tonyshuman
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Well, only you know your bunny. However, all 3 of mine (and 2 hamsters) made it through an 810 mile each way (12 hrs nonstop) in the car. We separated coming and going by 8 days, and I gave 2 drops of the human form of Rescue Remedy (couldn't find the pet version, 2 drops represents half of a human dose) on a dried cranberry before the trip. They had hay, water, towels on top of the carrier, and quietness for the trip. We switched drivers or stopped about every 3 hours, and I checked on them, petted them, and reassured them that everything was ok. Only Muffin got upset occasionally and showed it by digging in the litter in her carrier. Once we arrived, bunnies were given fresh food and water and allowed to run around as they wished undisturbed for several hours. We had no uneaten cecals after either trip, only lots of territorial poop marking in the "new" environments. Tony had even been a bit runny-nosed before the trip, which cleared up.
Looking back on it, and hearing what others have experienced, I think we were lucky. However, I would do it again, although I would prefer to find a pet-sitter. Boarding was too stressful an option, and we didn't have a good pet-sitter available.
ETA: I found the Rescue Remedy at a GNC store. A vet looked at it and said it was probably safe, although it's mostly alcohol so don't give too much. I'm not sure I believe in the herbal-ness, but it didn't hurt, and may have even helped, like Slavetoabunny said.
Looking back on it, and hearing what others have experienced, I think we were lucky. However, I would do it again, although I would prefer to find a pet-sitter. Boarding was too stressful an option, and we didn't have a good pet-sitter available.
ETA: I found the Rescue Remedy at a GNC store. A vet looked at it and said it was probably safe, although it's mostly alcohol so don't give too much. I'm not sure I believe in the herbal-ness, but it didn't hurt, and may have even helped, like Slavetoabunny said.
Still trying. If I can't find her a home by the time we move I will take her with us and pray for the best.
