Mould

[a reader of books]

I've been giving Sophie and Casper their greens on a wooden plate, but I just saw this morning that it had mould on it! I'm sure it wasn't there last night when I gave them their evening salad. They get fresh veggies twice a day and then I remove everything that's left, so the mould wasn't on the greens themselves, but they did touch the plate. I know mould can be really dangerous to bunnies, so I'm really quite worried. Is there anything I can do? They seem totally fine right now. The vet on weekend duty isn't bunny savy, so I hope I won't need a vet.

 

[Graciee]

I've been giving Sophie and Casper their greens on a wooden plate, but I just saw this morning that it had mould on it! I'm sure it wasn't there last night when I gave them their evening salad. They get fresh veggies twice a day and then I remove everything that's left, so the mould wasn't on the greens themselves, but they did touch the plate. I know mould can be really dangerous to bunnies, so I'm really quite worried. Is there anything I can do? They seem totally fine right now. The vet on weekend duty isn't bunny savy, so I hope I won't need a vet.

What sort of mould we talking? Colour? Very 3d or just dusty coating? Was it disturbed at all or still in tact?

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[a reader of books]

What sort of mould we talking? Colour? Very 3d or just dusty coating? Was it disturbed at all or still in tact?

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It looks like this:

Casper was sitting right on top of it eating greens when I got up this morning. I don't know why it didn't occur to me that wood would get mouldy when wet.

 

[SarahP]

My view is just throw the mouldy plate away now, watch and hope for the best. Chances are they'll be totally fine.

 

[Shimmer]

I would just stop using the wooden plate. Untreated damp wood will always harbour mould spores.

 

[a reader of books]

Thank you, SarahP and Shimmer. I took it away immediately when I saw it and have gotten rid of it now. I feel really foolish for not having thought of this happening with untreated wood... I do really hope they'll be fine. They're not acting any differently, but I don't know if maybe they'll get sick later.

 

[joey&boo]

Lots of vibes for Sophie & Casper. keep us updated please

 

[a reader of books]

Lots of vibes for Sophie & Casper. keep us updated please

Thank you, j&b. They're still behaving normally and seem to be feeling fine, so I hope that means they're okay...

 

[Zoobec]

I’m sure that they will be fine. You look after them very well and they are very lucky bunnies, I’m sure that this is the first time it’s been mouldy, and they can’t have eaten any of it because there are no lick marks on it.

 

[bunny momma]

Sending vibes they will continue to be well.

 

[a reader of books]

I’m sure that they will be fine. You look after them very well and they are very lucky bunnies, I’m sure that this is the first time it’s been mouldy, and they can’t have eaten any of it because there are no lick marks on it.

Aw, thank you for saying that, Zoobec. That's very reassuring to hear.

Sending vibes they will continue to be well.

Thank you for the vibes, bunny momma. They're still the same as always, so I think they're okay...

 

[Pets mum]

Glad bunnies are doing ok, and hopefully due to your quick thinking they will be fine :thumb:

 

[a reader of books]

Glad bunnies are doing ok, and hopefully due to your quick thinking they will be fine :thumb:

Aw, thank you, Pets mum. I'm starting to feel like they'll probably be okay...

 

[a reader of books]

I thought I'd give an update and let you all know that Sophie and Casper are still doing well this morning, so I think we got very lucky and they're okay.

 

[Zoobec]

I thought I'd give an update and let you all know that Sophie and Casper are still doing well this morning, so I think we got very lucky and they're okay.

Great news, I’m sure they will be fine :wave:

 

[Barn Yard Bunnies]

Good news. Assuming most things outdoors or even inside get mouldy.

 

[joey&boo]

Yay - really pleased Sophie & Casper are happy & well today

 

[a reader of books]

Great news, I’m sure they will be fine :wave:

Aw, I really hope so.

Good news. Assuming most things outdoors or even inside get mouldy.

Yeah, mould must be a lot more common than I'd like! I always try to be really careful after I read how toxic it can be for rabbits and other animals.

Yay - really pleased Sophie & Casper are happy & well today

Thank you.