's Leg | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I noticed that my rabbit was running weirdly on one of his legs yesterday and i lifted him up to see ... A: I hope that you have taken your rabbit to the vet. The failure to use the leg could mean injury. ... | |
| Heat and rabbits | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: Is heat more dangerous to lops since the ears are next to the body? I'm surprise to see rabbits ... A: Not really. It would seem that way but since no rabbit can sweat they still all release the heat ... | |
| Blindness | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: We had a rabbit for 7 years (female), and another for just under a year (male). The female died ... A: It could have been an infection. It is a good idea to get him examined by a vet in case it is ... | |
| mini rex | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering when I can have contact with my rahnna. She gave birth to 5 beauties 12 days ago. I ... A: You really need to check them now. If the mother is overly aggressive you can remove the mom from ... | |
| rabbit health-please help | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: ihave a 4 year old male rabbit called misty.he has been having his teeth trimmed every few weeks ... A: Each animal is different. It the new vet is experienced with rabbits I would tend to trust him. ... | |
| Breeding Dutch Rabbits | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 month old Dutch rabbit. She has some Mini Rex in her too. I am going to start breeding ... A: These 9 babies will be perfect pets but quality wise dutch are a marked breed. If the black on the ... | |
| Breeding Dutch Rabbits | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 month old Dutch rabbit. She has some Mini Rex in her too. I am going to start breeding ... A: A dutch is considered a small breed and can be bred at 6 months old. I prefer to breed around 8 or ... | |
| My rabbit pulled out her fur and now there are bald patches on both her hips and under her chin. | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: My female rabbit pulled out her fur a few days ago. She pulled out so much that there are bald ... A: Is she making a nest with the fur? If she is then it is indeed probably a false pregnancy unless ... | |
| Is my rabbit too thin? | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I have two rabbits - both male and neutered (about 1-2 mths ago). They are brothers and are 6 mth ... A: If it is something like pinworms then yes the other rabbit probably has it. Some rabbits seem to ... | |
| I think my rabbit is pregnant, help! | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: About 2-3 week ago my idiot of a brother left my male dwarf, french lop out in the garden with my ... A: No you shouldn't panic. This is normal. They will only feed them once or twice a day and usually ... | |
| Just moved, and my rabbit isn't drinking | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently moved into a new apartment. I have a 7 year old Holland Lop and since the move he has ... A: I totally agree about the vet. If he has started to drink again there is no need to stress him out ... | |
| Is my rabbit too thin? | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I have two rabbits - both male and neutered (about 1-2 mths ago). They are brothers and are 6 mth ... A: Call the vet and ask if they checked for internal parasites while you were there. If they didn't ... | |
| pregnancy | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I have had two male (so I thought) living together for a year, no problems. I have recently added a ... A: I have never seen a male build a nest. My suspicion is that it is a doe. If you do not know how to ... | |
| Just moved, and my rabbit isn't drinking | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I recently moved into a new apartment. I have a 7 year old Holland Lop and since the move he has ... A: Honestly it could be something as simple as the fact that he does not like the taste of the water ... | |
| I think my rabbit is pregnant, help! | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: About 2-3 week ago my idiot of a brother left my male dwarf, french lop out in the garden with my ... A: I am not really sure what a dwarf french lop is but if the female is significantly smaller than the ... | |
| happy alone? | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering does the rabbit get lonely living by itsself? with no other rabbit sounds or smells ... A: I often wonder this myself because although some people claim that they get lonely there is really ... | |
| my rabbet has just had babbys | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: my rabbet has just had babbys rabbets and i would like to no when i can mix them with the dad coz ... A: You can not put them with their dad because the mom will become pregnant again. The dad may kill ... | |
| female rabbit | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I was told she is just under a year but she is so much bigger than my male lop. I've had my buck for ... A: Without a pedigree or the breeder telling you it is impossible to tell. It can be tricky to breed ... | |
| rabbits | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Does feeding a rabbit wine stop it from growing? A: I am sorry but this is the silliest question I have ever heard. Unless you feed a rabbit to much ... | |
| Dwarf | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: How are dwarfs different than small breeds? A: Dwarfs carry a dwarfing gene but so do most small breeds. The only difference is size. According ... | |
| rabbit giving birth | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: i have a 6 year old rabbit and i think she is pregnant. All the sites i have been on say that ... A: If she is 6 years old and has not had a litter it is very unlikely that she is pregnant. Indeed it ... | |
| pregnant or not | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: We bred our doe 35 days ago and she is showing all signs of being pregnant (pulling out fur, ... A: If you are sure about the dates and are certain it has been 35 days she is probably having a phantom ... | |
| rabbit in heat | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: we have a rabbit we know is a girl we have had her for six months but she was a few months old when ... A: Rabbits are induced ovulators and therefore do not go into heat or have heat cycles. If your rabbit ... | |
| How do treat snuffles or should they be sold? | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: My mom raises Lionheads and Astrix rabbits. They are pedigreed and are breed standard but not ... A: This is a very tricky question. Snuffles can be caused by several different organisms. The problem ... | |
| Sexing castrated males | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently working with some young castrated males and trying to demonstrate to students how to ... A: The males should still have a normal penis whether castrated or not. The doe will have a slit an ... | |
| Breeding | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: My doe lost her litter in a cold spell. How long will it take for her to be ready to breed again? A: They can be bred again within 24-48 hours. Just pick her up and make sure she doesn't have any ... | |
| behavior change | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old mini-lop bunny, fully toilet trained. Over the last week Honeybee has been ... A: I suggest that you take your rabbit to a rabbit savvy vet for an exam. Things such as UTI's, ... | |
| Unknown Illness. Has been to vet | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have had my rabbit Thumper for 10 years now. This past september i had to get him neutered because ... A: It sounds like your bunny really needs a second opinion. Obviously I can't see him but if I had to ... | |
| pregnant rabbit | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: i got a female rabbit that i think she's pregnant, because she's not doing much. do i have to move ... A: Yes you need to move the male. Male and female rabbit should never be left together unless they are ... | |
| Pregnant | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: i have a pregnant rabbit. It was a planned thing so i am ready for the babies, but i am very excited ... A: There really isn't a whole lot you can do except wait. It is really best just to leave her alone ... | |
| Breeding | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: today i started my breeding process with my two rabbits. My male rabbit is six months old and my ... A: That is 100% normal. She is just trying to tell him that she is the boss. As long as he mounted ... | |
| rabbit seizure | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: my 4months old female angora died 2 weeks ago, it happened so suddenly, one day she was fine and ... A: There is not way to tell why a rabbit died without a necropsy. Since she was at the vets your best ... | |
| water flows in Rabbit Eye | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: few days before she got some problem in her one eye. some water flows in her left eye.i am worried. ... A: I am sorry but I am having difficulty understanding the question. If you are talking about an eye ... | |
| Rough Breathing | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: My bunny has been sneezing quite a bit.. not as frequent anymore, but when she breahtes she grunts ... A: If your rabbit is sneezing and having what sounds like trouble breathing then she needs to see a ... | |
| rabbit nest | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: We had a rabbit dig out a hole in the yard for a nest. The next day the dirt had been smoothed out ... A: I really don't know a whole lot about wild rabbits. I can tell you that they only feed their young ... | |
| What kind of rabbit do I have? | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I was given a rabbit for a classroom pet last year by a friend that works at the local Humane ... A: She sure looks like a Holland Lop. Sometimes it is hard to tell but her head looks like a Holland. ... | |
| ?????????? | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: A few weeks ago, my rabbit got runny stool. Since then, I've cut back on all of her treats. Now all ... A: There are other conditions that can cause loose stool. Chances are that it is not diarrhea as true ... | |
| New dutch bunny owner | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: ok im going to give u a lil back story about him so you can understand my questions. Jasper (the ... A: If your bunny is staying hunched in a corner and he is not eating and drinking he is not feeling ... | |
| Does diatomaceous earth work on rabbits? | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking of using it on them and their food in case they have parasites. A: I use DE in my drop trays and to treat my yard. There are reports that it will kill internal and ... | |
| rabbit wound | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit has a wound on his front paw and there is pus coming from his foot. also it is very ... A: Rabbits do not tolerate infections well. You really need to get your bunny to a rabbit savvy vet. ... | |
| rex genetics | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I currently breed otter rex rabbits. I have chocolate otters which are true to type, however I ... A: I am going to try to explain this without confusing you. I tend to think faster than I type when I ... | |
| rabbit screaming | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Twice within the last month, I heard one of my older bunny (8 years old?) screaming a high pitch ... A: A rabbit wont scream unless it is scared or in pain. It sounds like your bunny is having some ... | |
| siblings | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: My friend bought 2 male rabbits from pets at home. Only she now has 2 babies. I have said i will ... A: Does can occasionally stay together if they are litter mates. Bucks will almost always fight as ... | |
| Natural castration | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Are there any stats on wild rabbits castrating younger males? I cannot imagine a rabbit letting ... A: I really don't have much information on wild rabbits. I also doubt that there would be to many ... | |
| licking and nipping | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm playing with a month old kit from a litter of one. It will lick me but also nip at the same ... A: The baby probably thinks you are its mother or a sibling. Yes they do groom each other and they ... | |
| Fear of slick floors (hardwood/linoleum) | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have two house rabbits, both are fixed, one is male and one is female. We've owned ... A: Do you have a Tractor Supply Company near you? Even if they don't have them they can order them for ... | |
| Fear of slick floors (hardwood/linoleum) | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have two house rabbits, both are fixed, one is male and one is female. We've owned ... A: I am not sure I can be much help but I have a suggestion. If you have a dollar general store near ... | |
| rabbits | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: One female rabbit of mine has fur missing with drie blood.There is another female with her.They are ... A: There is a chance that they are fighting. If they are not spayed and properly bonded you may want ... | |
| An Odd death. | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: A long, long, LONG time ago, my doe bunny had a litter of kittens. She had seven, and though the ... A: Honestly there is no way to tell why a rabbit died without a necropsy. It could be anything from ... | |
| Filing rabbit teeth | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8 yr old mini lop. She's an older lady with her share of health challenges. I take her ... A: I personally would never recommend someone file their teeth without the assistance of a vet. You ... | |
| Constipation | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Ella and Bernard are house bunnies. Ella has a history of ileus x1. I have spoken to my vet, ... A: If your bunny is still not producing fecal pellets you really need to get her to the vet. Sometimes ... | |
| pregnant rabbit | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: We have a pregnant rabbit and all the sudden she will only eat her hay and no longer her pellets. Is ... A: So sorry for the delay. Rabbits that are pregnant can go off of feed but usually not until a day or ... | |
| Rabbit Allergies | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I own two rabbits; a lion head female and lion head/dutch mix male. The male was purchased at 8 ... A: Rabbits can get allergies. However with a constant runny nose I would be more worried that it would ... | |
| Seed Pods in Hay | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I purchased some hay from a farm that I've been purchasing my rabbits' hay from for the past few ... A: I am sorry it took so long to answer. Most farmers around here can look at the hay and tell you ... | |
| gray ears | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a lop-eared rabbit who is albino (and I named him Obama haha). I got him last January and he ... A: My personal opinion is that there aren't too many pet store employees that know a whole lot of ... | |
| how do i know if i am sick because of my bunny? | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Can i feed my bunny [Bella] carrot juice because she likes carrots so if she can eat carrot juice ... A: Aneri, With the exception of very few issues like fungal infections (ringworm) and fleas there is ... | |
| gray ears | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a lop-eared rabbit who is albino (and I named him Obama haha). I got him last January and he ... A: Rabbits can become extremely cage aggressive. Indeed neutering can cut back on their hormonal ... | |
| gray ears | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a lop-eared rabbit who is albino (and I named him Obama haha). I got him last January and he ... A: First I would like to tell you that Obama is about the most hilarious name I have ever heard for a ... | |
| Fur | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: My fuzzy lop is losing his fur in big patches. One of the patches the fur isn't growing back and it ... A: Fuzzy lops are difficult to say the least. When they molt it can be anything from loosing a few ... | |
| How does a vet tell if a rabbit is spayed? | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Sure would hate to have one opened up only to find she's been spayed. A: Depending on what kind of sutures were used when they shave the area they should see a scar. Some ... | |
| Rabbits | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: First question, i have had a male and female rabbit together for a week now.(i didnt know the sex). ... A: If your male and female are over 11 weeks old then yes she is probably pregnant. However rabbits ... | |
| Runt? | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: How do you tell if an adult rabbit is a small breed instead of a runt? Does it make any difference? A: If the rabbit is an adult and is still small it is probably either a small breed or a mix of some ... | |
| sick holland lop | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have had my holland lop (lars) for about 3 weeks now, he was 6 weeks old when we got him from the ... A: The only thing I am surprised about is that they did not do an Xray of his stomach before force ... | |
| Unusually small litter of mini rex | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: We have been raising mini rex rabbits for the past year and before that have had 5 years of rabbit ... A: I am so sorry that it has taken me so long to reply. For some reason the question didn't come ... | |
| Unusually small litter of mini rex | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: We have been raising mini rex rabbits for the past year and before that have had 5 years of rabbit ... A: I have seen litters with peanut like rabbits that lived until about 3 weeks old. I don't believe ... | |
| Bunny Nibbled A House Plant.. | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: My young bunny Hades managed to reach the my houseplant, a Heartleaf Philodendron long enough to ... A: The bunny should be taken to a rabbit savvy vet right away for supportive care. I am not sure when ... | |
| Californian kit not gaining weight | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: So my best of show Californian doe had a litter 9/6/09. there were only three baby's, within the ... A: I can't tell you what is wrong with the baby but I can give you some ideas. There are people all ... | |
| lump on rabbits jaw/neck | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit has her teeth rasped every 4-6 weeks at the vets. This morning i have found a large lump ... A: My guess would be an abscess or a tumor. If your next appointment is not coming up right quickly I ... | |
| general info | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: my question is i have 2 bunnies they are 4 months old i think they are boys but not sure i know the ... A: You are going to have to call around and ask the vets. It is generally safer to neuter the bucks ... | |
| Sick rabbit | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit is showing signs of being sick or in pain it has been about 12 hrs she has not eaten she ... A: There is not much you can do at home. Please take her to a vet immediately. Rabbits will hide ... | |
| new owner need help with red hocks | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: We rescued a bunny/rabbit from a lady who was going to let it go in a park in los angeles. It ... A: The site does not allow us to have your e-mail but I can help you here. The bunny probably has ... | |
| Pregnant Dwarf Rabbit? | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I do not know if my bunny is pregnant or sick because I have a dwarf rabbit that is about 4 months ... A: All rabbits should be separated before they are 3 months old. This will prevent unwanted ... | |
| Pregnant Dwarf Rabbit? | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I do not know if my bunny is pregnant or sick because I have a dwarf rabbit that is about 4 months ... A: I would not recommend using salt licks. Some people use them but they have no nutritional value. ... | |
| Pregnant Dwarf Rabbit? | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I do not know if my bunny is pregnant or sick because I have a dwarf rabbit that is about 4 months ... A: A 4 month old rabbit can become pregnant. If she is with a boy you need to separate them. Drinking ... | |
| seizures | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a small white bunny that had a seizure last night, aside from scaring the ever loving crap ... A: Some rabbits do have seizures but it is really not that common. It is not really diet related. I ... | |
| rabbit | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: why do rabbits pull out their hair? A: That really depends what you mean. Is your rabbit making a nest? If so she is either pregnant or ... | |
| genetics | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Not really a question as much as a response!! Thank you for your answer. Here is the buck I was ... A: You want to keep your blacks and reds separate if possible. Blacks can cause the reds to be smutty. ... | |
| your answer | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Not really a question as much as a response!! Thank you for your answer. Here is the buck I was ... A: As long as they meet the standard they can be shown. They don't need pedigrees to be shown. ... | |
| genetics | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Not really a question as much as a response!! Thank you for your answer. Here is the buck I was ... A: The problem with tri's is that they ej gene is not completely dominant. The harli markings will ... | |
| your answer | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Not really a question as much as a response!! Thank you for your answer. Here is the buck I was ... A: Wow he is gorgeous!!! He looks showable but of course you can't always tell from the photo. I am ... | |
| Mini Rex breeding | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I would like to get into showing rabbits(mini rex). I have a doe which is a Harlequin and a doe ... A: You really don't want to breed a 5 year old doe unless they have been used right along. It would ... | |
| grooming | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: My 9 month old french lop ear is shedding alot for the past week. The weather just got colder here- ... A: It is normal for rabbits to shed this time of year. As for the excessive scratching it could be ... | |
| How should a good backbone feel like? | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: Is the backbone a good indicator of pet rabbit health? Some feel bony while other are surrounded ... A: You should not feel the spine. If you can feel the spine this is poor flesh condition. When they ... | |
| Rabbit eggs | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Do rabbits have a limited number of eggs as humans? If so how many old does a intact doe have to be ... A: Generally production slows down as they get older but there is no safe way to keep them together ... | |
| Rebonding my rabbits | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I got my two mini lops on the 18th July this year, Scamp the male and Daisy the female. They are ... A: You need to rebond them slowly and in a neutral territory. You can try taking them for a ride in ... | |
| Rabbit Depression | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a male rabbit, who has always been the only bunny we have. I also have three guinea pigs but ... A: Without seeing him I really can't tell you if he is sick or just depressed. What I can tell you is ... | |
| fur color | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I want to dye a couple of rabbits for ffa, with the colors of blue and yellow. Is there anyway you ... A: As far as I know there is no safe way. I do believe it falls under the category of cruelty to ... | |
| Matted fur | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Teddy Lionhead that I didn't know how to groom. He ended up with major matting under the ... A: The best you can do is chop it off. Some lionheads will not grow their manes back and some will. ... | |
| Rabbits | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday one of our two rabbits died of sniffle disease . We did take them to the vet and were ... A: Snuffles is highly contagious. He very well could have the illness. Treating him as the vet ... | |
| Mini Rex Breeding | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a young mini rex buck whom I would like to breed. He has excellent fur density and form. He ... A: I am going to explain this the best that I can. At first it may sound like a different language but ... | |
| my rabbit has killed 3 of her 5 week old babys | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Hi my outdoor rabbit has 5 week old baby's we went to feed them yesterday morning and one was dead ... A: If she has been taking care of them right along she most likely would not have killed them. The ... | |
| kit born in daughters lap | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: Our pregnant bunny broke out of its cage and made a nest in the corner of the bedroom. She carried ... A: I really don't know how to answer this question. I am hoping by now that the rabbit has rebuilt her ... | |
| Rabbit Behaviour after Spaying | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently spayed my rabbit. Before spaying, she used to love to run next to our feet and lie down ... A: How long ago was she spayed? It takes about 30 days for all the hormones to get out of their ... | |
| Young bunny bladder control | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I just brought home a Jersey Wooley. Through reading to find an answer to my question, I've found ... A: It probably has to do with the fact that the young bunny is not litter trained. Rabbits will pee ... | |
| bottle feeding rabbit babies | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: My NZ doe died after giving birth to 9 babies; they were 3 days old. I started them on goats milk ... A: I would keep feeding them the goats milk until they are eating well. They usually start eating ... | |
| nails | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Do I need to trim my adult dwarf rabbits nails? IF so, how often? What health problems can occur if ... A: Some rabbits nails will wear down on their own. If they are running around the house all the time ... | |
| meat pen rabbits | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I bred my new zealand white doe with my advisors buck. I am in 4-h. This is my first meat pen. ... A: The smaller babies may be ok. It just depends on how small they really are. Normally if you foster ... | |
| Worried I gave my 12 week old bunny too much topical flea treatment | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Help! I am worried I gave my bunny too much of the topical flea treatment from "Hartz". It is made ... A: If you feel you have overdosed your rabbit I urge you to call your vet immediately. If you do not ... | |
| im worried bout my rabbit | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Sir! i bought a doe four days ago size little bigger than a closed fist, from a pet shop.She was ... A: Take your rabbit to a rabbit qualified vet immediately. I do not know what is wrong with her but I ... | |
| How much hay? | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I know unlimited hay but if it's a mostly hay diet, how much hay by weight would a adult 5 pound ... A: There is no way to tell how much by weight. Each rabbit is different. I would continue to just ... | |
| senoir rabbit water issue | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a mini lop that is one month away from 8 yrs old. we are struggling to get him to drink water ... A: Rabbits can live into their teens, however 8 is considered senior. My first suggestion would be to ... | |
| hair loss | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: We have a 3 month old mini flop and she is lossing hair around her ear area. It seems to be getting ... A: Yes fur mites are contagious. Since you have another bunny in with her you may also want to check ... | |
| hair loss | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: We have a 3 month old mini flop and she is lossing hair around her ear area. It seems to be getting ... A: It could be fur mites, an allergy or even fleas. Your best bet is to take her to a vet for an ... | |
| rabbit chewing | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit is chewing and she isn't eating.She is eating fine.Could something be wrong with the ... A: I guess I don't understand the question. Is she eating or not eating? Could she be grinding her ... | |
| is my bunny unhappy with me? | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old male lion head bunny, his name is Bezerker. I am at a point in our relationship ... A: Your bunny is normal. They are prey animals and no matter how much trust they have in you it is a ... | |
| my thumper | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: and i've had my rabbit for about 4 years with no problems what so ever. she's a dwarf rabbit so ... A: In the article written by Barbi Brown she quotes the following. 'According to The Merck ... | |
| my thumper | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: and i've had my rabbit for about 4 years with no problems what so ever. she's a dwarf rabbit so ... A: It is possible that she had a stroke but it sounds more like a case of wry-neck. Wry-neck can ... | |
| Rabbits | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have wild rabbits nesting in my backyard. Today, I came home and there were two dead babies a few ... A: I have no experience with wild rabbits. I find it very odd that they are sitting there looking at ... | |
| my 2 year old bunny died this morning | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: i am looking for an answer to a couple of questions. Firstly, i had my 2 year old, white, lop-eared ... A: I would have no idea why your bunny died. It sounds like she had a rough life. The false pregnancy ... | |
| lump | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: Over the last couple of days I have noticed a lump on my rabbits jaw, I am not sure what it is. I ... A: It could be any of the things you mentioned. It could be an abscess or even a bee sting. It could ... | |
| little bunnies dieing with no symptoms | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: they were 5 week old bunnies and their were 4, in separate cages, but from the same batch, but then ... A: most likely they died from enteritis or another illness that they acquired from the place you got ... | |
| rabbits | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a white satin rabbit. i would like to know how long/tall can this breed of rabbit grow? i ... A: Sometimes you can't tell as rabbits are prey animals and will hide their illnesses until they are ... | |
| rabbits | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a white satin rabbit. i would like to know how long/tall can this breed of rabbit grow? i ... A: Is it a satin or a mini satin? Full size satins can be any where from 8 1/2 to 10 pounds. Ideally ... | |
| behavior | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit is about 6 months old. she has been awesome until recently. As soon as I let her out of ... A: She wants to have babies. Females are often worse than males when it comes to this. The best ... | |
| Baby rabitt hit by mower - bleeding from nose & mouth - still alive for hours... what to do?? | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: My hubby feels TERRIBLE! He cried with me about the one he hit. It had blood coming out its nose & ... A: I really have no experience with wild rabbits. The only thing I can tell you is that as long as the ... | |
| blood loss | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3yr old female lionhead, she is outside in her cage or roaming the garden most of the time ... A: It is very rare for a rabbit to have true blood in their urine. There urine can be pigmented ... | |
| Collar or harness | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I like to put a bell on my rabbit. He's had a harness on for a few days and don't seem to mind. ... A: The use of harnesses very controversial. I would not leave it on him all the time. If he got hung ... | |
| Rabbitts | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: How long does it take for a Rabbit to make a nest. I inadvertently destroyed a Rabbit's nest. ... A: It happens all the time. She will make another nest and will most likely make it in a different ... | |
| Bunny losing weight-fast | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a female rabbit who has recently been losing weight rapidly. I have been out of town for a ... A: It could be a multitude of things. Including coccidiosis, enteritis, internal parasites etc. Your ... | |
| my rabbit | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: i took my rabbit to the vet today because it all of a sudden had its head tilted to the side and is ... A: There are many other things that can cause wry-neck. I am not sure how fluent your vet is in rabbit ... | |
| shedding Fur | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what this may be as I have checked for mites and scabbing but nothing is ... A: The rabbit could either be molting or it could possibly be fur mites. Fur mites can't be seen by ... | |
| Bunny Breathing | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a dwarf bunny. He is about 8 weeks old and this is my first time owning a rabbit. ... A: I strongly suggest that you get your bunny to a vet right away. Whether it was an allergy of if the ... | |
| Meat Rabbits | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a breeding pair of outdoor meat rabbits to produce organic lean meat for personal use. I ... A: I would say that keeping them separated is best. When she is pregnant they could be together but ... | |
| itchy bite | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: my 6month old rabbit has recently grown tits (nipples) if i may call it, and not so long ago she ... A: Personally I would take her to the vet. Does she happen to be a brood doe (has babies)? It could ... | |
| pet or wild? | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I often have rabbits in my backyard, but this one is different. It is gray and white, has short ears ... A: Pam is there any way you can get a photo of the bunny? Unless you live in the UK then I would have ... | |
| About my Lop ear bunnies. | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a question . My lop ear bunnies are kept outdoor in a screened in porch. I live in fl . and ... A: It is always best to keep pet rabbits in the house. They really can't tolerate heat over 80 degrees ... | |
| Lionhead | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a female that had a long mane when I got her at around 3 months. Now a year later it's only ... A: Lionheads lose their mane as they grow up. Females tend to lose theirs more quickly than males. If ... | |
| bumps on his ear | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I just got a lionhead rabbit about two weeks ago and I just discoverd he has bumps on both of his ... A: These bumps could be numerous things. They could be healing bite marks from another kit or another ... | |
| 2 Female Sister Rabbits ; One Bullys The Other :-O ? | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: they are 10 week old baby lops . the problem is .. that one of them seem's to sometimes bully the ... A: Sometimes kits will bully each other. You will need to get them spayed and properly bond them in ... | |
| rabbit with splay legs | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I noticed my female rabbit acting a bit lethargic yesterday. She was also making a clicking sound. ... A: The vet can splint up a splay leg. This wont completely reverse it but it has been known to help. ... | |
| bunny bonding | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Please help. I have two sister female dwarf lops who are ~5-6 months old. I got them as a bonded ... A: They will mount each other. This is how they determine who is boss. Bonding can take time and it ... | |
| Big temperature change. | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have some 3 month olds that I've been bring in at night because it's getting down to the 20's. ... A: I would not bring the babies in and out. As long as they are sheltered from the wind, the snow and ... | |
| Neutered Rabbit... | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey. I was just wondering if you neuter your rabbit, if it will affect its age? I have a mini lop ... A: It should not affect his age. I do not know of any studies in bucks that prove whether it is better ... | |
| baby bunny | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My almost 1 month old angora bunny, has both eyes closed and they are crusty, i have too use a wet ... A: Your rabbit has what is called nest box eye. It may need antibiotics. If you have a way to get it ... | |
| salt licks | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I just got a 2 month old Holland lop ear rabbit. It keeps on licking me and when I looked up why it ... A: Rabbits certainly don't need salt licks like other small animals would but they won't hurt them. We ... | |
| Sick bunny | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I a a 4h rabbit club leader and we are currently caring for a litter of purebred pedigreed rabbits ... A: The bunny has a better chance of survival if kept with its mom until it is 8 weeks old. If the vet ... | |
| captive rabbit into wild | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: my neighbors have 5-6 rabbits who we feed because they live out of town but come down once or twice ... A: Unless on a wildlife reserve that is controlled, sheltered and protected from predators, domestic ... | |
| my druf rabbit | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: when i read the book on bunneys it said that when their out of their nest then pick them up in ... A: You can pick any baby up in front of its mother. The mother will still take care of them. There ... | |
| How to stop my rabbits from fighting? | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have two rabbits ( I don't know what breed or sex, I received them together as a gift.) they have ... A: Chances are your rabbits are both the same sex. Occasionally different sex rabbits will brawl but ... | |
| Milk production. | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: My doe had a litter of 8 but she peed on them on the second day and most died. One finally died ... A: If a doe doesn't have milk there is really no way to get it. The only thing you can try is giving ... | |
| rabbits | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: i have a dawf rabbit i thought it was a male but it is a female it had one baby today do they have ... A: Rabbits can have as many as 10 or 12 babies. Dwarfs generally have between 1 and 4. If she only ... | |
| snuffles | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit had flystrike & not long after developed :snuffles". What are the options? Baytrill never ... A: Is this a pet rabbit? Snuffles really never goes away. Many rabbits carry pastuerella and when ... | |
| eye discharge and loss of appetite | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: Good evening, I am quite concerned about my bunny...he is about 10 years old.. and he hasn't been ... A: The eye discharge could be numerous things. The big problem here is that he sounds like he is in ... | |
| rabbits | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I am Rabbitsitting my friends rabbits and wanted to know is it alright to give them broccoli? A: Rabbits can eat broccoli but it can cause gas. Since the bunny is not yours and you don't know how ... | |
| feeding my 12 week min Rex | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend just got me a show blue mini Rex. I have been feeding him(Melvin) 1/4 cup of pellet ... A: This is not a good diet for a mini rex. He should always have fresh timothy hay as well as pellets. ... | |
| conjunctivitis in rabbits | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: this website is incredible! my names rachel and I'm a veterinary nurse at the rspca in newcastle ... A: I am guessing that Conoptal must be a medication that is not available in the United States. I can ... | |
| Rabbit with a weeping eye | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: My friends found a wounded wild bunny this summer and took him in. The rabbit has had weeping from ... A: I strongly suggest that you do what is necessary for this bunny. The first problem is that it is ... | |
| Wild and Domestic Rabbit Breeding | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: A few weeks ago, someone found our rabbit which had dug a hole and escaped while we were on ... A: Do you happen to live in Europe? It is not likely that a domestic rabbit would breed with a wild ... | |
| my rabbits behaviour | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: i was recently given a rabbit by my neighbour, she assured me it is female. the rabbit now after a ... A: Circling behavior is normal in rabbits. It can be either sex. It is how they show that they love ... | |
| pregnant bunny? | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a female bunny that was recently given to me. The bunny is sweet and very comfortable around ... A: Your bunny is being cage protective. Many of them do not want anyone in their space. If she was ... | |
| 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: 1. Rabbits are social and enjoy company. They tend to live longer and happier lives when they have ... | |
| Netherland Dwarf rabbit breeders | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I bumped into a question that you responded to concerning Netherland Dwarf Rabbits. I'm looking to ... A: I am not sure about Ontario. I know a few breeders in Canada but I am not certain about the ... | |
| Pregnancy | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old buck mini lop and a 5 month old doe dwarf lop. They live in seperate cages, ... A: A 5 month old rabbit is certainly old enough to be bred. The problems you may encounter are that if ... | |
| bunny food | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: Can bacteria on leafy vegetables like coriander or parsley, dill, lettuce, or celery, carrots, etc. ... A: Rabbits can get infections of the stomach. The more common cause of stasis is an upset of the ... | |
| Rabbit colds | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I own two male rabbits, one dwarf lionhead, and one rex (so we think). The first is about 3 years at ... A: Rabbits can have allergies and perfect husbandry is necessary to keep rabbits healthy. Cedar is ... | |
| Mini rex | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I have Broken castor and a Black. What colors do you suggest i look into getting. Do you think i ... A: I always breed castors to opals and haven't had to much of a problem. I also breed castors to ... | |
| Mini rex | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I have Broken castor and a Black. What colors do you suggest i look into getting. Do you think i ... A: Crossing bew's without knowing the genetics can have very bad consequences. The varieties that are ... | |
| cloudy eyes on kits | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I have been raising rabbits for about 13 years so I have a fairly good working knowldge of how care ... A: Does this white spot go away when washed with a saline solution or does it eventually disappear on ... | |
| Retained testicles - Rabbit | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I brought my 9 months old rabbit to the veterinarian for checking up after noticing a rather huge ... A: I will do my best to answer your questions. I personally have never witnessed the surgery but I ... | |
| Which? | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Which animal is better for a middle aged woman who wants a calm animal to hold in her lap--a cavy or ... A: I would have to say a rabbit. They live longer and they can be litter trained. The problem is that ... | |
| Breeding blue mini lops | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: My son is looking at buying 2 mini lop rabbits (from different homes) & breeding them. Is it easier ... A: I will try to explain this so it makes sense but I have a tendency to get a little advanced so if ... | |
| rabbit information | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: my question is 1)can i see your cage of your rabbit so that i can also make that cage .how long ... A: I will attempt to answer some of your questions but I do not have access to your e-mail address so I ... | |
| Multiple litters | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: we have a Netherland Dwarf rabbit that gave birth, 4 1/2 weeks ago, and this morning gave birth ... A: I am answering this question from the question pool so please understand that the delay was not my ... | |
| My Lions head rabbit | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a female lions head rabbit that is roughly a little over a year old. We have cared for her ... A: I hate to have to tell you but this is an emergency. Anytime the GI system slows town it is ... | |
| life span of rabbits | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: "I breed meat rabbits and I have used the same buck for 3 years. I wanted to know if he will be good ... A: Barn rabbits generally live between 5 and 10 years if they are cared for properly. Provided you ... | |
| blocked milk duct | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a nursing mom who had a litter 3-4 weeks ago. The mom developed a huge lump on her chest ... A: I would have to say that if the doe has a milk duct that is that enlarged that surgery may be her ... | |
| Rabbit | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Our rabbit is a little over one and seems to not want to eat her hay and now we noticed no poop ... A: I can't tell you what exactly is wrong but I can tell you that if your bunny had not produced fecal ... | |
| 2 male lops | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 male lop eared rabbits about 4-6 weeks old. They get along great. Can they be kept in the ... A: Male rabbits can only be kept together until about 10 weeks old. Once the get their hormones they ... | |
| i need rabbit help | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit gave birth to a litter of 6 babies all have survived and are 18 days old my concern is ... A: You can try to get the babies to eat mushy food. At 3 weeks they should be eating solid food on ... | |
| My bunnies ears | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: my name is shannon and i am a rodent lover. I have one little dwarf rabbit. he's black with a white ... A: Anytime a bunny shakes its head frequently it is either a neurological problem or possibly ear ... | |
| rabbit fertility | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: my english angora doe just had kits, and my buck, broke into her cage when kits were about eight ... A: Rabbits are most fertile right after giving birth. The best thing to do is to put another nest box ... | |
| bunny foo foo | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: Bunny foo foo is about a year old. I had him neutered about two months ago. About three days ago I ... A: I hate to say this but your bunny has classic signs of ileus and GI stasis. It sounds to me like ... | |
| Newborns | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: Our 1 yr old Doe gave us 4 new rabbits. They are now 2 weeks old and apparently all look very ... A: You can play with the babies as soon as they are hopping out of the nest box. You can actually and ... | |
| Puffs-n-fluffs and the litterbox caper | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I got my son this adorable minirex he affectionately named puffs-n-fluffs, however, this cute little ... A: Rabbits are supposed to be clean but not all of them are. Is there anyway you can change his ... | |
| Breeding | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I am looking up about breeding, and just wanting to get everything staight in my head before ... A: You usually don't have to clean the box. The mother usually eats the after birth. Occasionally if a ... | |
| desexing after birth | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: How long after my doe gives birth can i get her desexed? A: You want to wait until the babies are at least 8 weeks old. After you wean the babies then you can ... | |
| nesting | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit just started nesting and im almost positive she is not pregnant. do bunnies nest without ... A: Rabbits can have phantom pregnancies. If you are 100% certain that she hasn't been near a buck then ... | |
| Rabbits itchy ear. | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I just brought my rabbit home from the shelter today, and I've noticed he constantly itches his ear, ... A: Your bunny most likely has ear mites or fur mites. They can also shake their heads if they have ... | |
| pet lop rabbit | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I have taken over the care of our school rabbit. He has lived for a few years in a hutch in our ... A: There is nothing wrong with your bunny. This is the time of year that they lose their fur. ... | |
| baby rabbits | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: my rabbit just had babies but it wont feed or go near them. the babies were born this morning and ... A: Rabbits will only feed their babies once a day. Usually late at night while you are sleeping. They ... | |
| not drinking out of water from rabbit bottle | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: we just found a rabbbit that looked liek it was abonded.we are keeping it until we find its owner, ... A: There is nothing you can do to get it to drink out of a water bottle if it doesn't want to. Some ... | |
| taming a house rabbit | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: i have a house rabbit and she does not like to be messed with at all i dont know how to get her to ... A: Yes spaying should help. Your girl is at the age where she wants a boyfriend. By spaying her you ... | |
| hay | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I live in China (but am American) and I just got a couple of bunnies from a pet vendor. Now that I ... A: It is hard to say what kind of bunnies you have. I can tell you that the gray one is what is called ... | |
| Big Question | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: Recently my rabbit had to be put down from a severe case of snuffles and I would like to get another ... A: Are you anywhere near Grand Rapids or Lansing? I have a friend there that I can assure you has ... | |
| Help our bunny bites | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: , we got given our rabbit from a friend because they found him, he is a lop eared rabbit.. He always ... A: Rabbits will nip as a show of affection but if he is latching on and leaving marks it is most likely ... | |
| Rabbit shedding | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: My male dwarf rabbit is shedding in a clumping manner, is it just stress or a medical condition? A: Rabbits will shed at least once and up to 4 times a year. It is completely natural. Make sure that ... | |
| two bunnies | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: they are both 9 weeks old. we think they are both girls but are not hundred percent sure. one of ... A: Young rabbits are susceptible to coccidia and mucoid enteritis. Unfortunately if this is what is ... | |
| Breeding | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a Dutch rabbit that is about 18-19 months old. At a little petting zoo that i had to bring ... A: Depending on what breed the rabbit is she may have problems. Normally rabbits who can't deliver the ... | |
| My New Rabbit | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I am just wondering about a few things. First: I hear a lot of bad things about using shavings as ... A: I have always used shavings. You are safer using Aspen chips. They are more expensive but less ... | |
| My new rabbit | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I have read that it is not normal for a rabbit to eat her hard droppings, and that they DONT eat ... A: As long a she is eating her fecal pellets and has the proper diet it is possible that is is just a ... | |
| my rabbit | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: i just mated my rabbits 2 days ago the doe is always agressive the buck is very sweet i'm only 14 ... A: You can go to this site and read about nest boxes and what to do. It will have much more ... | |
| Bunny won't eat, lying on side, kicking, and throwing head back at 90 degree angle | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I am in Shanghai, China for the summer and my roommate and I bought two dwarf bunnies within a week ... A: If your bunny is still alive when you get home you need to rush it to a vet. It may very well have ... | |
| 3 rabbits together | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I have 1 desexed male and one female rabbit currently living together. Originally i had two boys but ... A: Whether they are desexed or not they need to be properly bonded in a neutral territory. It can be a ... | |
| Poop | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: My bunny is 12 weeks old and is litter trained. She has recently started pooping on a mat that our ... A: She is marking her territory. Many rabbits that are litter trained will leave little droppings here ... | |
| my rabbits eye is swollen... | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: My name is Mary, and I've had a rabbit for 5 years now that I saved from people who were treated him ... A: Unfortunately infections in the eyes can become pretty serious. It is possible that he may have a ... | |
| Our rabbit died | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: We woke up one morning and one of our rabbits eyes had swollen shut. We thought the cat may have ... A: I am so sorry for the loss of your bunny. Unfortunately without an immediate necropsy there is no ... | |
| 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: Dri-tail is made for hamsters who have wet tail. It is not safe for bunnies. Usually loose mushy ... | |
| genetics | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm starting to breed mini rex rabbits. My question is...If I breed a solid doe with a broken buck ... A: If a rabbit is solid colored whether it came from a broken gene or not it has no way to produce ... | |
| my rabbit is limping HELP!!!! | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit is limping but he doesn't moan when you touch it or move it about he doesn't run away from ... A: There are so many things that can cause a bunny to limp. It is really best to take him to a rabbit ... | |
| bro and sis | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I told my mom the bro and sis cant mate cause the babys will have problems but she dont beilve me. ... A: Although it does happen on occasion where brothers and sisters from the same parents have had ... | |
| My Lionhead had a seizure the day after I got her. | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I got a lionhead rabbit a few days ago. She had a seizure the next day (after I got her)that lasted ... A: I am so sorry for the loss of your bunny. If the breeder did not tell you the age and couldn't tell ... | |
| grumpy bunny | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I have almost 3 month old bunny. She has yet to be spayed we have been going back and forth on that ... A: Most rabbits are diggers and they will bite when they want to be put down. Since they can't ... | |
| swollen privates | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: My daughter's rabbit has swollen ??testicles?? I assume that it is a male. It has been outside part ... A: If you think that the bunny is in pain or has an abnormal look to his testicles then you should ... | |
| Rabbit | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a long ear rabbit and recently he has been favoring one side and he sometimes walks in ... A: Your rabbit needs to be examined by a rabbit savvy vet. If you do not already have one you can ... | |
| Shedding and Lethargy | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: When I came home from work today, my three old male lop didn't come to greet me when I fed him. He ... A: If they blow a huge molt they can become overly stressed. The problem here seems to be that he is ... | |
| sick babies | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: why do some litters of babies of 4 to 6 weeks old take like a swollen/watery type belly then some ... A: It is called enteritis. All young rabbits are susceptible but those that are taken away from their ... | |
| rabbit health problem | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: My husband woke me up to tell me that Baby Girl(my rabbit) was spasing around like she was having a ... A: She needs to go to a vet. I can't tell you what is wrong with her but any bleeding from the nose ... | |
| my male rabbit | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: i noticed yesterday one of them were bleeding a little bit and now to day I've noticed they have ... A: The bleeding is certainly a concern. Any blood from unknown origin should be seen by a vet ... | |
| Mold on Rabbit hutch | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: i have a hutch that i want to put inside our house for our rabbit but im worried because i live in ... A: Mold will certainly be bad for your bunny. I am not really an expert on mold but I know that ... | |
| i need help!!! | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: i had a beautiful rabbit and it died. So i wanted to get 1 more. can i mix baby rabbits age 3-4 ... A: I would love to help you but I am a bit confused. Where did the babies that are 3-4 weeks old come ... | |
| Fur loss and Thinning | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: i have a male rabbit that is about 2-3 years old. he is a black and white lop. i first noticed a ... A: Because of the fact that you say the areas are 'scaly' in appearance I would tend to think of fur ... | |
| is my bunny pregant? | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 bunnies. i don't know how old the oldest one is, but she was born in decemember and i got ... A: Mounting is natural behavior and determines the hierarchy of the rabbit community. A rabbit that is ... | |
| Rabbit chewing tips of ears. | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: i have a 5 year old lop and just recently i have noticed that the very tips of her ears are dried ... A: I have a few questions for you. Is your rabbit an English Lop (the type with 15 inch ears)? Do its ... | |
| Our bunny. | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: We have a lionhead bunny (a cross between Hollandaise Dwarf and Angora) who is experiencing ... A: There is not much you can do for her at home. Of course you should get her to the vet first thing ... | |
| creamy discharge | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: my rabbit has a creamy discharge with what looks to be small grains of rice in it i think he may ... A: It sounds like your rabbit may have an internal parasite. They can get worms just from eating fresh ... | |
| Rabbit getting a cold | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I am actually wondering if rabbits are able to get colds from human? I have heard that it is ... A: Rabbits are in no danger of getting colds or viruses from humans. She would be susceptible to ... | |
| I think some pet rabbits are deformed? | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I had got 2 pet rabbits a while back and was not aware that they were not fixed. They had a litter ... A: You are doing the very best thing by taking them to the vet. Without seeing it I cant tell you for ... | |
| netherland dwarf rabbits | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: i just bought a 7 week old netherland dwarf bunny and i plan on breeding her when she is around 8 ... A: I suspect that if the pedigree says she is a netherland dwarf and you trust the breeder to be ... | |
| kinds of breeds | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a rabbit today and I'm trying to find out if it is a mix or a particular breed. She is ... A: The only breed I know that has a mane around the neck and fur on the hind quarters and flanks would ... | |
| Color Breeding | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: I would like to get into the Show end of raising Mini Trx rabbits and would like to know what colors ... A: The first thing you should do is join the ARBA if you are not already a member. Once you do that ... | |
| possible broken leg | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: My vet doesnt have any experience with pet rabbits beyond general care. Has never even heard of a ... A: Femur fractures in bunnies are very hard to treat. You will have to find away to keep the bunny ... | |
| bunnies | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I have three female bunnies and one has recently been pulling its hair out on her hind end.She cant ... A: If it is just her and the other 2 do not have hair falling out then she is probably having a false ... | |
| how do i start my bunny to poo/pee again | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: boogy is about 5 years old and a house pet. I put her out on the deck in a pretty secure location. ... A: She needs to go to a vet immediately. When a rabbit stops eating and stops producing pellets they ... | |
| possible cowpoop syndrome? | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 yr old neutered male Lop who began having problems about a year ago. It started with ... A: The rabbit sounds like it has a dietary problem. When rabbits have uneaten cecotropes (which smell ... | |
| Baby Bun... | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently recieved a baby bunny (8/9 weeks im guessing). The other babies he was being housed with ... A: Did you see the parents? If he is not purebred there is no way to tell. Most mixed babies will ... | |
| Breeding/nutrition | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: Can you give me an idea of how much I should be feeding adult new zealand rabbits? They are all ... A: Breeding rabbits should be fed 1 ounce per pound. With the size of your rabbits you should be ... | |
| bedding | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: When i got my 10 week old lion head rabbit, he always slept in his litter tray or somewhere without ... A: Rabbits are strange. They won't always sleep on their bedding. I have several that prefer to sleep ... | |
| rabbit | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: my 20 week old continental giant has matted coat add bald patches what would be causing it eating ... A: I don't know what a continental giant is but bald patches on any animal usually indicate a mite or ... | |
| Snuffles?? | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: We live in FL so the first time he sneezed it was after it had been hot for a while and then it got ... A: Snuffles can be caused by many different illnesses. It is usually just a catch all phrase for ... | |
| rabbits | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: what age do baby rabbits start running around A: They will generally start hopping out of the nest box between 2 and 3 weeks. By 6 weeks they are ... | |
| Color Breeding Mini-Rex Rabbits | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I am in the beginning states of started a small scale rabbitry solely focusing on Mini-Rex. I have a ... A: I personally wouldn't breed red's into my castor lines for a few reasons. Although reds have rufus ... | |
| bunny chewing on carpet | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: My rabbit is continuously chewing on my carpet where as now there are many holes in my carpet. If my ... A: The best thing to do is to get some applebitter spray and spray it on the areas that the bunny is ... | |
| Rabbits Biting | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a four year old male bunny, has not been spayed that has just started to bite me , and try ... A: Rabbits that are not spayed will occasionally try to mate their owners, the cat, their toys and just ... | |
| E.cunniculi human transmission | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: do you happen to know if E. cunniculi is transferrable to humans, if our house rabbit is infected ... A: There is absolutely nothing that a rabbit can get that can be transferred to humans, except fleas or ... | |
| Big feet. | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: Which breeds have big wide hind feet? A: Almost all large breeds have big hind feet. You can't tell a breed by its feet. It could be a ... | |
| When will she have her babies?? | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: Hey, My male rabbit escaped and was with my female rabiit over night. We assumed that she was ... A: If she doesn't have her babies by day 34 then she isn't pregnant. They usually wont make a nest ... | |
| squeaking female rabbit | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: i was just wondering if you could help me out with my female miniature dwarf rabbit. Her name is ... A: Lola wants a boyfriend!! Is she spayed? If she is not spayed then she needs to be. The fur you saw ... | |
| sore ear | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old lops and she is awesome over the last couple of weeks we have been away and had ... A: It sounds like she has a pretty bad infestation of ear mites. Although there could be other causes ... | |
| dwarf male 1 yera old rabbit | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: . (2 MALE BLACK AND 1 FEMALE BROWN)....... MY RABBIT RUNS AROUND ME LIKE MAD AND I LOOKED ON A ... A: If your rabbit is running around your feet I am sure that it is you he likes. If he is running ... | |
| Dalmation Rex | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: Is it better to mate 2 Dalmations to get Dalmations? Someone told me it's better to mate broken ... A: Spotted rabbits are called brokens. Their coat is broken and open and that is how they get the ... | |
| Breeding Rabbits | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: from mitch A: Sometimes they will nest early and nothing comes. This is why you should not put the nest box in ... | |
| Pregnant rabbit | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I think one of my rabbits is 2 1/2 weeks pregnant and the male is quite aggressive towards her... ... A: If you have a male and female rabbit together and they are not spayed and neutered then she is ... | |
| Female rabbit | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: Our doe had babies in September. Since then, she will fall into a deep sleep on her side and looks ... A: Some rabbits who feel comfortable with their surroundings will do this. My rabbit that lives in my ... | |
| First Litter | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: My Rabbit recently gave birth for the first time. She only had one baby though. Ive heard its very ... A: I answered this entire question last night but for some reason it bounced back. Anyway I am sorry ... | |
| Pet Rabbit | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a flop eared (male?) rabbit, about 8 months old, bought him from a feed store at about 3 ... A: If he is not neutered I would strongly suggest that you get him neutered. When they are neutered ... | |
| broken teeth | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: My friend's rabbit broke off both front teeth chewing on the bars. My questions are will they grow ... A: If they weren't broke off at the roots then yes they will grow back. Your friend will have to keep ... | |
| Rabbit hair loss | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has a Norwegian Dwarf approximately 7-8 months old. The rabbit seems healthy other than ... A: Generally when hair loss is mentioned the first thing you might think of is fleas or mites. However ... | |
| My baby had baby's | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: The vet said it was because i feed her to many carrots or the begining of a tumor and i told her i ... A: She might not have enough milk to feed the babies. Sadly the only thing you can do is keep an eye ... | |
| Rabbit eye problem | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: For the past two days our pet rabbit (Netherland Dwarf) has a swelling/protrusion at the front of ... A: Eye bulging can be caused by a rabbit that is frightened or by a tooth problem. When their back ... | |
| My baby had baby's | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: The vet said it was because i feed her to many carrots or the begining of a tumor and i told her i ... A: . As for the vet I really think you need to find a new one. It is absolutely not normal for a ... | |
| age of reproduction | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 dwarf rabbits one male and one female. the male is 5 months old, i am not quite sure how ... A: Because they are dwarfs and there is no market for them other than pets, pet stores and showing they ... | |
| new born bunnies agian | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: "hey, today i got another new born bunnies their are 5. but exactly 1 month ago i got 2 new born ... A: As much as you like having the mom and dad together you need to remove the dad immediately. He will ... | |
| Rabbits | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I had two rabbits living in the same hutch, I believed they were brother and sister as i bought ... A: I am so sorry about the loss of your rabbit. Were they older than 3 months and not fixed? If so ... | |
| How effective is ivermectin against fleas and ticks? | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I hear breeders use horse ivermectin paste to prevent pests. I've also read ivermectin does not ... A: Ivermectin is supposed to kill parasites and I know people that use it to treat worms and mites but ... | |
| bunny breeding | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a female netherland dwarf who is about 10months old. She had a litter of 5 babies in July. I ... A: If she has been bred over 35 days ago then it is unlikely that she is pregnant. On a rare occasion ... | |
| Young Lionhead Rabbit having Seizures?? | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I really hope you can help me. My daughter's pet Lionhead, Magic, had what I believe to be a seizure ... A: I am so sorry your rabbit is ill. I have a few ideas for you. First if the vet you called told you ... | |
| sick rabbit? | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I just recently bought a rabbit, it was claimed to be a lop eared but since we saw her in the pet ... A: If the bunny is under 12 weeks old it is unlikely that she is pregnant. However if she had been ... | |
| She behaves like her grandfather. | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: She the first in her cage to the food. She runs up to people. She trys to eat the dry cat food ... A: Each rabbit has its own unique personality traits. She sounds like a real pleasure to have around. ... | |
| rabbit diagnosis | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: my neighbours rabbit has lost a lot of weight over the lsst few weeks, almost skeletal!!! The vet ... A: The only way the vet can tell if the rabbit has worms is to test the stool. One of the major causes ... | |
| rabbit diagnosis | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: my neighbours rabbit has lost a lot of weight over the lsst few weeks, almost skeletal!!! The vet ... A: Did the vet actually sedate the rabbit and look in its mouth to see its back teeth? Also how old is ... | |
| Rabbit health | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: My female rabbit Sophie will be 4 this March. She has always had really large fecal pellets. My ... A: You stated you already took her to a vet so that makes me worry a little bit less. The question is ... | |
| male rabbit litter training | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I have just found a mini lop in the garden at work. I have brought him home to me female giant ... A: This will usually help almost 100 of the time. The problem is that if you don't know how old he is ... | |
| found rabbit | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I recent found a rabbit that had been injured, he is better now and we have decided to keep him, do ... A: Rabbits don't need shots and generally only need one health check-up per year. If they become ill ... | |
| One eye looks different..... | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old male (but nutered) angora rabbit. he is house trained and has never been in a ... A: Rabbits don't get shots but it is good to have a check-up. The eye issue could be caused by the ... | |
| Is my rabbit sick? | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit is usually very athletic and loves to eat. When I went out to feed him, he just stayed in ... A: He does sound sick and should be seen by a qualified rabbit veterinarian right away. The fact that ... | |
| learning the hard way | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: Pam. I appreciate your profile and am glad I found this site. I had a male mini-Rex rabbit for 17 ... A: Well as you know I can't say for sure but I will give you my honest opinion. Rabbits can indeed ... | |
| My bunnies have fleas | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I recently had an indoor cat that kept sneaking outside. Anyhow, he got fleas. I bombed my apartment ... A: As long as you know for sure they have fleas all you have to do is put one or 2 drops of the ... | |
| mites | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: Please could you tell me the best treatment for mites? The vet suggested frontline which I know is a ... A: You are absolutely right about frontline it can be deadly. However Revolution (Selemectin) is safe. ... | |
| Rotten Flesh ASAP | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a mini lop rabbit and one of my other rabbits (male) who is older bit him in his two hind ... A: Mayra I hate to say this but if a rabbit is already infested with maggots then it needs a vet. The ... | |
| my baby rabbit | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: My doe gave birth to 3 babys but 2 died, I'm so so scared to check on the 3rd as I feel it's my ... A: If the rabbits died it was not because you touched them. It is a myth that mother rabbits will ... | |
| Two Female Mini Lops (not spayed) | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: They are both about 2 months old, and around .93 kilo's each. Well recently I accidentally sat on ... A: When rabbits are separated even for a short period of time, generally over 24 hours, they can lose ... | |
| bunny growth | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: i have a bunny and hes a little netherland dwarf bunny. i have had him for over a month now but he ... A: As long as he is eating and drinking normally I wouldn't worry to much. Some rabbits grow slower ... | |
| How old can a rabbit eat papaya pills? | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit is a little bit more than 1 month old lop. I heard some people say only when rabbit is ... A: First I would like to inform you that I am not a doctor. I am a veterinary technician. However I ... | |
| What type of breed is my baby dwarf? | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a small bunny, and I do not know what breed it is. Is there any way I can post or send ... A: Send me a private message and I will take a look at it for you. I am not guaranteeing that I will ... | |
| my rabbit | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit isn't look to well and im scared that he is dieing. he was fine yesterday but today he is ... A: I can't tell you what is wrong with your rabbit without seeing it. Even then I am not sure I would ... | |
| red urine | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: i have a dutch bunny and when it goes potty the urine is very red. i understand from what i have ... A: If your new bunny is 4 weeks old it needs to be seen by a vet. 4 weeks is way to young to be on its ... | |
| red urine | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: i have a dutch bunny and when it goes potty the urine is very red. i understand from what i have ... A: The food you are feeding your rabbit is excellent. It is not so much the protein but how some ... | |
| When is she old enough? | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a six month old Holland lop that weighs about 3.5 pounds. I was wondering if she is old ... A: Smaller breeds such as Holland lops can be bred at 6 months. Just keep in mind that she may not be ... | |
| rabbit bleeding | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit was running around in my dorm room and eventually ran into my shower room. in both ... A: If you are sure it is blood then she needs to be seen by a vet immediately. She is also at the age ... | |
| babby rabbits | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: What is the age that baby rabbit get off their mothers milk ? A: A baby rabbit should be weaned at 8 weeks old. They don't develop their necessary stomach bacteria ... | |
| babies | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: Can you keep bucks together if their from the same litter? ANSWER: Hi Charlotte You can only keep ... A: You want to wait 30 days so that they both have time to completely heal. There is a possibility ... | |
| two litters in 4 weeks | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: my 5 year old daughter has two rabbits, a male and female. the female gave birth to 6 kits 4 weeks ... A: Usually when a rabbit has 2 litters within 4 weeks of each other it is because she was left with the ... | |
| Help giving rabbit pills | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: My rabbits were staying at my parent's house during my move and found an old pack of rat poisoning ... A: If you are able to crush it up try mixing it up real well in some yogurt. Some rabbits love yogurt ... | |
| bunny health question | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: my bunny stopped eating pellets, and will only eat a small amount of timothy hay. she is being very ... A: Anytime a bunny has a change in eating habits, or has different shapes, or color of fecal pellets it ... | |
| He's peeing on my bed! | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently got my little guy from a local pet store. His names Drift and his a loppy eared bunny. ... A: When rabbits get neutered it takes them about 30 days to get rid of all their male hormones. He ... | |
| previous rabbit shedding question | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I read your response to the question regarding shedding in mini rex rabbits. You recommended adding ... A: Pineapple is sweet and has a lot of sugar but it should be a regular part of the diet. I wouldn't ... | |
| bunny neutering | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for some advice. We are having our 5 month and 2 week old female mini lop neutered next ... A: You are going to want to keep them separate for a whole month. Then you are probably going to need ... | |
| Rabbit health | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit acquired an ear infection due to mites he has when I rescued him. The vet gave me ... A: I had to go look in my living room, bedroom and spare room to find your answer. All 3 of my house ... | |
| extra claw on the foot | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: What is the name of the thumb claw on the rabbits foot? I was at a friends house helping her trim ... A: You are absolutely 100% correct. Not to be rude but is your friend a rabbit breeder or was it just ... | |
| how old to neuter? | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a holland lop buck that came from a breeder. She was going to put him down because he was of ... A: Bless your heart for taking in this rabbit. Rabbits can be neutered at any age. The older they are ... | |
| Baby bunnies opened only one eye | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know that recently my bunny gave birth to two babies on 18/8 and was not well on ... A: If one eye is open and the other seems to be completely closed I will put a warm compress on the ... | |
| teary eye | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: There is this one rabbit at my work that is about 10 weeks old. we have had her since she was 6 ... A: Rabbits can get allergies but they can also have numerous other problems. The best thing to do is ... | |
| RE baby rabbit | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I know you havn't had chance to get back to me yet but I just wanted to update you. Baby has been ... A: I think I answered you but I can't remember. Just keep putting the baby back in. The mom will feed ... | |
| Dwarf Rabbit Growth | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a rabbit that we got from a family that didnt want her, they say she is dwarf bred and we ... A: You have to think about why they didn't want her anymore. It may very well have been her ... | |
| kits | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: the baby was about an inch and a bit long, and hadnt developed properly as it was mishapen and hadnt ... A: As long as she is acting normal I wouldn't worry to horribly about her right now. Like I said ... | |
| rabbit kits | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: the baby was about an inch and a bit long, and hadn't developed properly as it was mishapen and ... A: Since Ella is 4 years old and this is her first litter she could be in serious trouble. Rabbits ... | |
| Q's - Is my Rabbit pregnant? | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: OK - So I've got a couple of questions. About 4 months ago, me and my husband brought 2 rabbits from ... A: First of all the best thing to do is separate them immediately. If she is pregnant and she has ... | |
| Need help with a very agressive rabbit. | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: We bought a rabbit and guinea pig from a family who had previously bought the two from a pet shop. ... A: The bunny might be sick. I can't think of to many reasons why a neutered buck would suddenly become ... | |
| BREEDING | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A MINI LOP(MALE) AND A NETHERLAND DWARF(FEMALE)IF I WERE TO BREED THEM WOULD I HAVE LOPS OR ... A: I don't want to sound mean or condescending but if you breed a mini lop male who has a potential to ... | |
| Rabbits just had babies! | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit just had babies,and im a little worried she isnt feeding them.She had them the night ... A: If the babies are jumping around and are lively then she is feeding them. You won't see the mother ... | |
| sick rabbit? | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: We adopted a rabbit two weeks ago from a pet store. We don't know anything about how she was cared ... A: If she is under 6 months old it is a bad idea to add veggies. We don't give anything but hay and ... | |
| help | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: A: Some rabbits are like this. If you want a happy and friendly rabbit you need to have her spayed. ... | |
| Baby rabbit | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: Babies were doing really well but this morning I found one out of the nest freezing cold. We have ... A: I think your rabbit is feeding the baby. Babies can't get out of the nest when they are that young ... | |
| Mommy rabbit and behavior | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I am desperately looking for some answers and help. My female rabbit gave about a week ago. She ... A: This is my own personal opinion coming from a breeder's stand point. If you have peanuts they will ... | |
| my 23 day old bunny's diet | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: i don't know when i should stop her from drinking the mothers milk. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to ... A: Well where did you get him? Did he come from outdoors or did you buy him somewhere? If it came ... | |
| Rapid breathing and head shaking | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: My 4 month old bunny is either breathing or his heart is beating really fast, so much so that you ... A: Is this bunny in a new environment? Rabbits hearts do beat extremely fast and if they are nervous ... | |
| Bonding two rabbits | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I've had a female dwarf lop for 2 years since she was a baby and recently I have got a baby male ... A: Is your female rabbit spayed? If she isn't she is probably trying to get him to mate her. She may ... | |
| fat rabbit | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: i have two indoor rabbits, one is quite springy and loves to bounce around. The other just likes to ... A: The best way to get your rabbit to drop a few pounds is to make sure she is getting plenty of ... | |
| my rabbit's acting different | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I've got a rabbit called Maggie and I took her to stay at a rabbit holiday home-type-thing. i know ... A: Oh Emma I am sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry. You just have to take her to the vet if she ... | |
| how to take care of new born baby rabbit? | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: how to take care of new born baby rabbit? what they need?if thier mummy is ignoring them, what can ... A: The mum should take care of them herself. All you have to do is provide her with a nice cozy ... | |
| lifespan | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: How long do rabbits usually live? A: Indoor house rabbits can live well over 10 years. I think 10 years is about the average. I know ... | |
| Rabbit: Fur Mites | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: Will 5% Sevin Dust be safe and affective for my rabbit? A: Occasionally you will see this product sold at cage dealers and pet stores. It contains toxins and ... | |
| mother doe of two | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: went out to check on doe to make sure she was feeding kits, but instead I found white stuff all on ... A: There isn't really any way that the milk could leak out of her. The white stuff is probably either ... | |
| health concern | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I am a ARBA member and was recently contacted by someone to use my buck breed with. She told me her ... A: If you don't know this person and you don't know her about her rabbits or the general health of her ... | |
| my 23 day old bunny's diet | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: i don't know when i should stop her from drinking the mothers milk. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to ... A: The bunny should not be weaned from its mother until it is a full 8 weeks old. It should be given ... | |
| is something wrong with my rabbit | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit "storm" is usually a very lively rabbit however recently all shes done is stretch out on ... A: If your rabbit is not eating normally then there could be a problem anywhere in her GI system. She ... | |
| rabbit memory | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: one of my rabbits (marilyn) is being spayed and the other one (bonnie)was spayed before we got ... A: There is a good chance that you will have to re-bond them. Since they will both be spayed now the ... | |
| Small bunnies | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I have small bunnies about 8 weeks old. And i was wondering when should i separate males from ... A: They should be separated before they turn 11 weeks old. Normally the earliest they will hit sexual ... | |
| sickrabbit | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit has stopped eating ,grazing a small amount of grass and dandelion leaves but that is it.is ... A: I hope that they got her all fixed up. They usually have to use anesthesia to see the back molars ... | |
| Rabbit Crusty face losing hair | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: A neighbor has abandoned her pet rabbits, I have been feeding them. At first the rabbits were very ... A: They sound like they either have a severe respiratory infection and have been rubbing their faces or ... | |
| My bunny... | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit has stopped eating in the last day. I hear his tummy rumbling and when I try to force feed ... A: I don't know what happened to your bunny but I do know that he is in serious trouble. When a bunny ... | |
| new bunny,am i rushing it? | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: i just got a new bunny(1st one) yesterday afternoon.my hut is HUGE but its on my deck.I let him ... A: !! You are absolutely not rushing anything. You play with that bunny as much as you can. The more ... | |
| mixomotosis | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: We live in England and by farmland and although the virus is illegal we believe the local farmer has ... A: If you are sure that your rabbit has myxomatosis and it has not been vaccinated then sadly the only ... | |
| A little red spot uder her eye | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I just noticed a small red dot(very small)near the eye of my 2yr old dwarf rabbit.It seems that ... A: You can use a triple antibiotic ointment but make sure it is plain neosporin and not neosporin plus. ... | |
| A friend for my rabbit | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a female rabbit named Gracie. Her sister (who she had lived with all her life) passed away a ... A: I would first like to say how sorry I am for the loss of your bunny. I know how sad it is and poor ... | |
| my rabbit's acting different | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I've got a rabbit called Maggie and I took her to stay at a rabbit holiday home-type-thing. i know ... A: It is possible that your bunny has an upset stomach. When you took her on holiday did you instruct ... | |
| Injured Rabbit | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I recently saw a rabbit get hit by another car and wasn't killed. I parked next to the little guy ... A: Wow Chris that is so great that Lucky is doing better. The fact that she is eating is a good thing. ... | |
| Rabbit hair | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: My daughters rabbit it losing a lot of hair now-which I guess is molting according to what I read on ... A: It is molting season you are correct about that however if there are complete bald patches with red ... | |
| Baby rabbit | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: Over the weekend i found that my dogs were playing with a small animal in the back yard when i went ... A: I really have no idea how to treat wild rabbits. They are completely different from domestic ... | |
| Mini Rex shedding | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: We have a 3.5 yr old Mini Rex rabbit, and he just started shedding alot. We just started him on ... A: Big clumps can happen. The best thing to do is use your hands and put a little bit of water on them ... | |
| are my does do young | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I have just bought 2 does one of them is 12 weeks old the other is 10 weeks.I bought a buck this ... A: If your buck is sexually mature he is going to try to mate anything he can. They will even try to ... | |
| Status on Rusty | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: Pam, I just wanted to let you know that Rusty is the most wonderful bunny you have ever been ... A: I am so happy to hear that Rusty is doing well. As for litter box training sometimes when boys ... | |
| unknow death | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I just recently bought two dwarf rabbits, I have had them for about two weeks now an one has just ... A: It is impossible to say what caused your rabbits death without an autopsy. However since it had ... | |
| pregnant rabbits. | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: i bread my rabbits about 2 and a half weeks ago but i don't no if she is pregnant she is not showing ... A: There is usually no way to tell if your doe is pregnant other than to wait. She won't usually make ... | |
| I think my baby mini rex is pregnant | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: about two weeks ago I purchased a mini rex doe at 11 weeks old she was in with other baby mini rex's ... A: It is highly unlikely for an 11 week old rabbit to be pregnant but I can happen. The thing is that ... | |
| Help with Rabbit's constant chewing of my clothes! | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: It is me again, I ask some time ago about my rabbit Peter and the fact that he loves water. Well ... A: I am sorry it took me a while to get back to you. I was trying to think of a good answer for you. ... | |
| sickrabbit | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit has stopped eating ,grazing a small amount of grass and dandelion leaves but that is it.is ... A: When a rabbit stops eating or eats less and the fecal droppings reduce in size this usually means ... | |
| rabbit behaviour | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I wondered if you could help me. I have coco the doe, and i recently adopted biggles the buck from ... A: First I am assuming that at the very least the buck is neutered?? The mounting behavior is the ... | |
| Mini Rex shedding | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: We have a 3.5 yr old Mini Rex rabbit, and he just started shedding alot. We just started him on ... A: Most likely not. Almost all mini rex rabbits are shedding this time of year. Dumor feed is ... | |
| Injured Rabbit | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I recently saw a rabbit get hit by another car and wasn't killed. I parked next to the little guy ... A: I am honestly surprised that a cottontail would allow you to care for it. I just don't want you to ... | |
| What breed???? | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q39/squishygrl1992/Picture021.jpg ... A: From what I can tell from the pictures they both look like dwarf breeds. They look mixed though. ... | |
| Injured Rabbit | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I recently saw a rabbit get hit by another car and wasn't killed. I parked next to the little guy ... A: You are an amazing person to save this rabbit and I absolutely adore you for it. I will tell you ... | |
| My Bunny Shadow is fighting with my other bunny Fluffy | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: My Bunny Shadow is fighting with my other bunny Fluffy well we hae had fluffy for about 2 years now ... A: Unless both rabbits are spayed/neutered it is very hard for them to live in the same cage. Once ... | |
| pregnant rabbit | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: i have 4 female rabits that i breed, marked calander and did ever thing just by the book. 40 days ... A: Not all rabbits take even if you watched the buck fall off. Sometimes you have to try several ... | |
| ilness | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: and gunk in her eyes plz how can i help her ANSWER: Hi Rhys Your rabbit most likely has snuffles. ... A: The rabbit wont get better without antibiotics. It really needs to see a vet. Snuffles is very ... | |
| Ear mite infestation | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I have 4 rabbits but one (Houdini) has ear mites. I'm getting treatment for her but I don't ... A: Even healthy indoor rabbits can get ear mites. They can come from other animals like cats and dogs ... | |
| One of myRabbits hair is falling out. | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I noticed tonight that one of my rabbits hair is falling out in huge chunks. I am really worried ... A: If it is falling out in chunks and there is new hair growing in then it is probably molting. ... | |
| rabbit with diarreah and pooping jelly substance | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: He was fine the first few days but lately he has been very inactive and is having diarreah a long ... A: I am so happy your bunny is doing better. The pedialyte is actually an excellent idea that I forgot ... | |
| colour changes | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I have a one year old Mini-rex with himalayan colouring. We recently left town for a ... A: I have to say that for a one year old rabbit to drastically change colors in a matter of days is ... | |
| breed of rabbit | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: While in a pet store yesterday I noticed an absolutely gorgeous rabbit. Although I am interested in ... A: I bet you that it was probably a mixed breed. It could also have been a mini rex but you would have ... | |
| Hindquarter Paralysis | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: About four days ago I noticed my bunny, Mac, was dragging his feet behind him when walking. ... A: I have so many things I want to say to you and I promise I will give you an answer soon. This is ... | |
| Breeding with Maloclusiion | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a holland lop who has butting teeth so I am told. The beeder I got her from says that she ... A: Holland lops and actually all lop eared rabbits are highly susceptible to teeth problems. It is ... | |
| breed of rabbit | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: While in a pet store yesterday I noticed an absolutely gorgeous rabbit. Although I am interested in ... A: Wow that is a tough question! There are so many different breeds of rabbits and since you said it ... | |
| worms | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: I think my rabbit has a roundworm (Passalurus ambiguus), based on a picture & info I found on the ... A: I will tell you my opinion as a breeder and not a caregiver. My vet is extremely experienced with ... | |
| premature baby rabbits | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: my doe was mated about 4 weeks ago and today was making signs of nesting so i put in a nesting box ... A: It is honestly not uncommon for first time mothers to miss the nesting box. Usually they are so ... | |
| rabbit with diarreah and pooping jelly substance | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: He was fine the first few days but lately he has been very inactive and is having diarreah a long ... A: He sounds like he has enteritis. He is so young that he is in serious trouble. Although some forms ... | |
| Breeding Rabbits | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: I tried mating my rabbits for the first time about a week ago. When I mated them the buck mounted ... A: Some doe's will do that. It just means they are ready for some action. As long as he mounted her ... | |
| Nest box | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I'm planning to breed my two rex. I was just wondering what is the procedure in keeping the nest box ... A: The best thing to do is to line the nest box with a layer of newspaper, then wood chips (not cedar), ... | |
| Rabbit Breed | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a dwarf rabbit that i bought at the local pet store. When I purchased her, they told me that ... A: There is such thing as a dutch dwarf but they are not an excepted breed by the American Rabbit ... | |
| Breeding | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: i have a couple of rex rabbits I'm going to breed. I have 2 cages and pen. I was going to use the ... A: Technically yes. It wouldn't be allowed to have a pedigree but because standard rex have better fur ... | |
| baby bunny death | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I'm from England and occasionally breed a litter of rabbits. i keep lionheads and rex. a few months ... A: There are a few different opinions on this. My own personal vet would tell me to feed them extra ... | |
| rabbit in labour | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: i wondered if she is going to have another one later and what i have to do and how do i no if it is ... A: Normally rabbits have all their babies at once. There are occasions where they will have some one ... | |
| Male or Female?????? | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a litter of 10 week old bunnies and they are all in one cage now. I need to separate them but ... A: The way I can always tell is that the slit in a doe goes all the way back to the anus. If I have a ... | |
| Rabbit injections | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I just gave my bunny an injection of penn g in the shoulder area and she keeps scratching at it. Is ... A: Penicillin can cause some mild irritation. Generally when you give it you want to give it towards ... | |
| Clumsy bunny | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: my bunny (born the 5th) is two weeks old (and one day) and hes been walking for a while now (about 3 ... A: It is really hard to say. Occasionally smaller rabbits are born with what is called the double ... | |
| ilness | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: and gunk in her eyes plz how can i help her A: Your rabbit most likely has snuffles. It can be caused by a bunch of different things but if left ... | |
| Breeding | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: i have a couple of rex rabbits I'm going to breed. I have 2 cages and pen. I was going to use the ... A: I certainly won't lecture you about rabbit breeding as it is really not my place. Everyone has ... | |
| i have an appt soon, to put my bunny dowm please help before i do so | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a question, I have to put my bunny down today, and before i do, i want to make sure i am ... A: I honestly don't think that putting him down is the right thing to do. A 6 year old rabbit can be ... | |
| Doe is rejecting nest box | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: We have two Holland Lops that my daughter shows for 4-H. I believe our buck was bred before, but not ... A: Holland lops are one of the tougher breeds to raise to begin with. They generally have poor ... | |
| baby orphans giant rabbits | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: my french lop mated with a british giant and had ten babies 4 weeks ago. The mother died when they ... A: It is most likely enteritis. This is where their stomachs get inflamed. Baby rabbits don't have ... | |
| breeding | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: i thoought i had 3 does then one of my rabbits started nestind so I sexed them all and have 2 ... A: If she had them you would know it. There would be fur covering them. There are occasions that the ... | |
| about ill bunnies | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a neighbor that has a rabbit that has four two week old bunnies but one of the bunnies was ... A: If the baby is only 2 weeks old it won't have good muscle control anyway. They generally don't ... | |
| Wild baby bunnies | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: Two days ago I found a rabbit hole with four baby bunnies. by the hole was a dead baby. They look ... A: The mom will only come back at night. They have a much better chance of survival if you let her ... | |
| breeding | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: i thoought i had 3 does then one of my rabbits started nestind so I sexed them all and have 2 ... A: First I want to say that I am sorry that this happened to you. I see it so often and it saddens me. ... | |
| Syringe Feeding a Sick Bunny | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: My lionhead bunny has been eating less acting a bit lethargic and pooping differently than normal. ... A: Honestly it is really hard to explain how I syringe feed my rabbits but I will try. If you mix ... | |
| 4-H and rabbits | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: I saw your answer to the person who had his rabbit disqualified for not being intact when shown. ... A: If you were to ask me my opinion it is not the 4-H kids that dump their rabbits. I personally think ... | |
| Bunny Had Babies! Can I touch them? | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: " Hi, Yesterday night my female rabbit Daisy gave birth to what looks like four healthy kits.I do ... A: Yes you can touch the babies and you should to make sure that none have died. You should do this ... | |
| Advice on all I need to do when I have babies bunns | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: " Hi, Yesterday night my female rabbit Daisy gave birth to what looks like four healthy kits.I do ... A: The only thing you need to do is make sure the mother is taken care of. She will feed them once and ... | |
| Cotton Tail Babies | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: My husband was mowing in our small dog pen and moved over a bush and removed it. He found 3 baby ... A: I am sorry it took me a few days to get back to you. Sadly if you move the babies and the nest the ... | |
| i think my bunny is sick. | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I think my bunny Blackie is sick. I read once that cats show their 3rd eyelid when they are sick and ... A: Although I can't really tell you what exactly is wrong with your rabbit I can assure you that she is ... | |
| ill bunny | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: there are little bumps all over his face and when i pulled one out it was yellow at the root. On top ... A: It is hard to say. Usually fly strike doesn't occur on the feet. It very well could be mange which ... | |
| babay rabbits | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I was cutting the grass and ran over a nest that had 5 small rabbits. Unfortnitly only 2 survived. ... A: I know how sad it is when you accidently hit a rabbit nest with the mower. Unfortunately this ... | |
| my bunny... | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I am hoping you could help me, I have a 3 month old bunny, a lop eared, and he doesn't seem to want ... A: Your rabbit is still not acquainted to your boyfriend yet and thinks of him as a threat. Both of ... | |
| my rabbits second letter died | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: i woke up this morning to find my rabbit had kits 5 in total and they were all dead,this was her ... A: Rabbits are extremely fragile. They lose their babies quite often and sometimes for no good reason. ... | |
| One more thing | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit is a male and the lady I got him from said he can be shown. The only problem is that he ... A: Is this the mini rex rabbit you just asked about? Bucks have a max weight limit of 4 1/4 pounds. ... | |
| Why is my rabbit shedding in clumps? | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: My mini rex rabbit is shedding in huge clumps. I am only have him for a few months but I have never ... A: It is molting season. Most rabbits molt up to 3 times a year. They don't shed a winter coat as ... | |
| Euthanasia chamber vs. injection | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I had to have a rabbit put to sleep due to cancer this past weekend. I asked that I be able to be ... A: I am so very sorry about the loss of your bunny. Honestly this is a hard question for me because we ... | |
| 4-H rules | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I am a 4-H leader and we just had our fair. I have 30 kids in my group and they all have at least ... A: Bless your heart for teaching these kids how important it is to spay/neuter their rabbits. Now for ... | |
| Bunny Had Babies! Can I touch them? | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: " Hi, Yesterday night my female rabbit Daisy gave birth to what looks like four healthy kits.I do ... A: Yes you can touch the babies and you should to make sure that none have died. You should do this ... | |
| Ideal weight of a lionhead rabbit | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a gorgeous wee 7mth old Lionhead rabbit, he weighs 2.5kg and in no way looks overweight but ... A: I hate to say this but the metric system is not my specialty and I actually have a special ... | |
| female rabbit | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: BUT MY MAIN QUESTION IS MY FEMALE LADY IS PULLING OUT HER FUR, MOVING AROUND THE HAY TO ONE CORNER ... A: This is Pam. Whoever you asked the question to was not able to answer it so I am going to take the ... | |
| ill bunny | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: there are little bumps all over his face and when i pulled one out it was yellow at the root. On top ... A: First thing you need to do is make a quarantine area of at least 8 feet. Your rabbit may not be ... | |
| Swollen bumps on 6-8 mon old bunny | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: My son's pet bunny has two swollen bumps, one on the outer left hind leg and the other about an inch ... A: The only thing that I can think of is fly strike. This is where a fly lands on the rabbit and lays ... | |
| Rabbits | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit won't eat pellets. It seems like it just likes carrots and other fruits and vegetables. A: It is possible to give you rabbit a diet free from pellets but you have to make sure that it is a ... | |
| 1st Litter of Rex Bunnies | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has a rex rabbit and she just had her first litter of bunnies (4) three of which were ... A: The best thing to do for the baby is to move it to a warmer area like you did but keep in mind that ... | |
| baby rabbits | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: i currently have 4 baby rabbits sharing a hutch with it's mother. they are approximately 5-6 weeks ... A: The babies are displaying normal bunny activity. They do this to decide who the big boss is going ... | |
| Health New Zealand | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: Please respond to this email address not the other one. I am raising a liter of 6 New Zealand ... A: The ears can be affected by several different things. The first one would be mites. You might not ... | |
| loop ear rabbits breeding | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: my sister in law loop ear rabbit had four baby bunnies one came out dead. one she ate. two dead few ... A: Rabbits especially if they are first time mothers don't usually mean to neglect their babies. They ... | |
| Bald patch | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: A week ago we got a 10 week old lop buck rabbit. He has had diarrhoea and had pineapple treatment. ... A: There are several reasons why a rabbit can lose its fur. Normally I would suspect molting by what ... | |
| Mother rabbit "humping?" kits... | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a rabbit mommy with 7wk old kits in the same cage. She seems to be sniffing all around the ... A: Mother rabbits sometimes do this. It is really best to wean them when this starts to happen as long ... | |
| rabbit's eye | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit had scratched his eye, it is alot better now, but he has this white gooey thing on the ... A: You don't really want to squeeze it. If it is infected you don't want it to spread. If it isn't ... | |
| sick bunny | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: My bunny had a very wet dewlap, and could not seem to open her mouth, before I could get her to the ... A: I am so sorry about the loss of your bunny. I can't tell you what happened to your bunny without an ... | |
| rabbit's eye | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit had scratched his eye, it is alot better now, but he has this white gooey thing on the ... A: Does the white gooey thing look like pus? I would just keep an eye on it. If it grows, obstructs ... | |
| Dangered rabbits | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: What happens if you fear for the rabbit's life? Let's say they're about 12 days old, and there are ... A: I don't understand? Is this a wild rabbit? If it is a wild rabbit and it is 12 days old it will ... | |
| Agressive bunny | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: Last year i found a baby bunny in my backyard. The bunny was old enough to fend for himself, but ... A: Is this a wild bunny or a domestic bunny? I am going to assume it is a domestic bunny that was ... | |
| Snowshoe Hare | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: Pam, My son's three mini-lops were murdered by dogs while being watched by the pet sitter. These ... A: Wow he sounds so adorable. He has quite the little personality already and sounds very bossy for a ... | |
| Help Needeeddddddddddd | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: i bought a female rabbit from the auction on Wednesday but she turned out to be quite small. she is ... A: She is probably a baby. There is no way to tell how old she is without knowing what kind of rabbit ... | |
| Snowshoe Hare | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: Pam, My son's three mini-lops were murdered by dogs while being watched by the pet sitter. These ... A: I am so very sorry about your mini lop rabbits. Your poor son. I know how hard it is to lose a ... | |
| flaky skin | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit has flaky skin like rough dandruff and we do not know if it is a big problem. A: Flaky skin that looks like dandruff can often mean that your rabbit has fur mites. If the flakes ... | |
| female rabbit is male | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I bought a female Netherland dwarf from my usual pet store and a month later, decided she needed ... A: There is absolutely no way to tell for sure. The only thing you can do is wait. If you notice that ... | |
| Rabbit Question | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I've a rabbit named Peter. I am new to owning a rabbit but before I adopted him I did a lot of ... A: It is true that rabbits can go into shock from water and that they can die. I actually have heard ... | |
| pregnant | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: ive put my female and male rabbit together abouth 3 weeks ago, she hasnt acted any different but ... A: It is so hard to tell. Some rabbits act different and some don't. It is best not to play with her ... | |
| Will males help take care of the babies | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Please Help? I recently bought another lion head bunny that is a buck and 4 months old. I already ... A: It is really not a good idea to keep the male in the cage with the babies. It is also never a good ... | |
| Bald patch between shoulder blade | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I have been raising bunnies for only 5 months now with the help of a breeder that has been doing it ... A: I know this may sound a little strange but I have seen something similar a few time but it was when ... | |
| Rabbit behavior | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Hey Pam, I have a 5 month old unspayed dwarf female (females are the only ones that have nipples, ... A: Your rabbits are doing everything that rabbits do when they are getting to know each other. The ... | |
| Bunny Behaviour - Is she hopeless? | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I got a baby Dwarf bunny from a pet shop about a month and a half ago, but she doesn't act like I ... A: Rabbits don't generally like to be held. They are usually social and they like attention but they ... | |
| Rabbit's Stools | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old male Dutch rabbit, sterilized. His daily diet are pellets, 3-4 types of ... A: 1. I was more worried about kidney sludge or kidney stones when I asked if he was drinking more. ... | |
| Rabbit's Stools | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old male Dutch rabbit, sterilized. His daily diet are pellets, 3-4 types of ... A: There is absolutely nothing wrong with your rabbits diet. In fact I think it is probably one of the ... | |
| After having bunnies | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 bunnies a male and female. We thought they were both females, but suprise! Now I think ... A: The male should come out as soon as you put the nest box in. You will need a nest box and you will ... | |
| rabbit is not using hind legs | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I just got back from vacation and my rabbit isn't using his hind legs. My parents say he's been ... A: I hate to have to tell you this but your bunny most likely injured its spine. There is usually ... | |
| Loss of fur | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit has lost some of the fur around it's bottom. However, we cannot see any evident infection, ... A: Rabbits can lose their fur for a variety of reasons. Generally when it is around their bottom it is ... | |
| bunny friends | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: i have had a female unspayed bunny for about a month now, and my boyfriend just got an unneautured ... A: You can introduce them but they both have to be spayed and neutered first. Even if they are watched ... | |
| 8 week old min rex | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I have never had a rabbit as a pet.I have had many different kinds of pets thoe.I enjoy watching ... A: He probably came from a breeder who doesn't handle their babies. Sadly these babies are harder to ... | |
| "Trancing" Rabbits | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I've read that you can put a rabbit into a sort of "trance" where they freeze up and don't move by ... A: It does work on some of them some of the times, some of them all of the times and some of them it ... | |
| babies | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: Can you keep bucks together if their from the same litter? ANSWER: Hi Charlotte You can only keep ... A: It is best to get them both spayed and neutered but if you can only get one fixed it has to be the ... | |
| Biggest Rabbit? | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: Is the Flemish Giant breed the biggest rabbit breed there is? We want to get the biggest rabbit ... A: As far as I know the Flemish Giant is the biggest rabbit at least of those accepted by ARBA ... | |
| Litter Training | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: Is it true you can litter train a rabbit? A: Yes it is absolutely true. Rabbits are very easy to litter train. It is much easier to do if they ... | |
| My rabbits color | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a mini rex that is all brown like a deep rich brown color. He is a solid color all the way ... A: I can't tell for sure without seeing him but he sounds like a chocolate. He could be some sort of ... | |
| diarrhea | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: If an adult rabbit has diarrhea is it truly runny? I have an adult rabbit that accidently ate a ... A: It is most likely from the carrot if it was just one mushy poo. If it is severe loose stool or an ... | |
| pregnant | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: at what age can a female bunny have babies,becacuse my bunny is 10 months and 5 weeks old and i ... A: Rabbits can have babies as early as 12 weeks old. Once they are 12 weeks old they need to be ... | |
| what is my vet talking about | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: i took my 7 month old male rabbit in to have a pre exam before he gets neutered. the vet says he ... A: A split penis is a genetic defect. Here is a web-site that shows a picture of what it looks like: ... | |
| scale | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: Do you know where I can buy one of those scales with the basket on top for rabbits like the judges ... A: The best and most reliable place to buy a basket scale is at KW cages. Here is the website: ... | |
| Nose twitching | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I don't know if you know the answer to this or not but I am curious why all rabbits seem to ... A: I guess it kind of dates back to their wild ancestors or even rabbits that live outside but their ... | |
| baby bunny | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: my 7 week old dwarf lop hasnt pooped for 4 days. we noticed he was looking a bit of colour a few ... A: Your vet should have told you to bring that rabbit in. 20 miles is not a long trip. Here in the US ... | |
| babies | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: Can you keep bucks together if their from the same litter? A: You can only keep them together until they are about 3 1/2 months old. This is when they will start ... | |
| fighting | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: an i would like to breed them, but when i take the doe to the bucks run in her travel box she fights ... A: Your so welcome Lauren. I know how hard it is when you have a doe that just doesn't want anything ... | |
| My Rabbit...HELP! | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: My female rabbit has lost nearly all of her hair on her stomach and her stomach has started to look ... A: Is your female rabbit spayed? Is your male rabbit neutered? If not is the female making a little ... | |
| Please Help! | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: I have two rabbits which don't live in a rabbit hutch as they live in my garden. They eat,drink and ... A: In order to litter train a rabbit it has to live in a confined space, such as a hutch or a cage for ... | |
| dry ears? | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a bunny that just turned 3 months old yesterday and I brought her inside today to clip her ... A: It is safe to use old fashioned mineral oil just a few drops a week and rub it around. The problem ... | |
| Cliping bunnies tails | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: My bunny austin is about 1 years old. I have never cliped his anils before.Today 1 of his nails ... A: Rabbits toe-nails should be clipped about once a month. If they aren't clipped it can cause them to ... | |
| Lop eared rabbit | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: I am considering buying a lop eared rabbit. I have been to look at some today and they have one ear ... A: This is absolutely normal when they are young. Especially if they are purebred. I have had lop ... | |
| rabbit digging nest in front lawn | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: How can I stop a rabbit from making her nest in my front lawn? The major problem is that it is ... A: Rabbits deliver their babies in about 20 minutes or less. The sad thing is that momma rabbits don't ... | |
| rabbit behavior | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: Pam I have a rabbit that has entered my yard and is digging a hole for the last two days .Can you ... A: She could very well be digging a nest or burrowing a hiding place. If you don't want her there the ... | |
| rabbit digging nest in front lawn | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: How can I stop a rabbit from making her nest in my front lawn? The major problem is that it is ... A: At the end of the question you write there will be 2 options that you can check. The first says ... | |
| rabbit digging nest in front lawn | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: How can I stop a rabbit from making her nest in my front lawn? The major problem is that it is ... A: Your welcome. I have found on my domestic rabbits the the bitter apple does wear off after a few ... | |
| We decided to adopt rather than buy | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: Well my wife has finally forgiven me over the loss of Killer (our flemish giant). We have been ... A: Well I am happy to hear that your marital bliss is back to what it was before. I am also so happy ... | |
| rabbit digging nest in front lawn | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: How can I stop a rabbit from making her nest in my front lawn? The major problem is that it is ... A: The most humane thing to do is to set one of those live traps and safely relocate her to a more ... | |
| Rabbit pregnancy, watery blood! | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: but don't know for sure, possibly next Tuesday. Anyway i went to check on her at around 9 last night ... A: Well I hope that you have woken up to a nice happy litter of babies. Rabbits don't generally bleed ... | |
| about baby rabbits | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: as of what age can i hold my baby rabbit? mine is about 3-4 days old. i don't know how old it is ... A: I have a really good site for you to read. I strongly believe that any rabbits that are meant to be ... | |
| moving baby rabbits | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: my baby rabbits are 11 days old, i didn't know the mother was pregnant, and we made her a sleeping ... A: You should move the babies into a nest nesting box filled with the moms original nesting materials. ... | |
| Please send me an email now!!!! Its urgent!!! | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: How can i litter train my rabbit A: Here is a link that can go through step by step directions on how to litter train your rabbit: ... | |
| rabbits going bald | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: i groomed our abbit other day shortly after i noticed a small bald patch on neck today it s much ... A: Bald patches can be from a many number of things from mild to severe. The thing that concerns me is ... | |
| holland lop ears | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about baby Holland lops are their ears up when born or are they down? And if their ... A: They are born straight up. They usually start to fall around 5 - 6 weeks but I have had them fall ... | |
| i need help | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit had worms in his stool so i went to tell my parents and they told me to clean his cage out ... A: The very best thing for your bunny is to take him to a qualified rabbit veterinarian. They can give ... | |
| Baby rabbits | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: One of the baby rabbits got out of teh cage and i took it and put it back and now my cent is on it. ... A: Jessica Its mother won't abandon it just because your scent is on it. Just put it back in the box ... | |
| baby rabbit | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit had babbies 10 days ago she got out of the hutch today will it affect the babies A: It won't affect the babies as long as she didn't happen to get near some wild rabbit that was ... | |
| fighting | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: an i would like to breed them, but when i take the doe to the bucks run in her travel box she fights ... A: She may not be ready to be bred yet. Even though lionheads are small breeds they reach sexual ... | |
| My bunnies hair loss | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: recently my bunnie has been malting a lot and last night me and my mom noticed a bold patch on her ... A: I think I just answered this question but I will answer it again just in case. Remember that if you ... | |
| My bunnies hair loss | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: recently my rabbit has been malting a lot but last night me and my mom noticed a bold patch on her ... A: Sometimes when rabbits molt they will get a bald patch. It is not uncommon. The most common place ... | |
| about baby rabbits | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: as of what age can i hold my baby rabbit? mine is about 3-4 days old. i don't know how old it is ... A: You can pick it up and check it to make sure it is doing ok and its belly looks full etc but then ... | |
| rabbit health | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: I went on vacation for about 3 weeks and left my 3 rabiits to my mom, step dad, and 13 year old ... A: Fleas don't usually carry illnesses but mice can carry certain illnesses. If that flea were to have ... | |
| indoor rabbit | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit is now 7 months old she has been living indoor with us from when we bought her at 3 months ... A: First I think its a horrible idea to put her outside. Outside bunnies have a horrible life. They ... | |
| spay/nueter? | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: My name is Wendy Banks and i am 15 years old and i just want to start by introducing my self to you. ... A: It really depends on the area you are in and the cost of living. It is definitely cheaper to get a ... | |
| one more thing | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: Hey again I am sure you are overwhelmed with questions right now with convention coming up. Do you ... A: Ok the first thing to do is to take a deep breath. Are you taking mini rex? I have some lists that ... | |
| Pencil Test | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: Hey When picking out your rabbits as to which one's to keep for show and which ones to sell as pets ... A: My friend Brenda breed's pet quality mini rex and breeds them just for that, pet quality. However ... | |
| feeding bunny | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: "hello. i want to know if too much pellets are bad for rabbits? i have a mini rex. all we feed him ... A: A full grown mini rex should be fed about 1/2 cup of pellets per day. He should have un-limited ... | |
| spay/nueter? | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: My name is Wendy Banks and i am 15 years old and i just want to start by introducing my self to you. ... A: I am not quite sure about a few things. Does your dad raise rabbits for a reason? Please don't get ... | |
| my baby rabbit died :( | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: i bought two 7 week old female dwarf lops on monday. by tuesday one of them was lethargic and not ... A: I am so sorry for the loss of your baby rabbit. There is really no way to tell what caused her ... | |
| Training and Toys | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: Kelly, I just adopted a rabbit today. I know about all the general health and all that from lots ... A: Some rabbits just don't chew. Keep giving him the toilet paper rolls, he will nibble on them here ... | |
| Health Concern | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a pet rabbit who has a large tuft of skin under his neck. Until now, I thought it was just ... A: Are you sure your rabbit is a him? If it is a him is he grossly overweight? The only reason I ask ... | |
| I think my rabbit is sick | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit's penis is sticking out and won't go back in and it hasn't been peeing as much as it has ... A: How long has it been sticking out? Is he neutered? Is it swollen? Sometimes male rabbits that ... | |
| Diet & Introducing a new rabbit to another one | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: Our family is the proud owner of Sasha who is a dwarf bunny that is about 7 mths old. We have had ... A: Some rabbits don't like the plain old boring pellets because somewhere along the line someone has ... | |
| rabbit | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: what sort of hutch is the best for rabbits? ANSWER: Before we look at the different housing ... A: They will get used to going up and down the ramp they are just nervous. Hutches are quite pricey ... | |
| rabbits | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: I wanted to know how to make rabbits mate? A: Tania If you are seriously considering becoming a rabbit breeder I recommend that you only breed ... | |
| blood in cage | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 rabbits 1 male 1 female i noticed a small bit of blood in there cage it doesnt look like ... A: Are your male and female rabbits both un-spayed and un-neutered? If this is the case and they are ... | |
| i think my bunny has problems | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: why does my bunny {breed mini Rex} has poop stuck to his tail and also urine and can i fix this ... A: Is your rabbit in a wire cage? Or in a cage that requires bedding? If it is a wire cage is he ... | |
| Diet & Introducing a new rabbit to another one | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: Our family is the proud owner of Sasha who is a dwarf bunny that is about 7 mths old. We have had ... A: Ok 1. Feed straight pellets, preferably from a feed store. Any pellets with colors in them or ... | |
| Baby Bunny and Young Adult | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: I have two questions concerning two rabbits. One is probably a year old(Baby), I kind of saved her ... A: Bless your heart for saving these rabbits. I have a couple real concerns about both of them. First ... | |
| Rabbit drinks | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: Can milk cause death to a rabbit? A: Are you talking an adult rabbit? Milk has calcium, calcium can cause kidney problems. Anything but ... | |
| fighting | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: I am planning on having to male lionhead rabbits i am going to have them nuetered but worried incase ... A: If they are neutered they may get along they may not. Un-neutered males will never get along. The ... | |
| digging rabbit | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: "If they dig DOWNWARD...are they likely dig back UP on the other side of the fence?" I have a nice ... A: You bet. If you have diggers they will find a way out. The best thing to do is put the chicken ... | |
| will she give birth yo more | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: my pregnant bunny gave birth last night to one baby bunny, but the baby was dead when we found him, ... A: If it has been this long she probably has a kit stuck. The very best thing you can do for her is to ... | |
| will she give birth yo more | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: my pregnant bunny gave birth last night to one baby bunny, but the baby was dead when we found him, ... A: Usually when they have babies they have them all at once. On a very rare occasion they can be ... | |
| New Baby Rabbits | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: We've got a Cashmere Lop male rabbit and he has recently been in contact with (not intentionally) a ... A: First off lop ear rabbits are born with normal ears. They usual don't start to lop until they are ... | |
| Rabbit gave birth - help | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: Your guess was right. Our rabbit just gave birth. So far, she only had one baby. It did not live. ... A: Cait??? What happened? I am not sure why this question ended up in the question pool, did you ask ... | |
| Bunny nibbles | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: What is my bunny doing when she licks my hands and feet? Is she grooming me or is she tasting ... A: That is so cute. She is grooming you. You are lucky to have a rabbit that is grooming you. She ... | |
| wild baby bunnies | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I were unaware of a bunny nest in our front yard. Unfortunately, my husband ran it ... A: I am so sorry this happened. These things do happen in nature and I know it is very sad but it ... | |
| when | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I just found out today that i have one girl and 2 boy baby bunnies. When do i have to separate them ... A: Honestly its best to separate them by the time they are 10 weeks old. They are still young and have ... | |
| hind legs | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: i bought a neatherland dwarf rabbit about 4 weeks ago every thing was ok for about 3 weeks when 1 ... A: I am going to give you an article to read about splay legs. If this is indeed what the vet says ... | |
| strange behavior | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: My female rabbits urinate in their food bowl. Can you please provide me with an explanation for ... A: Are they babies or adult rabbits? If they are babies or just young they like to hang out and sit in ... | |
| new lop rabbit | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: i have a 3 female lop rabbits, all 10 weeks old. All bought togeteher sunday, all seems to be fine ... A: Yes absolutely she needs to see a vet as soon as possible. Young rabbits are very susceptible to ... | |
| baby bunny | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: i have a baby bunny that someone found he has no momma and i'm not sure if he is old enough for just ... A: Melissa Is this a wild rabbit or a domestic rabbit? The best thing you can do for it is to get ... | |
| Dwarf rabbit health | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I own a 2 year old dwarf rabbit doe. On July 2nd I travelled, along with my rabbit, to visit my ... A: I can't tell you exactly what is wrong with your rabbit but I can tell you that I agree it is a ... | |
| new rabbit | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: i have 2 different questions, firstly i have a new rabbit, and im not sure if he is a french lop, he ... A: It is up to you or not if you want to keep him. Honestly I don't think a rabbit the size of a ... | |
| Did I Kill our rabbit | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: Over the weekend my wife went away to see her parents. We had a 9 year old flemish giant who was ... A: Mike I am pretty sure that your wife doesn't hate you. She is grieving. It is part of the natural ... | |
| Rabbit behavior after spay. | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I had my bunny, Daisy, spayed three weeks ago. We followed the vets instructions to keep her quiet ... A: I don't think she blames you. It takes a good month for her to fully recover. The wounds in her ... | |
| Rabbits aren't doing well | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I'm an animal lover and have a number of rabbits, tarantulas and other critters. Some of my rabbits ... A: Bill Theraphosa Blondi's are predators. They need a warm tropical climate to survive. Rabbits on ... | |
| Infant rabbits | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I have purchased a new mother rabbit with 11 new babies (they are 8 days old today). She is a first ... A: The mom will not tend to the rabbits at all. The only thing she does is feed them. If they have ... | |
| rabbits | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: i think this could be a lonely life for them. is it possible to have 2 does in one chage with both ... A: I am going to give you a few articles to read. I wrote them out just for this purpose. So instead ... | |
| very sick bunny | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: our rabbit is laying in her cage she cant seem to move her hind legs at all. she was outside in in ... A: Even a sudden jerk from fright can cause a rabbit to break its back or cause a back injury. If she ... | |
| Wild rabbit | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: you might not be able to answer this but i have a domestic rabbit only a few months old and my dog ... A: Wild rabbits won't survive in captivity. They just aren't meant to live in captivity. As good ... | |
| Baby Color Genetics | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: Ok I am baffled about something. I thought that if you bred self colored rabbits to self colored ... A: The only way to ensure you are going to get REW's is to breed REW to REW and you will get 100% REW. ... | |
| Color Genetics | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: SOrry I wrote this before I think I typed in my e-mail incorrectly. Ok I am baffled about ... A: One more thing I forgot to mention. If you aren't already a member of ARBA it is a good idea to ... | |
| Baby Color Genetics | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: Ok I am baffled about something. I thought that if you bred self colored rabbits to self colored ... A: Genetically speaking ruby eyed whites (we will refer to them as REW from here on) are actually not ... | |
| Training and Toys | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: Kelly, I just adopted a rabbit today. I know about all the general health and all that from lots ... A: This is Pam, Kelly is on vacation. A few things I may be able to help you with. It really isn't a ... | |
| Urinating in front of food dishes | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: My house bunny, Ebby, is fully litter boxed trained. We rescued another outside bunny, Ginnie, who ... A: Rabbits don't generally like to eat where they go potty. It is really not a bad idea to put the ... | |
| my baby bunnies | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: my baby bunnies will be 5 weeks old tomorrow. will they be ready to gat sold? they are all haelthy ... A: Rabbits can't be taken away from their mother until they are 8 weeks old. They may be eating solid ... | |
| Help | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit is in labor and we dont know what to do she is very uncomfortable what should i do A: Labor is quite uncomfortable for any creature. Just make sure she has a nice quite and dimly lit ... | |
| Urinating in front of food dishes | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: My house bunny, Ebby, is fully litter boxed trained. We rescued another outside bunny, Ginnie, who ... A: Are Ebby and Ginnie both spayed? If they aren't both spayed well then I think you just answered ... | |
| How old to give away my rabbits? | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: Hey, um i have 4 baby rabbits, they are already 9 weeks old and I just want to know how old do they ... A: Rabbits can be weaned from their mothers at 8 weeks old. I then like to keep the babies all ... | |
| sick bunnie | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: My beloved little bunnie, has had a stroke, she is paralysed on her right side, do they usally ... A: Provided that it is a true stroke, which is caused when a blood clot or some other foreign object ... | |
| Breeding Rabbits | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 questions that I would be grateful to get help with. 1. My family has recently began ... A: Are these doe's that you are trying to breed all in separate cages? Any time you plan on breeding ... | |
| Rabbit breeding | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: How long is the estrous cycle in a female rabbit? A: Rabbits do not have an estrous cycle. They are induced ovulators and the eggs are released during ... | |
| Socializing old bunnies to new bunnies | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: My wife and were planning on adopting a baby but when that fell through we decided to add two baby ... A: I need to know a few more things. What are the sexes of the grown up rabbits? Are they both ... | |
| Did I Kill our rabbit | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: Over the weekend my wife went away to see her parents. We had a 9 year old flemish giant who was ... A: lol.. I never said he died from high cholesterol. I said I wouldn't be surprised if he had. It is ... | |
| Did I Kill our rabbit | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: Over the weekend my wife went away to see her parents. We had a 9 year old flemish giant who was ... A: Umm Hi Mike I am truly very sorry for the loss of your only child Killer, really I am. Somehow I ... | |
| sneezing noises and mushy fieces | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: My bunny is about five months old. About a week ago she had four babies, but one died before it was ... A: First lets address the Mushy poo. They are actually called cecotropes. You normally don't see them ... | |
| i found a baby rabbit | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: well yesterday my sister found a baby rabbit in my dogs mouth..it has fur and a white stripe on his ... A: I am not a veterinarian. I have domestic rabbits. I wouldn't even know where to start. I know ... | |
| dusty | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: we have had dusty our Himalayan dwarf female for about 3 months now she is a indoor bunny and has ... A: 5 months is about the time when rabbits start to reach sexual maturity. These are classic signs ... | |
| i found a baby rabbit | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: well yesterday my sister found a baby rabbit in my dogs mouth..it has fur and a white stripe on his ... A: If it is a wild rabbit the best thing to do is to try to locate a wildlife rehabilitator in your ... | |
| Our rabbit is limping? | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: Our female rabbit (2 years old) has for the last week been a lot less aggressive than she normally ... A: It really depends on just exactly how long the nails are. Rabbits nails need to be trimmed monthly. ... | |
| 5 year old dwarf bunny’s death | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: we are devastated. I know these things happen to bunnies and I would like some incite in what may ... A: I know how very hard it is to lose your beloved pet Usagi. Without necropsy (autopsy), it is pretty ... | |
| 8 wk old Dwarf Rabbit | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: I am writing this to you still with a huge heartache. On Saturday 6-30-07 my mother-in law purchased ... A: I am so sorry about the loss of your beloved friend Rocky. I feel so bad for your daughter and know ... | |
| Dwarf Rabbits | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a male dwarf rabbit from a reputable pet store. My late rabbit was a dutch, and I ... A: The best thing you can do for him is love him and give him as much attention as you can. Dwarfs can ... | |
| pregnant bunny | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: im katie, and im wondering if my rabbit is really pregnant or not! i put her and a buck together ... A: The only way to really tell is to wait. Assuming both the rabbits are healthy and since she was ... | |
| rabbits | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: Can you Bond a dwarf rabbit with a Mini rex and Mini lops? Can you bond 3 bunnies or is it better to ... A: You can bond any rabbits as long as they are all spayed and neutered. If they aren't spayed and ... | |
| rabbit behavior | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I WANT TO KNOW A HEAD OF TIME WHEN A RABBIT IS PREGNANT. WHAT ARE ALL OR MOST SIGNS OF A RABBIT ... A: Well if a female rabbit has been with a male rabbit and neither of them are fixed there is a good ... | |
| Post-neutering | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I have four and a half month old male and female houserabbits. We recently had the male neutered. ... A: After neutering it takes a good 3 weeks to a month for the male to heal and get all the old hormones ... | |
| Female lop-eared bunny growths? | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a one year old lop-eared female. She was hopping and I noticed she has two bag-like growths ... A: I know this might sound strange but are you sure that your bunny is a female? They sound like ... | |
| rabbit emergency | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: i have a rabbit..its a female about 1 year.. she hasn't been eating for like a week.. we took her to ... A: Oh no Nihan I am so sorry to hear about Stitch and I know how heart breaking it must be for you. As ... | |
| rabbit not well | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit has gone into septic shock through a thunder storm what can i do to help it and will she ... A: Oh ok. As long as he gave you Baytril to give her twice a day then she will probably be ok. You ... | |
| rabbit not well | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit has gone into septic shock through a thunder storm what can i do to help it and will she ... A: Septic shock is caused by sepsis from an infection. If she is in shock or unconscious she needs an ... | |
| Rabbit rumbling tummy and wind | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: Have a male lion hared lop...and recently noticed that his tummy was rumbling and making a squelchy ... A: A grumbling belly usually means gas. It can really be quite painful for the little guy. If the ... | |
| aggresion | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I just got a new rabbit, and he's very aggressive, grunting, nipping, and shoving at peoples hands. ... A: I hate to say this but sadly when rabbits are purchased at pet stores they tend to have ... | |
| rabbit emergency | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: i have a rabbit..its a female about 1 year.. she hasn't been eating for like a week.. we took her to ... A: I don't know what is wrong with your rabbit. If she is not eating or drinking I can pretty much ... | |
| Socializing New Bunny | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I just got 4 month old Flemish Giant male a few days ago. He’s very curious and ... A: Wow you are so lucky. Flemish Giants are the most docile beasts. They are often referred to as the ... | |
| rabbits | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I have 3 rabbits (1 boy kept in its own hutch outside and 2 girls kept together in another)and at ... A: Are the girls spayed? Rabbits only thump for 2 reasons. Once because they are mad about something ... | |
| Aggressive Rabbit | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I have had my Rabbit for about 2 months. I was playing with her well thought I was playing and she ... A: When your rabbit growls you can't just stop playing with her. When you stopped playing with her ... | |
| rabbit emergency | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: i have a rabbit..its a female about 1 year.. she hasn't been eating for like a week.. we took her to ... A: The vets you have taken your rabbit to are obviously not well versed in caring for exotic pets. ... | |
| Hair loss and regrowth | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: My friend have five rabbits and they are all in seperate cages. One of the rabbits started to lose ... A: As long as it was treated by a vet and the vet tested it for bugs I wouldn't be to concerned. Fur ... | |
| can domestic rabbits eat grass out of your yard? | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a ribbit who is about 4 months old and I was wondering if it is ok for her to eat grass out ... A: A little bit of grass shouldn't hurt her as long as you are absolutely sure that there are no ... | |
| Dry Skin | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a 7 1/2month old polish dwarf and I noticed that he is getting dry skin on his ears. The ... A: I know your vet said not to worry about it and I feel really uncomfortable giving advice when your ... | |
| litter training | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: A few months back i purchased a female Holland lop (Peanut) to become a companion to my Neutered ... A: I had the same problem once when I bonded a pair. It took me almost a year but I finally figured ... | |
| Dry Skin | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a 7 1/2month old polish dwarf and I noticed that he is getting dry skin on his ears. The ... A: It is possible for them to have dry skin. She should have looked in the ears with some funny ... | |
| rabbit mating | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: i have a one year old doe and have recently bought a buck who is now 12 weeks old. How old does a ... A: A male rabbit should be at least 6 months old in smaller breeds and occasionally up to 8 months old ... | |
| hair pulling | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a six month old lion head. I discovered yesterday that she has pulled out a large chunk of ... A: If she hasn't been near any boys then she is most likely having a false pregnancy. This happens a ... | |
| sick rabbit | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: ok some of my rabbit's started losing weight,so i figured maybe the summer heat.so i started feeding ... A: Rabbits will lay around a lot when its hot. If they are really skinny but still eating I would ... | |
| Crusted Ears in our Albino House Rabbit | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: We have a house rabbit that is about 4 years old pure white. Just within the last 2 weeks we have ... A: It sounds like your rabbit has some type of ear mites. The reason she won't let you near them is ... | |
| my rabbits eye | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: Yesterday something happened to my rabbit. something is wrong with one of my rabbits. my rabbits ... A: It sounds like she injured her eye. It could have been something as simple as poking it with a ... | |
| hair | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: I have two male rabbits in the same cage and one of them has patches of hair missing should I be ... A: First off if they are both males and they are NOT neutered and they are over 3 months old they need ... | |
| bad behaviour | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem with one of my rabbits. I have two, a male who lives indoors and a female who lives ... A: She has 2 problems that I can see just from your description. The first is that she is cage ... | |
| rabbit in heat | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old bunny who we thought was a girl and has been showing signs of being in heat, ... A: The only way to tell if a rabbit is a boy or a girl is to pick it up and look. Girls will stick ... | |
| help | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: my rabit does not want to move, which is very rare on him and usually when we pick him up he tries ... A: You absolutely can't shower a rabbit. It will cause it stress and since your rabbit is already in ... | |
| baby rabbit | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: Rabbi, has just died and i am now left with a single baby bunny and its father. The rabbit is not ... A: Who told you the rabbit has a kidney stone? If the rabbit has a kidney stone then it needs a vet ... | |
| Neutering | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: I have several rabbits (I raise Netherland Dwarves)and was wondering about neutering older bucks. I ... A: If you really wanted to have them as companion animals you would have to have all of them that were ... | |
| Help | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: . I have an 8 month old un neutered male and two days ago we got a 2 month old unknown sexed ... A: It is best to separate them until the boy gets neutered. It sounds like he is being a little to ... | |
| baby rabbits | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: i have a female netherland dwarf rabbit that just recently gave birth to 5 baby rabbits. she does ... A: If the other rabbit has had babies within 48 hours then they can be fostered to her. If she hasn't ... | |
| My Bunny's Behavior | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a outdoor rabbit. The part of the cage that has bars, only has a door/opening on the side. ... A: Your rabbit is protecting her territory. Rabbits are cage protective. You will have some that ... | |
| Salt/Mineral Wheels | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: I've been raising rabbits for the past ten years. Recently, I've been buying vitamin supplements and ... A: There is absolutely no need what so ever to give your bunny a salt/mineral wheel. The only thing a ... | |
| Rabbit Birth | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: My female rabbit is approximately 9 months old, and has just had her first litter. The litter seems ... A: It is fairly common for first time mothers to have their babies outside of the nest box. They often ... | |
| Summer time | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: my name is Martha and i live in Canada. I asked someone else, i think, a few questions the other day ... A: I have researched every web site I can find and looked through every book I have and nowhere do I ... | |
| worm | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: my duaghter who is 7 yrs informed e he rabbit, 4-6 mnths, passed a small worm in her urine ... A: Rabbits can get pinworms and they really need to be treated by a veterinarian. If left untreated ... | |
| distemper | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: do rabbits get distemper with the same symptoms as cats and dogs? A: No they don't. Canine distemper and feline distemper are actually two different diseases. The feline ... | |
| mother rabbit after birth | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: Ok my rabbit gave birth to a litter of 7 bunnies last night and only one of the survived. It has ... A: The rabbits will put the fur in their mouths and they generally put quite a bit in there. This is ... | |
| rabbit | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: what sort of hutch is the best for rabbits? ANSWER: Before we look at the different housing ... A: It is the dark leafy green lettuce. It comes in a bunch rather than a head. Iceberg lettuce comes ... | |
| rabbit | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: what sort of hutch is the best for rabbits? ANSWER: Before we look at the different housing ... A: My name is Pam also. Rabbits aren't supposed to eat iceberg lettuce. They can have romaine ... | |
| lop eared vs regular | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: I want to get a pet rabbit. What are some of the differences in behavior of lop eared rabbits and ... A: All rabbits have unique personalities. You can end up with either type of rabbit that can be a ... | |
| Help I need so sound advise :( | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: My 2 year old dwarf lop rabbit seemed to be acting differently on Monday afternoon. Not eating and ... A: The first vet you went to sounds like she wasn't very versed in caring for bunnies unfortunately. ... | |
| Bonding rabbits | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old male Mini Lop who has been an only child for his whole life. He is toilet ... A: The reason the male was upset because the female came and licked his nose is because he was ... | |
| rabbit | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: what sort of hutch is the best for rabbits? ANSWER: Before we look at the different housing ... A: They can have any sort of hard plastic baby rattles. Hard plastic gerbil balls. Toilet paper rolls ... | |
| rabbit | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: what sort of hutch is the best for rabbits? ANSWER: Before we look at the different housing ... A: They are definitely ok in the house. They really don't need a cover over them while in the house. ... | |
| lionhead bunny | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: hi how do i clean my bunny do i take him a bath or what do i do A: There is really no need to give a bunny a bath. If his fur is long just take a regular cat brush ... | |
| rabbits | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: i have a brown lion head bunny it is 2 months old and i was wondering how can i till if it is a boy ... A: If you want to know if your bunny is a boy or a girl you need to flip it over and look. Since it is ... | |
| Pregnancy Problems | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: This Is Julia, My rabbit,Cookie, Is all of the sudden acting strange and screaming really loud,so my ... A: The absolute only time a rabbit will scream is when she is in severe pain or dying. It is ... | |
| Rabbit babies | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: We have a Rabbit that had four little babies two days ago and she still has not put any of her hair ... A: She obviously doesn't sound like she even knows that she had babies. Sometimes first time mothers ... | |
| wild rabbit behavior | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I observed two rabbits (one and two) doing the following: one stood in one place while two raced ... A: All rabbits are playful in nature. If they were a group of bonded rabbits they were most likely ... | |
| urine on butt | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old dwarf rabbit, that has a "wabbitat" cage that has wire bottem and pull out tray ... A: I would guess that he is probably using one of his mats as a litter box. I would check them all out ... | |
| my new bunny is acting weird | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: i just got this 6 wk old bunny 3 days ago and i think something is wrong with it. like 2 days ago it ... A: First of all a 6 week old bunny is too young to be taken away from its mother. They aren't supposed ... | |
| Found a bunny | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: About 3 weeks ago a small brown rabbit hopped into our fenced yard. It's very tame, friendly, not ... A: If it weighs 2 pounds it could very well be a young mini rex. Occasionally their testicles will ... | |
| HELP!!! | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit died last night in my arms. She had a seizer, had swollen cheeks and a swollen tounge. I ... A: I am so sorry about the loss of your bunny. I know how hard it is. The swelling of her tongue ... | |
| new bunny | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: i just recently got Cali, my calico bunny. she is roughly 10 weeks old. i am trying to litter train ... A: Since Cali is so young it is going to take time. You just have to be consistent. I would keep her ... | |
| eye problem | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a red eyed white dwarf and his right eye is swollen so bad, and has turned white in color. ... A: There are a few possibilities that I can think of but I am as stumped as your vet. Clearly they are ... | |
| My rabbit won't come out of the rain! | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit won't come out of the rain! We let her hop and play on our outdoor balcony because she is ... A: I really have no idea. She should have immediately ran inside when it started raining. Rabbits ... | |
| rabbit | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: what sort of hutch is the best for rabbits? ANSWER: Before we look at the different housing ... A: lol.. It is not always easy. Sometimes you have to corner them. I have one that is a bugger to ... | |
| help!!! | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: Imkelsey And im 14 years old. I have a large rex about 1.5 years old. we bred her a couple of weeks ... A: Please take your rabbit to the vet immediately. She sounds like she has pneumonia. A rabbit that ... | |
| Growth | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: i have a 7 yr old mini rex rabbit a doe she lives inside and is potty trained tonight while giving ... A: Is she spayed? It could very well be cancer. It could be a fur ball that is stuck. It could be a ... | |
| Finding Rabbits | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: I know this is Really not a question you generally answer but my friend and I want rabbits and we ... A: You can search through Island Gems Breeder's directory and start looking through breeder's sites. ... | |
| my 7 week old baby bunny | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: She is 7 weeks old and I've had her for about a week. I've noticed that she won't eat her pellets! ... A: Babies aren't supposed to be taken away from their moms until they are 8 weeks old. They don't ... | |
| bonding 2 rabbits so they get along | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: We want to get to rabbits but keep them in separate cages and separate rooms, but I have asked a ... A: Before they can be together they have to be fixed. Once they are fixed you can go through the ... | |
| Rabbit Urine. | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: My dwarf rabbit's urine is a cloudy yellow color when it is wet and when it dries sometimes there is ... A: Rabbits urine is very strange. It comes in all different colors and can be anywhere from clear ... | |
| Friends now foes? | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: My house Rabbits which i rescued about 9 months ago (who are believed to be sisters) Clover and ... A: Occasionally even spayed rabbits with have fights. The best thing to do is to keep an eye on them ... | |
| Two Male and One Female Mini rex | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: We have two male Mini Rex rabbits and we were thinking about purchasing a female as well. My ... A: Each rabbit will need its own cage. Unless your males are still really young I am surprised they ... | |
| being agressive | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: can rabbits living in the same house but different cages get along? A: If they are always in their cages or have separate play time then you never have to worry about them ... | |
| dog injured wild rabbit | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: My stupid dog scratched or bit at a baby rabbit until its hind leg was raw and bleeding. I tried to ... A: If the bunny got away it was probably ok. Unfortunately these things happen in nature. If you were ... | |
| Bunny cut on lip | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a mini lop bunny, and today I discovered a cut on her lower lip, that looks as if she may ... A: I looked at the picture and I wouldn't really worry about it. Since it is already scabbing over it ... | |
| rabbit cold | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: my bunny sneezes a lot and today it got a whit e bump on its nose can you tell me what it is? A: Rabbits can carry an illness called snuffles. It is highly contagious and can be spread. It often ... | |
| Baby bunnies | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: I have been trying to breed my rabbits. But everytime they give birth I find the babies dead on the ... A: Is this a first time mother or even a second time mother? Is there fur pulled? Some rabbits take ... | |
| Bad behavior. emergency!!! | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a male about 1 1/2-2 years old, Sable and a female that is about 1 year, Shadow. Neither are ... A: First if neither are fixed yet you need to separate them or you are going to end up with unwanted ... | |
| Breeding my Two Rabbits | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm Planning on becoming a rabbit breeder and everyone has to start somewhere, My question is that i ... A: If you are planning on becoming a rabbit breeder it is best to breed only purebred rabbits. Since ... | |
| Bonding help! | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I recently got a 3 1/2 months old mini rex. Its the cutest thing ever! However, ... A: I am going to attach a site for you rather than writing it all out. For now keep them in separate ... | |
| rabbit | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: what sort of hutch is the best for rabbits? ANSWER: Before we look at the different housing ... A: The only time a rabbit will thump her/his foot is if she is angry or if there is a predator lurking ... | |
| bunnies fighting | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: I recently bonded two of my mini rexes with another younger mini rex. They have been together about ... A: lol Hi it would only start to smell rancid if it was horribly infected. Blood actually has a very ... | |
| injured baby rabbit | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: MY cat just brought in a baby rabbit, with an injury by the neck right behind the ears. It is ... A: The best thing to do is if it is still bleeding is to apply direct pressure to the wounds. ... | |
| HELP LUMP ON EAR AT SITE OF MYXO VACCINE | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: We had our 9 week old baby mini lop vaccinated against myxo last wednesday. the vet said she had to ... A: Bruises (hematoma's) can come in all different shapes and sizes and at different times. If that is ... | |
| HELP LUMP ON EAR AT SITE OF MYXO VACCINE | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: We had our 9 week old baby mini lop vaccinated against myxo last wednesday. the vet said she had to ... A: I am sure it didn't get right into the blood vessel. When we give shots we pull back on the plunger ... | |
| bunnies fighting | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I recently bonded two of my mini rexes with another younger mini rex. They have been together about ... A: Absolutely don't put her back with the others. I am not sure if they are all spayed or not but ... | |
| fur loss in Mini Rex | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: My daughters have been showing rabbits for about 2 years. We bought a nice broken Mini Rex Buck and ... A: Ty Suzanne Please let me know if it works. I am really curious since it has been drilled into my ... | |
| New Mommies | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I had my first two new litters, we was go on a trip. Didn't know one was pregnant thought we was ... A: Oh Dear Mary They can get pregnant again within an hour of giving birth. In fact they are most ... | |
| rabbits | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: i have a female dwarf rabbit who has had 2 litters. she has just her third and the babies are 3 ... A: Paralysis is usually caused by a spinal injury. It is also usually irreversible. The very best ... | |
| netherland dwarf has enlarged nipple | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has a 1 and 1/2 year old himalayan netherland dwarf female bunny. She has not been ... A: It could very well be a false pregnancy or it could be an infection in the mammary glands. The best ... | |
| Rabbit babies | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: I adopted a pair of female rabbits from a shelter in the uk 16 days ago, 5 days ago one of them gave ... A: You did the right thing. If the mom has been caring for them for 5 days she will continue to care ... | |
| My Rabbit is Sick | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: My one rabbit is sick. She has snot coming out of her nose. It is white and she breaths funny. I ... A: If your rabbit has snuffles it will never go away. She may get better but she will always be a ... | |
| Rabbit's right hind leg | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a bunny that we have raised since the day he was born. He is no approximately 3 months old. ... A: That is the only way to tell what is wrong. It could be broken, dislocated or the muscle could be ... | |
| fur loss in Mini Rex | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: My daughters have been showing rabbits for about 2 years. We bought a nice broken Mini Rex Buck and ... A: I think I might actually have an answer for you as a breeder of mini rex and not an animal ... | |
| help | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit is having diariah but still eating drinking and popping normal what is wrong? A: If it is true diarrhea (really runny poop) take her to the nearest animal hospital right away. If ... | |
| haha sry me again.. | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: sorry its me again. if we get my rabbit a friend how do we know that they will get along? my rabbit ... A: Rabbits have to be spayed or neutered before they can be put together. If you want to get her a ... | |
| not eating or drinking much | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: My bunny is a doe and I feed her regular rabbit pellits. Lately i have noticed that she is not ... A: Your rabbit is not pregnant if it has been 50 days. If they don't deliver by 33 days (35 in very ... | |
| rabbit's | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: do rabbit's eat there young. A: The only time rabbits will cannibalize is if they are lacking sufficient protein in their diet or ... | |
| my bunny Pepper has a HUGE bald spot! | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: My bunny has a bald spot under his chin almost from one cheek to the other and about 1/3 the way ... A: Bald spots don't usually kill rabbits right away. It could be from stress, diet changes, fur mites, ... | |
| I think my bunny is sick... | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I have had my mini rex since Nov and I've been feeding him the proper diet and everything and making ... A: Your rabbit is an adult bunny. Bunnies over 6 months old should not have alfalfa. It is to high in ... | |
| BREEDING ISSUE | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE THREE DOES THAT I BRED ON THE 16TH OF MAY. I HAVE NOTICED THE DOES HAVE NOT GOT VERY BIG ... A: The answer would be sometimes. Sometimes they will and sometimes they won't. It is really a bad ... | |
| pooo | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: My bunnies poop has changed color, it is now much lighter brown, I'm worried and can't find anything ... A: As long as the poo is shaped uniformly and not mushy there isn't really much to worry about. The ... | |
| Difficult rabbit bonding | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a pair of rabbits I am trying to bond. I have done this a few times before and it was simple ... A: It seems as though you are in a tough situation. Honestly there comes a time that you just might ... | |
| Hormonal netherland dwarf bunny | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: My Dutch dwarf rabbit has just turned 1 year old. I had her spayed 6 months ago. I am starting to ... A: I have studied this and I honestly believe it can happen. I have yet to find anyone else that ... | |
| Rabbit Testicle | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: My 9 year old dwarf has a testicle that is small, shrivelled, and spotted. The other is larger, ... A: It could be cancer or it could just be old age. When rabbits get up there in age they lose their ... | |
| rabbit bedding | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: Is it ok to use timothy hay as bedding for a new rabbit? A: Yes you can use timothy hay. You want to make sure you put fresh hay in every day though because ... | |
| heyy | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: heyy my name is mariah. i have a male dutch rabbit thats not even a year old. he has been acting ... A: Recently I have had a large amount of male rabbits who seem to have this issue. The best way to get ... | |
| Bunny Sniffles problem | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: I have two rabbits with the snuffles. I have separated them from the rest of the herd because I know ... A: I know the rabbit medicine chest sells excellent natural products for snuffles. They are closed ... | |
| A question about my Netherland Dwarf | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a bunny that is almost 3 years old, named Marilyn. I just let her out to run around and I ... A: A butt with matted poo is not a good thing. It is most likely cecotropes that she has not been ... | |
| baby bunny | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: my boy friend recently found a baby bunny being attacked by a cat and so he brought the bunny home ... A: Wild rabbits only have a 5% chance of survival in captivity. They may seem to be doing well and ... | |
| Urine diseases | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: My bunny's leg is sticky because of urine and its fur(hair)was not very strong i think the reason ... A: Urine scald and burn is usually caused by either an unclean cage or an injury or illness that ... | |
| rabbit poop | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: a few days ago my rabbit poop was really soft and mushy because i increase the amount of pellets and ... A: Are you sure your baby is only 5 weeks old? You said you have been feeding him alfalfa for about a ... | |
| is my bunny ill? | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: i'm not sure how old my bunny is because i got him from the local spca but i do know he is a mini ... A: When a rabbit stops eating this is a true emergency. If they stop eating their GI motility (stomach ... | |
| rabbit poop | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: a few days ago my rabbit poop was really soft and mushy because i increase the amount of pellets and ... A: I don't know much about Nutriphase but I tried to look it up. I can't see the contents but it says ... | |
| rabbit poop | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: a few days ago my rabbit poop was really soft and mushy because i increase the amount of pellets and ... A: All rabbits should have unlimited timothy hay all of the time. Other grass hays are ok also but ... | |
| dragging bunny :-( | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: I have been going over something in my head and I'm racked with guilt :-( I had a bunny for a ... A: You can't blame yourself for your bunny dying. The injury may have caused her an injury which may ... | |
| My new rabbits. | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: I wonder if you could give me a bit of advise. Me and my sister recently got 3 rabbits, 2 bucks ... A: The boys will almost certainly fight as they get older. Sometimes doe's who are litter mates can be ... | |
| Sick bunny | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: Last Saturday we found a wild baby bunny about two weeks old, we have seen him improve 100% this ... A: Since he is a wild bunny he could have just about anything. Any wild bunny is extremely susceptible ... | |
| rabbit | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: my kids found a nest in my backyard with rabbits in it very small ones that are the size of my palms ... A: No she won't. As long as they put it back it should be just fine. Just try to keep them away from ... | |
| injured bunny | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: My name's Amanda and my sister and I both rescued 2 baby eastern cottontails from my cat today. They ... A: Ok.. first the rabbits should not be handled more than absolutely necessary. They are wild animals ... | |
| My rabbit | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: I have had my rabbit for about 1yr and almost a month he was given to me by a friend who bought him ... A: The first thing I want to stress is that all bunnies should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as ... | |
| rabbit seizure | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit had a seizure and i dont know what to do she was flopping around her cage and finally when ... A: A seizure in a rabbit is considered a 'true emergency'. She needs to go to a veterinarian or ... | |
| Lost Bonding after Nautering | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 rabbits, male and female. I had the male first then had him spayed before introducing a ... A: A few ideas here.. first if your doe was just spayed a week ago you really need to give her more ... | |
| breeding rabbits | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: The buck let out a yelp so I have read information which has told me to remove doe ready for her ... A: If you want to breed rabbits they all need to live separately. If you want them for pets and you ... | |
| immediately reply!!! rabbits sake!!!! | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: Well firstly my rabbits female and male lived in a cage my dad had made. Now the hutch door stays ... A: For the rabbits sake you need to separate the male and female. When she gives birth to those babies ... | |
| baby rabbit | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: hey pam can you remember me jack? well my rabbit gave birth 2 five babies 9 weeks ago remember?? ... A: I do remember you. I am so happy your babies found happy homes. Rabbits will eat their droppings. ... | |
| what could have caused our rabbit to die | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: my daughter received "cuddles" our pet rabbit for christmas 06. he was about 4-5wks old at that ... A: Sadly there is no way to tell why cuddles died without necropsy. Many times rabbits die and we ... | |
| baby rabbit | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I have one baby rabbit that very playful and doesn't seem to have anything wrong with it but i cant ... A: oh ok I wasn't sure if you owned the mother or you had purchased it from an unknown source. If you ... | |
| Sudden death of baby lionhead rabbits. | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: My two nine week old lionhead rabbits died last week. I had owned them for three weeks. The first ... A: Wow I had no idea that VHD was so widespread in the UK. I do know that here in the US the ARBA ... | |
| sexing | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: what is the difference between a male and female rabbits genitals ? from annie A: The easiest way to tell a rabbits sex is to push very gently on the vent area. A doe will have a ... | |
| sex of rabbit | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: hey pam i was wondering if male rabbits have little holes on each side of there penis because thats ... A: I am not sure about little holes. I guess I don't know what you mean exactly. If you look at the ... | |
| Aggressive rabbit | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: Hey i have one more question....I told you i have two rabbits, and midnight whose gotten aggressive, ... A: . I am seriously concerned about your rabbit. She sounds like she is being extremely territorial. ... | |
| Some Questions... | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I am interested in breeding my rabbit with my neighbors rabbit. We are very close friends and we ... A: Just a few things to consider before you actually breed your rabbits. Rabbits that aren't purebred ... | |
| Sudden death of baby lionhead rabbits. | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: My two nine week old lionhead rabbits died last week. I had owned them for three weeks. The first ... A: I am so sorry for the loss of your rabbits. There is really no way to tell what happened to your ... | |
| OH NO!!! | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit just recently had babies. I put my doe and my buck outside in a pen with a piece of wood ... A: There isn't really anything you can do now. The best thing you can do is give her a nest box at 28 ... | |
| a rabbit for me? | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I am intrested in getting a single rabbit as a pet and have a few questions. Firstly Do rabbits ... A: Ok I will try to give you a few opinions from different perspectives and hopefully it will help you ... | |
| rabbits with babbies | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: yesterday i opened up bumbles cage 2 give her a clean, and to my surprise she had given birth. a ... A: Well that is a pleasant surprise. You can check the babies. Bumbles is used to you and she trusts ... | |
| how to tell | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: how big will the kits be when the rabit is about to give birth ANSWER: Hi Cheyanne It will depend ... A: Oh no Cheyanne I am so sorry. It is impossible to tell what caused your rabbit to pass away without ... | |
| rodents | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I read your history and understand that you don't have any with rats, but I couldn't find anyone who ... A: I was able to find a few people who are categorized under the exotic pet section.. one is on ... | |
| Baby Bunnies | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: Hey Pam its me again. I just have a couple more questions. One: How will I know if the babies arent ... A: You will be able to tell if they are being fed by their bellies. They will have little round ... | |
| how to tell | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: how big will the kits be when the rabit is about to give birth ANSWER: Hi Cheyanne It will depend ... A: There is a New Zealand Red if its bigger that probably what the mom is. Netherlands are only about ... | |
| how to tell | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: how big will the kits be when the rabit is about to give birth A: It will depend on how big the mother and father are. Hopefully the mother and father are about the ... | |
| Behavior | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: i asked a few questions concerning my rabbit in the past, and I'm back again, i have 2 dutch rabbits ... A: I would never drastically change a rabbits diet. If you are feeding her to many treats or to much ... | |
| bunny pregnant | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a rabbit thats pregnant and about to give birth to her first litter. Im just wondering if you ... A: Just make sure they stay warm and covered. Check them every day to make sure they are all alive. ... | |
| phantom pregnancy | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: could you tell me if rabbits have phantom pregnancy's? My rabbit is just over a year old and has ... A: Yes they do have phantom pregnancies. You can leave the hair there. It won't hurt anything. ... | |
| rabbit feet | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: How many toes do a rabbit have? Four? Five? A: They have 4 actual toes on both the front and the back but on the front they have a claw on the side ... | |
| is my rabit having babies | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I think my rabbit is pregnant is there a way you can tell? And also i wanted to know if you can hear ... A: Sometimes they pull fur and make a nest up to a week before they have babies and sometimes they ... | |
| bunny pregnant | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a rabbit thats pregnant and about to give birth to her first litter. Im just wondering if you ... A: It sure does sound like she is close. It is best to give her some privacy. If she is kind of ... | |
| bunny pregnant | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a rabbit thats pregnant and about to give birth to her first litter. Im just wondering if you ... A: If you are using a nice heavy un-treated wooden box she shouldn't be able to lift it up. My nest ... | |
| Mother rabbit going bald | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a year and half old Dutch who just gave birth to her first litter. She seems to be a good ... A: She is most likely fine. Unless she has been around other rabbits or has been outside in the grass ... | |
| Hard knot in rabbits stomach | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit has not been producing droppings. I have noticed that she has been eating but she will ... A: Your rabbit needs emergency care immediately. Please find the nearest 24 hour animal hospital and ... | |
| fur mats | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I have an angora rabbit who continously gets fur mats in its butt area. I have purchased about ... A: The best way to get the mats out of the hind end is to cradle the rabbit in your arms and pick them ... | |
| pregnant rabbit?!! | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I have two rabbits, male and female. The male has been neutered, but not right away so there is a ... A: Well if she was exposed before the boy got fixed it is possible that she is pregnant. A rabbit will ... | |
| Cage Chewer | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I had a Lionhead named Spunky and oh how I loved him. He passed away 2 months after I got him....I ... A: Most cage manufacturers use safe material. I actually recommend cages made out of wire. They are ... | |
| rabbit | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: i have a baby rabbit, it has a wound in its behind. Tried to get out of the cage, i think. It was a ... A: If the baby is not getting up and seems lethargic (sleeping a lot) and doesn't seem to want to eat ... | |
| is my rabit having babies | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I think my rabbit is pregnant is there a way you can tell? And also i wanted to know if you can hear ... A: If your rabbit is a doe between the ages of 3 months up to even 10 years and she was housed with a ... | |
| bleeding during pregnancy | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: Pam we have a 16 month old doe that should be 23 days into her pregnancy and has today bleed ... A: If she is bleeding when she is peeing she could have a problem with her kidneys, such as a kidney ... | |
| help | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: A: You need to take your rabbit to the vet. He may have been injured by the other rabbit. In order to ... | |
| bunny pregnant | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a rabbit thats pregnant and about to give birth to her first litter. Im just wondering if you ... A: Gently pick up the nest and put it in the nest box. Then put the box over the location where she ... | |
| Rabbit trying to mount my girlfriend and then thumping | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I recently moved into a new house and noticed a lop running around the area. After ... A: Honestly I am not really sure. However the rabbit I told you about does not try to mount my ... | |
| Rabbit trying to mount my girlfriend and then thumping | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I recently moved into a new house and noticed a lop running around the area. After ... A: Your bunny is thumping because he is mad at you for putting him in the cage. Mine does the same ... | |
| New Born Bunny | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: a friend has found a new born bunny and needs some help what can you tell me how can it be taken ... A: If it is a wild rabbit then you need to call a wildlife rehabilitator. To find one in your area ... | |
| pulling out fur | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: Our family bunny, Mr. Snuggles, is pulling out his fur on the underside of his neck and belly. He ... A: He is probably some sort of Californian or Himalayan or a mix. Those are the colors of those ... | |
| what if my holland lop does not feed her babies? | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit is expecting any day now and this is the first time i have breed rabbits what if she does ... A: If she doesn't feed her babies you can hand feed them. It is really hard and the survival rate is ... | |
| weepy eye in rabbits | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit has a continous draining in it's eyes. We have tried eye drops, that did not seem to help. ... A: You need to take the rabbit to a qualified exotic animal vet. They can culture the infection and do ... | |
| bunny pregnant | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a rabbit thats pregnant and about to give birth to her first litter. Im just wondering if you ... A: Unless you have 2 doe's that have babies due at the same time there isn't really much you can do if ... | |
| baby cottontail eyes not open | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I have been taking care of a baby cottontail about 10 days old. It has fur but eyes not open yet ... A: They should be opening any time now. If they aren't open by 14 days then you may need to help open ... | |
| diariah in baby rabbit | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: i have just bought 2 baby giant rabbits i was told they were 8 weeks. I got them from Dorset i live ... A: You need to take your baby to a vet as soon as possible. Diarrhea in a young rabbit is a sign of ... | |
| Rabbits fighting | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: We have 2 rabbits (1 neutered male and 1 neutered female) who have been living together for 2 weeks ... A: If they are fighting I wouldn't leave them alone together. I would give them as much supervised ... | |
| bunny pregnant | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a rabbit thats pregnant and about to give birth to her first litter. Im just wondering if you ... A: I wouldn't stick my hands in there for an hour or 2 after giving birth since the mother will still ... | |
| please help | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit had a litter of 4 one has had already past away and the mother had already had 2 litters ... A: The chances of the kits surviving on milk replacements are low. It doesn't mean that they won't but ... | |
| Rabbits - pregnancy | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I bought a girl rabbit a few weeks ago from a woman who has 12 rabbits. A few days later, I ... A: She could be pregnant, she could have fleas, mites, worms, mange, ticks... the list goes on and on. ... | |
| fur loss | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit had 6 babies.At 5 weeks old 1 baby had a balding spot on back behind ears.I seperated this ... A: There are so many things that can cause fur loss. Taking the baby away at 5 weeks old puts it in a ... | |
| Spaying Females | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I will soon be getting two rabbits. My question is if they are from the same litter and they are ... A: You can have them spayed at the same time but they will need at least 3 weeks of separation time to ... | |
| how old?? | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: It's me again. Okay, um the babies are now 1 week and 2 days old, when can I get rid of the bedding, ... A: You need to clean the bedding out every few days to make sure it is dry. Once the babies are ... | |
| Rabbit health | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit has a runny stool problem....I believe I need to change his diet. Can you provide me the ... A: You should get him a good feed from a feed store. They are more knowledgeable and care more about ... | |
| Bonding bunnies | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a baby bunny (holland or a mini lop) who the pet store say is a male. I am ... A: Absolutely. As long as they are both altered it will almost always work but they will still be ... | |
| newborns | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: My mini lop rabbit had a litter last night and 2 of the babies were just about as big as a meatball. ... A: Sometimes when rabbits have a difficult birth they will pull on the babies to get them out. ... | |
| rabbit injury | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: Our 3 month old female rabbit got in the cage with the buck accidently, and was attacked. She has ... A: Melissa If the injury is to the muscle there is a very strong possibility that she will get an ... | |
| rabbits | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit is pregnant but did not pull her hair out why? A: Did she have the babies and not cover them? If she is a first time mother she may not have known ... | |
| type of breed of bunnie | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: i have a bunnies small floppy ears big back feet i don't know what type it is or how much they grow A: If it is young there is no way to tell what breed it is. You can go to the ARBA web site and look ... | |
| Rabbit has diarrhea | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit seems to be having diarrhea of late and I have to keep cleaning clumps of poop off his ... A: Your rabbit probably doesn't have diarrhea. Instead he is not properly eating his cecotropes. ... | |
| i have some questions | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: 1)we found a rabbit about a week ago and i don't know if she was mating with other males we don't ... A: She will start pulling her own fur. She will start gathering some of the hay that you feed her and ... | |
| baby bunnies | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: i have a big problem. me and my sisters all have rabbits, two girls and one boy my sister's rabbit ... A: Are you sure your rabbit is ignoring them? She might be feeding them when you aren't looking. They ... | |
| baby rabbits | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: How can you tell if they are boys or girls? We have 9 babies and they are 3 weeks old. A: Well good luck is all I can tell you. At 3 weeks it is almost impossible. Usually by 8 weeks you ... | |
| Rabbit behavior | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: I just adopted a Holland Lop rabbit just a week ago. She is extremely skittish, does not like to be ... A: Spaying her is going to cause her to be less aggressive and keep her from spraying. It will also ... | |
| my rabbit gave birth | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit gave birth Wednesday last week, and i know about the double pregnancy that they can have. ... A: Bunnies don't really need baths. They are very good at grooming themselves. It is kind of ... | |
| Rabbit behavior | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: I just adopted a Holland Lop rabbit just a week ago. She is extremely skittish, does not like to be ... A: Well I will tell you that my experience with holland lops has always been similar. For some reason ... | |
| i have some questions | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: 1)we found a rabbit about a week ago and i don't know if she was mating with other males we don't ... A: Is she a domestic rabbit? You said you found her? If she was around other domestic rabbits she ... | |
| my rabbit gave birth | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit gave birth Wednesday last week, and i know about the double pregnancy that they can have. ... A: I doubt she is allergic to her kits but she could be allergic to the nesting material. If you have ... | |
| Bleeding after birthing | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a doe that gave birth on May 8, 2007. She had 9 live and 2 dead. She lost 1 within 24 ... A: I have a strong suspicion that your doe has some type of uterine cancer. She also could have ... | |
| Is my rabbit in love with me or just inheat | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: I got bob from my daughter who had him for about 2 years as a replacement for my other but anyway ... A: Oh dear... Bob loves you. Since he isn't neutered and obviously has a bond with you well he thinks ... | |
| Introduing a new rabbit into an already occpied home and spaying | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: I've had my rabbit since February of this year, she was a baby when I got her, and up until the past ... A: I can almost assure you that your precious little angel has hit puberty. The only way to fix it is ... | |
| my rabbit gave birth | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit gave birth Wednesday last week, and i know about the double pregnancy that they can have. ... A: It is really hard to tell. Chances are that if it is a double pregnancy the second set of babies ... | |
| spaying/outside | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: i asked another expert a question about my rabbits behavior and he said the best way to deal with ... A: Well Amanda I think I would have to agree with the other expert. The only way you are going to get ... | |
| baby rabbis | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit has had a second litter while still nursing her 1st litter. They are 5 weeks and the ... A: Rabbits disposition can range from laid back and passive to downright evil. It really has nothing ... | |
| Bunny moshing | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: A few weeks ago we saw our 7 bunnies go into a frenzied wrestling match where all of them were ... A: Well here is my opinion. They obviously have a bond since they nestle together. The male that is ... | |
| pregnancy in rabbits | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: I have two does that are pregnant. They are outside pets and I have no clue on how to care for them ... A: The babies need so stay with their moms until they are 8 weeks old. They will start wandering about ... | |
| Telling the differance | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: Long time no talk! We last spoke about my battered tease of a female bunny Pumkin! Now l have a ... A: Honestly Debbi it is really hard to tell. Since Pumkin was so brutally attacked she may always seek ... | |
| Bunny moshing | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: A few weeks ago we saw our 7 bunnies go into a frenzied wrestling match where all of them were ... A: Are they all males? Are they all neutered? Are there any doe's in the bunch? I honestly can't ... | |
| bunny was stuck | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: When I went to go and check on them the other day she was stuck in the wires of her cage right above ... A: I would take her in for an Xray. If the bone is broken they can give her pain medicine. They can ... | |
| Telling the differance | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: Long time no talk! We last spoke about my battered tease of a female bunny Pumkin! Now l have a ... A: Snickers and Smidges) Ok here is my best explanation. Take your 2 boys and cradle them in your ... | |
| hiccups and another question | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: Do rabbits get the hiccups? My rabbit was laying in his playpen and his belly started going up and ... A: Hmmm I don't know if they can have hiccups. I assume they can since hiccups are just a spasm of the ... | |
| Rabbit bting ear | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: I recently gave a home to a female bunny, as her previous owners could no longer look after her. ... A: If she is not around any other animals it was probably an accident that happened while grooming. ... | |
| Rabbit | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: i have a rabbit who is just under 3 years of age. She has not been spayed and there are male wild ... A: First of all domestic rabbits can not become pregnant from wild rabbits. Although they are similar ... | |
| sleeping | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: is somthing happening if your rabbit is sleeping alot A: He is tired? No seriously rabbits take a lot of 'cat naps' rather than sleeping for hours at a ... | |
| strange noises | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: we bought a bunny about 3weeks ago,we think it is about 2months old and female,all is going fine,she ... A: She is trying to mate with you and thumps her feet because she is mad that you won't respond. ... | |
| Baby Kits | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: we just realised yesterday thatone of our dwarf rabbits whos name was Flo is actually a Fred. we ... A: Absolutely.. please separate her and give her a nest box as well. I would leave her a nesting box ... | |
| Is Digging alot a sign my rabbits pregnant? | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: Well my rabbit digs in her cage and litterbox everywhere now ever since shes been with my male ... A: Most rabbits dig. It doesn't necessarily mean she is pregnant. I want you to read something about ... | |
| Wild Rabbits: Should I be concerned? | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: Recently I had found a rabbit nest by way of the dog, and I was concerned because she had killed one ... A: Worms are very contagious. I personally would find a wildlife rehabilitor in your area. They are ... | |
| Baby Kits | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: we just realised yesterday thatone of our dwarf rabbits whos name was Flo is actually a Fred. we ... A: Baby kits are pigmented to the color they are going to be. So chances are that your black on will ... | |
| pregnancy in rabbits | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I have two does that are pregnant. They are outside pets and I have no clue on how to care for them ... A: I bet you she is pregnant since she gets to be with the buck sometimes. Taking care of them is easy ... | |
| Broken rabbit paw | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1 yr doe, and she had a lill accident today with the door...her front paw was caught under ... A: I really shouldn't be telling this but you can get liquid aspirin and give one to 2 baby aspirin by ... | |
| baby rabbis | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit has had a second litter while still nursing her 1st litter. They are 5 weeks and the ... A: I am so sorry Jack. I hope it was the second litter and not the first. Sadly often times the 2nd ... | |
| New dwarf bunny, tips needed | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: Living in West LA, my girlfriend brought home a dwarf rabbit about 3 months old a few days ago. ... A: I had a feeling he was to young to be on his own but he sounds like he is doing great now. ... | |
| training my bunny | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: i was wondering if you had any tips on how to litter and leash train a bunny.i have a bunny ... A: Well the thing about rabbits that are leashed trained, you have to follow them. They really can't ... | |
| rabbit hutch | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I am going to be building a rabbit hutch and am not sure on what kind of wiring to use. I know ... A: eeeks I don't know. My rabbits homemade cages (which I didn't make) are all made out of galvanized ... | |
| meat rabbits | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: Okay first are they any different in how they eat? Also i heard that you shouldn't have meat rabbits ... A: If they are both boys it is very rare that they will bond forever but it can happen. If they are ... | |
| Gender Issues | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I bought a dwarf rabbit several months ago. We were told it was a female at the time ... A: Well you bought her/him at a pet store. Pet stores have a habit of holding a rabbit above their ... | |
| meat rabbits | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: Okay first are they any different in how they eat? Also i heard that you shouldn't have meat rabbits ... A: Awww Kayla There is nothing wrong with meat rabbits. You are saving their lives. They are no ... | |
| rabbit sleeping | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering how rabbits slept, do they sleep like we do or short naps also i was wondering ... A: They take cat naps but sometimes they are in such a sound sleep that its hard to wake them up. If ... | |
| Hurt eye on one of my rabbits | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: Skittles, one of my 4 mo. old male rabbits seems to have something wrong with one of his eyes. I ... A: Eeeks not good.. I am glad you noticed. I don't even want to try to guess what it could be but as ... | |
| rabbits | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: Well I have this buck its probably like three months old and my friends doe is about six months old. ... A: Well 3 months is kind of young but the 6 month old is the right age. I want you to read this ... | |
| baby rabbits | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: recently i asked a question about rabbit having 4 week old kits and then having 8 more kits, i did ... A: That is so great that she is feeding the new babies. You probably will never see the older kits ... | |
| Hurt eye on one of my rabbits | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: Skittles, one of my 4 mo. old male rabbits seems to have something wrong with one of his eyes. I ... A: You really need to take him to the vet so that you can get some terramyacin ointment. I know its ... | |
| Long Babies Dead at Birth | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: This may seam like a weird story and I will try to explain it to the best I can. My Netherland Dwarf ... A: I am so sorry for the loss of the babies. If she was a first time mom it was probably very hard for ... | |
| baby rabbit | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I rescued a baby rabbit and have been raising it for about a week. It has been eating kitten ... A: Is this a wild rabbit??? Wild rabbits will not survive in captivity no matter how hard you try. If ... | |
| petromalt | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I bought some petromalt online when I got my bunnies.It had a bunnie on the box. I can't find the ... A: Wow I never investigated this before. I always insisted on buying the tube for small animals and ... | |
| my rabbit hashad its first litter | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit has had her first litter she gave birth to 5 but one was dead and now i only have one baby ... A: Sometimes first time mothers don't know what they are doing. If they are dwarf breeds or have any ... | |
| My Preg Dwarf Rabbit | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: Hey there again. I am the same person who asked about my does behaviour on Fri. She has un dug her ... A: You shouldn't wait more than 30 minutes. If the father was bigger than the mother the babies could ... | |
| My bunny behavior | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: MY BUNNY HAS A BATHROOM PROBLEM. HE GOES ON MY FLOOR EVERYWHERE. I GOT HIM A LITTLE PAN, BUT HE ... A: Has he been properly litter trained? You can't let bunnies run around until they have been ... | |
| pregnant rabbit | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: we have a doe just over a year old and a 3 and a half month old buck. we got the buck just over a ... A: This is what I would do and you will have to do what is right for you. Since he was on the young ... | |
| New dwarf bunny, tips needed | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: Living in West LA, my girlfriend brought home a dwarf rabbit about 3 months old a few days ago. ... A: A couple tips for you Baby rabbits should only eat pellets and hay until they are 6 months old. ... | |
| pigmented skin?? help | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: Do lionheads ever have pigmented skin? I have 2 12week old does and after a VHD vaccine the next day ... A: That is very strange and I really have no idea. I have never seen anything like that either. If 2 ... | |
| male or female?? | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: How can you tell if your bunny is a male or female?? A: Go to this site. It has pictures and shows you what to look for. Remember on wee little one's they ... | |
| ICEBERG LETTUCE | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: can iceberg lettuce kill your rabbit? A: Megan I have answered this question about 10 times now. Yes if you feed your rabbit iceberg ... | |
| a rabbit with numerous ailments | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a Dwarf Hotot doe, about 1 year, with a variety of things wrong. Firstly, she has snuffles. ... A: Poor little bunny. Snuffles never goes away completely. You are just going to have to treat her ... | |
| Back Legs Problem | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: wonder if you may be able to help . We bought a small netherland dwarf ( 5 weeks ) off the street in ... A: You need to get your bunny to the vet asap. First of all 5 weeks is way to young to be taken away ... | |
| My female rabbit Rosie | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: do i have to take her to a vet to find out? if yes will they have to operate or can they tell by ... A: As long as they have both been examined they will be fine. The SPCA should have made sure she was ... | |
| New rabbit from unknown source. | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: How long should I quarantine a rabbit before introducing to the herd? Can you tell if a rabbit is ... A: I would keep it away from the herd for at least 3 weeks. That is the life cycle of a fur mite so if ... | |
| My female rabbit Rosie | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: do i have to take her to a vet to find out? if yes will they have to operate or can they tell by ... A: The rescue center should not have given her to you unless she was already spayed. The vet should be ... | |
| how old does a mini rex have to be to get pregnent | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: i just bough two mini rex's and i don't know how old they are, but the male is bigger then the ... A: Rabbits can get pregnant as young as 3 months old. You really need to separate them now. I will ... | |
| sick mini lop | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: i recently bought my children a mini lop around easter. About three days ago she began to act like ... A: You need to get the rabbit to an animal hospital. Carbohydrates can not only cause stomach problems ... | |
| My Female Pregnant Dwarf Rabbit | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: Hey there. My dwarf rabbit doe is expecting her litter any day now, and the very day ( 5 days ago ) ... A: Is there any way you can take the litter box out? Honestly you shouldn't put the nest box in until ... | |
| baby rabbis | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit has had a second litter while still nursing her 1st litter. They are 5 weeks and the ... A: The very first thing you need to do if you haven't already done so is to take the buck away from the ... | |
| tearing up paper | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: Me and my husband got a dwarf rabbit about 3 weeks ago. He seems very happy and adjusted to our ... A: That is perfectly normal behavior. You have a digger some rabbits like to dig. Try getting a big ... | |
| rabbit after having more rabbits | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit had 4 kits 4 weeks ago this morning she had another 8 what do i do? do the 4 week olds ... A: The first thing you need to do is to get the buck away from her if you haven't already done so. ... | |
| Drinking | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: Hi Pam i just got a baby rabbit and his only be at ur house for a day i have seen him eat but i dont ... A: When you got the baby rabbit was it drinking from a dish or a water bottle? If it was originally ... | |
| HEEELPP!!!! | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: here is part of a response that you said to a previous question I had:another expert said that ... A: How could you accidently give your rabbit a lot of iceberg lettuce? Either you are giving it to ... | |
| wolf tooth | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: how do i know if my rabbit has wolf tooth becuse her top and bottom teeth are growing her back teeth ... A: Ben If her teeth look deformed or are growing in all different directions then she has a ... | |
| rabbit getting hurt. | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: We have four indoor rabbits two have a cage each and the new two share a large cage. The new two we ... A: I am so sorry that someone foolishly told you that 2 brothers would get along. In all my life ... | |
| Spaying | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: Today I had my 2 10 month old female rabbits spayed. Both are now home and back in their hutch. ... A: The anesthesia should have been worn off before they sent them home, however they will be lethargic ... | |
| Rabits Eyes | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: our rabbit is a vey loved pet he is five years old he is quite healthy but has developed a White ... A: It could be the start of an infection. It is best to take him to a veterinarian that specializes in ... | |
| lump like a ball under rabbits neck | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: We have just noticed that our rabbit has a lump the size of a golf ball under his neck. it can be ... A: You need to take him to a veterinarian that has experience with rabbits. It could be a multitude of ... | |
| Is my rabbit pregnant? | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I know you get a lot of questions like this and I have read a lot of your answers which have been ... A: If your vet said they are both doe's then as long as he treats rabbits and knows what he is doing I ... | |
| Mini Rex Breeding Compatibilities. | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I will tell you what I have and I would like your opinion on the best possible combinations and ... A: Without their complete genetic background I can't tell you but I can give you a few tips. Remember ... | |
| bun prego? | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I just bred my lionhead doe. How can I tell if she took? A: I just answered this same exact question a few days ago but here it is again. Well there really ... | |
| Does the male rabbit know the female rabbit is pregnaunt? | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 rabbits, a male and female. I am not sure on how old they are but I'm pretty sure they are ... A: Sometimes they make noises while giving birth but its more of a panting. If it is an easy pregnancy ... | |
| Rabbit behavior | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I have had my floppy eared bunny for about 4 months now and she is about 5 to 7 months old. After ... A: DING DING DING!!! You got it. She is a typical, hormonal, defiant, pain in the butt teenager. ... | |
| lionhead rabbit | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I can't tell the sex of my lionhead. It appears to have some type of skin resembling a penis on ... A: Are you pushing to hard? Sometimes when you push to hard on a doe it will look like she has a penis ... | |
| Uterine Cancer? Blood from vulva | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I have a just over 5 yr old female Dutch rabbit. Unfortunately she has not been spayed. ... A: If it comes down to saving her life and you can find an exotic pet vet in your area then its worth ... | |
| skinny bunny | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I have had my bunny for over a year now and he has been healthy to my judgement. About a week ago I ... A: Jessica???? Feed him the pellets you originally gave him. Rabbits can't live on hay alone. Yes ... | |
| cottintail loosing fur? | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I recently rescued 2 baby cottontails because the mother was hit on are road. I noticed a yesterday ... A: However noble and sweet it was of you to rescue the babies they really need to be turned over to a ... | |
| Does the male rabbit know the female rabbit is pregnaunt? | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 rabbits, a male and female. I am not sure on how old they are but I'm pretty sure they are ... A: Yes he could know. I do have a few concerns here. First the more you palpate the stomach the more ... | |
| New baby bunny | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I am getting a Holland lop June the and am very excited he will be 8 weeks old when i get him. I ... A: Congratulations on your new pet. I can tell you are very excited. First I want to thank you for ... | |
| baby rabbit | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: i have got 7 baby lion loap ears and i dosent seem to be very well he keeps hiding under his water ... A: Rabbits will hide because they are scared or they are sick. If the rabbit is eating, doesn't have a ... | |
| rabbits and chickens in the same house | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I have recently started raising rabbits and chickens in an old shed and was wondering if it is safe ... A: The answer to that would be absolutely not. Chickens are known carriers of coccidosis and ... | |
| My rabbit has red pee | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I have recently started breeding rabbits since October. I now have almost 2 motnh old baby rabbits ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your rabbits. The red urine could very well have been blood but like I ... | |
| FOOD VEGETABLES | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: another expert said that rabbits CANT have iceberg lettuce. Is that true? and if it is...WHY? WHAT ... A: The other expert was correct. Iceberg lettuce will dehydrate them and can cause severe and fatal ... | |
| my bunny | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: my cat was playing with a bunny last night so we took it and put it in the woods by our house. ... A: Wild rabbits are not the same as domestic rabbits. They are completely different species. It very ... | |
| why do my two male rabbits bite each other | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I have one 9 year old rabbit, and one 2 year old rabbit. I got my 2 year old rabbit yesterday and my ... A: You can't just put 2 un-bonded rabbits together. You are lucky they didn't kill each other. It is ... | |
| litter training | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I've been told that most bunnies in a cage will usually find a spot to pee in, in the back of the ... A: Some rabbits require little training if any and some require weeks of consistently moving the litter ... | |
| Rabbit fur loss | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: My lionhead rabbit seems to be going through his moult from winter to spring/summer and is losing ... A: I would be highly suspicious that your rabbit has caught something from your friends rabbit. Did ... | |
| My rabbitt | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit passed away yesterday and i am trying to find out why? She was laying on her side and ... A: I am so sorry for your loss. Sadly it could have been so many things and without an autopsy its ... | |
| Weaning baby rabbits | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: First of all, I want to thank you for your advice on how to get a stubborn doe to breed. I will ... A: 13 is a huge litter. I am honestly surprised that they all survived. You really shouldn't wean ... | |
| rabbits | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: my rabbits had babies and her litter are about a month old but now shes pulling her fur out again, ... A: Well there are 2 possible scenario's here. Was the mother in with the father at any point right ... | |
| injured bunny | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I saved a baby bunny from my cat.There is a slight cut on his neck and a mild to deep wound on his ... A: The best thing to do is to try to find the nest it came from and put it back. If you can't do this ... | |
| my bunny | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: my cat was playing with a bunny last night so we took it and put it in the woods by our house. ... A: Staci Is this a wild rabbit? If it is it will never survive living indoors. If it has an illness ... | |
| My rabbit has red pee | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: I have recently started breeding rabbits since October. I now have almost 2 motnh old baby rabbits ... A: Rabbits' urine varies in color from clear to yellow to brown to bright red. This is usually not a ... | |
| wood | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: what kind of wood are rabbits allowed to naw on. we are currently making an outdoor hutch for my 3 ... A: Cedar is NOT safe. It causes kidney damage. You need to make it out of un-treated pine or ... | |
| holding my rabbit | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit is about 3 months old, male lop eared and gorgeous.He is tame in every sense of the word ... A: Its unfortunate but some rabbits absolutely hate to be picked up. They can be the most loving ... | |
| My rabbit had 2 litters 4 weeks apart | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: .. my rabbit had a batch of babies on Easter Monday and now on Sat (yesterday) May 12th she had ... A: Is she with the buck all the time? If she is she probably got pregnant the same day she gave birth. ... | |
| Our French Lop has Died | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: Tonight we found our French lop dead in his hutch - he was fine, eating healthily - we daily gave ... A: I am so very sorry for the loss of your Floppy. I highly doubt he caught a chill from the rain. ... | |
| my rabbit is a first time mommy | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Hilda If you have a variety of bucks and doe's outside together and they aren't fixed ... A: Congratulations on the new babies. Yes you can touch them but only long enough to check them and ... | |
| Injured Third Eyelid | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: About 2 weeks ago we noticed that out bunny's eye was a little wet. The fluid was clear and she ... A: It is completely impossible to tell how long it will take to heal. As long as she isn't bothered by ... | |
| bunny poop ;[ help | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: my bunny is about 2 months old. she is a Netherlands dwarf. she is my baby. but just yesterday i got ... A: If you just changed her diet it probably upset her stomach. You really shouldn't change a rabbits ... | |
| My son's dwarf mix is not eating or pooing | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know why my son's dwarf mix "Sweetie" is hardly eating and hardly pooing. He had ... A: Sally Your rabbit is sick and needs to see a vet asap. The lack of food intake and decreased ... | |
| Rabbit Death Do To Meds? | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: We had a rabbit who died today, do to unknown causes and we are trying to figure out why? She was ... A: I can't tell you why your rabbit died. I am disturbed that your vet didn't do cultures or blood ... | |
| Rabbit likes to eat papper! | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a question for you. I just got a floppy ear bunny about 3 or 4 months ago. She is a great ... A: If she is eating the paper and swallowing it then I definitely wouldn't give her the phone book. If ... | |
| breeding | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: i have a mini lop how old does she have to be to breed A: If she is a purebred mini lop she would fall under medium breeds. It is safe to start breeding at 6 ... | |
| Can a bunny die from stress? | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: I have heard a lot of stories about rabbits defense mechanism being dying!?! I know they get very ... A: Yes rabbits can die from stress. If a predator walks into their area they can literally scare ... | |
| My rabbit is shaking | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: i just got my rabbit a week ago [it is 8 or 9 weeks old] i've noticed that she has been shivering ... A: Rabbits eat their poo because it helps them to get all the nutrients they need. Its not a bad thing ... | |
| rabbit sex? | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: i have two rabbits of same age 5 months, one kept indoors and one outdoors as they started to fight. ... A: Well it could be either. The mounting will happen even if they are both females and it could very ... | |
| Returning to hutch | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: I let my two 14 week old rabbits out of their hutch every day to run around the garden. Although the ... A: Ha... I have the same problem.. They are young and untrained and now is the time to train them. ... | |
| Chewing andToys | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: ! She chews on everything in sight but doesn't seem to like anything I buy her. She loves to chew ... A: First you want to get some apple bitter spray safe for small animals. I buy mine at ... | |
| mini rex 7year old rabbit " RUE" | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: Does older rabbits digestion change I have noticed in the past couple months that his taste ... A: There could be a few things going on. 7 years old is definitely an elderly bunny. The thing is ... | |
| Bunny ailment | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 dwarf bunnies and they are both about 3 years old and housed separately. I just went to ... A: No No Penicillin kills rabbits if its given orally, shots are only used for certain types of ... | |
| eye injury | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: I was closing the door to my bunny hutch and didn't notice that my bunny had her head out. I quickly ... A: Just keep an eye on her. Try to keep her from scratching it. Even if she ends up losing her sight ... | |
| Bunny ailment | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 dwarf bunnies and they are both about 3 years old and housed separately. I just went to ... A: Sheila You need to call your vets emergency answering service or take your bunny to the nearest 24 ... | |
| becomming friends | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: I have an adorable little boy bunny named Rodney. H's probably about 3-4 months old and pretty much ... A: There are a few things you have to think about. Rodney would have to be neutered before you could ... | |
| bun prego? | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: I just bred my lionhead doe. I dont know if shes pregnant or not how can I tell? A: Well there really isn't to many ways to tell. I can give you some tips on how to make her take. ... | |
| can i breed sibling rabbits? | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: can I breed siblings? I love bunnies and want to breed lop ears but the rabbits are sibling.. this ... A: First of all I want you to consider something. Think about why you really want to breed them? Do ... | |
| baby rabbit noises | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: i have a wild baby rabbit. i had 5 but they all died one by one because my cat knocked them off the ... A: How old is this rabbit? If it is wild and it is over 5 weeks old it needs to go back into the wild. ... | |
| uh-oh | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: Ok. I got 2 bunnies from the same litter--they were 2 months of age--now they are 4 months. One I ... A: Ok well if you are absolutely not sure then you need to separate them. At 4 months of age they ... | |
| Strange rabbit behaviour | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: Whenever i let my rabbit out to play in the garden, whenever it comes to rounding him up to take him ... A: Well your rabbit is marking you. I don't know if he is trying to mate with you. Perhaps the daily ... | |
| my rabbit has dry skin?? | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: I've just noticed that on my rabbit's back at the top he has a little bit of dry skin that has ... A: There are several things that could cause this and even though he lives indoors he could be ... | |
| Fortifying diet for lactating doe | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: Firstly may I say how impressed I am with this site! It's my first visit and I'm hooked!! I am ... A: The biggest problem is that the greens can cause gas and upset their tummies. There is nothing ... | |
| rabbit noise | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: .i have 2 rabbits, and until reading some of the Q+A's on here didnt even realised that rabbits made ... A: Any hard plastic toys made for babies like the hard plastic rattles. They also love the hard ... | |
| rabbit noise | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: .i have 2 rabbits, and until reading some of the Q+A's on here didnt even realised that rabbits made ... A: Karen You are obviously a loving rabbit mother. Just the fact that your bunnies get to roam ... | |
| Rabbit Help! | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a quick question, Okay my unspayed female adult rabbit is in with a male rabbit that has not ... A: Briana If your unspayed female rabbit is in with your un-neutered male rabbit then she is most ... | |
| Fortifying diet for lactating doe | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: Firstly may I say how impressed I am with this site! It's my first visit and I'm hooked!! I am ... A: You are giving your mother rabbit the perfect diet. She really doesn't need any supplements. You ... | |
| rabbit troubles | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: i have 3 rabbits in the same hutch together, i am not too sure on the sex but think one of them may ... A: If you don't know their sex for sure they should all be separated. Otherwise you are going to end ... | |
| cats | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: i am hoping to get a rabbit for my birthday, but i am concerned about my pet cat evie, will she get ... A: Cats can be bonded with rabbits. I have to tell you though I am not a cat expert. I deal with ... | |
| 2 spayed rabbits: one has become aggresive towards the other | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: I have two lovely netherland dwarf rabbits born end of August 2006. They are not from the same ... A: You said they just got spayed? If this is the case they usually need to be separated for 3 weeks so ... | |
| how long before my rabbit will have baby bunnies | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: about 3 week ago we saw our rabbits 'making love'.The doe has started to make a nest how long before ... A: Well it can take anywhere from 28 - 33 days. You need to give her a box and line it with newspaper, ... | |
| 2nd time mother | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I bought a pet rabbit 3 years ago and was told she was a female, then we moved to a bigger house ... A: First thing you need to do is check the nest box. You need to pick up each kit and make sure it is ... | |
| rabbit | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: what sort of hutch is the best for rabbits? ANSWER: Before we look at the different housing ... A: After your female gets her surgery she will probably need about a 3 weeks to a month to recovery. ... | |
| mother rabbit aggression | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: we have a 2 yr old netherland dwarf who had 3 babies about 5-6 wks ago. Lastnight my husband heard ... A: It is very possible that for some reason that baby made the mother angry. I am very sorry for your ... | |
| wellbeing in rabbits | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: i have got a dutch male rabbit who is very aggressive and territorial. i have booked him in for ... A: A lot of it is going to depend on how he was handled when he was a wee little one. If he is still ... | |
| fighting sisters | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: i have two sister lion head bunnies 5 months old, they have always been very sweet together. But ... A: Even though sometimes litter mates can be bonded for life sometimes when they reach sexual maturity ... | |
| Litter training rabbit | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: We started litter training her and shes been using the box for about 2 months now. The only problem ... A: They do that. Who knows why. I have found that when my rabbits pee on my bed it is because they ... | |
| new rabbit babies | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Kayla Congrats on the new babies. Mommy bunnies only feed their babies once and ... A: That is great that your babies are doing great. Once they start jumping in and out of the nest box ... | |
| my rabbit, Bunny, is very nervous... | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: a few days ago, i got a female mini lop rabbit named Bunny. since she got home, however, she's been ... A: Chances are she is just nervous. If she is a baby she was just taken away from her mommy and it is ... | |
| Lump/Puffy Rabbit throat? | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: We have a three year old rabbit whom we adopted several weeks ago. The owner said they thought he ... A: First if your bunny had crust around its nose it probably has an illness that may have appeared to ... | |
| wildl rabbits | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: I saw some wild rabbits in my front yard tonight that were "handing out". One of them was jumping up ... A: It is really impossible to tell from a distance. The only sure way you would tell is if one has a ... | |
| wildl rabbits | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: I saw some wild rabbits in my front yard tonight that were "handing out". One of them was jumping up ... A: It is most likely mating behavior. Wild rabbits are a bit more difficult to interpret their ... | |
| bully bunnys? | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: i bought 2 "male" dwarf lop rabbits about a 6weeks ago at the age of about 10weeks. they are now ... A: Well the first thing you need to do is be absolutely sure the 2 original one's are bucks. If not ... | |
| help!!!!!! | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: I have tried to bond them but its just not working. The son has even bit his mother and he used to ... A: You have to go through the whole bonding process. They can't just be put back together they need to ... | |
| my rabbit's | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: Well I am having trouble especially with my one doe I think she may be pregnant but I am not too ... A: Well if they were bred on April 1st they would have kindled by now. The one who pulled fur may have ... | |
| my rabbit | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: Would you be kind enough to give me a little advise. I have 2 sister rabbits, just over 1 year old. ... A: I am so sorry about the loss of your rabbit. It is a very hard thing to deal with alone not less to ... | |
| Rabbits nesting | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: We noticed something in our yard this evening. It was a nest, but we didn't know it was a nest ... A: First the babies will be ok even if your husband touched them. The cat may find them and she may ... | |
| chewing | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: Pam, I give my rabbit paper towell rolls and other cadboard to chew on. Can you give any other ... A: Untreated pine wood, untreated wicker baskets are the best. It lets them chew to their hearts ... | |
| rabbit behaviour | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 female rabbits (sisters) that have been together since birth. They are approx. 2 years ... A: They are hormonal. One is trying to prove dominance. If they aren't spayed they still think they ... | |
| rabbit | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: what sort of hutch is the best for rabbits? ANSWER: Before we look at the different housing ... A: toilet paper rolls are good toys. Any of those hard plastic gerbil balls that have a smaller ball ... | |
| introducing rabbits together. | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old dwarf rabbit, and he lives in a large cage (5 ft x 3ft, 2 levels), that I ... A: Well since the older one usually gets free run of the house he considers that his territory and ... | |
| grooming/skin | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a lion head rabbit that was given to me on her back I think she has been pulling out her fur ... A: She could be over grooming but the dry spot makes me thinks she might have fur mites. They are easy ... | |
| won't eat | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: My daughters rabbit is 2 years old. He is a very lovable bunny. My daughter noticed that he was not ... A: He could have a fur block (hairball). He could have an infection or virus, and with his ears being ... | |
| my bunny chopper's broken leg:( | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: my bunny broke it's leg about 2 days ago, and both bones in its leg are broken. it was caused by my ... A: The vet should obviously took an X-ray and probably gave the bunny some pain medicine. Bunnies heal ... | |
| my bunnys broken leg :( | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: im really worried about my baby bunny. he is 8 weeks old and we just got him last week. my grandma ... A: The vet should obviously took an X-ray and probably gave the bunny some pain medicine. Bunnies heal ... | |
| 3 Month Male Lionhead | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: A little over a month ago I got a male lionhead rabbit that was said to be two months old. He is a ... A: Normally when you get a rabbit that doesn't like to be cuddled or to be pet they pretty much stay ... | |
| baby dutch with eye problem | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: I breed dutch rabbits and this is my 3rd litter experience so I'm new at it. We have six kits that ... A: If by day 13 they have not opened their eyes you will have to do it for them. Simply use your thumb ... | |
| Wild Rabbits | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: My dog found a rabbit nest this morning. I know the babies can't be more than a day or two old, ... A: They can't be moved or the mother wont be able to find them to feed them and they will die. They ... | |
| my rabbit | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: hi i have a 1 yr old boy rabbit and his feet have turned orange as if they have been dyed any idea ... A: Is it just the bottom of his feet (the pads)? Does he live in a home where he is on bedding? If he ... | |
| Bunny's Eye & Bottom | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: I was hoping that you could help me understand what is wrong with my bunny. He has a pink swollen ... A: I really think your rabbit needs to get examined by a vet. He is obviously still healthy but they ... | |
| I just need to know (Dwarf Rabbit death) | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: I bought a baby dwarf rabbit about a week ago. It was very sweet and very cuddly but I noticed it ... A: Ok Kristina I am so sorry. I don't know where you bought it but if it was from a pet store or an ... | |
| chewing | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: My bunny likes to chew his plastic litter box. Since I feared this was not healthy I switched to one ... A: Yes it is 100% completely natural. The best thing to do is to make sure he has plenty of other toys ... | |
| rabbits | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: i found 3 baby rabbits and i have 3 dogs they try to kill it so we put the dogs in the garagge for ... A: They will stay there until they are weaned (about 3-4 weeks in wild rabbits). If you move them ... | |
| urinating on my partner | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: we have had our rabbit a week and are completely in love. the only problem is she hates my partner ... A: This is so hard to answer but there are many possible scenarios'. First are you sure the rabbit is ... | |
| how to care for weaning rabbits | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: ..i have three pet baby rabbits...7 days old...yesterday their mother was injured and since then ... A: First be sure that she isn't feeding them. If they are moving around and lively she is probably ... | |
| introducing a baby rabbit to an adult | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: i have just introduced a baby male rabbit to a castrated old rabbit, they seem to be getting on ... A: If you have introduced them in neutral territory and they are getting along they may have love at ... | |
| Pottytraing my bunny | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: I have an (almost) two month old bunny Bella, and it seems like she goes to the bath room ... A: Well potty training is easy and I am attaching a site that I helped a friend write that tells you ... | |
| rabbit | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: what sort of hutch is the best for rabbits? A: Before we look at the different housing options, you should understand that the more room your ... | |
| Rabbits eyesight | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: Do wild rabbits have excellent, good or poor eyesight? What time of the day is their eyesight at its ... A: All rabbits have excellent long sight distance but their near-sightedness is not as great. They ... | |
| female aggressiveness and large neck | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 y.o. New Zealand Giant who is aggressive and has a large neck and chin undergrowth. She ... A: If the rabbit's breed is New Zealand they are large to begin with. The ideal Senior doe weight is ... | |
| Weird noise | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: Hey. I have a 9 month old femal lionshead rabbit and lately she has been making weird noises ive ... A: She could be pregnant but if they have been separated for more than 32 days she isn't. If she were ... | |
| rabbits | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: I have reciently had my two male rabbits castrated and now i cant put them back into the hutch ... A: You need to bond them first. You can't put them in either one's cage until they are completely ... | |
| ivermectin | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: Does it prevent ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes too? If not, what do you use for ticks? Would ... A: Ivermectin will prevent ticks when given as preventative medicine. The rabbit should also be picked ... | |
| pregnant? | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: our rabbit has kinda stopped eating and does not move much at all. When she does move, it seems as ... A: Was she near a buck that could have caused her to become pregnant? Usually pregnant doe's don't go ... | |
| My female rabbit just had babies... | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: My female rabbit just had babies and seems to be doing a good job with them...I have not touched ... A: Doe's will not move their babies so it is moving away on its own. I don't know what breed of ... | |
| Some chasing, nudging and sneezing going on. :) | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: Since purchasing our mini rex bunnies, I have spent a lot of time on this site reading the ... A: Awww Stephanie You are probably right the other one may have died from many various things that can ... | |
| Some chasing, nudging and sneezing going on. :) | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: Since purchasing our mini rex bunnies, I have spent a lot of time on this site reading the ... A: The first thing you should do if they all came from the same breeder or source is take them in for ... | |
| 2 female rabbits | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: my 2 rabbits are 15 month old females. i recently got 1 spayed as they were being a little lively ... A: Unfortunately some rabbits have to be re-bonded after they are separated post surgery. It can be ... | |
| Pregnate Doe | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: .again! I spoke to you three weeks ago about my 3 yr old Holland Lop (Champaine). Just to re-fresh ... A: It is obvious she is pregnant if they took an x-ray. I can't remember if she lived with the buck ... | |
| Blind eye | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: I breed my holland lop (one time only) for the experience of it. She had three babies, they are 15 ... A: Ok well then it could go either way. It might just have an infection. You can either keep trying ... | |
| My rabbit has snuffles | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: i just happen to stumble across this page and i am in desperate need for advice on my pet rabbit ... A: I have to tell you honestly that wry-neck (head-tilt) is one of the most severe and deadly rabbit ... | |
| well... | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: you know how you said go to HRS well i went there and i started to read on the websight and it said ... A: I am so sorry. I have to tell you honestly that sometimes the HRS people annoy me. Not that they ... | |
| flea treatment | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: What is the best treatment for fleas. My bunny is 5 lbs. I want to use something that is safe for ... A: Any flea powder made for kittens under 8 weeks old is safe. Sometimes its hard to find it at pet ... | |
| worried about our rabbit | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: I'm worried because we can feel the backbone of our rabbit quite easily thru his fur. He is eating ... A: Well older rabbits do tend to lose their extra flesh. He is probably on the older side. As long as ... | |
| my mother rabbit | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: my female reabbit just gave birth this morning to one almost mumified dead bunny and one that ... A: There is a very rare chance that rabbits can deliver more babies at later times. We have had them ... | |
| HElP..my rabbitt keeps digging up my kitchen floor | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: I have an inside rabbit who I have had now for one year. I got him from a lady at work who said he ... A: I have diggers also and understand your frustration. I am going to attach a few web-sites that ... | |
| Blind eye | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: I breed my holland lop (one time only) for the experience of it. She had three babies, they are 15 ... A: If it is completely white then chances are it is permanently blind. That doesn't mean it can't have ... | |
| rabbit given bith but havent seen her with the babys | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: This morning i found that my rabbit had give birth, but one of the babies was dead and the vet told ... A: Rabbits only feed their babies once and occasionally twice a day. They usually do it at night and ... | |
| Rabbits back legs | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit is approximately 8 years old. My girlfriend noticed recently that he hadn't been eating ... A: Well I am so sorry to hear about your beloved bunny. 8 years old is a pretty old age for a rabbit. ... | |
| Potty Training | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: We have a three month old boy mini lop eared rabbit. We are trying to litter train him, and were ... A: If the rabbit is peeing in the same spot on the rug try spraying some vinegar in the area. It will ... | |
| rabbit taming | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought my lop eared dwarf rabbit from a pet shop. He is very sweet in the cage but as ... A: You said you just got him so he doesn't really know you. You don't know what kind of background he ... | |
| aggresive rabbit | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: i have had my raddit now for about 4years we got her from a pet store from a baby we did have a pet ... A: I am taking a guess here because I am not 100% sure. Is she spayed? This is what I am thinking. ... | |
| baby rabbits | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: my doe has just gven birth and my buck was showing signs of sexual activity 2 hours after she had ... A: Wow Jack that is great that your mom has agreed to this. If they are litter mates and they get the ... | |
| Babie Rabbits | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: 15 days ago i found that my female mini lop had given birth to 5 babies. She's doing really well but ... A: The babies seem to be right on schedule. They usually open their eyes around 10 - 15 days. They ... | |
| baby rabbits | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: my doe has just gven birth and my buck was showing signs of sexual activity 2 hours after she had ... A: Sadly your doe is probably pregnant again. They are most fertile right after they deliver. This is ... | |
| Sneezing rabbit | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit began sneezing last week and then it stopped. But this week she seems to be sneezing more ... A: Make sure the runny nose doesn't have any white discharge. If it does she might have something ... | |
| My baby rabbits major problems. | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: i am writing because today 2 of my baby rabbits died. I am worried for the other 3. I told you about ... A: Lionheads are a newer breed here in the US, they haven't even been made an accepted breed by the ... | |
| Snuffles | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: First of all, I would like to say Thank You for answering all my questions. I really trust you and ... A: Since Lilly isn't sick I really doubt it is snuffles but rabbits can be snuffles carriers and they ... | |
| Bedding for Rabbits???? | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: How are you? I writing because I need to know if I can use shredded news paper for my rabbits cage. ... A: I am not really familiar with what care fresh is but there are other things you can use that will be ... | |
| rabbit castration | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: i breed & sell holland lops & mini lops, but i raise some meat rabbits for my self & others.for a ... A: Mike We would absolutely never do this and I couldn't even begin to tell you how or can't even ... | |
| My Pet Rabbit Penelope | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: First of all I will tell you that I found my pet rabbit in my front yard. Someone let her out to ... A: The vets in your area are wrong. Clearly they don't treat rabbits but at the very least they should ... | |
| My baby rabbits major problems. | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: i am writing because today 2 of my baby rabbits died. I am worried for the other 3. I told you about ... A: Oh Sarah I am so sorry about the loss of the babies. I am curious about something. You said you ... | |
| Bunny babies | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: When I was checking on my Netherlands new born babies, my finger brushed past one my mistake. Will ... A: Absolutely not. Since you are the primary caregiver the mom already knows your scent. If you are ... | |
| sick rabbitt | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: My son has a rabbit not sure how old it is but it is young. The rabbit hasn't been eating the past ... A: Barbara Diarrhea and lack of eating is a true medical emergency. You need to get the rabbit to an ... | |
| what is wrong... | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: My dwarf bunny has had trouble usuing her right leg. She doesn't seem to be in REALLLY bday pain, ... A: Rabbits are very good at masking pain to make them less desirable for predators. It is a natural ... | |
| rabbits | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I've heard that sometimes a mother rabbit may eat or kill her kits how soon after birth would she do ... A: If she is going to do it it will usually be right after birth. She may do it if she feels a threat ... | |
| Fighting female rabbits | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I have been so happy with me gorgeous two female, dwarf lop rabbits who are now 10 weeks old (I ... A: It is true that females can be bonded if they are very young and litter mates better than males can. ... | |
| rabbit | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: am i being soft.friends who i have spoke to said what you got a rabbit for they bite and it hurts so ... A: Aww Nicola Well as long as your partner isn't afraid of her then at least its being handled. I was ... | |
| rabbit | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: am i being soft.friends who i have spoke to said what you got a rabbit for they bite and it hurts so ... A: If you pick it up every day and play with it then it shouldn't take to long for it to get used to ... | |
| french lops | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: i have 2 female rabbits that are 15 months old. 1 of them has developed an abscess around the neck ... A: It could be a phantom pregnancy. It happens a lot this time of year. I really doubt it has ... | |
| Rabbits mating | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a female rabbit and I brought it to the males cage to mate, but the female will not rise to ... A: Well the best thing you can do is keep trying. I don't know what part of the country you are in but ... | |
| baby bunnies | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: Yes well i was asking we found 6 baby bunnies inour backyard and so we pu them in a box with grass ... A: Are they getting around on their own? Are they wild or domestic? If they are wild they need to be ... | |
| rabbit behaviour | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: why does my dwarf rabbit run in circles around my feet, suddenly jumping and turning back the way he ... A: Circling: This often means it's time to be spayed or neutered. Circling is part of a rabbit's ... | |
| runt of the litter | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Sophie If your rabbit is a dwarf breed or a breed such as a mini rex, mini satin, or ... A: Lionhead rabbit was produced by crossing the Swiss Fox and the Netherland Dwarf so there is still ... | |
| Rabbit noise | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: i have noticed in the last week the male rabbit who is approx 4 yrs old, is making noises, it sounds ... A: If he has any discharge from the nose he could have a cold or have picked up a virus. If it sounds ... | |
| well... | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: i want to get another pet rabbit cause i know i cant play with my rabbit and interact with him the ... A: Well my dear one I will certainly help you. There are HRS all over the country who would love to ... | |
| Baby buns.. toys, bedding, litter.. help please! | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I have been chatting on rabbitcentral.org & reading up on rabbit.org & magazines & books.. all on ... A: Well indeed it does seem a bit strange but they are still young. I will tell you what I know from ... | |
| runt of the litter | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: hi my rabbit sukey had kittens on Easter and there is 1 who is about half the size of the others and ... A: If your rabbit is a dwarf breed or a breed such as a mini rex, mini satin, or basically any rabbit ... | |
| pregnant or not | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: i had asked a question earlier and was told to give each female rabbit a nest by her self.my new ... A: Yes Melissa she will as long as you have removed the dead babies and cleaned out the nest box and ... | |
| Bunny questions | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: Our family is now the proud owner of a female dwarf bunny. I have several general questions for you. ... A: Wow you sure did gather a lot of information. You are right this is one lucky bunny. I will do the ... | |
| bunny sounds | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: My unneutered 2 1/2 yr old female bunny, Cherry, just took to making sounds. It doesn't sound like ... A: Rabbits can make all sorts of sounds and they can come out of nowhere. The only sound you really ... | |
| Rabbit gut problems | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: He is refiusing to eat as much as he was but is eating small ammounts of hay and dandilion leaves. ... A: Pineapple juice will help to break up fur balls if that is what is wrong with him. Didn't the vet ... | |
| hayfever | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: we toke her to the vets to see what they would say the vet checked for cataract but there was ... A: Allergies (hay fever) in rabbits are truly rare. Since it only seems to affect her at certain times ... | |
| bunnies | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: hello there i have 3 rabbits whih 2 are femlae dutch and one buck sliver fox i recently just had the ... A: Unless she got pregnant before he was neutered she is probably having what is called a pseudo ... | |
| my rabbit spins around in circles | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: when i go to pet my rabbit there are times that he spins around in a circle while im petting him. ... A: Rabbit behavior is very interesting and usually quite easy to understand once you know what to look ... | |
| Rabbit Poo | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: Why does my rabbit eat his own droppings. It doesn't seem to do any harm but does it happen for any ... A: Oh the infamous rabbit poo question... I love answering this one. I could make it simple but I am ... | |
| rabbit injury??? | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a dwarf bunny for my son yesterday, all seemed fine, suddenly today he is not using it's ... A: It is certainly not normal. He probably got injured on something perhaps even his new cage. You ... | |
| trouble giving birth | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit just had babies and one got stuck and we think there is still another one inside of her. ... A: If she has a kit stuck she needs to go to an animal hospital or vet right away. If she is unable to ... | |
| Eye Problems | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: So I reciently noticed a problem with my rabbits right eye. The eye is excreating a white substance ... A: Rabbits can sometimes have a little bit of crust-like substance in the corners of their eyes; this ... | |
| Pregnant Rabbit | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: sorry to bother you again! HeH, I was wondering what I should do just in case she has the babies out ... A: Its no bother at all. If she decides to have them in a different spot, gently pick them up and put ... | |
| Fur pulling and biting | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I have had two rabbits from the same litter for nearly a year. They are both female and up until now ... A: If they aren't spayed then it is best to either get them spayed or separate them when they fight. ... | |
| rabbit | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: My girl frenched lop rabbit has turned really aggressive and i don't no what to do? A: If she isn't spayed you might want to invest the money to get it done. It will calm her down ... | |
| My Rabbit Died 3 Days After Going To Vets | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: My Rabbit Was 22 Weeks Old And I Was Taking Him To The Vets For His First Vaccination, The Vet Said ... A: Aww Chloe I am so sorry for your loss. Just about anything could have happened. Rabbits can become ... | |
| lump under chin | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: recenlt my male rabbit has developed a lump underhis chin i have a vet appt sceduled for 20070417 ... A: You have an appointment in a few days so as long as he is eating and acting normal I would just keep ... | |
| Rabbit | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a fairly young male dwarf rabbit. For the past couple of days, he has been making these ... A: You should take him to the vet as soon as possible. The fact that he is whimpering means he is in ... | |
| More Bunnies? | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: My husband rescued a bunny that was a " mean boy bunny set FREE". Well 3 weeks later we had baby ... A: Oh no Stephanie I surely hope not. Rabbits can breed at 4 months. Usually smaller breeds but any ... | |
| Inside Rabbitt-move outside | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: We have a Lionhead rabbitt. It is currently inside. However, it is not working out. (allergies ... A: Do you have a garage? If you have a garage he will be safer in there. If you don't have a garage ... | |
| Rabbit Nesting | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: There's a wild rabbit in the back yard that dug a hole in a small dirt area on the patio close to ... A: Wild rabbits are strange. They pick the spot they feel safest in. They come closer to people than ... | |
| Neutered Male Mini Lop, Urinating fro spite | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: Our mini lop is a 3 yr old male who has been fixed and is potty trained. However, now it seems like ... A: Try spraying the spots where he has urinated with vinegar. It will make it difficult to smell the ... | |
| Digging | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: Can you please tell me why my boy bunny digs and nibbles at my clothes. A: Is he fixed? Oh boys are so precious. He probably loves you. Rabbits love to dig and they will ... | |
| splayed legs | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A BABY LOP ABOUT 4 WEEKS OLD HER MOTHER KILLED 4 OF HER OTHER KITS WHICH WAS A HEART BREAKING ... A: I don't know of any other method of splinting other than the corks. Did you try placing a cotton ... | |
| bunny eating and drinking little | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: We just aquired a year old lop ear with hutch. She is not eating mutch and doesn't appear to be ... A: If your rabbit has lost a couple of pounds in 2 weeks then you need to take her to a vet asap. ... | |
| Rabbit 2nd Pregnancy | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit had 1 baby about 2 1/2 months ago. The baby only lived 3 days. About 2 weeks to 1 1/2 ... A: I am so happy that you have healthy babies. 1. Yes they can get to hot. I wouldn't use a ... | |
| My rabbit is paralised! | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: twice now my un-spayed female rabbit has gone paralised for no apparent reason. The first time this ... A: That is definitely a baffling question. I found some information on E. Cuniculi where rabbits who ... | |
| my rabbit is a first time mommy | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Hilda If you have a variety of bucks and doe's outside together and they aren't fixed ... A: I am so sorry about the loss of your babies. I can almost guarantee you that she is pregnant again ... | |
| Pregnant Rabbit | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: I believe my rabbit is almost 4 weeks pregnant. I cleaned out her cage when she was 2 weeks ... A: You are better off using either a self made non-treated wooden box, or if she is a smaller breed you ... | |
| Rabbit Kits | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: In addition to not feeding her kits, my rabbit has had her babies at very broad intervals. The ... A: Well having them at different times does happen on occasion. There is really nothing you can do ... | |
| I have 1 bunny and I want to get another | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a 10 wk old rabbit. I think it is a boy. I was looking at the loppy eared dwarf rabbit that ... A: You can't put 2 males together unless they are both neutered. You can't put 2 females together ... | |
| rabbits got no lower front teeth | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: i just realised today when feeding my rabbit that he has recently lost his bottom front teeth and ... A: Rabbits don't lose there teeth. In fact they continuously grow throughout their lives which is why ... | |
| doe rabbit | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a buck and doe rabbit. The buck has had the snip. This is the first spring Ive had them both. ... A: It is spring. Rabbits around the world are acting bizarre. Your bunny is having a false pregnancy. ... | |
| my baby rodney | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: my name is Nicole and my boyfriend and I have recently bought Rodney about a week ago. He is half ... A: I don't think your bunny is a piggy. If he is still young he will eat a lot. Actually babies ... | |
| my rabbit is a first time mommy | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: hi i have acouple of rabbits the english spot ones they have a preety big space where they can run ... A: If you have a variety of bucks and doe's outside together and they aren't fixed then they will ... | |
| Lion Head Rabbits | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: Do both sexes of lion head rabbits thump there back legs or is that just males? A: All bunnies thump there feet. They do it for 2 reasons. They are either mad at you, the other ... | |
| Rabbits Poo | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: How rabbit has just started pooing on the patio area - we've had her nearly 3 years and normally ... A: I am waiting for one of my vet friends to email me back. I am not quite sure what you could put out ... | |
| Mini Rex Breeding | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: I wondered if I tell you what I have if you could help me. I have an otter colored buck who is ... A: Kara When breeding and showing mini rex its not so much about the color as it is the type and fur. ... | |
| Infrequent mounting | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: my wife and I adopted two bunnies which we believe are sisters and are now about eight months old. ... A: The answer is yes. :) They will mount each other forever. I don't know why they do it but I think ... | |
| Veggies????? | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: I got a 4 month old doe. well she was doing great.well I just found out that ur not supposed to give ... A: . yes she will be ok.. if she was going to have a problem with them you would have known within a ... | |
| Rabbit 2nd Pregnancy | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit had 1 baby about 2 1/2 months ago. The baby only lived 3 days. About 2 weeks to 1 1/2 ... A: It is really really important to keep track of the days you breed your rabbits. That way you will ... | |
| rex rabbit seizures | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: first of all, thank you so much for sharing your advice. I have a 4 year old Rex rabbit who has a ... A: Oh the poor little guy. I have to tell you honestly that I think the symptoms are probably all ... | |
| Baby bunny | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: I had baby bunnies born 2 weeks ago. When I went out today one baby was dead, missing all of its ... A: If the buck is in with them it very well could have been him. Even if he has been with other ... | |
| First Litter | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: My Female Conti gave birth to her first litter this morning. I'm very worried about the mother as ... A: New moms will often not eat for a day or 2. If she is eating veggies and hay then at least she is ... | |
| Baby bunny | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: I had baby bunnies born 2 weeks ago. When I went out today one baby was dead, missing all of its ... A: Is the baby in with its mother only? If the buck is in there with them he may have done this but ... | |
| Rabbit Behavior; unusual | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a lionhead bunny. I think he's about a year old; not quite sure. He's been eating his poo and ... A: Rabbits produce what is called cecotropes and they come out of their butts but they eat them because ... | |
| watery eyes (both) | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: We raise Californias for 4-H project and one of our rabbits just started having watery eyes - the ... A: Rabbits can have allergies. Have you changed bedding, hay or feed lately? As long as it is just ... | |
| Whisker/face biting? | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I am in the process of bonding my 2 yr old (neutered) buck with a 15 week old doe. It's going well ... A: She is trying to tell him that she is the top bunny. Does she mount him also? While you are with ... | |
| mini rex rabbits | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: i have a mini rex doe and i want to know how long does it take a rabbit to be in labor and have her ... A: Is she a first time mother? Sometimes first time mothers have more difficulty delivering. The ... | |
| My new bunnies...Help! | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: For this past easter i recived a little 6 wks old black dwarf bunnie, he was doing fine. But i have ... A: . Well your mother was right about your dwarf bunny dying. Sadly when they are taken away from ... | |
| Bunny Licks | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: In my experience, it seems to me that lop-eared rabbits are more affectionate -- they are the only ... A: Well I have never heard this. I personally have straight eared bunnies who lick my hands. Every ... | |
| Young rabbit not eating. | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a rabbit from someone who obviously was breeding them because she had many in ... A: You should absolutely be concerned. Rabbits that are taken away from their mothers to early can ... | |
| rabbits | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: only today I discovered that my dutch rabbit was a boy!The problem is that he was put in the same ... A: I guess I don't understand what you mean by 2 litters at once. Rabbits do have 2 uterine horns and ... | |
| rabbit | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: my 6-month old rabbit gave birth about two weeks ago and I've noticed that there are more than usual ... A: It is not really normal but you do see them sometimes. The stress of having kits to care for is ... | |
| My rabbit is starting to get aggressive | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: We recently rescued a rabbit from a home who had been left behind. I call him Mac, however I'm not ... A: He could be stressed out. Now that I know he was fine before it does make me curious if a cat or ... | |
| attack scratching rabbit | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: My teenage daughter brought home a 4 mo. old black and white beautiful rex two months ago, all three ... A: You are obviously aware that rabbits are cage protective since you told your husband not to reach ... | |
| FAST HELP AGAIN! | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I just asked you a question about my rabbit. How to get him to stop chewing on his cage bars. You ... A: It won't hurt him a bit to eat the cardboard. Toilet paper and paper towel rolls are great cheap ... | |
| My dwarf lop | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: Hey I am Kate and I just got a beautiful female dwarf lop rabbit 2 weeks ago. she is 9 weeks old now ... A: Baby rabbits are curious. They want to play. Try to open the door slowly and push her back a bit ... | |
| back legs | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: We have a baby rabbit and a couple of days ago his back legs just seem to have stopped working. He ... A: one of two things could be wrong. Depending on the age of the rabbit it may have had a congenital ... | |
| listlesness | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: FIRST THINGS FIRST I LIKE YOUR PROFILE. ok i have a Heinz 57 variety rabbit i have raised (medium ... A: Rabbits can become listless for multiple reasons like change in cage space, boredom, change in ... | |
| Rabbit Reproduction | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I teach middle school life science and was recently asked by a collegue about rabbit reproduction to ... A: I didn't forget about you, I am trying to find my books but I will have an answer by later today. ... | |
| Netherland Dwarf Rabbit | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: How much does a Netherland Dwarf Rabbit cost? I have done a lot of research on them, but the books ... A: Please do me a favor and send me a private message with the same subject. I have a few breeder's in ... | |
| rabbit behavior | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: My daughter says her 2-3 mo. old Netherland dwarf bunnie is starting to "growl" at people and try to ... A: Is this the baby that is acting up? You said she has a one year old daughter so I wonder if you ... | |
| Crusty sores | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old french angora neutered male. He has recently (within the last month)developed ... A: I would have him examined by a vet. Crusty sores can mean a variety of things. He also could have ... | |
| My Bunny. Can you help? | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: My name is Jamie and I have been into rabbits for about 4 years now. My first rabbit was a polish ... A: I looked up fenbendazole and found this information: Parasitic medications - oxibendazole, ... | |
| Dwarf Bunnies | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I just bought my daughters 2 dwarf bunnies from the local pet store. They are daid to be 6 - 8 weeks ... A: Well that little lump could be many things. Depending on your location in the country it could be a ... | |
| my rabbit and water | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a one year old male rabbit that never caused my any trouble and always seems happy. However, ... A: Whew.. that is good to know. Rabbits are strange little critters anyway. I just had a feeling he ... | |
| Mini Rex Breeding and Showing | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a Lilac Mini Rex doe that was bred to a Blue buck. The rabbit gave birth to 6 beautiful ... A: Harlequin's are not a showable even if they do have pedigree's. They are awesome to use if you want ... | |
| male lop ear | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: hi one f my rabts has a swollen testical and today i noticed after he ran abt hat he was bleeding ... A: Keep an eye on the wound. If you want to put a little bit of penicillin or silvadene cream on the ... | |
| Two Netherland Dwarf Females Fur licking | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: 6 months old, lived together since birth, speyed. Winter fur coming out, combs out oK. They have ... A: She is probably over-grooming or officially called barbering. Some people will put apple bitter ... | |
| My Bunny. Can you help? | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: My name is Jamie and I have been into rabbits for about 4 years now. My first rabbit was a polish ... A: Jamie Wry neck is very serious. 80% of the time even when treated it results in death. If you ... | |
| trust | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: how do you get a 6 week old bunny too trust you A: Aww its just a wee little baby. You have to give it time. Try sitting on the floor and let it come ... | |
| Dwarf Bunny | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: I just got a baby dwarf bunny at the pet store. They say its only about 4 to 5 weeks old.I was just ... A: Yes absolutely having them spayed and neutered prolongs their lives. They have to be about 4 - 4 ... | |
| male rabbit bonding | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 male lionheads ages 8 months and 4 months. The older rabbit was neutered about a month ago ... A: They seem to adore each other and that means they are bonding pretty well. If you are planning on ... | |
| My Bunny. Can you help? | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: My name is Jamie and I have been into rabbits for about 4 years now. My first rabbit was a polish ... A: He might be having some sort of allergic reaction. Have you recently changed foods or has your food ... | |
| Some Way to help My Bunny?? | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: My name is Jamie and I have been into rabbits for about 4 years now. My first rabbit was a polish ... A: He might be having some sort of allergic reaction. Have you recently changed foods or has your food ... | |
| my rabbit and water | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a one year old male rabbit that never caused my any trouble and always seems happy. However, ... A: Is he eating less than usual? Peeing any bright red urine? Does he seem to be straining to pee? ... | |
| Dwarf Bunny | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: I just got a baby dwarf bunny at the pet store. They say its only about 4 to 5 weeks old.I was just ... A: Timothy hay is actually much better than alfalfa. The pellet diets these days have enough alfalfa ... | |
| Bunny Noises | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: I've Have A Dwarf Male Bunny That I received for Christmas..Until yesterday he made a little growl ... A: Rabbits can't catch illnesses from you just like you can't catch them from them (except certain ... | |
| rabbits suddenly fighting with each other | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: We have a male and female rabbit (mom/son) who have always gotten along great but are now suddenly ... A: There are a few things that can be considered in this situation. First being that there is another ... | |
| My rabbit is starting to get aggressive | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: We recently rescued a rabbit from a home who had been left behind. I call him Mac, however I'm not ... A: This is a tough one since we don't know Mac's history or even sex. I will give you a few ideas ... | |
| Pregnate Doe | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: I was reading some of the other questions and saw alot of simmilaritys of what i'm about to ask. I ... A: The best thing to do is keep an eye on her. Your vet should have told you what could happen. ... | |
| Male neutering | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: How long after neutering should a male be kept seperated from a female rabbit?? I don't want another ... A: Three weeks. After 3 weeks he should be completely healed and have no ability to impregnate the doe ... | |
| Bunny bonding | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: Does the phrase two's company, three's a crowd apply to Rabbits? I've been trying to bring in a new ... A: It is very possible that Blue and Wascal will never bond with Runt. It sounds as though you have ... | |
| New rabbit in the home | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a couple questions for you. I bought a rabbit this past weekend. She's about 3 months old. ... A: How very kind of you to take in the extra bunny. With time and patience they should be able to get ... | |
| rabbit pregnancy | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: when a doe is pregnant will she growl and try to bite the buck when he gets around her A: It really depends on the doe. If they are bonded (they are always together) she shouldn't act this ... | |
| Pregnate Doe | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: I was reading some of the other questions and saw alot of simmilaritys of what i'm about to ask. I ... A: You said your big girl? Is your holland lop overweight or larger than normal? They usually only ... | |
| Introducing Rabbits | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a couple questions. I have two rabbits, a Snow Bunny (Albino) and a chocolate Dwarf Lop. ... A: The vet is wrong.. Getting them fixed will help. If the other 2 are a couple and you are trying to ... | |
| How to tell if a dwarf lop is pregnant or has had babies. | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: We have a dwarf lop (female) and mini lop (male) who are both almost 12months old. So far, no ... A: Many times first time mothers will have their babies in very strange places. If they are in a cage ... | |
| what happened to my baby ? | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: i will make this very short but need an answer asap. i live in a very small town with only 2 vets ... A: .. don't give baby aspirin. It is not approved for rabbits. As long as your neighbor has worked on ... | |
| Fighting male rabbits | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: My two male rabbits want to fight to the death whenever I let them out together. What can I do? A: Scott any male rabbits that aren't neutered can not be put out together. They will always fight. ... | |
| horns | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit has these strange growths all around her mouth. It doesn't hurt her when you touch them. ... A: I wouldn't pull them off if I were you. You can try putting the antibiotic cream right on them. If ... | |
| Dwarf Bunny | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I just got a baby dwarf bunny at the pet store. They say its only about 4 to 5 weeks old.I was just ... A: First before I go into veggies I just want to give you a little bit of advice. If that bunny is ... | |
| Petromalt | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: Should I give my rabbit petromalt once a week. I see she is starting to dig in the rug and I have ... A: It wouldn't hurt to give her petromalt. Make sure you get the petromalt for rabbits though and not ... | |
| health care | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: We have rescued a rabbit from a family whose children were tired of her. In the last week or so, I ... A: I must inform you that it is in the rabbits best interest to get a health care check-up. The ears ... | |
| what happened to my baby ? | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: i will make this very short but need an answer asap. i live in a very small town with only 2 vets ... A: Oh Lynn I am so sorry about your baby. I have no idea what could have caused his legs to become ... | |
| horns | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit has these strange growths all around her mouth. It doesn't hurt her when you touch them. ... A: There are numerous things that can cause these types of growths. It very well could be a parasite, ... | |
| rabbit | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: i have a 5 month old rabbit and when i bought it i was told it was a female but lately it has been ... A: Ok I have a strong suspicion that your female is not a female. Both sexes will hump other rabbits, ... | |
| grunting Rabbit | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit is 2 yr old she has all of a sudden started grunting when you stroke her and puffing ... A: Spaying would definitely help her. It could also prolong her life. Rabbits that aren't bred ... | |
| Netherland Dwarf Behavior | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: We just got our son a male Netherlands dwarf rabbit. When we got him home he seemed quite nice. We ... A: Almost all rabbits are cage protective but dwarfs have a tendency to have major attitudes. There ... | |
| Strange Noise | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: Ok, I have had this rabbit for less than a year but I believe it is at least two years old. I got ... A: The rabbit that is making noises when you try to pick her up most likely doesn't like to be picked ... | |
| Are my female rabbits pregnant | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: Ok, i had all my rabbit in one cage a while back and i caught him trying to do the deed on both of ... A: Your rabbits may very well be pregnant. They usually don't gain much weight from being pregnant but ... | |
| Rabbit has allergies? | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old black mini rex rabbit. Since I've had him from the first week, i noticed that ... A: I really wouldn't try benadryl if I were you either. The best thing you can do is try to find out ... | |
| If male or female and age | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: how can I tell if the lop eared rabbit is male or female and it's age? A: There is really no way to tell the age of a rabbit. The best way to find out is to get a general ... | |
| bunny bonding | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I have two female rabbits, neither is spayed. Mufasa is approx 4 months old lionhead, and Pumba is ... A: They are showing each other who is the dominant bunny. They are grooming each other which is a ... | |
| wild baby bunies found | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: My dog found a baby bunnie nest and rolled a bunnie out. He looked un harmed so we put him back by ... A: Rabbits only feed their young once and sometimes twice a day. She couldn't have moved them because ... | |
| Housing my rabbits | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I have 7 rabbits. All of which I keep inside with me. I have 3 does and 4 bucks. The oldest is a doe ... A: In my life I have never seen 2 bucks live happily together that weren't fixed. That does not mean ... | |
| Please,help me with advice! It is emergency now as much as a mystery! | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a bunny who has been suffering for two years of some unknown illness that causes his teeth to ... A: Honestly I have never seen any rabbit have your rabbits condition. So I don't believe there is a ... | |
| Sneezing bunny | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: We have 3 bunnies (1 male, 2 females) we think both females are pregnant. We only were able to ... A: This really isn't normal behavior for pregnant bunnies. They could just have a cold but it seems to ... | |
| fur mites on a rabbit question | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: Is there any thing over the counter that I can use to treat fir mites on a rabbit? I can not afford ... A: You can use over the counter medicine made for baby kittens. It has to be safe for kittens under 8 ... | |
| Rabbit Nails... | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: I have coco for about 8 months now ever since he was about a month old. He never liked to be picked ... A: Unfortunately even if he hates it his nails have to be clipped. If you don't want the vet to cut ... | |
| my baby bunny | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: hey i know your not a vet but i just got this lil bunny from petsupermarket a couple of days ago and ... A: Any number of things could be the cause. Baby bunnies are so susceptible to illness's and when they ... | |
| biting, nibbling and peeing | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: my dwarf rabbit always bites at anything including clothing, towels or skin. whenever I try to hold ... A: First let me tell you that almost all dwarf rabbit breeds are extremely temperamental. I don't know ... | |
| 6 week old bunny swaying | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a baby bunny from a pet store. The owner said she is 6 weeks old. I've noticed that ... A: Well the biggest problem is that baby rabbits aren't supposed to be taken away from their mother ... | |
| vet says that my rabbit has broken disc | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I wrote you yesterday about my pet rabbit and about her not being able to move her back legs. I ... A: I am so sorry about your little bunny. I have to say I have never heard of a broken disc. I have ... | |
| Rabbit Mother is Pulling Her Fur Again/Babies are 2 weeks old | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: Our rabbit had 3 babies and 2 were very small. One was not thriving and it died. The other two are ... A: If the baby isn't getting enough food there is nothing wrong with holding the momma in the box until ... | |
| molting | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit seems to be pulling her hair out in clumps with her teeth. she is also thumping at the ... A: Sharon, It sounds like your rabbit is having a false pregnancy. It happens a lot more than anyone ... | |
| possible injured spine | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: I took my rabbit to the vet to get her nails clipped and then to my daughter's school to let the ... A: Dee, If she has lost urine control and is dragging her back legs then I have little doubt she has a ... | |
| behavior problems | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: We have a loop ear rabbit that is about 6months and has started kicking his beding out of the ... A: You have a rabbit that likes to dig. Many times it is because they are bored and are creating ... | |
| female dwarf emotionally unattached | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: i got my bunny 3 days ago and it is very distant im not sure if she is scared but she is always ... A: Dee, From my experience most dwarfs whether male or female are moody and high strung. Many rabbits ... | |
| Environment for A Mini Rex | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I bought a Mini Rex about 5 days ago and his cage is in my room; however, my room gets quite hot ... A: You can definitely have the fan blowing on him. The room should not be more than 75 degrees. In ... | |
| pregnant rabbits | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I bred my rabbits 35 days ago now and there is no sign of any babbies yet. She has already started ... A: Chances are that she had what is called a false pregnancy. Rabbits will build a beautiful nest and ... | |
| rabbits | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: we got a question for you. I have to baby rabbits about 16 days old. They are very much alert and ... A: They are way to young to feed veggies to. All they really need to eat is some hay, as many pellets ... | |
| Rabbit Color | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit just had kits and no one seems to know what color they will be. The doe is a chocolate and ... A: Well first it is ok to breed mother to daughter and father to son or any other distant relative ... | |
| strange behaviour! | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: I have just bought an 8 month old lop eared buck rabbit. We have had him for 2 days and the first ... A: Oh dear.. your poor kids. You have a typical hormonal teenage stinker on your hands, rabbits go ... | |
| Rabbit Color | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit just had kits and no one seems to know what color they will be. The doe is a chocolate and ... A: If they are light brown they are most likely going to be chocolate, castor or a castor/red mix. If ... | |
| rabbits breed | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: How do you know what breed your rabbit is? A: Well if the person that you bought it or acquired it from didn't know then you might never know. We ... | |
| Rabbit Color | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit just had kits and no one seems to know what color they will be. The doe is a chocolate and ... A: Well I would need their complete pedigree's to know what is in them to give you a more complete ... | |
| balding rabbit | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: i have recently noticed that my rabbit is starting to loose alot of fur on his sides near his ... A: There are so many things that can cause a rabbit to lose his hair. Since he isn't a female we can ... | |
| Rabbit poo | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: I got a little rabbit boy last week, he's now 11 weeks old. He's staring to get familiar with his ... A: There are several different diseases that can cause diarrhea in rabbits (enterotoxemia, Tyzzer's ... | |
| pregnancy | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: umm.. i'm just wondering if my rabbit is pregnant. it all started one morning i heard my doe cry .. ... A: If they are male and female rabbits and neither one of them is fixed and they have been living ... | |
| How do you trim nails so they won't scratch you? | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: My hands and wrists are all scratched up from handling the kits. They are big and strong enough now ... A: Welcome to the wonderful world of raising rabbits. Rabbits nails are sharp and there isn't a rabbit ... | |
| broken rabbit foot | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: i have a rabbit who broke her foot. I am wondering what i can do to fix her foot? any suggestions ... A: I have to tell you honestly here that the best thing you can do for the bunny is to take it to the ... | |
| My rabitts head | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit is tilting his head to one side. I read about head tilt but wonder if it si something ... A: If he had wry-neck (head tilt) his neck would do more than just tilt. It usually will twist pretty ... | |
| Help with new bunnies!!!! | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I bought a little bunny on the 16th from a pet store (buck) and then 3 more on the 17th from a ... A: Brittany, Separate your rabbits right away. One if not all of them is sick. Since you got them ... | |
| Rabbit Behavior | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I adopted my rabbit almost 2 years ago. I love her very much. I am having a problem with her ... A: Does she know you are moving? Are her things being packed up or even your own? If she senses ... | |
| my sister's bunny Thumper | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: My sister Dori's rabbit Thumper may have seizures and she was wondering if there was anything that ... A: First I wanted to let you know that the expert to whom you asked this question is no longer a ... | |
| Fixed doe got beat up by unfixed male | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: ) My, this site was a nice find!! l will get straight to the point as l'm sure you are swamped with ... A: As long as the scabs are healing I wouldn't touch them, its the pus that makes me think of ... | |
| Fixed doe got beat up by unfixed male | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: ) My, this site was a nice find!! l will get straight to the point as l'm sure you are swamped with ... A: Aww poor Pumkin.. Well it is spring time and they know it. I am not sure how or why but even the ... | |
| Male or Female?!?! | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: How can you tell if a rabbit is male or female? A: Alex, Flip the rabbit on its back. Gently push down on the vent area. If a penis appears it is ... | |
| sad rabbit? | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: sweetest and has the best behavior. Yesterday i put my hand in her cage to pick her up and she ... A: Ok well when she kicked her feet on the floor she was telling you that either she was mad at you for ... | |
| breeding rabbits | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I have bred my rabbits twice already and still no babies... it has been 36 days since the i bred her ... A: Sometimes rabbits just don't take. Make sure that the buck actually curls up and falls off when he ... | |
| chewing rabbitt | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: My rabbitt chewed the base board of the new house, I would like to what can I do to prevent this. A: This is what HRS says: If a rabbit insists on chewing baseboards, edges of chairs, etc., a board ... | |
| Dwarf Rabbits | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I am buying two dwarf bunnies from the same litter and want to know if it is better to get two doe's ... A: There have been many cases where 2 females can bond and be friends for life, but there have also ... | |
| my rabbit is acting weird | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a very odd rabbit to begin with. She is not at all timid and enjoys exploring the house ... A: Ok there are many things that could be going on here. One very well could be that she is pregnant. ... | |
| pet rabbits | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: i have done a horrible thing, i was told that both my rabbits were female, they had babys, i was ... A: You didn't do a horrible thing it was a mistake. There is no need to let her have another litter ... | |
| Breeding mini rex bunnies | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: My daughter and I are doing a 4-h project with mini rex bunnies and have bred our doe. She just ... A: That is great. After about 10 days the rabbits should be full of fur and have their eyes open. ... | |
| birthing | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: i have a REW giving birth and i want to know how long it should take to have all her babies and is ... A: How exciting for you, breeding REW's are the funniest breed because unless you know its full genetic ... | |
| PREGNANT RABBIT? | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit had babies on halloween, and we didnt know that she was pregnant... Im wondering if she is ... A: Was the doe in the cage with a buck or in a common play area with a buck? If so then she very well ... | |
| please let ne know thank you | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: ive had a female rabbit for a year now we just got a male so shes not on her own but i decided to ... A: I wanted to let you know that the expert you asked is no longer a volunteer so your question was ... | |
| rabbit biting | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit is biting and i do not know what to do i try to cream in a hi pick is this a good idea ... A: That is the best thing to do. Every time he/she bites you make a high pitch screeching noise. If ... | |
| mini rex rabbitt | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: How long should it take for her to respond well to the medication and is there something we should ... A: . She will keep feeding them right up until you take them away at 8 weeks. They should be jumping ... | |
| baby rabbits | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: i have 2 rabbits i went to my hutch on saturday morning and found 2 more baby rabbits, i was really ... A: I think I answered your question already but I wanted to make sure it was you. Since the expert who ... | |
| Rimadyl | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm wondering what the correct dosage of Rimadyl is for a 6-8 lb. bun. I have 75 mg. tabs, & ... A: J. I honestly can't tell you the correct dose. I have looked through all my research and I know we ... | |
| my doe rabbit.... | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a doe rabbit that i have had for about 6 yes and just about everytime i stick my hand in her ... A: First I wanted to let you know that your question was in the question pool because the person you ... | |
| please i need help! | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: what should i do when my rabbit is shaking? is it all right? what i going to happen to her? A: First I wanted to inform you that the expert whom you asked this question to is no longer a ... | |
| baby rabbits | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit had babies a week ago. I have one male rabbit named rusty that i have had for a year he is ... A: EEEKS Cali, this should have never happened. I hope the person you got them from is not your friend ... | |
| sudden death | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: i bought a rabbit last saturday it has been perfect and lovely yesterday it had runny stools i rang ... A: Rhian I am so sorry to hear about your baby bunny. There isn't much I can tell you other than the ... | |
| spaying | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: I just asked you a question, and im sorru for asking another so fast, but i just read one of your ... A: I suppose the word motility was probably left over from my paramedic days. Sometimes I have a ... | |
| my rabbit | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: sometimes when i go in the rabbit cage to feed my rabbit she growls at me and tcomfterbul to scratch ... A: First I wanted to inform you that the expert whom you asked this question to is no longer a ... | |
| mini rex rabbitt | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: How long should it take for her to respond well to the medication and is there something we should ... A: That is great, as much as I go off on my "soap-box" about how all breeder's are not bad, I still ... | |
| rabbit with runny eye | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit has a really bad runny eye with took it to the vets they gave us some cream but it isn't ... A: Some bunnies are more sensitive to fumes than other's. If the shed is small it is very very ... | |
| mini rex rabbitt | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: How long should it take for her to respond well to the medication and is there something we should ... A: Whew!!! At least your vet seems to know at least the basics of rabbit care. Yes since she is taking ... | |
| mini rex rabbitt | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: My Mini Rex rabbit just gave birth 10 days ago she had three one died. Sunday she was just laying ... A: STOPPPPPPP -- do not give your rabbit oral anti-biotic, do not give your rabbit any anti-biotic that ... | |
| Male and female rabbits living together? | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: I went out the other day and got a female and a male dwarf rabbits they are about 2 months old, is ... A: Oh Staci they need to be separated. Otherwise you are going to end up with unwanted babies, and if ... | |
| hair loss on my rabbit | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old lop eared rabbit and she has lost a patch of hair above her tail on the left ... A: I didn't have an answer for you so I had to make some phone calls. Well I just got of the phone ... | |
| hair loss on my rabbit | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old lop eared rabbit and she has lost a patch of hair above her tail on the left ... A: Is your rabbit molting? Is it a complete bald spot or just loss of loose hair? When rabbits start ... | |
| Female Flemish Giant | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a white red eyed female Flemish giant aka Gabriel. I believe she is a European breed due to ... A: Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. I was trying to do a little bit more research. ... | |
| Nips and bites. | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: They are about 5 weeks old and not weaned. I had them in the house for a week because of high ... A: They are not to young to be played with at all. In fact once the babies have their eyes open and ... | |
| rabbit bites | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: I've had my rabbit for a little over ten years now and he just bit me for the second time (the first ... A: Wow.. He had never been aggressive until now? He is getting to be older and is it possible that ... | |
| gender | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: Does a female lionhead bunny look any differnt than a male lionhead bunny? forsay.. more hair around ... A: Lionheads are one breed I have not dealt with much. So I can't tell you for sure. I have had a few ... | |
| My Rabbit | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: How Can I tell my two rabbits apart they both hump each other A: Bryant? What do you mean how can you tell them apart? Are you trying to tell the sex of them? I ... | |
| Nips and bites. | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: Most of my kits will lick my fingers when I stroke their cheeks and jaws with my thumb and ... A: Are your kits fully weaned? Young rabbits will nip, they usually grow out of it by the time they ... | |
| Is she grooming or just playing with her food? | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: I want my rabbit kits and cat to socialize. When my 11 month old spayed cat is in bed I place one ... A: I am so sorry I wish I could help you. I know nothing about cats other than treating them at the ... | |
| rabbits | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: My rabbit did not have any symptoms except for the tilted head and staring in space. The first ... A: Oh Lori, yes please tell your neighbors your friends, anyone you know. I am way to far from ... | |
| rabbits | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: I had three indoor rabbits. One died unexpectedly and we didnt know why. I took the other two to the ... A: OMG Lori I am so sorry. You are absolutely right! Rabbits can NOT have Amoxicillian or ... | |
| Where should I get a bunny? | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: I am disabled and in a wheelchair. I live with my sister and we have spent the past several months ... A: Oh what a great idea for you a pet rabbit, I think you have made a great choice. I will answer your ... | |
| rabbit eyes | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: 15 days after kindling I am checking the bunnies and making sure their eyes are open. I am having ... A: Well It sounds like you are doing everything right. I am sure that you clean your nest boxes with a ... | |
| baby rabbit injured | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: I've got my first litter of baby rabbits that are approximately 3 weeks would be my guess. They are ... A: Claudette, I am hoping you are a first time rabbit breeder. I am going to take the benefit of the ... | |
| My rabbit has been acting strange. | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: I recently got a male fixed rabbit about 2 months ago. Lately he has been acting really strange. ... A: Katie, this is completely normal. It means your rabbit finally feels at home. He is basically ... | |
| rabbit breeding | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: Okay, thanks for the advice. I was also wondering if the doe delivers any bucks or boys, will they ... A: It is possible but rare. If it does happen there is really nothing horribly wrong with it. It ... | |
| i rescued a baby rabbit | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: how do i know if its wild or domestic? i guess its wild cuz my cat caught it outdoors but i dont ... A: If it is wild it will look like a cottaintail. It won't have the pretty colors that domestic ... | |
| i rescued a baby rabbit | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: my cat caught a baby rabbit and i caught her with it and got it from her - i thought it was dieing ... A: I am just going to send you to the site that tells you what to do rather than typing it all out. If ... | |
| sneezing bunny | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: Recently one of my bunnies started having sneezing fits. He is about 2 years old and otherwise in ... A: So sorry it took me so long to get back to you, I had emergency surgery on Friday my self so please ... | |
| Do mothers clean the kt's poopy butts? | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: Today the 2 black kits had googy poop stuck to their long fur around their butts. I pulled off most ... A: Mother rabbits usually won't groom their kits. They usually will not do anything but feed them. So ... | |
| rabbit breeding | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: my name is Maryam and I am thinking of getting in the rabbit breeding business, after all I love ... A: Rabbits will stay pregnant anywhere from 28-32 days. Then they should stay with their babies for 8 ... | |
| My first rabbit show! | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: I own two 8 month old Holland Lops. I plan to show them at a local county fair for the FFA. I ... A: A few things. I have never dealt with a show for FFA but I do know that both ARBA and most Fair ... | |
| black mini-rex toenails crusting | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: I own a 8 month old black mini-rex. A few of his toe-nails in the last month or so have developed a ... A: Toe-nails are very tricky in mini rex as they have to be the exact correct color to show. They very ... | |
| Baby rabbit behavior | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: I wonder if usually there are some twins from the same egg. She had a couple litters and each time ... A: I have to tell you honestly that I don't know if that is possible. Rabbits are induced ovulators ... | |
| Baby rabbit behavior | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: Do rabbits only nurse at certain times or any time they can? I've never seen nursing but have seen ... A: Most does will only nurse once in a 24 hour period, sometimes twice and usually for only 3-5 ... | |
| rabbit breeds | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a rabbit and it is "supposedly" A California Noreigon Cross Rabbit. I have been ... A: I have researched also and the only thing I can find that is remotely close to a Norwegian dwarf ... | |
| skinny rabbit | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit has become extremely skinny. he is still eating(plenty) and drinking. at times he just ... A: There are a few things that could make this happen. If your rabbit is older that could be a factor. ... | |
| Breeding compatibility for Chin mini rex | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a few Chinchilla colored mini rex. I want to get another color but would like to have ... A: Ok this is complicated so without confusing you with boring genetics I will try to explain this in ... | |
| My Rabbit Hasn't Eaten or Drank Anything | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: My 1 1/2th y.o female Lionhead rabbit hasn't eaten anything since Friday and since I changed her ... A: Heather, If your rabbit hasn't eaten or drank anything by now she is in trouble. Lionheads can get ... | |
| veggies | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: which veggies can a rabbit eat that i can grow in a garden? A: Ok here we go.. The most important one is hay. Your rabbit must be given free fed hay to stay ... | |
| getting to know my new rabbit | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: i just got a 3 month old holland lop rabbit and brought him home today. i was wondering how i can ... A: The best thing you can do is give your bunny time. He needs to adjust to his new living ... | |
| rabbit pregnancy | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: What are the signs and symptoms that your rabbit is pregnant? How can you care for your rabbit ... A: Danielle, Did you mate your rabbit? Or did you acquire her from someone else? Was she around an ... | |
| my 2 month old mini lop ear rabbit | 2/4/2007 |
| Q: my rabbit likes to bite you, not all the time.she likes to sit on my chest and have me pet her but ... A: Hi Millie, Any food with veggies like corn etc in it is bad. You should be buying pellets with at ... | |
| bunny pregnancy | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a floppier male and mini floppy female. how long should they stay in the same cage together? ... A: If your rabbit is already bred you need to separate the male now. Rabbits should normally not be ... | |
| fighting rabbits | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: i have got two dwarf lop ears, a male about 12 months and a female 6 months, i had the male ... A: I suspect that your female since she is 6 months old wants to be bred. Anywhere from 6 months to 1 ... | |
| Bunny noises | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old bunny. I let her run around for most of the day. Tonight i noticed her running ... A: It sounds like a bunny purr to me. She is saying your my mommy and I love you. As long as her ears ... | |
| my dwarf rabbit. | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a dwarf rabbit about 3-4 days ago. I read about making sure they are able to get out ... A: He sounds like he is still getting used to his surroundings. This huge new world is all new to this ... | |
| New rabbit ,bleeding in rearend | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I just got a 6month old female flop eared rabbit at a pet store and the lady who sold it to me had ... A: Oh Eppi, This is why I tell people never to buy from pet stores. At least breeders can tell the ... | |
| Hutch problem | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I have recently bought a new hutch for my 3 year old rabbit Oscar . It has a run attached to it to ... A: I see this question has been sitting in queue for quite some time. I can't really give you an ... | |
| noise | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I like to play the piano in the same room as my rabbit. I've noticed he sometimes likes to run ... A: I see that your question has been sitting here in queue for quite some time. I might not have an ... | |
| Neuterrrrrrr | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering how long a rabbit sprays before it becomes a HABIT and can't be fixed after ... A: I have noticed that your question was in the in queue section rather than asked to a specific ... | |
| bunny's eyes | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old rabbitt who just recently started having runny eyes I took him to the vet who ... A: I noticed that your question was in the in queue section rather than asked to a specific breeder. ... | |
| Behaviour | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: is it normal for older bunnies to do the binkie dance or does it mean something else? (when they hop ... A: A rabbit of any age can do a binky. As long as it is healthy, happy and feels on top of the world. ... | |
| Mounting | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a newly bonded pair of fixed Holland Lops (male & female) Male is 3 Female is 4. This bonding ... A: He will stop. All fixed bunnies mount just the fact that the doe is allowing it is letting the male ... | |
| Shedding | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: I am going to get a rabbit but when i went to look at them today, it shed all over me. Is shedding ... A: Casey, Depending on the type of rabbit you are getting they molt once or twice per year. It is not ... | |
| temperature | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: what is the temperature of healthy rabbit? A: The average rectal temperature for a rabbit is anywhere between 99.0 and 103.0 any major ... | |
| mouting/fixed rabbit | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: How long should I let the fixed male rabbit mount the female? I just got to the point where I put ... A: There are many factors here, now old was your male when he was neutered? Had he been bred before? ... | |
| problem with male rabbit sitting in urine | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old altered male rabbit who was really good about using his litter pan. 6 months ... A: I noticed that your question was in the in queue section rather than asked to a specific breeder. ... | |
| Speying rabbits | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: Good morning I have just read on your web page some answers relating to the above. They were ... A: Marie if your 2 females have been living together for a very long time they may not need to be ... | |
| whats wrong with BUTTERCUP? | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: My bunny buttercup has something unusual on her back. There is one spot on her back where hair is ... A: Please don't give your bunny a shower, it will traumatize her. Yes it does sound like she has ... | |
Rabbits
Answers by Expert:
Pam Enve
Top Expert on this page
Experience
I have raised and shown several breeds of rabbits over the past 15 years. I worked as a Paramedic for over 15 years and then went back to school to become a NYS certified veterinary technician. I did not work in the field long due to an unexpected disability but in the short time I was employed it was with a veterinarian who worked solely with exotic animals. I have a basic knowledge of meat breeds but absolutely have no clue how to process them. I am uncomforable answering questions about rabbits raised for meat but if you cant find someone else I will do my best to help. All animals need care even farm and meat animals. I have been studying rabbit behavior for over 7 years. I teach color coat genetics at our local universities animal science class and although the class is based on dogs and cats I still have a thorough knowledge of color genetics of rabbits as well as genetics pertaining to the health of rabbits. I enjoy working with difficult bunnies. I spend 100% of my time with my rabbits and helping others to train theirs.
I am NOT part of the House Rabbit Society, but believe they have the best interest of the animals at heart and that is what is important. Many breeders will outright tell you the HRS is bad, and many HRS members will tell you that all breeders are bad. Neither is the case but in any situation you are always going to find people who will disagree. The most important issue I can stress is that breeding must be "responsible" no matter what you intend to use the rabbits for. It is competely irresponsible to breed rabbits just because you want to. If you want to eat them I have no problem with that, but if you have a litter of say 6-10 rabbits and only bred them for fun, you better have figured out what you are going to do with those kits or before you know it you are going to have 600 rabbits in yours house and you aren't going to have a place to sleep.
Organizations
American Rabbit Breeder's Association. Little Angels Animal Sanctuary. Humane Farmers of America.
Education/Credentials
Certified Veterinary Technician. ARBA licensed registrar. Full-time Farmer. My father ran a thoroughbred horse rescue my entire life. He was diagnosed with cancer 5 years ago and although he is in remission he has decided it is time to retire. I was appointed CEO of his organization and his sanctuary was private. I, with the help of my husband are in the process of acquiring our 501(c)3 IRS tax exemption status. Rather than breeding rabbits we have now taken on the task of rescuing unwanted pet rabbits as well as some farm animals. I still remain a member of the ARBA and still teach genetics as well as register and promote the breeding of only purebred and genetically sound animals.
Awards and Honors
Volunteer of the year 2008, dedication above and beyond.
Past/Present Clients
I was employed by an exotic animal hospital for 2 years. I left due to a disability. I now spend all of my time training my rabbits and helping others to properly train and bond theirs.
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