Recent content by ChloeBunny

I'm so very sorry for your loss and a definitive answer surrounding why - that can, in a small way, help ease a bit of the pain. These sweet souls and their gentleness are such gifts. It's so hard to lose them. From all the comments you've shared, you gave Lucas a wonderful life. Hugs and love...

Thank you. Please take care.

I'm so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Clover. We lost Chloe a little over a year ago and still miss her very much. While this is really hard to adjust to, I hope you find peace/happiness in the memories you shared with her and the care of your other precious little ones. ❤

If leaving her ears alone for a couple of days still results in the same redness, flaking, head shaking, irritation, I'd be highly suspect of mites, esp. after the visible bugs you mentioned. After reading the thread, I can't help but wonder if the vet did not use a scope to look in the ear...

I understand what you mean, Catlyn...a very valid point. You are certainly in a difficult arena. If your parents have challenges with trusted outside sources, the links might be helpful to you in your care or possibly your conveyance of the information to your parents(?). They likely recognize...

Would it help to provide them with a well-respected and reliable resource for information, often from medical experts (in addition to this site)? The House Rabbit Society provides resources for bun owners and super valuable information, from proper care/diet to specific medical treatment (e.g...

I'm so happy to hear Bubbles is doing well. Stasis is considered a symptom of another issue - or so I learned when my bunny went into it and did not make it, despite all efforts (gas drops, critical care, syringe feeding). For what it's worth, I was told tooth issues are a regular issue with...

The sweet darling...my thoughts are with you. It's terribly difficult to lose these little loves. 🤗 (hugs and comfort)

We also rescued our rabbit at age 3 and had her spayed as soon as we got her. She did well. My understanding, from a previous vet, about the cancer risk stats mentioned above is that, while the percentages are correct, the risk is reduced when they are spayed at a young age. In other words...

Oxbow Critical Care - it's given for stasis to get the gut moving- but as mentioned above you can also soften pellets. My vet recommended mixing with raw unfiltered apple juice to help them want to eat/swallow (using syringe feed). It does work. House Rabbit Society is a well-respected site for...

I'm so sorry for your loss. Many here can empathize - we've been there. It's been 8 months since my mini-lop Chloe passed away. She had been to the vet 2 days before developing stasis. My family didn't understand how I took it so hard for the first few months. Buns are sweet, intelligent...

You're welcome, Wenet (such a cute name). :) It's so stressful wondering what's wrong and how to best treat. Stasis can be caused by any pain or stress a bunny is under. With Chloe's tooth issues, I couldn't see them, even when she would let me gently (and carefully) pull back her bunny cheeks...

I don't know if you scrolled down that link to, "The hair-ball myth" but it explains (and another member here said to me about stasis) that stasis is often a result of another condition rather than the cause. From the article: "In reality, an apparent hairball usually is a result of GI...

Another member mentioned the teeth. As a lop owner, it's my understanding that tooth issues are common with this breed. I didn't know this when I rescued my bun, and it wouldn't have mattered except that in my case it came with more expense. My bun would huddle in a ball like the picture you...

In addition to Hermelin's suggestion to soak pellets, a vet suggested apple juice (raw unfiltered) to soften pellets or blend with critical care when my bun was having trouble eating. Hope that helps, too.