Anne, welcome to Bunnydom! You are fortunate to start out with a rabbit that likes to be held. Neutering should have no effect on this. Oftentimes, rabbits...
I was asked to advise a friend who has two rabbits that were bonded. The female (Francie) had a leg amputated this winter & now her bonded partner (Tucker) is...
I would be very careful giving steroids to a geriatric bunny. We have had experiences with 2 different rabbits having been given steroids, one became the...
MrBunz11@...
May 1, 2003 11:37 am
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I am wondering about racoon roundworms. Do rabbits get it from eating dandelions? If not how do they get it? Are dandelions ok for my bunny to eat?...
Steroids can be a BIG help in dealing with the symptoms of a variety of ailments including neurological problems (including stroke) and cancer (Smokey's vet...
Perhaps you could try turning on classical music and misting the room with lavender to soothe the buns. Rescue Remedy either misted onto their ears or in their...
Hello, I second Kathy's post regarding the use of steroids, including her cautionary note; but that is not what this post is about. I am curious: WHY would...
Alex Logsdon
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May 2, 2003 12:36 am
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... Please access the HouseBun archives in YahooGroups and you can read very recent discussions on this topic. But, in a nutshell: Wash any veggies picked from...
... In addition to previous posts: Vets do frequently sedate with valium to check molars, rather than use anesthesia. It sounds as though you may have...
Hi - My darling Pumpkin also had a smelly rear until a week ago when her vet gave us a bottle of Maximum ChlorhexiDerm shampoo. It is safe to use on rabbits'...
Meg Gaydos
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May 2, 2003 3:35 am
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Hello, Bobbi, How wonderful of you to rescue little Silver from 9 years of torture in that classroom--blessings upon you. I'm sending healing vibes that he...
As another thought, our littlest ND had recurring inner ear infections and frequently, the first sign was that same kind of scanning/tracking thing with her...
<Nancy, I am curious about the Rescue Remedy idea. Do you use it full strength? Thank you. Harry & me> No, never full strength. Add 2-4 drops into a one-ounce...
Hi there, I dropped off my 7 month old min lop buck for his neuter this morning. Quick question... How much will this modify his behavior? Specifically with...
I dilute Rescue Remedy for my animals and spray over ears I enjoy it too. I use a product called Release that Dynamite makes - I like it even better than the...
I have found that my vets, whether for rabbit or horse, welcome discussion and are only too happy to exchange ideas and knowledge. They seem to appreciate...
Christine Simms
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May 3, 2003 1:16 am
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Thank you to everyone who has responded with experience and advice to Silver's condition. I asked pointedly twice if my vet thought it could be an ear...
McCutcheon
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May 3, 2003 11:43 am
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My bunnies still do that to each other even after their neuter/spays. My understanding is it is the bunny on top establishing dominance. In our case, they...
DeMilleReed@...
May 3, 2003 11:43 am
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... an ... Most often there IS gunk associated with an ear infection. However, the infection CAN start in the inner ear, and in that case there probably would ...
Yes, I have read the Language of Lagomorphs. I learned a great deal, for instance, if I walk through the room without acknowledging Godzilla the dominant bun,...
McCutcheon
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May 4, 2003 1:28 am
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Hi All. Just an FYI. I recently took my 3 year old male rabbit, Marvin, to a local vet to look at his weepy eye. I thought I would try this vet office out...
Stacey McInnis
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May 4, 2003 1:29 am
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That is a wonderful site! I've read almost all of it, and even tried some of the tips about using bunny-body language to get something across yourself. And you...
Is it true that if an unspayed rabbit lives long enough she will get ovarian cancer? My wife found the rabbit we cohabit with (has the run of the house but is...
Stacey, the next rabbit person that sees the first doctor may not be as savvy as you. I would suggest sending her information about weepy eyes & force-feeding...
All female mammals run a higher risk of cancer if they do not breed. I would HIGHLY recommend that you have her spayed. Eliminating the risk of cancer is far...
Hi there; 1) It is NOT too late to spay a female - we had Cleo spayed at about 6, and she came thru like a champ. It also saved her life. Which leads to... ...
BakerBonni@...
May 5, 2003 2:48 am
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... fine. She did die of cancer, however, but totally unrelated to ovarian cancer. It was a rare cancer for a rabbit. I recently adopted a bun that I did...
Bobbi, Silver & all, Buffy has never had "gunk" in her ear, but has had the weepy eye. I think it really depends on where the infection is, i.e., inner ear...
