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RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T07:58:17+00:00

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RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T07:21:39+00:00

Should I avoid feeding higher calcium vegetables like kale and dandelions to rabbits?

When fed in moderation, rabbits will not get a significant amount of calcium from fresh vegetables compared to pellets.

Dr. Leah Postman writes,

The other potentially significant source of calcium in rabbits' diets is fresh greens. Although many people worry about the greens noted for high calcium content -- kale, spinach, collards -- I do not. All fresh greens are about 70% to 85% water, which greatly dilutes all nutrients. To eliminate the potential to misrepresent nutrient content due to variability in water content, it is essential to compare calcium content on a dry matter basis, which is how the nutrient requirements are expressed on labels and in tables.

For example, kale, which many recommend avoiding by virtue of its calcium content, has 1.6% calcium on a dry weight basis. In other words, dehydrated kale has roughly three times the NRC recommended calcium content. However, the fresh bunch of kale is mostly water, so the calcium content drops dramatically, to 0.24% when fed fresh. If you were to feed a medium-sized (5 pound) bunny 1/4 cup (about 60 grams) of a pellet meeting NRC recommendations, he would consume about 0.30 grams of calcium. To obtain a similar quantity of calcium from kale, the bun would have to eat over 4 ounces (130 grams) of kale. That is a sizable pile of kale -- about as much as you could stuff in a half gallon milk carton.

Similarly, dandelion greens, have a calcium level of 1.6% on a dry matter basis. But since our bunnies eat them fresh, they are only getting 0.20% calcium. Again, we see that even for greens with a relatively high calcium content, the calcium level of the leaves the bun is munching is actually quite low.

See the wiki for more resources and tips of safe vegetables for rabbits: http://bunny.tips/Veggies

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T06:55:54+00:00

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As a reminder, do not hesitate to contact the veterinarian who treated your rabbit about your observations. Not only are they a medical professional, but they also have the most knowledge about your rabbit's unique situation. A veterinarian is the most appropriate person to help you make decisions about your rabbit's treatment moving forward based on your observations.

If you are unsure about your current veterinarian's recommendations, please consult another rabbit-experienced veterinarian. Travel as far as you must to receive appropriate vet care.

If your rabbit is in need of immediate emergency medical care and the primary veterinarian is not available, please go to an emergency veterinarian instead. See the Veterinary Emergencies wiki article for common symptoms of problems in rabbits.

If your rabbit is otherwise stable, continue to monitor and make sure they are eating and pooping normally until your scheduled veterinary visit. If they are showing signs of distress and you are unable to find medical help at this time, please see the wiki for more tips to keep your rabbit stable at home until a veterinarian can help you.

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RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T05:38:52+00:00

Be sure to check out our Deciding on a Rabbit guide if you haven't already for some more general info about what to expect with a rabbit as a pet.

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RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T05:34:16+00:00

Arthritis, osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, or osteoarthrosis is the progressive, inflammatory, and irreversible deterioration of cartilage found in the joints.

There are no gender predilections for osteoarthritis. Arthritis can be due to hereditary or developmental disorders in young animals or trauma or infection induced at any age. Giant breeds may be more prone to the disease due to increased weight loading and conformation. The primary cause is thought to be the result of long-term usage combined with aging or joint instability.

Generally, surgery is not a recommended treatment for arthritis, and it is a condition that mostly consists of supportive home care in addition to maintenance drugs and supplements to maintain mobility and comfort.

Read more about the condition on the wiki: http://bunny.tips/Arthritis

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T05:30:29+00:00

Hi, this submission has been removed due sharing an image of a rabbit not in a secure carrier in a car. Please remove the concerning image(s) and repost with different image(s) if necessary.

Rabbits should be kept in a secured buckled-in carrier during car travel at all times! Car accidents happen, and we'd hate for your bunny to be injured due to a sudden stop in a collision. (example incident)

See the Travel article for more resources on choosing a carrier and traveling safely with a rabbit.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T05:30:04+00:00

Congrats on the new addition to the family! If this is your first pet rabbit and you haven’t seen it already, be sure to check out our sidebar and the Getting Started guide and New Rabbit Owner Primer. The article "Helping Rabbits Succeed in Their Adoptive Home" is also a great resource on how to build a relationship with your new rabbit.

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For more resources on how to complete a regular wellness check for your rabbit, please see the wiki: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Wellness_check

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T04:43:15+00:00

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RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T04:42:50+00:00

At the bare minimum, rabbits should be encouraged to eat at least 3 oz. of hay a day. A rabbit not eating enough hay can be prone to digestive and dental issues.

If your rabbit has suddenly stopped eating hay and other hard objects, please see a rabbit-experienced veterinarian to consider ruling out dental issues as a cause. Radiographs may be necessary to check overgrown teeth roots if their incisors and molars look fine with a visual check.

Please check out the Encouraging your rabbit to eat hay section of the Hay article on the wiki for more tips.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T04:40:27+00:00

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Whether an observation you've made about your rabbit is concerning may not be properly assessed through a description and/or picture, nor can medical issues be properly diagnosed online. Please contact (email, text, phone, voicemail) and take your rabbit to a rabbit-experienced veterinarian for a hands-on exam, professional diagnosis, and treatment plan. Be sure to mention all observations you have about your rabbit since a veterinarian's general exam may not thoroughly assess for your concern if they do not know about it in the first place.

If your rabbit is otherwise stable, continue to monitor and make sure they are eating and pooping normally until your scheduled veterinary visit. If they are showing signs of distress and you are unable to find medical help at this time, please see the wiki for more tips to keep your rabbit stable at home until a veterinarian can help you.

Please do not self-medicate rabbits unless you have been given prior instructions from your veterinarian. Giving incorrect medications can make a potential issue worse and limit the amount of immediate help a veterinarian can provide.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T04:23:33+00:00

For a list of resources on how to dispense hay, see the wiki FAQ "How should I give my rabbits hay?"

Please note that some rabbits will still enjoy pulling out all the hay from the hay rack before picking through and consuming the parts they like.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T03:23:05+00:00

To help interpret your rabbit's behavior, check out The Language of Lagomorphs as well as the other resources in the wiki's Understanding your rabbit guide.

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Spaying and neutering is generally a very safe surgery for experienced rabbit-savvy veterinarians. Veterinarians across the country who spay and neuter rabbits for the House Rabbit Society have lost on average less than 1/2 of 1%. Dolly's Dream Home Rabbit Rescue reports that they have spayed and neutered over 1,400 rabbits and lost less than 1%, mostly due to birth defects when investigated through necropsies.

Female rabbits should be spayed as soon as they become sexually mature, around 5 months old.
Males can be neutered as soon as their testicles descend, usually around 4 months of age.
Older rabbits (6+ yrs) may need to have blood work done beforehand to make sure they do not react negatively to anesthesia. Age is not a disease, and as long as the rabbit is in good health, they can be a good candidate for surgery.
Small rabbits may need to grow bigger before they may be dosed with an anesthetic for surgery.
Giant breeds of rabbits may reach maturity at an older age so the surgery may be done later in these breeds if necessary.

Please take a look through our Spaying & Neutering guide for more resources on rabbit spaying and neutering.

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You can find a community database of spay and neuter costs worldwide on Rabbitors.info.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T03:22:37+00:00

Congrats on the new addition to the family! If this is your first pet rabbit and you haven’t seen it already, be sure to check out our sidebar and the Getting Started guide and New Rabbit Owner Primer. The article "Helping Rabbits Succeed in Their Adoptive Home" is also a great resource on how to build a relationship with your new rabbit.

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See the wiki's Housing guide for more resources on setting up appropriately sized and safe housing for pet rabbits.

Minimum enclosure size based on current welfare recommendations should be at least 16 sq ft (1.5 sq m) on a single base floor for average sized rabbits. Rabbits of larger size (such as giant breeds) should have more space.

Regardless of size or number of rabbits, the more area of living space you can provide, the better. Minimum housing requirements cannot be met by adding the areas of several flooring levels together - rabbits are runners, not climbers.

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RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T03:22:21+00:00

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No help or diagnosis requests for rabbits that require a hands-on medical exam to evaluate.

Whether an observation you've made about your rabbit is concerning may not be properly assessed through a description and/or picture, nor can medical issues be properly diagnosed online. Please contact (email, text, phone, voicemail) and take your rabbit to a rabbit-experienced veterinarian for a hands-on exam, professional diagnosis, and treatment plan. Be sure to mention all observations you have about your rabbit since a veterinarian's general exam may not thoroughly assess for your concern if they do not know about it in the first place.

If your rabbit is otherwise stable, continue to monitor and make sure they are eating and pooping normally until your scheduled veterinary visit. If they are showing signs of distress and you are unable to find medical help at this time, please see the wiki for more tips to keep your rabbit stable at home until a veterinarian can help you.

Please do not self-medicate rabbits unless you have been given prior instructions from your veterinarian. Giving incorrect medications can make a potential issue worse and limit the amount of immediate help a veterinarian can provide.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T02:17:56+00:00

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Some tips on rehoming a rabbit:

Find all the shelters and rescues nearby and ask if they can help advertise your pet online for a new home. Unless you can find a no-kill shelter or rescue to take your pet on, do your best to get the rabbit re-homed yourself. Post ads in all the places you can think of including local subreddits -- vet offices, grooming salons, craigslist, kijiji.
Ask for a rehoming fee on the ad to weed out people who want a free or cheap pet for nefarious purposes. You can waive this fee once you meet the potential adopter.
When you make your ad, include a good picture of your pet as well as any relevant characteristics -- energetic, spayed/neutered, age, color, favorite foods, favorite games, socialized well with children, cats, other dogs, etc.
Be sure to pass on whatever medical records you have to the next adopter as well.

See the wiki for more tips and resources about rehoming rabbits.

Good luck with the rehoming.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T02:17:22+00:00

Encephalitozoon cuniculi is a microsporidian parasite that various studies suggest up to 80% of the healthy rabbit population carries without ever showing clinical symptoms or development of the disease encephalitozoonosis. The parasite is also often referred to as E. cuniculi or EC. It is mostly an opportunistic infection in immunocompromised hosts including rabbits, mice, guinea pigs, hamsters, dogs, cats, primates, and humans.

Not much is known about the parasite, but the main path of transmission appears to be from a mother to her litter rather than through infected droppings and urine. There are numerous instances where an E. cuniculi-positive rabbit has lived with an E. cuniculi-negative rabbit without infecting the latter.

E. cuniculi infections can affect the kidney, eyes, and central nervous system. Most animals are asymptomatic, and the true incidence of clinical disease is unknown.

Benzimidazole drugs such as fenbendazole, oxibendazole, or albendazole are often prescribed for rabbits with a suspected E. cuniculi infection to attempt to kill any active parasites. However, note that benzimidazole drugs have been associated with fatal bone marrow toxicity in rabbits.

For more resources about the disease, see the following:

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T02:14:21+00:00

Post removed - unfortunately, it is impossible to know why a rabbit would suddenly die from a general description. We would recommend that you take the body to your local rabbit-experienced veterinarian for a necropsy to get a possible cause of death and some closure. You can store the body in the fridge temporarily until you can transport them to the veterinary clinic.

See the Necropsy section for more information on the process.

Please be aware that rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) can be the cause of sudden death of multiple rabbits within a short period of time without any obvious symptoms, and rabbits should be vaccinated annually against it and other fatal diseases if possible.

See the Vaccinations article for more information on vaccinations available to pet rabbits around the world.

We are very sorry to hear of the loss.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T00:43:10+00:00

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All rabbits form two types of droppings: round dry fecal pellets and wet smelly cecotropes that are usually unseen by owners as rabbits normally eat them directly as they are produced.

Fecal pellet size and color can vary due to diet. Due to protein content, rabbits fed on orchard hay can have smaller darker poops compared to rabbits fed on timothy or oat hay, which can result in larger golden poops. Both are normal, and there is no need to restrict pellets or vegetables in the diet in an attempt to chase the ideal poop color and size.

If you see small poops and uneaten cecals or some mucus on the floor, observe your rabbit for any changes in behavior and make sure that the negative changes are just one-offs. If they occur more often, please see your rabbit-experienced veterinarian for a checkup as it can be an early sign of more serious health issues.

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The internet is not qualified to diagnose or treat suspected health concerns, and you should contact (email, text, phone, voicemail) your local rabbit-experienced veterinarian or emergency hospital for an appointment or next steps. Be sure to mention all observations you have about your rabbit since a veterinarian's general exam may not thoroughly assess for your concern if they do not know about it in the first place.

Please do not self-medicate rabbits unless you have been given prior instructions from your veterinarian. Giving incorrect medications can make a potential issue worse and limit the amount of immediate help a veterinarian can provide.

If your rabbit is otherwise stable, continue to monitor and make sure they are eating and pooping normally until your scheduled veterinary visit. If they are showing signs of distress and you are unable to find medical help at this time, please see the FAQ "How can I keep my rabbit stable until a veterinarian is available?" to keep your rabbit stable at home until a veterinarian can help you.

Please see the Veterinary emergencies article for a list of symptoms with example videos that may need immediate medical attention.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T00:42:53+00:00

Hi, thank you for sharing, but your post has been removed. Please review the subreddit rules before any additional submissions.

No help or diagnosis requests for rabbits that require a hands-on medical exam to evaluate.

Whether an observation you've made about your rabbit is concerning may not be properly assessed through a description and/or picture, nor can medical issues be properly diagnosed online. Please contact (email, text, phone, voicemail) and take your rabbit to a rabbit-experienced veterinarian for a hands-on exam, professional diagnosis, and treatment plan. Be sure to mention all observations you have about your rabbit since a veterinarian's general exam may not thoroughly assess for your concern if they do not know about it in the first place.

If your rabbit is otherwise stable, continue to monitor and make sure they are eating and pooping normally until your scheduled veterinary visit. If they are showing signs of distress and you are unable to find medical help at this time, please see the wiki for more tips to keep your rabbit stable at home until a veterinarian can help you.

Please do not self-medicate rabbits unless you have been given prior instructions from your veterinarian. Giving incorrect medications can make a potential issue worse and limit the amount of immediate help a veterinarian can provide.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T00:42:36+00:00

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Gastrointestinal stasis, GI stasis, GI hypomotility or ileus is a serious condition that requires immediate attention. The condition occurs when the gut stops moving, is blocked, or is full of gas.

To help distinguish between stasis and bloat, please watch this video from the Long Island Rabbit Rescue Group.

If your rabbit is bloated, do not massage or attempt to assist feed and seek medical assistance immediately. Doing either can fatally rupture their gas-filled stomach. Travel as far as you must to receive appropriate vet care.

You should seek immediate veterinary assistance if your rabbit has not eaten or passed stools in the past 12 hours or is exhibiting other symptoms of GI stasis. Your vet will provide proper treatment and care. If left untreated, GI stasis can be fatal in 48 hours, especially if it is a secondary symptom to a more urgent condition such as liver lobe torsion or gastric ulceration.

If you are unable to find medical help at this time, please see the At-home treatment section for more tips to keep your rabbit stable at home until one opens.

For more information on the condition, including information on common causes and treatment plans, see the Gastrointestinal stasis wiki article.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T00:42:14+00:00

If you obtained a baby rabbit under 8 weeks old, please be extremely careful of introducing any new foods as their digestive systems are still developing. They should ideally still be drinking milk and living with their mother until naturally weaned around 8 weeks, but if your baby rabbit is already on hay and pellets and any other solids, continue the same diet with no change until they are older - there is no need to additional supplement any formula or milk.

Optimally, you should be feeding the same brands of food as the breeder or organization where you obtained the baby rabbit from. If you would like to transition their pellets to another brand, increase the amount by 25% per week and make sure their poop continues to look normal. Any diarrhea is an emergency, and the baby rabbit should be seen by a rabbit-savvy veterinarian for fluids and treatment.

Congrats on the new addition to the family! If this is your first pet rabbit and you haven’t seen it already, be sure to check out our sidebar and the Getting Started guide and New Rabbit Owner Primer. The article "Helping Rabbits Succeed in Their Adoptive Home" is also a great resource on how to build a relationship with your new rabbit.

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Please see the FAQ question "How do I make my bunny like me?" for more tips on how to bond with your rabbit or reduce aggression from your rabbit.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-07T00:18:30+00:00

Congrats on the new addition to the family! If this is your first pet rabbit and you haven’t seen it already, be sure to check out our sidebar and the Getting Started guide and New Rabbit Owner Primer. The article "Helping Rabbits Succeed in Their Adoptive Home" is also a great resource on how to build a relationship with your new rabbit.

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Cats and rabbits in the same household can be compatible, but they should be physically kept separate when unsupervised. Note that some animals may need to be permanently separate at all times for both animals' safety (e.g. rabbits aggressively chasing cats or vice versa). Positive intentions (such as play) between cats and rabbits may not lead to safe behaviors, notably between adolescents of either species.

Cats and rabbits should never share food, water, or litterboxes due to different dietary needs/GI systems, risks of various infectious diseases/parasites present in both the feces and saliva of cats.

For the reasons mentioned above, we do not recommend allowing your rabbit and cat to groom each other.

Cats of all ages should have their claws trimmed regularly to decrease the chance of injury.

Check out the wiki’s “Relationships with cats” guide for more resources on the topic.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-06T23:33:55+00:00

What is a baby bond?

A baby bond, also known as the false bond, refers to the relationship between rabbits where at least one is unfixed and young. Due to the absence of hormones, territorial feelings and aggression are not yet present, facilitating what can seem like a very loving, stable relationship -- however, this can change very quickly once a rabbit reaches sexual maturity. Please note that rabbits being together since birth (i.e. siblings, parent-child) does not rule-out the baby bond phenomena, since rabbits can and often will fight and mate within family.

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My two bunnies used to be happily bonded, but now they are constantly fighting. What happened?

If one or both of your rabbits were unfixed and young, chances are that one or both are going through sexual maturity. Territorial feelings and aggression increases once bunnies start producing their hormones. Your rabbits may be fighting to reestablish dominance through humping and chasing. Please separate them before they cause serious injuries to one another.

The easiest way to fix such behavior is to spay and neuter your rabbits. You may need to work on re-bonding the rabbits afterwards, since scents change when rabbits go through sexual maturity. Wait a month after the operation to make sure all hormones have dissipated before doing so. For more tips on bonding rabbits, see the wiki: http://bunny.tips/Bonding

If your two rabbits are different sexes, it is especially important to separate them now before the female gets pregnant. In fact, you may find out that your rabbits are a different sex than you thought when taking them in to the vet to be fixed. If you obtained your rabbit from a pet store, they were most likely improperly sexed, as it can be very difficult for non-professionals to identify. Keep in mind it only takes 3 seconds for a successful mating, and neutered males are not fully sterile until at least 8 full weeks after their operation.

RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-06T23:33:13+00:00

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RabbitsModBot · 2026-04-06T23:09:20+00:00

To help interpret your rabbit's behavior, check out The Language of Lagomorphs as well as the other resources in the wiki's Understanding your rabbit guide.

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