What can I do if my rabbit is lazy?
This is a pet rabbit? Leave it alone. Rabbits aren't generally super active. This might be an adaptation to conserve energy from their plant based diet, which isn't very energy dense.Make sure your rabbit has a healthy diet, room to move around at least for part of the day, and toys and diversions to encourage movement. They are naturally more active around dawn and dusk, don't expect a lot of rabbit calisthenics at high noon.
My Rabbit Doesn't Pee or Poop help?
Quote "You have to rub the actual poo/pee holes.. Its nasty but if you don't do this regularly it will die. Use a moist paper towel and massage until it pees. It won't poop as often as it pees. Source(s): I had to use this technique with abandoned kittens" http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110810160032AADVJKo Quote " I once had a scare with my rabbit when he wasn't pooping or peeing, and he seemed pretty down and not himself. I would just look up a rabbit vet or vet and give them a call. Mine told me to give him a bit of apple soaked in water to keep him hydrated and give him a little something sweet. I dont know if that helped but he acted better after that" http://www.paw-talk.net/forums/f27/help-my-bunny-wont-poop-or-pee-but-is-still-eating-drinking-59464.html
What do I do if my rabbit doesn't eat bananas?
I have a rabbit that doesn't eat bananas. What do I do to make him eat bananas because whenever I try to giv him he would sniff it then move his head super fast away from it like if he was disgusted by it.once he ate and licked it like if wanted more but I didn't give anymore because I thought that was enough the next I gave him a piece then he sniffed it and moved his head fast like if he was disgusted PLEAZE help
My rabbit is HORNY!!?
My girlfriend and I rescued a 1 year old male rabbit about three weeks ago. He was very "humpy", we had him neutered a week ago. The difference is night and day. He's still very affectionate and a lot better behaved. He's no longer frustrated, doesn't mark his territory, or go the the bathroom outside his cage. He's now the perfect pet. We had him done at a local vet. Took him in at 9 in the morning, and picked him up at 5. The vet also clipped his nails(no charge), gave him a quick exam and noticed he had an infected tear duct. They also gave us a cleaning solution, for washing the areas he can't reach himself. It cost just over $200 Canadian, and it was so worth it. Get him neutered, you'll be glad you did.
My rabbit hasn't pooped, what should I do? I have seen it pee twice, but he/she hasn't pooped yet. The bunny is only 4 weeks old.
Baby bunnies without their mom need special care not only for their feeding but for other things, too. We advise you to see a vet when dealing with a baby bunny.Here are a few rules when dealing with a baby bunny:Do not feed solids until his eyes are opened. This can lead to very bad consequences.Until 3 weeks old, feed your baby rabbit only with replacement milk — the most caloric milk from the pet store or from the local veterinarian’s office. Try Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR) or goat milk (because it's more caloric). Avoid feeding him with cow milk;Add to his milk one tablespoon of 100% heavy whipping cream (no sugar) to each can of KMR + a bit of acidophilus to KMR would really help his intestinal flora.From 3–4 weeks old until 7-8 weeks old you will still be feeding your baby bunny with milk, but you will also add alfalfa (higher in calcium and protein – ideal for growing rabbits) and pellets (young-rabbit pellets, higher in protein). So, you should try a mix of milk, water, alfalfa, and pellets. Keep it simple!Do not feed vegetable until 12 weeks old. When you do introduce them one at a time.There are more things to consider when you have such a little bunny, therefore, you better contact your vet:there is a quantity of milk for each week until 6 weeks when he will normally wean (maybe later, no worries);feed him with an eyedropper or with syringes;feed him twice a day (if possible in the morning and in the evening);be gentle and patient while feeding;for the first week and a half, you should use a warm and wet cotton wool to stimulate defecation and urination. Stroke his anal area until he finishes his thing;GI stasis is a big problem no matter the rabbit’s age.12 hours or more from the moment your rabbit stopped eating or producing fecal pellets is an emergency!! Go and see a vet as soon as possible!Until then a belly massage would also help if he lets you do it. Staying hydrated it’s also important. Adding a bit of acidophilus to KMR would really help his intestinal flora.The best thing you can do is to see a vet as soon as possible and follow his instructions.Hope that helps!Always stay informed.
Why is my rabbit not eating?
Often, bunnies don't eat when they're feeling sick. This can be very dangerous for him — even worse if they stop eating AND drinking!One of the most common reasons a bunny will stop eating is an intestinal blockage; he may have some hair obstructing his digestive path (GI stasis) which can result in trouble passing whatever food he has already eaten.Does your bunny appear to be in pain (listless, uninterested in anything, possibly hunched over in a corner or hiding, and/or chattering his teeth in pain)? Is he drinking water? Is he pooping? Lack of poop indicates stasis, as does small tiny poops.My advice is to visit the vet. The bunny’s doctor can palpate his stomach to feel for a blockage, administer hydration and Reglan (a poop mover) if necessary. In the meantime, try to feed your bun things that he loves: my holland lop used to love carrot greens, freshly washed and still damp with water (extra hydration). I would annoy her with them until she would chomp them up!Please do give your vet a call. A bun who won’t eat or drink can die SO quickly, but a trip to the vet can help move things in the right direction if it's a GI problem!Good luck and please let us know what happens! ❤
Why does my rabbit hate going in his cage?
“Why does my rabbit hate going in his cage?”You've received several good answers, but I wanted to add a couple more things.Your rabbit needs to be out of his cage more than an hour a day. 3 or 4 hours would be good. When they get that much time out of the cage, they're more likely to go back in without a fuss. Mine go in when I tell them to “Come on, girls.” It can also help if you've tucked a treat inside the cage.The other thing I want to mention is the subject of the rabbit cage. This isn't even for you, unless it applies. It's for anyone subjecting their rabbits or other pets to life inside a cage. The ideal cage for your rabbit is one WITHOUT the wire on the bottom. Those types of cages, while easier for the owner to clean, aren't good for the animal. As one person said, imagine being caged up all the time. Now, imagine having to sit or stand on painful wire all day, and caged up, to boot.Please consider the well being of your rabbits/bunnies over your desire to make things easier for you.A plastic bottom cage is simple to clean. My rabbits use a litter box, but they make a mess. Open the top of the cage (if it has one). Use a dustpan to scoop up scattered whatever, and pour it into the litter box. Remove the litter box. Dump it into the trash. Finish scooping up anything that may have been left on the bottom of the cage. Spray the bottom of the litter box and cage with a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water. (I keep mine in a spray bottle.) Wipe both things dry with paper towels. Put everything back the way it should be. I have a 37.5″ cage. It generally takes me about two minutes to clean and put back together. Sometimes, you might want to wipe down the wire. Spray a paper towel or a rag with the vinegar/water mix. Wipe down the sides.If you really want to use one of the cages with the wire bottom, move the plastic tray from underneath, and put it on the inside of the cage. You could also have a piece of plexiglass cut to fit at least half the cage bottom, and set that inside. That, at least, gives the rabbit a flat, wire-frees spot to hang out. Clean it with the vinegar/water mix.Please get your little guy neutered.Spay or Neuter my Rabbit?Spaying and NeuteringSpaying or Neutering a Rabbit | Facts and BenefitsWhy Should I Spay or Neuter?
My rabbit has poop stuck to it's butt,what do I do?
Why does my rabbit have a dirty bottom? The most common cause is an unbalanced diet but it can be for a number of reasons so keep an eye on your bunny and ask a rabbit-savvy vet for advice if it keeps happening. In the case of very runny poo / diarrhea contact your vet straight away. How to create a balanced diet for your rabbit: Over-feeding pellets or mix will cause a runny bum. Each day your rabbits should be having: 1. 90% hay (a pile the size of the rabbit, per rabbit, per day) 2. a small handful / eggcup full of pellets (the type that all looks the same, not muesli-style mix) 3. a mixture of greens, veggies, fruits (1 cup of vegetables for each 4 lbs of body weight, up to 2 tablespoons of fruit per day) The wet poos they eat are called cecotrophes which they eat straight from the bum so you shouldn't see them. If you see a lot of cecotrophes then your rabbit may have too rich a diet. More hay should help, and cut down on pellets. If their diet is not properly balanced then the cecotrophes will have a consistency similar to toothpaste rather than the ideal form of bunched, squishy pellets. Poorly formed cecals may also be missing nutrients. To clean: If possible ask someone to hold your rabbit, supporting their belly and bottom, facing upwards so you can see the area that needs cleaning. Wipe off any excess with tissue and try cleaning the rest off with a damp cloth (or baby wipe). Rabbits should never be immersed in water as their fur doesn't dry out very well once soaked to the skin, and they can get pneumonia.
Do rabbits sleep much? My rabbit does not sleep very often. He will rest but he doesn’t usually sleep.
Rabbits sleep about as much as humans. Yours might just not sleep when you’re around, possibly because you’ve woken him up.Mine take multiple short naps throughout each day. I don’t keep track of their sleeping habbits, but they rest briefly as well as take longer sleeps. They also sleep in different positions, so that could be a factor.This seems to be normal based on what I’ve read and noticed about rabbit behavior. Rabbits will sleep mid-day and at night, meaning they’re especially active in the evening and early morning. It may be that you’re also asleep, or elsewhere.It seems to me that rabbits shift into various cycles of waking/energetic, to a little lethargic/droopy eyes, to laying on their sides and snoring (not necessarily in that order). If your rabbit is functioning normally, that’s good. Their sleeping pattern is hardly the most important thing to look out for (and I would say eating pattern is the most important.)If perhaps you think there might be something preventing your rabbit from feeling completely safe and sleeping deeply, though, you should try to eliminate it.