Rabbits

photo credit: bunnyapproved.com using doll bed from Ikea Today we continue talking about how to help our Elderbuns.  Did you miss the first part of our info on arthritis?  No problem, it is right here. Many of our older animals deal with arthritis, general stiffness and soreness, aches and pains, and some chronic inflammation – just like … Continue Reading

 The years fly by, right? We all want the most pain-free, comfortable later years.  So do our rabbits. Our last post talked about what goes on inside your aging rabbit.  Now let’s spend some time talking about one of the big things you will notice from the outside. Arthritis is the most common external symptom of aging.  … Continue Reading

 Photo credit: Buel P. Colton, Zoology: Descriptive and Practical You can see some signs your rabbit is getting older.  She’s not jumping up on the couch to snuggle with you and watch Grey’s Anatomy.  He’s not as good about keeping his poo in the litter box anymore.  What kinds of things might be happening on the inside of … Continue Reading

Photo and statue by Franz Bergmann Getting old is not fun at all, at least not physically.  We reach a certain stage and we’re disappointed daily in all the little signs that our body are aging – and showing it.   House rabbits usually live between 8 and 12 years, but years alone is not a very useful … Continue Reading

What IS pasteurella? What are the symptoms, how can your pet get it and what can we do about it? The takeaway: it can be treated effectively!