salamanderny
New Member
Dear Bunny Moms and Dads,
My 6 year old Holland Lop bunny suddenly went blind last summer (over the course of two weeks). After countless vet visits and tests, it was determined that cataracts was NOT due to Encephalitozoon Cuniculi. Two vet ophthalmologists I was refereed to did not impress me at all: both of them had no experience dealing with rabbits' cataracts. So, we left it as it is, just like our primary vet suggested.
Now, my buddy is completely blind; HOWEVER, it doesn't stop him from living his life: he eats, he drinks, gives bunny kisses, etc.
About two weeks ago, he completely stopped using his litter box. I haven't changed its location, the type of litter, etc. He does seem to drink a little more than usual but, hey, it's summer!
Has anyone experienced something similar with their rabbits? Can he just be too blind to find his litter box?
Right now I have a stinky bunny. We end up washing his butt every evening because urine odor is unbearable. I mean, he doesn't even move out of a puddle, he just sits in it!!! I tried using wee-wee pads but he rips it into little pieces.
I bought diapers for premature babies that seem to fit him but I decided to share this post here first. Do you think it's OK to use diapers on disabled bunnies? (I have encountered mixed opinions when doing my online research.)
Can this litter box rebellion be a sign of a serious health issue like UTI or bladder stones?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!!
My 6 year old Holland Lop bunny suddenly went blind last summer (over the course of two weeks). After countless vet visits and tests, it was determined that cataracts was NOT due to Encephalitozoon Cuniculi. Two vet ophthalmologists I was refereed to did not impress me at all: both of them had no experience dealing with rabbits' cataracts. So, we left it as it is, just like our primary vet suggested.
Now, my buddy is completely blind; HOWEVER, it doesn't stop him from living his life: he eats, he drinks, gives bunny kisses, etc.
About two weeks ago, he completely stopped using his litter box. I haven't changed its location, the type of litter, etc. He does seem to drink a little more than usual but, hey, it's summer!
Has anyone experienced something similar with their rabbits? Can he just be too blind to find his litter box?
Right now I have a stinky bunny. We end up washing his butt every evening because urine odor is unbearable. I mean, he doesn't even move out of a puddle, he just sits in it!!! I tried using wee-wee pads but he rips it into little pieces.
I bought diapers for premature babies that seem to fit him but I decided to share this post here first. Do you think it's OK to use diapers on disabled bunnies? (I have encountered mixed opinions when doing my online research.)
Can this litter box rebellion be a sign of a serious health issue like UTI or bladder stones?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!!