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dear honeybunnys34,-if possible replace the straw with timothy{high in fiber},and use a grass bin for 24x7 access..straw,hay {yellow stuff}-is just another fiber which willnot pose a problem,watch the poops.,and you are correct about the dogs,but there always exceptions to the rule,but why run...

dear nataliemn,-diet is important,rabbits are by nature{herbivoures}-grass eaters ie,timothy/orchard grasses,..diet shall cosist of 70%grasses,quality pellets,then treats.--this will calm down the gi issue..teeth constanly grow-1-2mm weekly,therefore the grasses are extremely important--you may...

the rabbit diet is 70%grasses,be they timothy/orchard-for digestion and teeth control,--the alfalpha is akin to clover and should only be given as a treat,and for much needed vitamins.. www.drexotic.com sincerely james waller:weee::wiggle

DEAR MEMBER,TRY THIS WEB ADDRESS IF ALL FAILS http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html:hug2::runningrabbit:sincerely james waller

all in fun,yes--please donot misunderstand my meaning--in memory of my bun "snowball "who passed due to internal abscess--I must express my concern this way--please exercise a cautious awareness..a radiogragh maybe warranted....sincerely james w.:hug2:

--I have been studying rabbits since 2004-i have learned we are the first line of defense,but we cannot prevent most of these tramatic experiences,--you could have been-severly bitten ...one can only speculate on the cause,..,love and care is all they ask,,and that is our intent,--sincerely...

dear mommy of tenoch,-this may be as easy as offering more timothy-grasses/fiber into the diet,--here is a link which will explain better http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html --sincerely james waller:runningrabbit:

hopefully the exotic dvm can give a proper diagnosis and better results---god speed,--sincerely james waller

--bunz eco-systems-in the gi-tract,--very sensitive,,--,something is out of balance with the flora--ccoccidious/colidistrom??-is suspect,,dehydration will occur--sub-q-fluids recommended,the-vet missed the target,--lots of h2o and grasses,-zero treats---antibiotics(baytril)-require giving of...

the best idea/solution is to keep the grasses in a cool dry area-,ie.sealed container--not any where around humans,,-the bun requires daily feeding of grasses-poop boxes can be shreaded newspaper----what you are trying to achieve is some kind of balance because all required grasses-(feeding)-and...

--my greatest heartfelt condolences,,as we always try our best with these critters,,and we with all our wisdom have to play the hand we are also delt in our lives,..sincerely james waller:sosad:headflick::hug::imsorry:

----the lump on her back--is visible and has been biopsied as a cancer..??--my Havana-(who-dun-it)-had a visible facial lump-which I treated with antibiotic called chloramphenicol,and for pain I gave meloxicam--after6-7 weeks it was all cleared up--this was not biopsied or diagnosed by anyone...

---does-not sound fat,-3# x 8= ok,-however-the diet should not be unlimited alfalfa pellets,try to limit them,-their-teeth and gi tract requires lots of grasses/water-some treats--watch the poops-size matters--bigger is better--sincerely james waller

---my condolences at this time,--regardless of how much we think we know about these little guys--we never know enough,--I always feel enormous guilt and remorse at each passing--it never gets any less painful.,,-it is with great heartfelt emotion that I give my condolences,-sincerely james...

--rabbits are chewers and consummate groomers--inevitably swallowing fur,-in such a case we need to add extra grasses and water-(rabbits lack the ability to throw up therefore what goes in must go all the way through.)--feline on the other hand can throw up swallowed fur,--a rabbits stomach...

--hay-(animal bedding) is a term for grasses,but I rarely use it,because it causes major confusion,--grasses-ie.timothy,orchard,etc -is good for everything from poop boxes to food bins,-the grasses should be kept off the floor and very accessible-and easily taregeted,,--I use a short wire flower...

--gi-stasis,yes-i could write a book about that,alot of people already have.!!--diet,water-is critical for any lagamorph,-ie.timothy,orchard grasses are mandatory,some quality pellets for vitamins,and water--the rabbit online library is full of ideas,and facts or a website like...

--even though rabbits are nocturnal--we tend to expect something during the day hours..--if this is not the problem --keep a watchful eye on the behavior for any heads up of medical--sincerely james waller :headflick::D

dear liung,-in one word-(no)--lagamorphs are strictly herbivores,--any deviation from that meaning spells disaster for the bun---seeds will cause unnecessary inflammation in the gi tract (diverticulitis)--very painful condition,--you could try fruit tree branches,weeds,grasses all from the safe...

-responsible children are a must for good bunny parenting-,first you must try to bunny proof the room they will enjoy-cover all electrical cords,and set up a couple poop boxes with grasses,and appropriate water and pellet bowls,-clean up all messes,--this is mandatory and you could warm your...