Poop Issues

Yeah, I know it's rather gross. However, poop can tell how bunny's health is. So you know her poop health is you should daily check the litter box. I know you don't want to but it is your bunny. You need to take full responsibility.  Lets take a good look at some poop issues in bunny.

Small Poops:

My bunny because she is a dwarf rabbit has small poops anyway. However smaller then normal poop is bad. If this persists for more then 24 hr and/or that's all bunny is pooping then call your vet.

Diarrhea Poop:

Diarrhea is very serious. Bunny could have an issue in his stomach. This poop will be wet, and slimy. Give bunny more hay, no treats, and a little less veggies. Plenty of water and clean litter. If it continues for more then 24 hr and/or that's all bunny is pooping call your vet. 

Pearl Poops:
Pearl poops are poop strung together with fur. When bunny sheds the fur gets in her intestines and becomes entangled in her fur. This can cause a serious blockage and can make bunny stop pooping if left untreated . You can, however, treat this at home though! (If bunny is not pooping take her to the vet at once!) First, take bunny out and give her a good brushing (30min.). Then let her play for a good hour. If you have some papaya at home then good! If not not you can go to your local produce store and get one. Feed bunny one fresh cube of papaya two times a day until her poops get back to normal. NO SEEDS! THEY'RE TOXIC!!!!!
Its a good idea not to buy pet store papaya cubes because they sometimes have extra sugar added. Also the fresher the better and God made the fruit so its got just what bunny needs! ;) When you cut up the papaya you can put some in a plastic bag and freeze it for later use. (You can also give this to bunny when she has other poop troubles!

No Poops:
Obviously if you see no poop in bunny's litter box then you know somethings wrong. If bunny hasn't been pooping for more then 24 hours take her to the vet. 

The Perfect Bunny Home

All bunnies need a good secure cage to be in. This post will be about cage sizes, and safety.

CAGE SIZES:

A lot of people think that small bunnies need tiny cages. Wrong! All bunnies (no matter what size) need big cages. With at least 2 floor levels, and 3-5inch. of room above the head when bunny sits up. The cage needs to have plenty of room for bunny to move around in. This will help prevent sore hocks and chubbiness (more on health later). 

THINGS TO AVOID IN CAGES:

Bunny's cage must be safe for her to remain healthy and happy. Please avoid cages that are too small because bunny needs some good cage space. Wire flooring are bad for bunny because they can make bunny's feet bleed or very sore. Cages need to have a non-slippery floor and no sharp edges, mold, or broken wire.

Keeping bunny in a nice cage is a great thing! Bunny will enjoy life in a comfy, cozy, warm, dry cage.

My bunny LOVES her cage!

Exercise and Exercise Safety

Exercise is very important for bunny. She needs it to keep strong bones, and so she'll be less bored. Bunny needs a good 3 hours of exercise everyday. You can do 1 hour in the morning, another in the afternoon etc. If you don't have time to watch bunny every playtime, then have someone else watch her.

Don't let bunny:

.Hop up/down the stairs

.Dig/chew on the carpet (give bunny a digging box. Not a cat box or sand box.)

.Play in crowded or dangerous areas (hallway, kitchen etc.)
.Play in/on your cats kitty house (or in your dog's dog house/kennel)
.Play on your bedroom bed
.Play on cool tile
Safety:
.Buy bunny a cage with cool ramps in it! Bunny'll enjoy that.
.For a digging box give bunny a medium sized cardboard box with some of her cage litter.
.Let bunny play in an uncrowded room. Not to sunny, with no drafts, and no loud noise. The room should have no carpet in it. You can let bunny play in your room as long as she is not on the bed or your room has no carpet or unstable objects.
.If there is already tension between the rabbit and cat then your cat could claw at the rabbit. Also, kitty houses are meant for cats. Not bunnies. Even if bunny enjoys playing with it (or you bought one for bunny and have no cat) you should remove it and buy a special bunny play set.
.Your room may be very messy with lots of things for bunny to chew and choke on. The bed is for you only. Not for the lil' bunny. She can play in your room if it:
.Is clean
.Has no unstable objects that could fall
.Has no carpet
.No friends that are running around

Keeping bunny safe is important. Also see rabbit proofing the house. Thank you!

I guess streatching helps bunnies too!
(She is really begging for cilantro)

The Outdoor Rabbit

An outdoor rabbit (as you guessed) lives outside your home. Outdoor rabbits can live in a special bunny pen, or a rabbit hutch. To have an outdoor means that you need to have to pay close attention to these outdoor rabbit safety rules.

Make Sure That Your Yard Is Rabbit Proof:

The yard should have no sharp objects if you are going to let your rabbit have free range over the yard.

Be sure that if you have a garden you keep it in a fence. Remove deadly plants from rabbit. It would be a lot safer if you keep bunny in a pen/hutch. Make sure that your yard has NO CHEMICALS IN THE GRASS. If you have a fence then make sure that it has no holes,  and is firmly in. The fence should be 5ft. or higher. If you get bunny a cage in the yard remember this: Beware of wild rabbits, and other animals. And bugs. Gey bunny a SUPER SAFE CAGE WITH A HIDING SPOT.

Take bunny inside if the weather is over 80 degrees and if the weather is under 60 degrees.

Be sure to have an indoor space if storms are on the way!

Suger Bun

Bunnies (like people) like treats! Who doesn't? However, to much treats (as we know) aren't good. That goes for bunny too. Treats should be given to bunny 2x a week once a day only! 3 is the largest amount of treats in a week you should give bunny. Please do not give bunny store bought treats as they are not very healthy. If you're training bunny don't overload on the treat prizes! Bunny will be happy with some cilantro, or romaine lettuce. Also, don't make giving bunny treats a priority. Bunny doesn't need the treats. She just wants some treats.

When are the best times to give bunny a treat? See these ideas:

.Bunnies birthday

.Your birthday

.On a holiday

When you get home from a vacation and haven't seen her in a while

.When she goes to the vet (not after a surgery!)

Good Treats for Bunny (ones that are acceptable):

.Apple (not whole. No seeds)

.Carrot (not whole)

.Carrot tops

.Papaya (VERY healthy. No seeds)

Any treat that you do not see listed DON'T LET BUNNY EAT! And please no people treats like cookies, yogurt drops etc.

A Spayed or Neutered Rabbit

Spaying and neutering is a very important surgical procedure. Spaying and neutering keeps your pet bunny from getting pregnant, being aggressive, and can help keep them from getting a type of cancer.

Another term for "spaying" and "neutering" is "fixed". Getting bunny fixed can help make his life a little bit longer!  

When you go to get bunny fixed you must go to a place that does bunnies. Go to high rated vet that does bunnies all the time. This will prevent having something go wrong. 

Things to note:

Some bunny clinics will send bunny home after she has surgery. Other clinics may keep bunny over night to make sure he is OK. If they send bunny home the day of his surgery, make sure that his cage is in a dark, quiet spot where he can feel less stressed. Be sure to ask your vet questions. Clean up bunny's cage with warm or hot water. Clean out her potty tray. Bunny will not eat very much when she comes home but she should be eating and pooping in a day. (She may not eat very much). No treats for 3 days and no exercise for 10 days. Then resume regular playing. NO TOUCHING  his/her incision or picking him/her up by the tummy area. Keep bunny in her dark spot for 5 days. Bunny will also get pain medicine. Have your vet show you how to give her the medicine. Have a grown up put the medicine in.

The Pain Medicine.

 

The Incision.

Fun For You: A Quiz

You wanna see how much you now know? Take this Fun Bun Quiz #1 to see!

Mark on a sheet of paper what number point you got, then add 'em up and see your score! All right answers are worth 3 points. If you get the question wrong then you don't get that point. You can look back on previous posts to see the answer, but try not to. Good luck!

Bunny's cage should be cleaned:
A.Every other day
B.Once every week
C.Every day

Bunny should not have a cage with:
A.Wire floor
B.Tile

Bunny should have spinach:
A.2x a week
B.Every day
3.Never

Bunny should ******* swim for exercise
A.Always
B.Never
C.Sometimes

Bunny can have:
A.Pine litter
B.Sawdust litter
C.Paper Pulp litter

Bunny should be indoors if the weather is over:
A.85 degrees
B.66 degrees
C.45 degrees

Bunny should exercise
A.30min. in a day
B.2 hours
C.3 hours

Bunny should be brushed:
A.Every day
B.Once a week
C.5 days a week for 45min.


I'll make another Fun Bun Quiz for you, but I wanna know...........How did you do?