Hello one and all,
I don't really know where to put this post, so sorry if it is in the wrong section. Here is the story so far. A friend of mine has a young irresponsible/ ignorant sister who decided she wanted a rabbit. The albino bunny is just under a year old. She is not sure of the sex, but thinks it is female. She believes the bunny is blind, although hasn't been to the vets regarding this. The sister believes she is now allergic to the bunny (and coincidentally the bunny no longer likes to be picked up, so is not cuddly anymore). She says she loves the rabbit but realises she is not giving the bunny the time or attention it deserves.
Here is my question: I am willing to take on the rabbit, as I already have two (seperated at the moment as brother and sister, but will be together after speying this crimbo), but what do I do about the possibility of blindness? I would take the rabbit to the vets ASAP to see if the bunny is actually blind, but then how do I manage this? I would be taking on the hutch it currently lives in so it would not have to get used to other living quarters. Do I need anything special to help the bunny if it is blind?
The other big problem with the little bunny is that the current owner has the rabbit outside at night time, but brings him/her in during the day so its winter coat is shot to pieces I imagine. How can I help the little thing get over this. I have told her not to bring the bunny inside during the winter months, but wondered if there is anything else I can do.
Sorry for the wordy essay, but could really use some expert help on this.
Thank you for any help, it will be gratefully received
Nottslady xxxx
I don't really know where to put this post, so sorry if it is in the wrong section. Here is the story so far. A friend of mine has a young irresponsible/ ignorant sister who decided she wanted a rabbit. The albino bunny is just under a year old. She is not sure of the sex, but thinks it is female. She believes the bunny is blind, although hasn't been to the vets regarding this. The sister believes she is now allergic to the bunny (and coincidentally the bunny no longer likes to be picked up, so is not cuddly anymore). She says she loves the rabbit but realises she is not giving the bunny the time or attention it deserves.
Here is my question: I am willing to take on the rabbit, as I already have two (seperated at the moment as brother and sister, but will be together after speying this crimbo), but what do I do about the possibility of blindness? I would take the rabbit to the vets ASAP to see if the bunny is actually blind, but then how do I manage this? I would be taking on the hutch it currently lives in so it would not have to get used to other living quarters. Do I need anything special to help the bunny if it is blind?
The other big problem with the little bunny is that the current owner has the rabbit outside at night time, but brings him/her in during the day so its winter coat is shot to pieces I imagine. How can I help the little thing get over this. I have told her not to bring the bunny inside during the winter months, but wondered if there is anything else I can do.
Sorry for the wordy essay, but could really use some expert help on this.
Thank you for any help, it will be gratefully received
Nottslady xxxx