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A well respected Exotics Specialist has recommended using paracetamol for pain relief for my rabbit. Although unusual it can prove beneficial in certain circumstances.

I used to give these to my buns. However one of them is prone to gut stasis, so have taken them out of his diet. He's had fewer episodes of GI stasis since. It may be a coincidence, but I don't want to take the risk.

I'm sorry to hear about Doughnut, what a lovely rabbit. I know you gave her great care and she was very much loved. I've always looked out for posts about her. You say that hopefully it will get easier and I wish someone had told me this when I suffered bereavement - although it may not seem...

You did a kind and brave thing. You loved Zippy and stepped up when he needed you. I'm sorry for your loss x

One of my rabbits does it when he's excited. Usually he does one thump for fun and then starts his digging / binkying/ running around. He also thumps when annoyed/ startled.

I think she'll pee eventually, just have to be patient (and alert ready to collect it). When I have to get urine samples I find it easiest first thing when the buns are waking up (and tend to pee). Have you tried having her tray with nothing but a thin layer of hay in it? If she gets in to eat...

Hi Rosie, you may want to have a look at this on rabbit behaviour. It'll help you understand a little more about your rabbit and why he's doing the things that he does. I bought it for myself and it's a great book http://www.therabbithouse.com/behaviour/ You may find it helps if you sit...

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Bless. It's a lovely poem, I'm sorry for your loss x

oh I love this, great photos Jane :love:

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Maybe, he may have thought you were keeping a look out for him to keep him safe x

My first rabbit came from Pets at Home (adoption section). Unbeknown to me she had coccidiosis.I wasn't experienced enough to notice that something was wrong. She had a good appetite, a lovely playful nature and no problems with poops. She had also been to the vets for a health check and...

I agree with Tonibun, take your rabbit straight to the vet if you think they have gut stasis. We have a rabbit prone to stasis and always play it safe by going to the vet as soon as we spot signs. If you do this you can rule out any blockages, administer pain relief and gut motility drugs to...

I remember you and Rolo. Glad you 'lurk' and take an interest. I hope you can remember Rolo with more happiness than sadness. RIP little rabbit x

Sending vibes. I hope he's ok and you are too x

RIP Betty x

It's a tricky one with insurance. Personally I have it and am so glad that I did. Last year one rabbit managed to get through £2,000 in vet bills, including around £800 on a scan. I've more than recovered my premium back. I can understand why some people think it's a waste though as you may...

I use Petplan. Best thing I ever did. One rabbit managed to rack up £2,000 in vet bills last year alone. He had several bouts of gut stasis (usually during Out of Hours :roll: so more expensive) then a referral to a rabbit specialist to carry out a range of tests to find out how to help him this...

The favourite at our house is good old dandelion. Recently tried Coneflower (from the HayExperts) and it's has gone down a storm. I'd not heard of it before, it smells a bit like dandelion/celery/plantain.