Please welcome....

**zippy-kat** · 05-18-2003, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by Cookiebaker
I heard that un-neutered male bunnies smelled??

I just couldn't drive away and leave him there. ... So please don't think bad of me for buying him at a yard sale...I hope you can understand that I just couldn't leave him behind.

The urine is much smellier/stronger... that's where the odor lies. Bunnies do have a bit of a "dusty" smell to them but it beats the doggie smell anyday! (

Sorry my Sara-pup, I still luv ya!)

Willow's new cage sounds wonderful! You'll have to post pics whenever it's all finished!

Think bad of you for saving that poor soul? OFCOURSE NOT!! I'm so thankful you came along and rescued him!! (I'm also amazed at his age... did she have him for that long? I hope he received more attention than she led on.

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Do you have AIM? I'd love to have a bunny chat w/ ya!

Congrats Willow on your new loving, forever home!!

OHHHHHHHHHHHH.......
Bananas!! Do you have any? Give him a lil' nibble..

**Vermontcat** · 05-18-2003, 08:18 PM

Cookiebaker, you did the right thing. The way I see it you rescued him at that garage sale to give him a much, much, much better home with you!

(I know you are a great pet-loving person who will give him the quality life full of love and attention that he deserves!)

**Karen** · 05-18-2003, 09:23 PM

Not surprised he suddenly changed his mind about being groomed once you started on the (much needed) undercoat! Good for you for trying. You are right - a good bunny vet can probably get all the mats out, so you'll have a fresh start - and so will he. Having mats means he's probably extra-tender-skinned there, which isn't helping matters.

No one will think badly of YOU for getting him at a yard sale - he needed a better home, and along you came!

We feed Miss Hoppy fresh veggies all the time - she doesn't eat any pellets. She lives on produce - parsley, dandelion greens (and flowers, now that they're in the yard ...) and a carrot a day. What had he been eating? The house rabbit society pages have "what to feed your bunny" guidelines, which we have always followed, since Miss Hoppy dumped out the first dish of "rabbit food" (that pellet stuff) the day we brought her home! He needs the weight, apparently, so a carrot a day would probably do him good!

Plenty of tasty sticks, by the way, are good, too. Again, http://rabbit.org has guidelines, if your bunny doesn't have a grandpa who excels at "tasty stick finding" like my dad does for Miss Hoppy!

**Cookiebaker** · 05-19-2003, 05:36 AM

Thank you so much for understanding! I guess I was feeling a tad bad/guilty because I didn't want anyone to think that this was an impulse buy. We weren't really ready....we weren't even REALLY been seriously thinking of getting a bun any time soon....we hadn't had time to think through all the possible consequences. So I wasn't exactly feeling like a responsible pet owner, but I guess sometimes life just HAPPENS!!

**luckies4me** · 05-19-2003, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by zippy-kat
No cat litter -- esp. not the clumping kind! The dust can cause respiratory problems.

When do we get to see more pics?

She said paper cat litter such as Yesterdys News is fine for bunnies. It's like Carefresh but I believe it is in pellet form. She wasn't talking about clay litter of clumping, just the recycled paper kind.

So yes it is safe to use, as safe as Carefresh. Although I do have to say that I have found Carefresh to be dusty, and prefer Carefresh Ultra instead. Plus it looks prettier.

I also think he's thin, but I am sure he will be looking good in no time flat.

What a sweet looking bunny he is. Have fun!

**zippy-kat** · 05-19-2003, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by luckies4me
She said paper cat litter such as Yesterdys News is fine for bunnies. It's like Carefresh but I believe it is in pellet form. She wasn't talking about clay litter of clumping, just the recycled paper kind.

So yes it is safe to use, as safe as Carefresh. Although I do have to say that I have found Carefresh to be dusty, ...

Yes it does say that now!

But it didn't when I replied/quoted -- she edited her post.

One thing I don't like about the pelleted litter....
If the bunny has pellets in his/her diet -- how's he suppose to know the difference?

I haven't tried the Carefresh Ultra -- I'll have to grab a bag!

**luckies4me** · 05-20-2003, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by zippy-kat
Yes it does say that now! But it didn't when I replied/quoted -- she edited her post.

One thing I don't like about the pelleted litter....
If the bunny has pellets in his/her diet -- how's he suppose to know the difference?

Hrmm, never thought of that lol.

I haven't tried the Carefresh Ultra -- I'll have to grab a bag!

OOH I love the ultra, although it does cost a little more. It's white so it makes the cage look really cool! Plus it doesn't have the weird odor that the regular Carefresh does.

**shais_mom** · 05-21-2003, 12:20 AM

no advice I just wanted to say
CONGRATULATIONS and HE IS SOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!

**shellonabeach** · 05-21-2003, 09:38 AM

At the time I did say PAPER cat litter (I edited to put in about yesterdays news - what my friend uses for her bunny - as there was some confusion). I have read that CLAY is not even very good for cats (which seems obvious if they eat it) and as a rodent owner use paper cat litter for them.

One thing is that I have found carefresh gets stuck in my long-haired guinea pigs fur so thought it would also do the same to an angora, therefore thinking that pelleted paper cat litter would be best as a litter - obviously with something softer in his sleeping spot. Mine used to have shredded paper and soft straw as it didn't act like a curler in the fur (like shavings did) and helped keep the knots down.

I don't see how there could be confusion and the rabbit eat it because it obviously smells very different, but if it is eaten it is safe.

As for getting him from a yard sale what a lucky find (for both of you). From the initial post I thought you had got him from someone whom you considered to be reputable!! Which I doubted looking at him. Angora's need a lot of care to keep the coat in good condition and the bunny happy - Willow certainly has landed on his feet after 6 years.

Finally about the grooming - the top coat looks ok but are there a lot of mats under that and next to the skin? Big mats cannot be brushed out but have to be cut/clipped out. The skin may also be sore if the mats are pulling it. Once you get the coat sorted I'm sure he won't mind grooming, at the moment I'm sure it's uncomfortable for him.

**anna_66** · 05-28-2003, 07:10 PM

Ok Anna, I'm waaay late on congratulating you but.....
CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING WILLOW!
He is quite a beautiful bunny, and I'm sure he'll be even more beautiful once you get him all tangle free and a little weight put on him

I see you get him groomed next week, I can't wait to see what he's going to look like

Have you taken any more pictures of him yet? *HINT**HINT*!!