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Well, he already knows he owns you and recognizes your smell, so he's probably thinking, "Why bother chinning this one?"

Looking through the rabbit chapter of Patterson's Skin Diseases of Exotic Pets doesn't show anything like that. The area in question appears to be around what I'm assuming are sebaceous glands (where hair grows from). JBun gave you a good diagnostic for infection. Another potential cause of...

It's no different than a kid picking the sugary pieces out of otherwise bland breakfast cereal. We all want the tasty stuff, animal & human alike! Personally, I would swap out the mixed food with regular pellets and not worry about transitioning the change slowly. He'll eventually start eating...

Oooh, I see now. I had to blow the pic up -- I thought it was a bed the first time! I never even tried a ramp with my rabbits' xpen, but it was on carpets/rugs, so jumping over the bottom of the opening wasn't an issue. You say he'll never see the second floor, but he might feel differently...

The best I can suggest is to remove the carpet from his purview (can an alternative be fashioned?), or make sure the carpet is disposable/replaceable and buy a few at a time so you can replace as needed. I take it this isn't carpet that's part of the house's flooring, correct? (If so, you're...

Maybe she feels she needs to mark her territory when she loses access to other areas? ("Human took away all the other places I want to be, so I'm gonna mark this enclosure extra good so human doesn't take it away, too!")

Yes, I've seen these for rabbits, but I think it's more common in Europe. There are agility obstacle course-types and single jump types for distance or height. There are videos on Youtube. I bought a couple cheap jumps some years ago, but my rabbits were not very entertained. ("What are we...

Interesting! I personally would've gone with Fuzzy Angorahead (or Lion Lopgora?), but since the Germans developed it, I suppose they get to name it. Is this breed pronounced Teddywidder, or does it retain its Germanic pronunciation of Teddyviddah?

First time I've heard of them, too. I guess I'm not surprised -- there are teddy breeds for hamsters & guinea pigs. These look like they take a ton of work, though!

I bought this one from Home Depot (online) for $300 back in 2020 when my previous vacuum broke. The price went up to $350 within a year (like everything else!), and it's still at that level. It should be on sale for major holidays, though; I picked up a second one last year for $300.

The one I linked/have does have small, thin rubber "feet." Although I've used it on hard floor (fake hardwood-type flooring), I would not be confident using it on nice/real hardwood floors or anything that scratches easily -- at least, not without some reinforcement on the rubber feet to make...

I chose the heavier-duty version when I got my rabbits: https://www.amazon.com/FXW-Rollick-Playpen-Designed-Camping/dp/B08ML6TD2N/ I haven't tried the one you posted, so I can't compare... but the heavier one I got was more than sufficient, and likely overkill. However, one advantage I found...

It took years for my buck to really warm up to me and let me pet him (and actually enjoy it). He's just very independent, and kind of has a teenage boy's attitude towards his parents. We have a bond, but it's very different than that between me & my social butterfly doe. Just like with kids...

I also use dilute acetic acid (vinegar). It seems to be the standard. I actually ended up buying a small, non-commercial wet vac -- one that looks like a small standard vacuum, but uses water & cleaning solution. It works well for larger areas, like when I pulled up rugs in the rabbits' room...

Quiet snorts, grunts, & hums are pretty common from my experience. Rabbits aren't as mute as they're often perceived to be. My doe hums when she's exploring or circling my feet, and sometimes emits a grumbly-snorty sound while breathing deeply when she's laying down & very relaxed. (Being...

I use this Kenmore as my home vacuum. I have a two-story, mostly carpet with the rest linoleum/fake hardwood, & two free-range rabbits. https://www.homedepot.com/p/KENMORE-Elite-Pet-Friendly-Bagged-Upright-Vacuum-BU1018/308539536 It works so well for home & hay that I bought a second one and...

JBun's spot on. Your rabbit looks healthy, happy, and has everything she needs. Some humans prefer to sit in their home alone, shunning contact & physical activities, too. That doesn't mean they're in pain, suffering, or unhappy. Other humans are gregarious & hyperactive, but internally...

In humans, gabapentin is typically prescribed for neuralgia and seizures. I don't think it has an on-label use as an anxiolytic. I would not expect this drug to exhibit a narcotic or calming affect on an animal. EDIT: I just checked the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary. Mild sedation is listed as...

I've had much better luck letting my rabbits decide where the litter boxes go than choosing for them. This isn't always an option for everyone, though.

Can you share details as to how you did it? I really need to try this again -- my vet charges over $60 for two nail trims now, and no more free trim during annual exams :(