Recent content by Diane R

That is a sign they are not rabbit vets...

Keep them separated until she's recovered from her dental. Incidentally, always bring bonded rabbits to the vet together. They should never be separated. A good rabbit vet will always accommodate the patient's partner.

If anything needs to be done, why not a CT scan? If she is eating and pooping I would probably wait to see if the problem resolves itself, keep giving her wet greens so she is well hydrated and lots of grass hay. Surgery is very much a last resort. I had a bunny survive a gastrotomy years ago...

So am I, Enfield, right next to the green belt. But we have a very good rabbit vet nearby in East Barnet. Where in London are you? There must be a rabbit vet you can get to. Yes, you need to get him neutered and then wait 8 weeks before attempting to bond.

Ah, that's unfortunate you can't travel. I don't suppose you are anywhere near Camden? The Beaumont hospital in Camden is fantastic for rabbits. Yes, you are right, males can be neutered as soon as testicles descend, normally around 10-12 weeks. I certainly recommend that at least for the...

Is your vet on the RWAF vet list? https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/recommended-rabbit-friendly-vets/ Rabbit vets in the UK do not recommend any preventative treatment for fleas or worms. Not a good idea to apply unnecessary chemicals or give unnecessary medication.

Skip the flea and worm treatment. Only use that when they actually have fleas or worms.

Not eaten in 3 or 4 days?! Poor bunny. He must have eaten or he would be in a terrible state. Has he eaten anything since he's been with you? He's very cute. Crossbreed. Thank you for giving him a good home.

Definitely drop the carrots and the fruit.

Check that the tree hasn't been sprayed with chemicals. And I would not let them chew more than a small amount of anything they are not used to.

Could be gut slowdown, possibly from ingesting too much hair. Could be stress, including stress from pain or illness. Could be not enough drinking. Could be not enough hay eating. Etc. What's his/her diet?

You need to go to a good rabbit vet. You cannot diagnose dental problems yourself.

It’s not essential they chew on wood. As long as she eats her body size in hay, you’re good.

I would remove the paper. Ingestion of non-food stuff is never great. Try grass chew mats. Does she eat her body size in hay every day? Sometimes they get interested in chewing paper or cardboard when their gut is slowing down from not eating enough fibre for example.

Did you write another post about taking your rabbit outdoors yesterday? If so, the stress of that could easily have caused this. Take him to the rabbit vet ASAP, not eating is a serious emergency.