Bonding Two Rabbits: Neutral-Territory Dates and the Path to a Lifelong Pair
How to bond two rabbits into a lifelong pair: neutral-territory dates, reading their body language, a gentle timeline, and why fighting always means slow down.
Life-stage guide
Daily rhythm, GI health, dental checks and enrichment.
How to bond two rabbits into a lifelong pair: neutral-territory dates, reading their body language, a gentle timeline, and why fighting always means slow down.
Gastrointestinal stasis is one of the most common rabbit emergencies, where the gut slows or stops. This guide explains how a hay-first diet, hydration, exercise, and daily poop-watching prevent it, and how to recognise the early signs before a slowdown becomes life-threatening.
Flystrike happens when flies lay eggs on a rabbit and maggots hatch into the skin within hours. It is agonising, fast and can be fatal, but it is largely preventable. Learn the risk factors, how to check daily, and exactly what to do if you see maggots.
Encephalitozoon cuniculi is a common microscopic parasite that many rabbits carry silently, but in some it attacks the brain, kidneys and eyes. Learn the warning signs like head tilt and hind-leg weakness, how vets diagnose it, and why early treatment matters.
