Stasis, where the gut slows down or stops completely, plagues many unlucky rabbits. Caught early, stasis can be treated. Getting the rabbit to eat is important for recovery. However, some foods can make stasis worse. Pineapple, an old wives’ tale remedy, is particularly dangerous. A rabbit with stasis should consume as few sugars as possible. Sugar … Continue Reading
True diabetes is rare to arguably non-existent in rabbits. Good news for the vast majority of buns! It is so uncommon that rabbit-savvy vets with years of experience may never have had to diagnose and treat a case … bad news for the unlucky patient. Diabetes mellitus occurs due to a dysfunction of the pancreas. … Continue Reading
Catch up on the previous installment here. Unless a disabled bunny is on a strict diet, she can eat anything that a healthy bunny can. This means hay (timothy, orchard grass, and oats for variety), quality pellets, and vegetables. How and what you feed a special-needs bunny depends on the kind of disability he has. Is she partially … Continue Reading
Sometimes I put a fleecy blanket on top of the water-proof layer, then top it off with the fake sheep skin. This makes the bedding even more absorbent. Robbie is partially immobile. He scoots using his one good back leg and his one front leg that isn’t splayed, so I have him in a large area … Continue Reading
For the past 30 years, I’ve lived with rabbits, during which time they’ve patiently (some not so patiently—even the kindest rabbits have their limits) taught me a lot. Especially the special-needs bunnies. I also volunteer for a rabbit rescue group that takes in special-needs bunnies, as well as those who need hospice care. Some bunnies have … Continue Reading
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