| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| lump | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Over the last couple of days I have noticed a lump on my rabbits jaw, I am not sure what it is. I ...
A: It could be any of the things you mentioned. It could be an abscess or even a bee sting. It could ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Two Rabbits | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I have one rabbit and I was thinking of getting another to keep the one I have now company. My one ...
A: 1. Rabbits are social and enjoy company. They tend to live longer and happier lives when they have ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| I think my bunny has been having seizures | 6/25/2008 |
Q: In Febuary i bought a rabbit from a pet store. She/ he has been fine since about three weeks ago, I ...
A: Dri-tail is made for hamsters who have wet tail. It is not safe for bunnies. Usually loose mushy ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Rabbit hair loss | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My daughter has a Norwegian Dwarf approximately 7-8 months old. The rabbit seems healthy other than ...
A: Generally when hair loss is mentioned the first thing you might think of is fleas or mites. However ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| my baby rabbit | 9/19/2007 |
Q: My doe gave birth to 3 babys but 2 died, I'm so so scared to check on the 3rd as I feel it's my ...
A: If the rabbits died it was not because you touched them. It is a myth that mother rabbits will ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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), ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Rabbit's Stools | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old male Dutch rabbit, sterilized. His daily diet are pellets, 3-4 types of ...
A: 1. I was more worried about kidney sludge or kidney stones when I asked if he was drinking more. ...
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| Rabbit's Stools | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old male Dutch rabbit, sterilized. His daily diet are pellets, 3-4 types of ...
A: There is absolutely nothing wrong with your rabbits diet. In fact I think it is probably one of the ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Bunny cut on lip | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I have a mini lop bunny, and today I discovered a cut on her lower lip, that looks as if she may ...
A: I looked at the picture and I wouldn't really worry about it. Since it is already scabbing over it ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| is my bunny ill? | 6/16/2007 |
Q: i'm not sure how old my bunny is because i got him from the local spca but i do know he is a mini ...
A: When a rabbit stops eating this is a true emergency. If they stop eating their GI motility (stomach ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| rabbit sleeping | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering how rabbits slept, do they sleep like we do or short naps also i was wondering ...
A: They take cat naps but sometimes they are in such a sound sleep that its hard to wake them up. If ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Weird noise | 4/27/2007 |
Q: Hey. I have a 9 month old femal lionshead rabbit and lately she has been making weird noises ive ...
A: She could be pregnant but if they have been separated for more than 32 days she isn't. If she were ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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