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Cold Rabbit

Stumpy

Stumpy

Alpha Buck
Whisky's run goes straight on to paving slabs. when i picked her up just now she was very cold is this ok or can she become ill from this?
 
If you ruffle her fur on her back/around her tummy area, and actually get to her skin, can you feel the warmth there?
 
ok just seen her and she seems happy enough hopping about. i picked her up and her tummy isn't hot but not cold either, so should she be ok
 
Stumpy said:
ok just seen her and she seems happy enough hopping about. i picked her up and her tummy isn't hot but not cold either, so should she be ok
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I would think so. Rabbit coats are designed to withstand the weather if they have their winter coats on :)

I assume Whisky is a permanent outdoor bunny? If so, she'll cope pretty well as long as she has a good coat - normally by my understanding, the outside coat and ears will be obviously cold, as they are open to the elements but they are keeping the cold off the actual skin, so are providing protectoin :)
 
GrahamL said:
I would think so. Rabbit coats are designed to withstand the weather if they have their winter coats on :)

I assume Whisky is a permanent outdoor bunny? If so, she'll cope pretty well as long as she has a good coat - normally by my understanding, the outside coat and ears will be obviously cold, as they are open to the elements but they are keeping the cold off the actual skin, so are providing protectoin :)
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yes she is a permanent outside bunny and thank you for your help x
 
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