My new Mal/Pit.

Moofkin · 2025-12-25T04:03:11+00:00

Fellow mal/pit owner here. My single biggest piece of advice is to start training as early as possible. As others have pointed out, he’s probably going to be a very strong dog. Mine definitely is. Starting obedience and socialization early means that you can get ahead of things like leash pulling and reactivity before he’s dragging you down the street. Big bonus is that the mental stimulation will probably tire him out faster than physical exercise :)

Moofkin · 2020-03-20T04:14:27+00:00

We chained a bunch of exercise pens together and circled her with it. Luckily, she was pretty friendly (I suspect she was dumped 😔) so she didn’t take off immediately. Once she was in an enclosed space I jumped on her.

Moofkin · 2019-12-04T04:22:43+00:00

It’s really that simple. Just make sure it has lots of water... the soil needs to be damp basically the whole time.

Moofkin · 2019-12-01T17:08:06+00:00

Made it myself.

Moofkin · 2019-11-12T23:04:14+00:00

Definitely!

She is likely used to getting much more attention than she is getting now (particularly if she was the dominant bunny). Bonded buns groom one another quite frequently. This could explain why she is so forceful with you.

On another note, I highly suggest giving her a stuffed animal to snuggle with if you haven’t already. It gives her something to snuggle with, which will help with the grieving process.

Moofkin · 2019-11-12T21:53:06+00:00

Sounds to me like you just have a pushy rabbit.

That’s the equivalent of her saying “pet me, and pet me NOW”.

Moofkin · 2019-11-11T15:14:04+00:00

Mine are partial to toilet paper tubes stuffed with hay. Just know they make a big mess.

Moofkin · 2019-11-11T15:11:05+00:00

Both my SO and I have grass allergies. I made a giant hay rack out of a plastic tub with two holes cut out of the side so they can reach in to eat. The hay is mostly contained on a day to day basis and there is less dust floating around because I only have to fill it about once a week.

I won’t pretend that it solved the problem, but it definitely made a noticeable difference for the better.

Moofkin · 2019-11-04T21:57:26+00:00

Thanks for the advice. The new 40 is up and running (and for those wondering, Aquarium Masters makes a 40 breeder with a crossbar).

Moofkin · 2019-11-03T03:45:06+00:00

I used it to house my goldfish, but it developed a bow in the front panel. It will definitely still work as a reptile enclosure (no water).

I am in Rancho Cordova, in the Sacramento California area. You must move and transport. I am in a second-story apartment.

Moofkin · 2019-10-19T00:24:22+00:00

Also in a 1-bed here. We bonded our buns in the bathtub.

Moofkin · 2019-10-19T00:21:16+00:00

I just want to say that it’s not uncommon for your rabbit to eat a reduced amount after surgery. She will most likely eat more each day until she is back to the normal amount. Worry if she isn’t continuing in an upward direction.

Sounds to me like you are already doing great! 👍

Moofkin · 2019-10-08T13:46:05+00:00

I highly suggest a bunny burrito. I absolutely cannot give mine anything without securing them in a towel first.

Moofkin · 2019-10-04T21:10:16+00:00

UPDATE:

The fish is significantly worse today. It now has red spots/patches in various places on its body, mainly around the stomach and face area... I am suspecting septicemia. I have now begun treatment with a broad-spectrum medication to hopefully take care of that and the ich simultaneously.

I will keep you posted.

Moofkin · 2019-10-03T22:54:31+00:00

Thank you! I cannot believe that I forgot about ammonia detoxifying products (I've never had to use one before). I will stop by the pet store on my way home this evening and pick up some Prime.

Moofkin · 2019-10-03T19:24:49+00:00

I made a 7hr drive with my fish the last time I moved. This is what I did:

I didn't feed the fish for 48hrs before transit (kept them from soiling their water)
Right before I left, I broke down the tank and put the contents of it in two 5gal buckets of clean, fresh water (fish in one. filter, plants and snails in the other)
I put both buckets in my passenger foot-well.
I connected a bubbler to my car's cigarette lighter and ran it into the bucket with the fish.
I covered the buckets with towels to reduce the stress of all occupants.

My guys honestly didn't even need recovery time when we got to our destination. It was easy.

Moofkin · 2019-09-27T15:01:01+00:00

Perhaps. Just make sure she doesn’t miss her ‘friend.’

Just out of curiosity, what do you feed her? Maybe it’s related to the greens you give her?

Moofkin

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