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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Confused and worried…

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    • TaraMichele
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         so.. 2 weeks ago I bought a rabbit from a pet store not realizing how many issues there can be… although Cady is very active and seems perfectly healthly from things Ive read online many pet store rabbits can die suddenly?? Im curious if anyone can inform me on this more… I just saw him and instantly fell in love, hes already had his first vet visit and she said he seems like a perfectly healthy bunny that she would guess is about 4 months old…should I be worried? or am I just being a scared mom?  also Im not sure what type of hay I should be feeding him, the vet told me timothy but others have said alfalfa…please help!


      • Monkeybun
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          at 4 months, you may as well have him on timothy hay. You’d want to switch him to it anyway in a couple months, and it won’t hurt him any to get it early

          If the vet says he is nice and healthy, you probably don’t have anything to worry about. Many pet store bunnies can die just because the pet stores don’t know, or care, about how to care for them properly. Just keep an eye on him to make sure he eats well, and is pooping, and is an active young bun


        • Beka27
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            A big issue with bunnies in pet stores is that they are usually taken away from mama prior to the 8 week mark (sometimes as early as 4-5 weeks!) Not having access to mama’s milk can cause an imbalance in the gut flora, this can make them highly susceptible to digestive problems. Never buy a rabbit younger than 8 weeks old, whether from a pet store or breeder.

            Rabbits very rarely die “suddenly” with NO signs… but the average first-time bunny owner does not know what the signs are, so they can be easily overlooked. As a general rule, if your rabbit does not eat or drink or poop for 12 hours, be on high-alert. If nothing for 12-24 hours, get to your vet immediately. Rabbit droppings should be firm and round, cecals should not be seen because the bunny should be eating them; too many mean the diet is out of whack.

            It is good your bun has already had a check-up!


          • TaraMichele
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              well Ive tried doing all the research, no cecals , and he poops alot!! lol as Im typing this hes trying to steal my laptop! Ive been watching for any signs, and at first I got worried because every so often he would shake his body lol but i learned quickly it was a binky! thank you so much for all the input!


            • Michelle&Lolli
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                If it helps any, I got Eddie from a petstore and he was perfectly fine.


              • Beka27
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                  I’m sure you’re going to do great with him! Feel free to ask any questions you might have!


                • TaraMichele
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                     Thanks again everyone I definitely feel much better, this is cady, hes already such a little monster but I love


                  • LoveChaCha
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                      Posted By TaraMichele on 04/25/2011 01:24 PM

                       Thanks again everyone I definitely feel much better, this is cady, hes already such a little monster but I love

                       

                      HE IS A GRAY OTTER DWARF


                    • TaraMichele
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                        lol really? ive never heard that hes got some great coloring, white tan and grey


                      • LoveChaCha
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                          Yes
                          Light tan markings indicate otter colorings.

                          I have a black otter dwarf

                          Off to steal your bunny now :3


                        • peppypoo
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                            “Otter” coloring on bunnies mean they have a cream color on their tummies, around their eyes, on the jawline, inside the ears, and behind the necks. A “black otter” will be black with those cream markings (like LoveChaCha’s bunny and my Remi), a “blue otter’ will be blue and cream, etc. Looks like you have a cute little grey otter bunny!


                          • LoveChaCha
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                              More otters for me to steal.. >:3


                            • TaraMichele
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                                lol well this little otter bunny is giving me a run for my money ive had pet my whole life but this is the first rabbit, and he teaching me something new every day, plus I never knew a rabbit could have such a little attitude but then be such a mush at the same time! I think I may have spoiled him already apparently my room is his now


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                                  Posted By TaraMichele on 04/25/2011 01:59 PM
                                  lol well this little otter bunny is giving me a run for my money ive had pet my whole life but this is the first rabbit, and he teaching me something new every day, plus I never knew a rabbit could have such a little attitude but then be such a mush at the same time! I think I may have spoiled him already apparently my room is his now

                                   

                                  Yes.. they will do that

                                  They maybe tiny but are full of personality

                                  Everything that you own .. will become his  My bunny just chinned my new shoe box, AND the shoes


                                • jerseygirl
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                                    Awww Look! Cady is a cutie-pie. 2 grey otter dwarves in one day…I think I might faint. lol Markbun posted a pic of one in the Rescue subforum.

                                    he teaching me something new every day

                                    The most important lesson they teach is that they are The Rabbit and you are The Rabbit Slave (you may have already learnt this).


                                  • TaraMichele
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                                      yup lol he made that pretty clear also its not when I want to sleep, its when he feels like it and if hes not tired he makes it very clear! is it normal for him to nip at my clothes? he hasnt nipped my skin just any loose clothing


                                    • Michelle&Lolli
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                                        Yep! I don’t think there’s very many rabbits who don’t like to nip clothing or blankets or any fabric really. lol A lot also like to dig and bite at fabric. It’s weird but it’s normal too.

                                        What’s fun is when you scold them for something and they thump back at you! Eddie used do that. Used to tick me off even more. My neighbor’s thought I was some crazy lady, yelling at nothing. LOL And there wasn’t a bag that wasn’t investigated as soon as it was brought in.

                                        He is too freaking cute!


                                      • peppypoo
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                                          It’s very common for bunnies to like to nip and dig at any kind of cloth…occasionally mine will accidentally nip me because they don’t realize there’s a person underneath!


                                        • TaraMichele
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                                            any types on getting him back into his cage? hes already savvy to foods and treats, sometimes I can pick him up, but other times the attitude comes out, lol I think he believes his cage is for bathroom break and eating.. one more cute pic 


                                          • peppypoo
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                                              Awwww he is so adorable!! Looks like he is demanding to be groomed by the dog . Some people give a bit of food near bedtime, to lure the bunny back in and appease them as you close the cage.


                                            • Michelle&Lolli
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                                                On rabbit.org, they advise to clap your hands behind your bunny to get them to go back in their cage. I guess if you do it and say home, they eventually learn. I tried it with Eddie when I first had him and it didn’t work though. But imagine that. lol

                                                I went out the next day and got an x-pen and attached it to his cage. I also didn’t want him stuck in the cage all the time so I left it hooked up so he could come out but still be contained. Then when he was out of the pen, I could just fold it back, out of the way. To get him back in the pen at night, I’d just rattle his treat bag and put 1-2 down in the pen area and he’d come running. This only became a problem when I got Lolli and she put it together that she was going back in the pen. Eddie was a bit slow on the uptake with that kind of thing. Lolli wasn’t. lol


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                                                   hes already caught on to treats! lol hes such a brat he kind of has the attitude Ill go in when Im ready, like right now hes exhausted but instead of going in the cage to lay down he insists on sprawling out under my jewelry box…but of course he looks adorable and knows i cant resist petting him! Im actually considering letting him roam, he’s really good about not going to the bathroom outside his cage, my only concern is the only thing he chews that hes not supposed to is one section of molding any suggestions?

                                                   


                                                • peppypoo
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                                                    Haha I don’t blame you, I wouldn’t be able to resist petting him either!

                                                    I don’t think I’d let him free roam quite yet, since he’s still so young…it’s great that his litter habits are looking good so far though. How long is he out of the cage typically? For overnight free roaming, I would wait until he is more mature and neutered, since bunny behavior can go haywire overnight once they hit puberty, and it may take some work to turn things around again. In the meanwhile, there’s no harm in letting him have a lot of free time…the more the merrier!

                                                    As for the molding, some people rub it with vinegar or bitter spray, or just block it off altogether with a piece of cardboard. It can be very difficult to deter a determined bunny chewer.


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                                                      Posted By TaraMichele on 04/25/2011 05:16 PM

                                                       hes already caught on to treats! lol hes such a brat he kind of has the attitude Ill go in when Im ready, like right now hes exhausted but instead of going in the cage to lay down he insists on sprawling out under my jewelry box…but of course he looks adorable and knows i cant resist petting him! Im actually considering letting him roam, he’s really good about not going to the bathroom outside his cage, my only concern is the only thing he chews that hes not supposed to is one section of molding any suggestions?

                                                       

                                                      I was considering letting Zelda free roam for quite some time, but she has days where she’s just determined to get into trouble. Definately not a good idea until she’s well established.


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                                                        I put metal baking sheets up against places where Bunbun chews (he loves to peel the paper off of drywall, which ruins it, and eat any kind of molding). The baking sheets are light enough that they won’t hurt him if they topple on him, but not as easily moved as cardboard, since Bun is a little Hercules when he wants something. Also they make a clattering noise when they fall, which startles a naughty bunny and deters them for a few minutes :p .

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