/r/Rabbits

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/r/rabbits is an open community where users can learn, share cute pictures, or ask questions about rabbits. Please note we are a pet rabbit community that discourages breeding and encourages rescue.

Welcome to /r/rabbits, an open community where users can learn, share cute pictures, or ask questions about rabbits! Please note that we are a pet rabbit subreddit that discourages breeding and encourages rescue.

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Posting Rules:

  • See Veterinary Emergencies for other common symptoms of problems in rabbits.
  • See here for resources if you are in need of financial assistance for your pet.
  • We can only give suggestions that are not a replacement for professional advice.
  • If you have found a wild rabbit, please see here for proper next steps and resources.
  • For behavior problems, please include the rabbit's age, how long you have had the rabbit, when the behavior occurred, and if/when it was neutered. This will help other rabbitors tailor advice appropriate to your situation.
  • For breed ID posts, please include the rabbit's age, weight, and full-body pictures of their profile in good day-time lighting. More tips here.
  • Rehoming posts are welcome, but please read through our guide first.
  • Please review the rules below for banned topics before posting. r/Rabbits also has a very strict spam and troll filter. Please allow time for moderators to review and approve the queue throughout the day. Posts that do not follow our rules may be removed without warning.
    • Be polite with constructive criticism.
    • Post sources of non-original content.

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    1

    Traveling with my bun

    Is it possible to travel a long distance with my rabbit? About 24 hours in the car to be specific. I know it’s going to be hard but I want to make it work if it’s possible and if I’m not going to be putting her under too much stress. I am leaving the state I’m in and traveling across the country to go back home and it breaks my heart to think about rehoming her… 🥺💔

    Any advice at all is seriously appreciated!

    2 Comments
    2024/03/13
    15:18 UTC

    1

    Need recommendations for a new wooden hide

    I have a large mini rex named Andy Houdini, she recently destroyed her second rattan/grass hide and I'm hoping to get something that will stand up to her destructiveness a bit better. I don't want to get her a fabric hide because she likes to chew on any and all fabric she can get her little teeth on. There are just so many options online for hides and it's rather overwhelming for me so I thought I'd ask Reddit for some suggestions.

    0 Comments
    2024/03/13
    15:12 UTC

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    Binkyed into

    This morning while I was checking on my mice I got brutally attacked for not saying good morning to cyclone first🤣

    1 Comment
    2024/03/13
    14:55 UTC

    74

    I have a feeling that most of people buying those IKEA tables are bunny owners, little man loves it

    13 Comments
    2024/03/13
    14:23 UTC

    175

    Can we stop being mean to people asking for help?

    People who know nothing about rabbits know NOTHING about rabbits. Can we please stop shaming people who are looking for help?

    The comments on this post were insane to me: https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/s/lZfb1Yvc1f

    A person, who clearly has no rabbits or experience with rabbits, asked for help with a random rabbit they found outside. They didn’t catch it right away because they DIDN’T KNOW IT WAS A DOMESTIC RABBIT. This is the right thing to do!! You shouldn’t trap a wild animal for no reason, so they went online to see if it was domesticated or not!

    Then when people told them to call a rescue, they said it was late and they would call in the morning, and they got downvoted and people said that OP didn’t care. Um? 1st of all, the rabbit went back into hiding. It won’t be easy to catch. And it’s night! They won’t even be able to see, and the people who run rescues need to sleep too! Rescues are not open 24 hour/day.

    Also people saying to “catch it” but not giving any advice as to HOW. I have a hard enough time trying to catch my own rabbit in my own house, how is someone who’s never handled a rabbit and has no experience with them supposed to just know how to catch it?

    I see this on pretty much all animal subreddits. If someone comes to a Reddit they are looking for HELP. Shaming them just encourages them to NOT come back to this sub for help in the future.

    30 Comments
    2024/03/13
    14:18 UTC

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    Bnuuy

    0 Comments
    2024/03/13
    14:07 UTC

    1

    My rabbit scratched me and my skin swelled up like this, could it be anything serious?

    he's very well treated, clean and we've had him since he was 1 month old

    1 Comment
    2024/03/13
    13:06 UTC

    5

    The Great Escape haha

    0 Comments
    2024/03/13
    13:10 UTC

    148

    My hayshake brings all the buns to the yard

    2 Comments
    2024/03/13
    12:52 UTC

    45

    Every time I see her in a deep sleep she has me worried for a second

    0 Comments
    2024/03/13
    12:37 UTC

    1

    My rabbit just passed away

    I had two rabbits, and one of them just passed away. Should I get a new one so that the other rabbit doesn’t feel alone? It was an outdoor rabbit or whatever it’s called. I can’t stop crying. Btw what could have caused her to die? She was 4 years old and was jumping around as usual the day before she died.

    2 Comments
    2024/03/13
    12:24 UTC

    5

    Flippy and Daisy hugging each other

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    2024/03/13
    12:06 UTC

    29

    He ate my beauty blender, but only the "good" part with foundation on it. Thankfully he's ok.

    1 Comment
    2024/03/13
    12:01 UTC

    10

    I guess Alonso is telling me I’m not allowed on the couch

    1 Comment
    2024/03/13
    08:23 UTC

    56

    He is yellin', doomsday on the way

    2 Comments
    2024/03/13
    08:41 UTC

    3

    How to get a bunny to eat more hay and drink more?

    I got a bunny from unfortunate circumstances 2 days ago he’s only young and I’ve notice he doesn’t seem to eat much hay or drink much water, he has Timothy hay and meadow hay as well as multiple bowls of water but he doesn’t seem to engage in either that much (unless he does when I’m not looking), he went to the vet yesterday for a health check and vaccination and the vet said he’s a little underweight, he does eat pellets and herbs but I really want him to eat more hay as he’s a brachycephalic breed unfortunately so his teeth need to be kept healthy to avoid issues. Should I try him with different hay types? Any suggestions is appreciated!

    6 Comments
    2024/03/13
    08:08 UTC

    5

    We watched one YouTube video about Tenebrism and now she thinks she can flex

    0 Comments
    2024/03/13
    04:10 UTC

    8

    This is Winston

    He unfortunately died a few years ago but I thought I’d post him here.

    0 Comments
    2024/03/13
    04:05 UTC

    102

    My bunny François needs dental surgery for the rest of his life. I advise and support!

    My bunny here François is only 1.5 years old and has severe dental issues and will need teeth care for the rest of his life. I had no idea until I took him for his checkup. He had a molar tooth growing into his cheek. He needed surgery soon after as the vet stated he was probably in pain and close to not eating. During surgery the vet had to call me to inform me of how severe his dental issues are. Basically- alongside his molar in his cheek, he had two loose teeth, another molar growing forward and not up, uneven teeth all around (in a wave pattern), one infected pus area and another area that was close to getting infected which was filled with food. I was so upset at his condition. I felt like a horrible bunny mom for not noticing earlier and the thought that I could have contributed to this.

    François got his teeth trimmed all around and his two loose teeth removed. The vet stated he was shocked at how bad his dental area was for such a young age. I feed him well and he has a brother that has no dental issues and I feed them the same! I am assuming Francois’ severe dental issues are genetic (his brother is not related by blood). I bought him from a breeder…..Vet stated Francois will need surgical dental trimming (so put under a anesthesia) every couple of months for the rest of his life. This is really stressing me out- not only financially but worrying about his overall wellbeing for the future. I hate the idea of him being in pain again and the anxiety of surgery.

    Basically I am asking for support for anyone who has been through a similar struggle with a bunny so young with severe dental issues. I fear having to put him under surgery multiple times a year will affect his quality of life…does anyone have experience ?

    5 Comments
    2024/03/13
    06:13 UTC

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    Insanely Expensive Rabbit Surgery Quote

    Hello r/Rabbits! Forgive me, I just made a Reddit account to get help about this, so I don't really know what I'm doing. TW: Graphic Images

    I wanted advice on what to do about my rabbit. I'm not really looking for health advice, it's more vet bill advice and second opinion. She's a Holland Lop (or a mix), 6.6 pounds, maybe 4 - 5 years old? She is adopted. Around early January we noticed a lump on her jaw that was growing. It was hard and not painful to her. We had a friend who is good with animals and offered to remove it for us. I have images of what came out.

    It healed really well and the fur grew back and all was well! Until a week or two ago (so two months later) it started growing back again and it got pretty red and raw. So we decided to take her to the vet this time. Here is what they said:

    1. Her teeth are very overgrown (we've been overfeeding her pellets/veggies and she's not eating enough hay)
    2. The vet poked the lump and said what came out looked salivatory so it might be a swollen salvatory gland
    3. It could be caused by a tooth issue so she might need a tooth extraction

    Again, the lump is not painful and not affecting her behavior. We were given antibiotics and pain meds to give her. The initial check-up was $218 including the exam and the meds, which I paid. However, the estimate they gave me for the surgery was insane.

    https://preview.redd.it/bsuid1bns0oc1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d43e25a101c872f14b846ec10e7e8bcde08fcdce

    She starred what was necessary. We won't be doing the biopsy. The anesthesia time could be cut in half depending on if she needs a tooth extraction. However, if she needs a tooth extraction, it's going to be like $1,110. If she doesn't need a tooth extraction, it might bring it down to $700?

    I don't know what to do. There is no way I can afford this. I already spent $200 on just the exam. Is this a reasonable price? Do I have any other options? Is she going to die if I don't do this? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

    Original lump removed two months ago

    Wound 10 days later, was healing well

    Current wound. Hard lump that's growing, looks like it just grew back and opened the wound. No pus or anything, just looks raw.

    2 Comments
    2024/03/13
    03:35 UTC

    15

    Missing my little man

    0 Comments
    2024/03/13
    03:08 UTC

    8

    Oreo's disappearing act...

    0 Comments
    2024/03/13
    02:45 UTC

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