Recent content by Jenk

Dr. Doering's former co-worker, Dr. Mary Grabowski, has opened her own exotics practice in Streamwood, IL. Here's the link to her clinic: http://nwexoticvet.com/. Dr. G. now is my rabbit's primary caretaker; everyone really likes her. She also is licensed to care for wildlife. Jenk

I'm starting to get the feeling that just one vet clinic semi-near my home is raking people over the coals by charging an extra fee whenever they know another vet has last examined the rabbit. And from what people are telling me, that seems like a ridiculous excuse just to make an extra buck...

I'm very curious to know how vets by you charge in two scenarios: 1) If you use two vet clinics for your rabbit's care, does either clinic charge more if it knows (or suspects) that you've gone to the other one to have your rabbit examined for the same issue? (Does that make sense?) 2) If you...

Actually, Dr. Doering is still at the same location; she sold Westgate Veterinary Center to another vet, who renamed the practice The Whole Pet (TWP). Dr. Doering is still there but has drastically cut back her work hours. I was told just last week by someone at TWP that she sees patients on...

One but is a bit underweight due to a recent injury--and a decreased appetite that resulted. Neither bun is showing or breeding, and both are "fixed." The possibility of my buns becoming addicted to alfalfa hay is a concern, true; I don't plan to stop feeding them primarily timothy hay with a...

I'm considering feeding some alfalfa hay to my two rabbits and would like to hear from those of you who feed it to your adult(s). My guys eat primarily timothy hay--with some orchard grass daily and oat hay occasionally--along with Oxbow BB/T pellets and greens. I'd like to know: 1) Should...

He only has been off Metacam for three days. And someone just told me today that it could take at least a week for his digestive system to calm down a bit from the medication, if he's a bun who's more sensitive to it.

I can't recall which portion(s) of the aloe vera plant is/are safe for a bun to consume. Could someone verify that info.? Also, if you know what dose an 8.5-to-9-lb. bun could receive daily, please, share it. I've a bun who's been very lackluster, especially in terms of appetite, since taking...

If you use a pellet slurry formula for syringe-feeding, please, share it with us RO members. Assuming that you use a coffee grinder to break down pellets, please share how thoroughly that you grind them. Do you turn them into a powder, or just grind them until they're maybe half of their...

If anyone is familiar with Mycotoxicosis--or mycotoxin poisoning--in rabbits, I would like to know two things: 1) What symptoms/behavioral changes did you observe in your rabbit as a result of Mycotoxicosis? 2) What was the treatment protocol used to treat the condition--and how well did it...

Apparently, Mattel has created Holland Barbie, who comes with a Holland Lop rabbit. See here: http://shop.mattel.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13002269. I have mixed feelings about it. While I think that the doll and rabbit figurine are cute, I hope that this toy doesn't inspire young...

MiniLopHop wrote: I already got my birthday gift this past spring but think I'll ask for a medallion for Christmas. :) And I should consider the cat image, as well, since our other furry child is a feline. ;) Jenk

Nancy McClelland wrote: Isn't it, though? :biggrin: I want to get it eventually, though I'd need to select another image for the medallion's opposing side--unless I get the hare image on both sides. LOL Jenk

A company called Quicksilver Mint used to be a regular seller at the annual Renaissance faire near my home. I've bought three medallions from them in the past and am very happy with their quality. Today, I've discovered that they offer an image called 3 Hares. Of course, there are many other...

Bunnylova4eva wrote: That's exactly it. Heck, we spent $1,500--in about 4 months' time--just to figure out that E. cuniculi might be the cause of the odd symptoms I was observing in my boy. We didn't want to spend that much money on all three of our pets combined for the year! I'm irritated...