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Can rabbits lose fur when stressed?
My rabbit is really used to people, and doesn't like other rabbits, so she is the only one I have. Before I went on vacation I made sure that she was brushed really well. We took her to my friend's ...
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My rabbit survived botulism poisoning; is she now immune to it?
According to this article by the Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; an inactivated toxoid is used to vaccinate horses against botulism. Though it does call for an annual re-...
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Why can't my rabbit lift it's head?
Thursday started normally:
6:00 AM each of 5 upstairs bunnies getting personal grooming.
9:00 AM everyone in for nap time.
10:00 AM Lyra (3 years old) is very sick, can not lift her head, call to ...
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Is trancing due to fear, or vice versa?
My rabbit is virtually fearless. He does not run from cats or running cars, showing curiosity instead. (The one time he got up close and sniffed a cat, he did become startled and put a couple meters ...
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Can trancing a rabbit have cumulative negative effects?
Trancing a rabbit (See How do I trance my rabbit?) is used as a method for controlling the pet while doing some grooming to scent glands and toenails. I have received some questions about possible, ...
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How can I keep a rabbit cool?
As pointed out in the question What temperature ranges are appropriate for a pet rabbit? temperatures above 85 °F (29 °C) are hazardous to rabbits. How can I help my rabbit stay cool in warm ...
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What temperature ranges are appropriate for a pet rabbit?
I have seen rabbits on TV living everywhere from the arctic to the desert. Can I expect a pet rabbit to do well in the same range of temperatures as their wild cousins? If not what temperature ...
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What can I do for my Angora rabbit's leg sore?
I have an Angora rabbit who is three years old. I just got her from another home, so I don't know much about her medical history.
I noticed when I got her home today that she has a sore on her back ...
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Can I contract rabbit fever (tularemia) from my pet rabbit?
If my pet rabbit lives inside, can I contract rabbit fever from it? I would think that if it never goes outside, there would be no chance for it to become infected. However, if I take the rabbit ...
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What are the "points" in my rabbit's mouth that my vet is referring to?
My vet was looking in my rabbit's mouth and said she had a couple of "points" that might need to be addressed on the next visit. I forgot to ask for clarification and am wondering what he was talking ...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages to using a safflower seed litter box with my rabbit?
Some people are looking for ecologically-friendly rabbit litter box solutions. One solution is a non-absorbent litter in a drain-through litter box. The Smart Cat Box caught my attention when ...
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How to collect a urine sample from a house rabbit?
"Bring your rabbit in with a urine sample" says the vet. On occasion when we have been in to the vets, he is able to get a sample by holding the bunny and pushing on the bladder, while someone holds ...
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What is the shelf life of metoclopromide (Reglan)?
I have metoclopromide (Reglan) oral solution in my rabbit first aid kit. It should be dispensed in a light-resistant, Tightly sealed container and stored at room temperature. It has been suggested ...
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My rabbit is hyperventilating and can't get comfortable. What is wrong with her?
I am back from the ER, the rabbit seems okay right now; but I'm still concerned that there might be something wrong with her.
Here is a video of her in hyperventilating and unable to get comfortable. ...
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What is the science that makes beet greens a good choice for a rabbit with renal issues?
My bunny was diagnosed with renal issues last night. In part he has an elevated BUN. The vet suggested adding beet greens, beet pulp or dandelion greens to his diet to help absorb some of the ...
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How fresh should cecotropes be when used to recolonize a different rabbit?
I have a rabbit that just came off a series of antibiotic injections. At first I thought he had some GI issues (jelly stool & loss of appetite). I kept food going through him (by force if needed) ...
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Does a rabbit's activity level impact the dietary limits of sugars?
According to guidelines posted by the House Rabbit Society, sugar (from fruits, etc) intake should be limited for rabbits. A comment in a question about rabbit diet suggested that bunnies that are ...
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Can rabbits fart?
It is an uncontested fact that rabbits are physically incapable of vomiting. Rabbit health is primarily dependent on digestion, moving large quantities of low-value food from one end to the other, ...
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What is the cause of bloat in rabbits?
There are a number of web sites and published works, with a lot of different and often contradictory causes for bloat in rabbits. Many seem to be reflecting opinions and best guesses. The few works I ...
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Why is iceberg lettuce bad for rabbits?
I have read that rabbits should not be given iceberg lettuce. Why is that?
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Is there anything that I can do to treat bloat in young rabbits?
I am a rabbit breeder and I occasionally sell rabbits to other people. When changing food and often due to extra treats that new rabbits are given, the rabbits will suffer from a condition called ...
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Should I worry that my rabbit is leaving connected poops?
My bunny has been pooping connected poops (see picture). I sometimes see a couple of these when cleaning the litter box. Is something wrong? What causes this?
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What is wool block in rabbits?
My rabbit has lost it's appetite and isn't drinking much, she is losing weight. I'd been feeding her a diet of rabbit pellets and carrots, and ensuring she has plenty of fresh water.
The vet said she ...
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