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I haven't taken a rabbit there myself but have heard good things about Westminster Veterinary Group. I adopted one of my rabbits from Bunny Bunch and they have a list of vets they recommend in orange county here: http://www.bunnybunch.org/pages/vet-referral/

Managing abscesses is very challenging and complex. The current thinking among vets that specialize in exotics is that abscesses can be managed but many can never be cured. There are two major treatment options which are surgery to remove the entire abscess and it's capsule or marsupializing...

What a frustrating situation, for you and your veterinarian! I want to reassure you that spaying your rabbits was the appropriate decision in this situation and I would have done the same. Ideally she'd have an MRI if she hasn't already (could be the scan you mentioned), but an MRI won't...

If she's losing weight I don't think I'd limit her pellets if she's done well on them in the past. If you've done bloodwork (and I assume someone rabbit-savvy looked at the results), presumably a CBC/chem, I'd say the next step is radiographs and/or an ultrasound. Perhaps also a urinalysis...

Most rabbits are very different from the cats and dogs people are used to interacting with. Few will come running up to you when you make cute noises at them, for example. I've found the best ways to bond with rabbits are just sitting or lying quietly on the floor (bring a book!) and waiting...

Your best bet is just to block off their access. I know some folks have used pieces of wood that the buns can chew on instead. Not necessarily pretty but does the job. And just to cover our bases, this is new paint and not potentially leaded paint, right?

Agreed, the biggest one you can fit in your space! I have a 42 inch for my buns with an ex-pen attached for them to explore in. The 48 inch wouldn't fit in the area I needed to put it. I'd also recommend one with 2 doors as for me it's easier to have the opening on the long side. I also...

It will depend on the type and location of the fracture. Young animals are often more amenable to healing, but also come with concerns about the potential affect on their growth plates. A vet visit will definitely be in order. Is the kit weaned already?

Just like for dogs and cats, a wellness visit is advised every 6-12 months. Definitely more often if you have health concerns. Regular vet visits are the best way to catch issues early.

Some rabbits do like hay cubes and others might not be huge fans. I second the recommendation for trying different varieties of hay. Consider orchard, meadow, oat, etc. Some folks also have luck with having a non-allergic person shake the hay out before it's fed to the rabbits and/or wearing...

My bunny pumpkin from a few years ago.

Do you have a photo of what you're calling vomit? Rabbits (like horses and rats) are physiologically incapable of vomiting. Perhaps that's just what the litter you purchased looks like when wet? She'd probably have to ingest a large quantity of the litter to cause any serious signs but if...

Glad to hear she's doing well! I wish we had the radiographs if not an MRI just to satisfy my own curiosity, but you're lucky she's helping you save your money by healing up on her own ;-)

3 legged rabbits do do okay. Do you have a picture of the x-rays that show the break? Is she on any pain medication? Depending on where the break is, a splint might be an option but many fractures do require surgery. I definitely agree with the advice to keep her confined in the meantime...

Sometimes I find that buying hay in smaller quantities like the petstore bags can lead to dustier hay. Consider buying from a feed store or ordering a larger quantity online (this will also save you money in the long run). I agree, keep an eye out for discharge but otherwise "occasional"...

Rabies is very uncommon in rabbits; it's believed they simply aren't a good host for the virus. That said, rabies is not transmitted via fleas and ticks but by direct contact with saliva or (in rare cases) neurological tissue.

Rabbits frequently fracture their spines and are acutely paralyzed so if she's anything less than that, consider yourself lucky. If she's still eating and drinking then it sounds like she's not too painful. I'd definitely confine her but you may need longer than 2 weeks of confinement to see...

In the US I don't believe the vaccines for rabbits are even commercially available. If it's a clinic that also sees other domestic species there's a good chance the receptionist just doesn't know (but it may be worth mentioning during or after your visit if you're otherwise pleased with your...

This list hasn't been updated by our members in a few years, but here's a list of some vets in VA recommended by other bunny folks. http://www.rabbitsonline.net/showthread.php?t=10110

If he's bonded with your girl and you're offering them both greens I suspect he'll figure it out eventually. Whenever I offer something new my Cricket has to eat it twice before Watson will risk putting it in his mouth. I think he uses her to make sure things aren't poisonous ;)