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Usually it will be due to a dental issue or maybe something stuck in the teeth irritating the mouth. So either this is the case and the vet somehow missed it, or there's something else going on. Something like old age issues, like a stroke could cause loss of facial control on one side which...

I haven't, but I have read of very difficult experiences from some that had it done. I'm sure there are success stories, but I can't forget this one where there just seemed to always be complications for the rabbit following surgery, where the rabbit was always in pain and still had the...

He may have ingested something toxic, or there could be some other medical issue going on. When a rabbit isn't acting normal and is unusually lethargic, and has a lack of appetite, this usually indicates discomfort or pain of some sort that likely needs medical attention. I would strongly...

Was he anywhere outside where he could have eaten something dangerous, like a toxic plant?

Hay should have an aromatic grassy or tobacco-ish (the fresh kind) smell. A sour or musty smell is usually an indication of mold growth. I'd be concerned about feeding hay that smelled like that, even if there weren't visual indications of mold like dampness, white or black spots, or white...

Like Preitler said, the first thing is to try and get him eating. If you can't get him eating again, or he won't eat very much, and if it's been more than 12-24 hours since this happened and since he last ate well, then it starts becoming an emergency situation where he needs to be seen by a...

There's nothing wrong with keeping pet rabbits outdoors if there aren't dangerous temperature extremes, they have a good set up that protects them from the elements, they have a bonded companion (done properly), are regularly and properly monitored for health issues, and they have the proper...

If your rabbit has enough other food to eat and will be ok without the hay, I wouldn't risk feeding the hay. If there's mold you can see, there is also mold you can't see in the entire batch of that hay. But if you have no other choice and you have to feed some of the hay until your new hay...

Probably. Any white or black spots can indicate mold, which any moldy hay shouldn't be fed to rabbits as it can result in very serious health problems. https://www.raising-rabbits.com/moldy-hay.html

Daily meloxicam really helped my elderly rabbit, though if there are any kidney issues or gastric irritation, it can't be used. There are also some other meds and supplements used for arthritis in rabbits. https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Arthritis

The hay might have been treated with a hay preservative that also contains a green dye. Apparently it's something that is sometimes sprayed on hay crops in some places. The biggest concern that I'd have with hay coming from China, is if there are any safety regulations they're required to...

This topic is currently being discussed here: https://www.rabbitsonline.net/threads/cardboard-toilet-rolls.106752/ If you feel the cardboard exposure is contributing to your rabbits unusual lethargy, the best way to find out for sure is eliminating all cardboard from your rabbits environment...

As long as only very small amounts and small pieces are ingested, it's not usually a problem in my experience. It's when a rabbit ingests significant amounts or chews off and ingests large pieces, that it can pose a gut blockage risk and gastric irritation...

If she feels/appears boney, it's an indication of weight loss and being too thin. The bones won't protrude like that if the bunny is a healthy weight. The bones feeling sharp through the skin, means there is something wrong with the kit. It either isn't nursing enough if it's still with mom...

It's possible for there to be an eye infection that's not related to the loss of balance. Meaning, it could be e. cuniculi and an eye infection. Or it could be the antibiotic wasn't the right one, or it wasn't prescribed for long enough. What antibiotics has the vet tried so far and for...

Also make sure she's eating and drinking normally. If you can, try and get a look at the incisors to make sure she didn't fracture them. Damage to those front teeth as well as the jaw, are the most common injuries to occur when they run into something hard face first.

Rubber mats might be an option as well.

For future, please only post in someone else's thread, with relevant info related to the OP topic. Going too off topic can cause confusion in the conversation, and isn't usually terribly polite to the member who created the thread. It's best for you to just create your own thread when you...

There is a toxicity level (LD50) of neem oil, with rabbits. Though it's likely much more than would normally be encountered as the residue on a plant that's been sprayed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3419203/ But I can't say if or what harm lower levels of ingestion might cause, as there...

Rabbits have a different type of digestive system than people. They can eat plants that we can't, or even plants that might be harmful to other animals might be not be as harmful to them. That said, there's conflicting information on whether comfrey is safe or not. Some sites list it as...