Being a chubby bunny isn't healthy. She may look cute being plump but she sure doesn't like it. Being a chubby bun can lead to avoidable health issues. It can shorten her life span and make her more lazy. If bunny is already lazy then being chubby wont help.
If you want bunny to have a long, healthy life then now is not the time to keep letting bunny get chubby or more chubby.
Causes That Lead to Chubbiness:
Bunny can get chubby easily. Being fed the wrong foods or to many treats can make her chubby. If bunny is not let out to hop around a minimum of 1hr a day she can gain weight too. A small cage with no play toys can make her bored and lazy.
What to do if bunny is Chubby:
Let bunny get out and play! She'll learn to like it even if she is lazy. She may just sit there at first, but after awhile she'll get bored sitting and play. Don't over feed bunny or give her too many treats. Get bunny a bigger cage. She'll enjoy extra levels to hop around on. You can also ask your vet for advice. *(Please read the underlined words as they are links to past posts. These will help you keep bunny fit and trim).
Make a few check up trips to the vet to check bunny's health. Ask your vet what bunny's ideal weight should be.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Friday, September 12, 2014
Spaying and Neutering:What is it?
What is it?
Fixing bunny is a surgical procedure that keeps bunny from having babies. It'll keep them from wanting to mate and is important if you have both boy and girl. You should never have one fixed and not the other. If you only have one rabbit then you can probably pass on fixing him. Unless he starts to show signs of aggression, is very territorial, pees everywhere, or you want another bunny should you get him fixed. Also, never go to vets that don't specialize in rabbits. A rabbit needs a special vet that deals with rabbits regularly.
Benefits of Spaying and Neutering:
.Keeps bunny from having babies.
.Helps aggressive bunnies to be less aggressive.
.Helps keep bunny from having the need to pee on everything (marking his/her territory)
.Can help keep bunny from types of cancers.
If you take bunny to get her fixed take note that the vets may or may not keep her overnight.
They will probably give you pain medication and you'll have to make sure bunny's cage is cleaned out REALLY well. Avoid picking bunny up around the tummy or allowing her too much exercise. She may be groggy or a bit sleepy the first few days after surgery.
Note for parents:There is always a risk in bunny going into surgery and not coming out. Remember that vets are always very careful about bunny. Sadly, mistakes do happen. Although this very, very rare.
Fixing bunny is a surgical procedure that keeps bunny from having babies. It'll keep them from wanting to mate and is important if you have both boy and girl. You should never have one fixed and not the other. If you only have one rabbit then you can probably pass on fixing him. Unless he starts to show signs of aggression, is very territorial, pees everywhere, or you want another bunny should you get him fixed. Also, never go to vets that don't specialize in rabbits. A rabbit needs a special vet that deals with rabbits regularly.
Benefits of Spaying and Neutering:
.Keeps bunny from having babies.
.Helps aggressive bunnies to be less aggressive.
.Helps keep bunny from having the need to pee on everything (marking his/her territory)
.Can help keep bunny from types of cancers.
If you take bunny to get her fixed take note that the vets may or may not keep her overnight.
They will probably give you pain medication and you'll have to make sure bunny's cage is cleaned out REALLY well. Avoid picking bunny up around the tummy or allowing her too much exercise. She may be groggy or a bit sleepy the first few days after surgery.
Note for parents:There is always a risk in bunny going into surgery and not coming out. Remember that vets are always very careful about bunny. Sadly, mistakes do happen. Although this very, very rare.
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| Fuzz-Butt and her incision. |
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