What can i give him to stop the loose stools? Also, how long will his molting last.
One more question- what is the best was to introduce my Lab to him?
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Rabbits get worms too. Try having it dewormed. That's probably whats causing the diarrhea. As for you dog, hold the bunny in your hands and make the dog LAY ON HIS SIDE so he knows hes not in charge anymore. If he licks his lips then smack him on the nose. He will eventally give up and then try putting the bunny on his side while hes lying down. That's what I did with my dog and my guenia pig and they are friends now.
he has the runs because its neverous.
however the Lab meeting will most likely be the end of fluffy...good luck with it
Yes...he is nervous and stressed..animals don't like change.
Find out what he was used to eating in his last home.
I don't think you want to introduce your Lab to him untilthe stool problem is fixed
it could be, but it also could be his cage, water, or food. or you feeding him the same thing that he was eating before. make sure that he is not eating things off the floor, ect.
a bunny can die very quickly from diarrhea. you may want to give it small amounts of pepto from a needless syringe, to help.
i would say wait on introducing him to the lab until he gets over the illness.
The runs are probably due to moving into a new environment. But I must ask what you are lining the cage with. If you are using ceder wood chippings stop using them because they are bad for the animal. About your dog you should have someone hold firmly on the dogs collar while you hold the rabbit in your arms but be ready to jerk the bunny away if the dog tries to take a bite.
Hello, I am a bit concerned about the LAB! What is this? As for poor bunny it may just be nerves, thank goodness its not very young otherwise this would see the end of the poor thing. As for molting this can be permanent depending on species, usually Drawf's are very easy to look after.
All I can say is be patient and good luck
It could be the change of scener is stressing him a bit. Or a change in water or food could be setting him off. Do you know what kind of pellets and what types of veggies he was used to before you got him? Call the people you adopted him from if not.
Most rabbits go through a heavy shedding period once or twice a year. I'd expect this to take a couple of weeks. If he's OK with being handled, brush him daily if possible during this time and weekly when he not in a heavy shed.
Hopefully, your lab knows how to lie down and stay and avoid distractions. If not, teach him or her now. Also introduce the concept of "gentle", meaning to investigate something without any agression or mouthing. Have the dog check out your hands, a toy, a towel theat smell like the rabbit, or whatever. Offer praise and say "Yes. Gentle. What a good, gentle dog." When you introduce them, have your dog lie down and stay on leash. The rabbit's cage should be open in case he wants to hide. Let the rabbit set the pace. If your dog is crate trained, you can also let the rabbit check out the dog while the dog is secured in the crate. Go slowly and always supervise.
I have found that stool problems with rabbits can result from stress or even something as simple as changing the source of the water.
Do NOT feed any lettuce or carrots etc. As a general rule, never feed lettuce. No nutritional value and they don't need it. Definitely needs hay daily. I recommend any hay EXCEPT alfalfa. Alfalfa is too rich.
For a 1 year old dwarf (if it is a true dwarf - under 2.5 lbs.), he should get about 1/4 cup of RABBIT food/pellets daily and as much hay as he can eat.
I would ask the previous owner - any problems with stools previously? What was his diet?
It could be just the change in homes. If it smells bad, it could indicate that he has a stomach bacterial infection and would need medication from your vet. Good luck!
Oh, you mention molting. Was he being kept outside and now is indoors? That change can cause them to shed profusely. Brush him daily (will help him to bond to you also), NO treats and keep his cage clean.
He is nervous from the change, give him oats, like the quaker oats in the can, dry, mixed with his pellet food, and plenty of timothy hay.
to introduce the lab to him, make sure the dog is being held well, and let the dog sniff the cage and pet him if he is being good
Change of diet and stress will do it. He needs to see the vet, wet tail is almost always fatal without veterinarian attention.
Take him to the the vet, wait a couple of weeks until he's adapted to his new surroundings and is feeling better, THAN worry about introducing a dog to him.
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