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Welcome to RO! The main way Australians prevent against the various types of RHDV is through vaccinations since it's far too virulent to rely on regular precautions for rabbits who live in Australia (a mosquito could get infected, come inside and bite a rabbit or a fly could poop in their food...

Welcome to RO! Unfortunately, bunny bonds can get quite tricky. The female HAS to be fixed before you can bond them. The new rabbit will also need to be fixed once it reaches sexual maturity (males can usually be fixed as soon as the testicles descend). You'll need to introduce/bond them on...

How much pellets do you give him? Small poops mean he's not getting enough fiber in his diet, which translates to needing to eat more hay/grass. You need to find a way to get him to eat more of that.

I wouldn't worry about it unless you have a specific reason to suspect worms.

From what I've seen, your opinion's pretty normal around here - most people agree that solo vs pairing is situational ;). You had a worst-case-scenario type situation, which isn't normal when bonding... but definitely can and does happen sometimes, making it a good argument against bonded pairs...

That's true, I didn't think to ask because I haven't had dogs in a couple decades so the concept of preventative worming didn't cross my mind. The others are right, that's not something one normally does with rabbits.

This is a great video on how to syringe food or meds. I would do a small amount at a time so it coats their mouth without being enough to spit out a significant amount, since that would make it harder to dose accurately. If you have trouble, measure out one dose and then mix in some fruit...

Good! I hope she feels better very soon.

I don't even know what to say to that o_O. House Rabbit Society gives a mortality rate of 0.1% due to complications from anesthesia when done by a properly experienced rabbit vet. As for the "50% chance they could still reproduce," the vet is wrong in the other direction (as well as leaving...

Welcome to RO! They should be fine, just keep an eye out to make sure they don't have razor burn or other skin irritation. Are they indoor or outdoor rabbits? If indoors, I wouldn't worry at all, they'll be fine in normal house temps that are comfortable for humans. If outdoors, please...

*Hug* Losing a bunny is always so traumatic. There is a *very* tiny chance of a rabbit becoming depressed and not eating, leading to GI stasis... but that's the only possible way to die of a "broken heart". Just keep an eye on the other rabbit's appetite and give her some extra attention and...

Some regular pharmacies also carry veterinary medicines and most (if not all) accept RXs from vets if they carry the medication in question. The GoodRX website shows that you can get a 473 ml bottle of metaclopramide 5 mg/5 ml for as low as around $12. Cisapride may be trickier, as it's...

Cataracts present as a milky-looking film over the lens, with no pus or goo. Definitely not cataracts; looks like an infection to me.

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's especially hard when you feel like you could've done something to prevent the death - I've been there myself, when I overlooked the onset of GI stasis in one of our rabbits a few years ago and didn't catch it and start treating her until it was too late...

What you want is fenbendazole; the brand name is Panacur. They sell a rabbit formula that should come with dosage instructions.

OMG, they're adorable! Welcome to RO by the way :).

Well, love and infatuation can be easily confused. Coming on so strong so fast does strike me as a red flag... either he's just trying to get in your pants or he's got some warped/unhealthy expectations of romantic relationships would be my guess. Some guys fall for a girl and put her on a...

Try getting a heavy ceramic bowl with straight (not tapered) sides; something like this (not the small size though, of course, but that basic shape/design). A lot of times Dollar Tree has them for $1 in a size that's perfect as a rabbit water bowl (in the cat/dog section). You could also get a...

His back could break? I've NEVER heard that as a risk with surgery and it makes me skeptical of that vet. The only thing that makes surgery potentially riskier for rabbits than cats or dogs is that rabbits are more sensitive to the anesthesia. A very experienced rabbit-savvy vet is very...

You can start gradually introducing both veggies and treats. Introduce one new food at a time for 2-3 days in a row before trying the next new food. Monitor for any changes to poop and/or appetite. See the diet section of rabbit.org for more info (would get you a better link but I'm in bed...