Violet_Adelaide
New Kit
hi all,
I haven't posted in a few years as life has got in the way a bit etc. Sadly on Thursday my netherland dwarf Adelaide was admitted to the vet hospital (rabbit savvy before anyone asks) with gut stasis, unfortunately she rapidly deteriorated and sadly passed away in the middle of the night leaving her bonded sister widowed.
Unfortunately Violet was not able to say goodbye to Adie which probably hasn't helped the situation. Whilst violet seems quite bright (she is grooming, rearranging her fresh straw, playing with toys) she does seem unsettled and I am having a real tough time trying to get her to eat. She will happily eat parsley, corriander, dill and has had a couple of mint leaves over the past couple of days. She has had a nibble on a little bit of carrot and broccoli which I save as rare treats but she didn't seem too keen. She hasn't touched any of the kale I have given her which again was a treat but something they both loved. She doesn't seem to be touching her hay or her pellets (I'm replacing it with fresh stuff every morning but not much is gone by the next morning. Someone has recommended syringe feeding oxbow critical care to me which I am considering (has anyone got any experience of this please?). She is drinking fine
She is urinating and pooping as normal so the vets said they are not worried but I can still bring her in for a checkup if I'd like which again I am considering.
She is spending all her time in their sleeping area on the towel I took adie to the vets in but doesn't seem to want to move from the towel.
Whilst she seems bright I am worried she is just not coping being alone so I was wondering whether I need to start searching for a new companion for her or is it too soon?. I would obviously prefer another Nethie but understand this may not be possible. I have never bonded rabbits before so I think I may be better going to a rescue as I have had a couple recommended to me who do 'bunny speed dating' which will allow violet to choose a companion and they provide support during the process. Again I am not sure whether a male or female bunny would be easier to bond her too so again I am hoping they can help me with that.
The only issue is I am just about to go back to University for a month to finish my final year exams and dissertation so I am not actually going to be home to supervise bonding so right now really isn't a great time but I don't know whether I am being cruel to violet by wanting to wait a few weeks until my situation is better. I'm honestly not completely sure what to do as I just want to do best for Violet
I haven't posted in a few years as life has got in the way a bit etc. Sadly on Thursday my netherland dwarf Adelaide was admitted to the vet hospital (rabbit savvy before anyone asks) with gut stasis, unfortunately she rapidly deteriorated and sadly passed away in the middle of the night leaving her bonded sister widowed.
Unfortunately Violet was not able to say goodbye to Adie which probably hasn't helped the situation. Whilst violet seems quite bright (she is grooming, rearranging her fresh straw, playing with toys) she does seem unsettled and I am having a real tough time trying to get her to eat. She will happily eat parsley, corriander, dill and has had a couple of mint leaves over the past couple of days. She has had a nibble on a little bit of carrot and broccoli which I save as rare treats but she didn't seem too keen. She hasn't touched any of the kale I have given her which again was a treat but something they both loved. She doesn't seem to be touching her hay or her pellets (I'm replacing it with fresh stuff every morning but not much is gone by the next morning. Someone has recommended syringe feeding oxbow critical care to me which I am considering (has anyone got any experience of this please?). She is drinking fine
She is urinating and pooping as normal so the vets said they are not worried but I can still bring her in for a checkup if I'd like which again I am considering.
She is spending all her time in their sleeping area on the towel I took adie to the vets in but doesn't seem to want to move from the towel.
Whilst she seems bright I am worried she is just not coping being alone so I was wondering whether I need to start searching for a new companion for her or is it too soon?. I would obviously prefer another Nethie but understand this may not be possible. I have never bonded rabbits before so I think I may be better going to a rescue as I have had a couple recommended to me who do 'bunny speed dating' which will allow violet to choose a companion and they provide support during the process. Again I am not sure whether a male or female bunny would be easier to bond her too so again I am hoping they can help me with that.
The only issue is I am just about to go back to University for a month to finish my final year exams and dissertation so I am not actually going to be home to supervise bonding so right now really isn't a great time but I don't know whether I am being cruel to violet by wanting to wait a few weeks until my situation is better. I'm honestly not completely sure what to do as I just want to do best for Violet