Yaya990
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I have had rabbits all my life, but was wondering if anyone had good ideas/day to day tips for looking after an elderly house rabbit.
My mini rex rupert is 7 1/2, since turning 7 he has been getting recurring health issues.....
Intermittent recurring water diarrhea- the vet could find no cause for this after 4 visits (he has had antibiotics, a change of diet and parasite treatments). He recovers really well with probiotics, but i was wondering if anyone had any ideas or had experienced anything similar?
Recurring choking and aspirating on his food, this happens at least once a week. I hand feed him his pellets now which has helped but he chokes on his hay mostly. I have switched to dust extracted hay, however this has made no difference. This also means that i don't like leaving him home alone with hay in his cage. - anyone have any other ideas about how i can prevent this?
He has free rain of the downstairs of the house and a cage to contain him when we are out/ overnight. He has a comfy spot in the corner of the living room with his litter tray and toys. I have started using blankets and sheets in his cage and his spot as they are quick and easy to wash and tumble dry.
I love him with all my heart and will do anything for him.
Has anyone experienced any similar health issues with an aging rabbit? Any thoughts would be really helpful.
My mini rex rupert is 7 1/2, since turning 7 he has been getting recurring health issues.....
Intermittent recurring water diarrhea- the vet could find no cause for this after 4 visits (he has had antibiotics, a change of diet and parasite treatments). He recovers really well with probiotics, but i was wondering if anyone had any ideas or had experienced anything similar?
Recurring choking and aspirating on his food, this happens at least once a week. I hand feed him his pellets now which has helped but he chokes on his hay mostly. I have switched to dust extracted hay, however this has made no difference. This also means that i don't like leaving him home alone with hay in his cage. - anyone have any other ideas about how i can prevent this?
He has free rain of the downstairs of the house and a cage to contain him when we are out/ overnight. He has a comfy spot in the corner of the living room with his litter tray and toys. I have started using blankets and sheets in his cage and his spot as they are quick and easy to wash and tumble dry.
I love him with all my heart and will do anything for him.
Has anyone experienced any similar health issues with an aging rabbit? Any thoughts would be really helpful.