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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...

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...

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...

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...

I'm curious to know a few things regarding your vet's pricing: 1) What is the price for a standard exotics exam? 2) In what state do you live? 3) Are you near/in a large city (or out in the boonies)? I ask because... Four years' ago, my vet charged $56 for a standard exotics exam. It slowly...

I'm curious to know: 1) How frequently does your vet recommend that you have blood work done on your rabbit? 2) Does s/he recommend more frequent blood work for older rabbits--say, age 6 and up--or does s/he recommend the same frequency for rabbits of any age? 3) Does your vet recommend blood...

I'd like some input regarding pellet ration and fecal output, based on my Cali boy's situation. Late last year, my Cali, Pinkerton, lost nearly 1 lb. He had weighed 9.4 lbs. on a diet of 1/4 C. of pellets, about 3-4 C. of greens, and unlimited timothy hay daily. He dropped to 8.6 lbs. on the...

I used to be able to purchase unsweetened dried papaya for my rabbit, Emma, from a local produce store. Unfortunately, the store has since started carrying sweetened dried papaya only, which is a big disappointment. Also, I've had two bun owners--one of them in the U.K.--recommend that I try...

Based on the situation, I'd like to know people's suggestion(s) for what I might try for my stasis-prone Mini Rex, Emma. Up until yesterday, Emma had good fecal production. Last night, when I changed her litter box, I noticed that many of her fecals were smaller and drier than normal, but I...

I don't dream about my rabbits often, but it's interesting when I do. Several years ago, when our megacolon bun Zoe was still with us, I had a dream about Zoe. In it, she opened her mouth and barked like a decent-sized dog. It was so real and just plain amusing. Last night, I dreamed of...

I'm in the northwest Chicago 'burbs and have been seeking a more affordable source of timothy hay. (Paying $65 for a 50-lb. bale of Oxbow every six weeks' time isn't ideal.) I live somewhat close to some horse farms but haven't received an e-mail response from the few I've contacted regarding...

I'm wondering how one nurses a bun through stasis and/or gas bouts if working full-time? For 4 years, I've been home with my two rabbits. This time has allowed me to deal with digestive issues as they arise. Our female is very stasis-prone, and our male gets several bad gas bouts yearly. (Our...

I'm trying to find out the brand name of the apple orchard sticks (a 10-pack) sold by Drs. F&S. (Since the company doesn't list it, I'm guessing they don't want to reveal that info.) I've bought apple sticks from Sweet Meadow Farm in the past and was happy with them; I'm hoping those are the...

Can someone recommend a stable/solid material that I could use to fashion a grate for my rabbits' litter boxes? (Their grates must be raised to prevent them from having access to their litter.) For the last two years, I've been unable to find the same sized fluorescent (light) grid panels...

Today, my vet told me that Pinkerton's E. cuniculi (E.C.) titer count is on the high end of the moderate range. (Until today, I didn't realize that E.C. test results are separated into "low," "moderate," and "high" ranges.) My vet wants to talk to another exotics-only vet before proceeding but...

Could someone please teach me how to calculate Revolution dosages for my two rabbits (so that I can figure it out myself each time that I weigh them)? Currently, they weigh 3.56 lbs. and 8.76 lbs. The Revolution product I have is for cats weighing 5.1-15 lbs. (It comes in a blue-and-white box.)...

It now seems that we likely have yet another parasitic issue. It's hard to believe, since our home was twice chemically treated (sprayed, not fogged), and all three of our pets received four Revolution treatments 14 days apart this past fall. (The last home and Revolution treatment was on...