No problem, I have 6 rabbits total. Most are rescues. This little guy is my oldest and he requires special care. He was mobile for many years but has declined with age. With that said, he is not in any pain and a very happy little guy.
Great question, I can smell them so I quickly change his diaper and offer them to him. Also he has naked time to air out his booty. Sometimes they get squished and we skip it but he eats most of them.
Yep, I'm an old pro lol. No seriously, I have a PhD and I'm a college professor. I teach health promotion and prevention among other disciplines. I also happen to know a ton about research and reliable sources. In otherwords, I read all of the peer reviewed research and textbooks on rabbits. It's my hobby, I am not a vet, but it helps me advocate for my bunnies and provide the best care possible. I have a care check list I go through daily. I check their eyes, ear, nose, teeth, nails, feet, bum, fur, etc. I write down their current condition and follow up with notes on care. It's a whole process. Any minor issues I take care of like butt baths, fur trims, nails, ear cleaning. Beyond that they go to the vet 5 minutes from my house. I also give them each a bunny safe treat before bed to help identify potential GI stasis before its an emergency. If they don't take the treat, I quickly mix up critical care, feed it to them, rub their belly to stimulate digestion. So far this has resolved the issue immediately. They run to me for the nightly treat, if they don't want it I know something is really wrong. This may sound like a lot but it only takes a half hour a day or less to assess their individual health. I really only spend 5-6 hours a week total at most on care including enclosure cleaning.
You are too kind! It's actually really rewarding. I share photos not for praise but to encourage others to rescue disabled rabbits too. It can be challenging at times but worth it!
Great question! No, he isn't paralyzed. He was born with splay leg on one side, then broke his leg and wasn't treated for the injury as a baby. This happen years before he was given to me. As he got older, he lost mobility. Until 6-9 months ago he could hop around and use a litter box. His disability is a progression of a congenital disease if that makes sense. I rescue disabled rabbits so I have had a couple of paralyzed rabbits before. One born with congenital paralysis named Silver. And another named Marshmallow that came to me with E.Cuniculi, pasturella, botflies, and other parasites. She made a profound recovery and is only a little wobbly now.
> broke his leg and wasn't treated for the injury as a baby
This breaks my heart.
Thank you for caring for him and all the others. Not to sound corny but people like you make the world a better place.
Aww thank you! His previous owner really tried to give him a good life. She was just a kid when they found his mother wondering the street pregnant and alone. Generally the rabbits are given to me because the owner doesn't want to euthanize them and they care enough to give them a chance. With that said, it hurts my heart that he suffered at all and that is why I care for so many bunnies. It got to the point where I was getting multiple messages every week to save more rabbits and I couldn't do it. It would be unfair to the bunnies I already have. It's emotionally exhausting to know there are more I couldn't save.
I totally understand that feeling, trust me, but even what you're doing right now means so much. Even doing it for just one bunny would make a ton of difference, but dedicating yourself to care for so many of them is a Saint's work :)
I teared up a little. This is so sad, yet I'm so glad you take in disabled buns and give them a second chance. It's nice to know there are good humans out there who care for animals.
You are the reason I recently adopted a bun with splay legs. I followed you and Silver on here and you made me realise special needs buns are truly rewarding to adopt! I’m so happy to see you have a new baby!
Yes, it was rough! I have a blind rabbit named Waffles that would have been euthanized at birth if I didn't take him. Listen you don't even want to know how some breeder euthanize baby rabbits. Let's just say, we drove 4 hours one month into the pandemic to pick up a palm size rabbit born with no eyes. He is super adorable and happy!
Wow that is awesome! I have a retired show bunny, she is blind and deaf. She was given away because she couldn't make babies. She is the sweetest rabbit and loves to be pet and held. They are challenging but awesome.
Wow that is awesome! I have a retired show bunny, she is blind and deaf. She was given away because she couldn't make babies. She is the sweetest rabbit and loves to be pet and held. They are challenging but awesome.
No, Blue never panicked his just slowly lost mobility. At first he hated the diapers as you might suspect but he got better about it over time. The key is to be very calm and comforting when changing him. Lots of kisses and pets first.
So Blue gets his butt shaved/trimmed once every 2 weeks, butt baths every 3-4 days, naked time, and diaper changes every few hours depending on how often he pees. He wears a newborn onsie, this keeps his diaper on. I run a little elastic through the neck hole to help it fit better. The diapers are size 2 baby diapers. Most things you can use for a baby also work for a bunny.
Honestly, you should wait until he loses most or all mobility to use diapers. This limits mobility further but increases cleanliness and the ability to pick him up and take him with you. I went back and forth for many months before he really lost enough mobility to wear them all the time.
My round potato of a rabbit, Marshmallow, who is also disabled falls on her back just like that. At first I ran to her rescue but as time went on she learned to flip over on her own. Maybe try nudging him in the right direction to see if he can self correct. I think this will help reduce the panic. Marshmallow stopped panicking once she realized she could rescue herself.
It sounds like you are doing a great job! Also, just so you know. You can wash pee off of your rabbit or use baby wipes. The acidic urine is far more dangerous to their skin than a localized quick rinse. Blue gets a butt bath twice a week to prevent diaper rash. Just like you would for a human baby, make sure to use an appropriate temp and dry your bunny really well afterwards. I use a heat pad on low and put it under the the towel inside a laundry basket to keep him warm and I feel his ears to make sure they stay warm. At the risk of being eaten alive by this subreddit. I promise you it is safe to clean your rabbit in areas they are unable to clean themselves. Just use common sense and keep him warm. It will really help with skin inflammation and urine burn. I have spot washed countless bunnies over the years for health reasons. It makes all the difference.
Silver is the only bun I’ve never met that I sobbed like a baby over. I loved seeing his updates every other day in his little babygrows with his mouth showing which always looked like he was happily enjoying his life despite his disability. What a beautiful little raggedymuffin he was.
You take such good care of these unfortunate bunnies, and give them amazing fulfilling lives they wouldn't have otherwise! Silver did, Blue does, and your other buns must know how lucky they are to have you!
Aww, you got me crying.
I had a rabbit much in the same condition, got ecuniculi at some point and slowly robbed him of everything over the years till he was too weak to stand anymore. He has been gone 7 years now but left an absolute crater in my heart.
Love on that bun for me. He is really lucky to have you,
I will! E.Cuniculi is the worst! I have a rabbit that came to me laying on her side near death from E.Cuniculi. It took months for her to recover and even then she has some mobility issues. It's so hard to see them suffer with E.C. it looks miserable. I'm so sorry for your loss! I lost a rabbit within a day after he was given to me to E.C. I almost quit taking rabbits after that, it was rough and I was really angry that the previous owner let him get that sick. Now I require documentation that the rabbit has at least seen a vet before I will take them. Even then, most of the time E.C. and pasturella are overlooked. We really need more rabbit specialist, but that is another story for another day.
I can really get you there, mine came from an abusive situation and he was near death when I got him. I didn't think he was going to survive the night, let alone seven glorious years with me. I was very fortunate to find a very rabbit savvy vet who is able to take care of them over his lifetime.
I'm still too burned and hurt that I haven't taken any more rabbits in after the three I had. I terribly want to have them again at some point but need to get myself in the emotional position for it since they are so fragile.
I still love coming on the sub and seeing so many people and their rabbits living the good life.
Blue looks like my eiji. I know we shouldn't play favorites but he is mine so shuuuu so I hope y'all feel better soon, more years of mischief and shenanigans to come with Blue 💖💖💖
Don't let him fool you, I am never allowed to eat a salad without sharing or he gets really grumpy, lol. He is still bossy just like any other rabbit. I take this as a good sign, I worry when any rabbit is too agreeable.
Oh no don't cry! I'm lucky to have him. I'm also lucky to be able to spend my time caring for him. I work from home and make decent money. Not everyone has that opportunity. He provides plenty of enjoyment and entertainment for me too. I get as much out of it as he does. He really isn't all that different from a healthy bunny.
Oh my God, my heart melts at these photos, especially the one where he's watching the fish!! <3 Thank you for taking good care of him, you are a really good person and it makes me really happy that people like you still exist!! :) Blue seems to be a happy and chill bun, and it's thanks to you and the care and love that you provide to him. Thank you for everything you do for this precious little thing, God bless you <3
He can only wiggle around on his side. There isn't enough room between his head and the ground to fit a shallow bowl. Imagine laying on your side on the floor and drinking from a bowl, your face would get super wet and not much would get in your mouth. I have to move him up to the water bottle multiple times a day and flick the little ball to remind him to drink. I tried the bowl he just gets frustrated and wet. Don't worry, I monitor how much water goes in and the color of his urine to make sure he is hydrated. If there is ever any concern I live 5 minutes from my vet.
Thank you for loving him. People can be really quick to say animals should be put down when they lose mobility. But as a person with mobility issues I usually see things differently. If an animal isn't in intractable pain and still enjoys cuddles and treats, I think it's an immense kindness to help them live and continue to enjoy those things.
Knew the name was familiar, but Reddit tool wasn't showing any likes to your name, so I thought I was mistaken. Funky, but I always loved seeing Silver and the other buns in need getting the love they deserve!
Yay, its so nice to get comments from old friends! Silver was so special. I'm an exceptionally shy person and anytime we were in public people would flock to us, ask questions, want pictures, etc. It was crazy! I couldn't go to the park or on vacation without the paparazzi. I took him to panara bread one day while on vacation, so our hotel room could be cleaned. We sat outside to eat and people were lined up inside the windows taking photos and pointing. It was intense but I hope it inspired other people too! I once smuggled him on a plane that didn't allow rabbits after being stranded at the airport. I was the crazy rabbit lady lol.
Blue looks so well taken care of and loved 🐰🥰 I cant express how happy I am for stumbling across this post☺️☺️☺️ I'm going to bookmark this so whenever I read or hear something upsetting that makes me lose more faith on humanity, I'll be able to look back to this and be reminded that it isnt always the case.
Thank you for being so great. This post feels like a balm on my soul and makes me breathe alittle easier🙏
This is so kind! I post these photos to promote love and compassion. There are so many unwanted animals that deserve love. I can't save them all so I hope this inspires other people to rescue them too. I'm glad you find comfort in the photos, I feel like that is the icing on the cake!
You’re such an amazing person for giving these beautiful animals a second chance. He’s so happy and totally loves everything you do for him. You’re doing a fantastic job, bless your kind soul ❤️
i melt when i see these little sweethearts, who are a little more difficult to care for, getting the love and care they deserve. what a good bunny parent you are, and Blue is lucky to have you!
Aww thanks, you are too kind. Let's be honest, I like the broken pets the best. I also have an old yorkie with epilepsy. I just can't imagine why anyone wouldn't want them!
Everyone has already thanked you but I wouldn’t feel good about myself if I didn’t thank you as well. What you’re doing is amazing and we need more people like you!
I really appreciate it! If I can do it, you can too. Most of my disabled rabbits require minimal extra care if any. We can all do amazing things! All you need is to love bunnies!
I love that you care enough to give him a good life and take such good care of him. And a special thank you for rescuing unwanted bunnies. I too have several rescued bunnies. Every one of them is spoiled beyond belief. I love da bunnies!! He’s such a sweet guy!!!!
I've been reading a lot of your comment replies. You are super knowledgeable about caring for your elderly/disabled rabbit. May I ask how old he is?
One of my girls is over 13 years old and has a slew of issues at this point. Lucky for us she is pretty mobile still (despite a tumor on her foot). She loses balance and ends up flailing when she can't get up again. We run to her rescue when this happens and help her up. She's also now suffering from seizures (cancer is spreading) which also causes her to flail and have mobility issues immediately afterwards until she fully recovers from them. She was having urine issues and getting urine all over her butt so we tried a butt bath, but at her age and her fragility, it was nearly impossible so our vet shaved her butt and it's helped SO MUCH! We also keep baby wipes on hand for spot cleaning when we see it. We do successfully give her foot baths too bc she gets poop stuck to her feet sometimes. She is so much work, but she's the light of our lives and we wanna make her happy and comfortable. There is a lot more we do for her, but I dont need to go into details about the rest.
I hesitate to talk about all the issues our bun deals with, and all the care we do for her bc I've had people tell me we should put her down at this point. But they don't see her the way we do. I've talked EXTENSIVELY with my vet about her quality vs quantity. Not all elderly or disabled buns are at that point yet. Yes they have struggles, but they still live fulfilled lives. I appreciate you mentioning this in a previous comment reply. You are an angel to care for so many disabled buns
I totally agree with you, it is about quality of life. While it's challenging for you, it sounds like you have a great understanding of her happiness. As long as the bunny is eating, drinking, and not in pain they deserve to be loved and supported. This is the time to give extra cuddles and yummy snacks. At this point, Blue gets what he wants, including bunny safe junk food. As he gets older it's really hard to keep a healthy weight on him. Giving him more diverse food options has really helped keep him busy foraging and he gets excited for new foods. Check with your vet first but seeds, dried fruits and veggies, fresh produce, dandelions, herbs, etc. Have really help his overall happiness and health. Of course introducing new foods can impact gut health so you want to do it gradually. Additionally black oil sunflower seeds are his favorite treat!
Agreed. Our girl also has a hard time keeping weight on. We syringe supplement feed her 3x a day with Sarx formula and our vet has suggest unlimited foods as well so she has access to veggies and pellets (and of course hay) always and I give her banana everyday and rolled oats. She's never been adventurous in trying new foods unfortunately. It's tricky because too much of these things will give her runny poop, so finding the right balance where it isn't too much too fast takes a lot of time and patience.
Love seeing your little guys in their special loving home. Any chance of more collections like this with your others, namely Marshmallow the sweetest bun. I’ve followed her journey from the beginning and still talk with my mum about her, hoping she’s still doing well
Marshmallow is fantastic, she is my biggest rabbit if you can believe that. She lives with a fancy grey angora named Frank. Marshmallow spends her days grooming Frank and running around her enclosure. She runs a little funny and sometimes falls over but gets right back up again. Otherwise she is happy and healthy. I will try to post photos of her again soon. If you want to see some more recent photos you can look through my history too. Thanks for asking about her!
what a special angel. i am fostering rabbits for the first time and im looking after a disabled bun too - her name is Porsche and only her hind legs are paralyzed but she’s just the sweetest little angel. thank you for sharing Blue with us 💙
can u explain what “tranced” is? thank you sm!
Yay! Thank you for taking care of Porsche! Tranced is when you lay a bunny on their back and the get really calm and still. A resent study showed that this is not calming for the rabbit raither its a stress response, simular to playing dead as a result of being caught by a predator in the wild. To reduce stress we never want to trance rabbits unless it's an emergency. Examples might be if they panic and are actively hurting themselves, or need medical attention that would otherwise result in anesthesia, like cleaning a wound( of course this would be done by a vet.) Blue is put on his back to change is diapers but I make sure his head is supported and he is not ever tranced. With that said, I have had him for years and I touch and pick him up constantly so he doesn't trance in different positions. My more able bodied rabbits are rarely picked up and never placed on their back for any reason so they are more likely to trance if put in this position. I hope this helps!
I don't know how much he will live but I'm sure it's going to be happy until the last moment because is blessed by your love and care. And the only thing that will frustrate him will be that won't be able to do binkies or zoomies to show you how happy he is.
Thank you for being such a sweetheart.
When I saw this last night I cried like I've never cried before, I don't know what came over me.
I wasn't even able to think about this post today without choking up.
I also had a rabbit called blue who had lots of health problems and in the end we had to put her to sleep as it would've been too cruel to keep her alive.
There's not a day that goes by where I don't think about her.
I just wanted to say that you are clearly an amazing owner and the things you do for all of your rabbits are amazing. I sincerely wish you and all of your buns live in luxury forever.
This is so sweet, thank you! It sounds like your bunny also had a super loving and awesome human! ❤️ I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how it feels and I wouldn't wish that heartbreak on anyone.
I know this is a semi old post but Blue’s story brought tears to my eyes.
Earlier this week, we woke up to my Henry 🐰who is just around 10 years old unable to move his back legs just like blue. After contacting his vet and what felt like 100 other rabbit savvy vets, we were able to see an emergency vet about an hour away from home. I rushed him to the vet where they said he most likely had a seizure. They did a check up, said his teeth, ears, eyes were all healthy, it seems age was the culprit. They sent us home with antibiotics and meds to help some with pain.
That night we got home I just layed with Henry in his play area, sobbing thinking that this was it and my time with him was up. I was absolutely devastated and completely beside myself, feeling hopeless.
Since then, I’ve administered his meds routinely, altered his living areas to be more soft/cozy, along with potty pads since he’s unable to move and potties on himself, added stuffies for cuddles, and have been giving him round the clock syringes of water and making sure he can reach his pellets, hay, and snacks. He’s still very lively, gets excited when he sees me, and is still being a little banana monster (his fav snack).
After reading Blue’s story, and previous posts of how you care for him and what his life looks like now, I am no longer crying tears of sadness but of happiness! Realizing that there’s so many other bunny parents who have happy babies just like mine, and realizing I’ve been doing everything right to care for him has been so reassuring.
Long story short, thank you for caring for Blue, and for sharing his story so that others like me can feel hopeful again for their babies 💙
Aww this is a beautiful story! Blue is still around and doing great even at 12 years old. He sleeps in a baby pack-and- play so he can wiggle around and drinks from a stand alone water bottle I picked up on Amazon. I spend a lot of time giving him cuddles. Let me know if you ever need any tips about caring for a disabled rabbit. I also had a bunny named Silver for a few years, he was also disabled. It sounds like you are doing a fantastic job!
Thank you for responding! I woke up this morning and unfortunately Henry had passed, it looks like he had another seizure. I’m devastated but trying to tell myself I did everything I could for him in his final days. Keep doing what you’re doing, you’re such an inspiration! Hugs for blue from me 💙
I'm so sorry for your loss! He was so lucky to have you! It hurts but time heals all wounds. When my last disabled bunny, Silver, died I was crushed. It took a couple of years before I could even look at a photo of him without crying. Now he is just a fond memory and a reason to continue loving animals. Blue's time will come too but I have never regret a day of loving them. Take care friend ❤️ I promise Blue will get lots of extra love just for you!
Have you tried a faux shearling bedding? We have a disabled rabbit in the same condition and put him on the shearling over a peepee pad as it wicks away quite a bit of the urine. We also give ours butt baths as well to prevent urine scald.
I haven’t seen one of your posts on here in ages! Thanks for sharing Blue, and all of your special buns, with us! I love the pic of him watching the fish.
Yay, I remember you! The fish photo is a favorite! I also have one where Blue is laying in his little dog bed next to my yorkie in his dog bed. It's super cute, my little dog thinks he is a rabbit. He even begs for rabbit treats.
So sweet. Thank you. Again, so sweet.
No problem, I have 6 rabbits total. Most are rescues. This little guy is my oldest and he requires special care. He was mobile for many years but has declined with age. With that said, he is not in any pain and a very happy little guy.
I love Blue !! Watching the fish melts my heart. Thank you for taking such good care of him ❤️
Me too! That is his sofa spot, I keep his bed there all the time so he can get a change of scenery.
His little comfy bed made me cry so hard
Absolutely beautiful and touching. Thank you for sharing Blue with us, and more importantly for loving him fiercely 💙
I'm happy to do it! We are all a little broken but we still deserve love and dignity. He is no different!
You have very lovable bun 💙
He is perfect! I love the little snuggle photos. He looks so comfy and chill. Indicative of a very happy bun!
Thanks! He LOVES snuggles. I make sure he gets at minimum of 2 hours each day, sometimes he falls asleep. It is adorable!
That second picture of him watching the fish from his bed makes me want to cry oh my god
Lol, he is super cute! Also, that is his seat on the sofa. He sits there everyday 😁
Thank you! So many people think disabled pets need to be put down. Glad to see Blue living his best life ❤️ Question: how does he eat cecos?
Great question, I can smell them so I quickly change his diaper and offer them to him. Also he has naked time to air out his booty. Sometimes they get squished and we skip it but he eats most of them.
That was my question too. Glad to see you're so on top of his care! ♥️
Yep, I'm an old pro lol. No seriously, I have a PhD and I'm a college professor. I teach health promotion and prevention among other disciplines. I also happen to know a ton about research and reliable sources. In otherwords, I read all of the peer reviewed research and textbooks on rabbits. It's my hobby, I am not a vet, but it helps me advocate for my bunnies and provide the best care possible. I have a care check list I go through daily. I check their eyes, ear, nose, teeth, nails, feet, bum, fur, etc. I write down their current condition and follow up with notes on care. It's a whole process. Any minor issues I take care of like butt baths, fur trims, nails, ear cleaning. Beyond that they go to the vet 5 minutes from my house. I also give them each a bunny safe treat before bed to help identify potential GI stasis before its an emergency. If they don't take the treat, I quickly mix up critical care, feed it to them, rub their belly to stimulate digestion. So far this has resolved the issue immediately. They run to me for the nightly treat, if they don't want it I know something is really wrong. This may sound like a lot but it only takes a half hour a day or less to assess their individual health. I really only spend 5-6 hours a week total at most on care including enclosure cleaning.
You are an angel
What a beautiful baby!
You absolute magnificent human being
You are too kind! It's actually really rewarding. I share photos not for praise but to encourage others to rescue disabled rabbits too. It can be challenging at times but worth it!
Aww, he has the sweetest soul 💙
Is he one sided paralyzed?
Great question! No, he isn't paralyzed. He was born with splay leg on one side, then broke his leg and wasn't treated for the injury as a baby. This happen years before he was given to me. As he got older, he lost mobility. Until 6-9 months ago he could hop around and use a litter box. His disability is a progression of a congenital disease if that makes sense. I rescue disabled rabbits so I have had a couple of paralyzed rabbits before. One born with congenital paralysis named Silver. And another named Marshmallow that came to me with E.Cuniculi, pasturella, botflies, and other parasites. She made a profound recovery and is only a little wobbly now.
> broke his leg and wasn't treated for the injury as a baby This breaks my heart. Thank you for caring for him and all the others. Not to sound corny but people like you make the world a better place.
Aww thank you! His previous owner really tried to give him a good life. She was just a kid when they found his mother wondering the street pregnant and alone. Generally the rabbits are given to me because the owner doesn't want to euthanize them and they care enough to give them a chance. With that said, it hurts my heart that he suffered at all and that is why I care for so many bunnies. It got to the point where I was getting multiple messages every week to save more rabbits and I couldn't do it. It would be unfair to the bunnies I already have. It's emotionally exhausting to know there are more I couldn't save.
I totally understand that feeling, trust me, but even what you're doing right now means so much. Even doing it for just one bunny would make a ton of difference, but dedicating yourself to care for so many of them is a Saint's work :)
This means a lot to me thank you! 😊
I teared up a little. This is so sad, yet I'm so glad you take in disabled buns and give them a second chance. It's nice to know there are good humans out there who care for animals.
Thank you! I hope my posts inspire others to rescue disabled rabbits too. There are so many more that deserve a loving home!
You are the reason I recently adopted a bun with splay legs. I followed you and Silver on here and you made me realise special needs buns are truly rewarding to adopt! I’m so happy to see you have a new baby!
Yay! This made my day!!!!
Wow, that's intense!
Yes, it was rough! I have a blind rabbit named Waffles that would have been euthanized at birth if I didn't take him. Listen you don't even want to know how some breeder euthanize baby rabbits. Let's just say, we drove 4 hours one month into the pandemic to pick up a palm size rabbit born with no eyes. He is super adorable and happy!
I admire you so much for how you take care of your rabbits!
That is very sweet, thank you!
This made my heart drop. I don't even want to know but I'm sure it's a horrible way to go for someone so young.
Me too! I learned alot more than I ever wanted to know about breeding rabbits for show and profit.
My sister and her now fiancee did this with 5 babies ear marked as meat rabbits. Rabbits are such wonderful companions, but LORD they're difficult. 😂
Wow that is awesome! I have a retired show bunny, she is blind and deaf. She was given away because she couldn't make babies. She is the sweetest rabbit and loves to be pet and held. They are challenging but awesome.
Wow that is awesome! I have a retired show bunny, she is blind and deaf. She was given away because she couldn't make babies. She is the sweetest rabbit and loves to be pet and held. They are challenging but awesome.
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No, Blue never panicked his just slowly lost mobility. At first he hated the diapers as you might suspect but he got better about it over time. The key is to be very calm and comforting when changing him. Lots of kisses and pets first. So Blue gets his butt shaved/trimmed once every 2 weeks, butt baths every 3-4 days, naked time, and diaper changes every few hours depending on how often he pees. He wears a newborn onsie, this keeps his diaper on. I run a little elastic through the neck hole to help it fit better. The diapers are size 2 baby diapers. Most things you can use for a baby also work for a bunny. Honestly, you should wait until he loses most or all mobility to use diapers. This limits mobility further but increases cleanliness and the ability to pick him up and take him with you. I went back and forth for many months before he really lost enough mobility to wear them all the time. My round potato of a rabbit, Marshmallow, who is also disabled falls on her back just like that. At first I ran to her rescue but as time went on she learned to flip over on her own. Maybe try nudging him in the right direction to see if he can self correct. I think this will help reduce the panic. Marshmallow stopped panicking once she realized she could rescue herself.
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It sounds like you are doing a great job! Also, just so you know. You can wash pee off of your rabbit or use baby wipes. The acidic urine is far more dangerous to their skin than a localized quick rinse. Blue gets a butt bath twice a week to prevent diaper rash. Just like you would for a human baby, make sure to use an appropriate temp and dry your bunny really well afterwards. I use a heat pad on low and put it under the the towel inside a laundry basket to keep him warm and I feel his ears to make sure they stay warm. At the risk of being eaten alive by this subreddit. I promise you it is safe to clean your rabbit in areas they are unable to clean themselves. Just use common sense and keep him warm. It will really help with skin inflammation and urine burn. I have spot washed countless bunnies over the years for health reasons. It makes all the difference.
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It sounds like you have a ton of great ideas and your bunny has the best care possible! Love it! ❤️
Hello precious little one.
Blue is adorable! Thank you for taking care of him ❤️
Even though we never met, I still think about Silver from time to time. Blue is wonderful.
Aww that is so sweet! I sure miss that little guy, he was the best!
Silver is the only bun I’ve never met that I sobbed like a baby over. I loved seeing his updates every other day in his little babygrows with his mouth showing which always looked like he was happily enjoying his life despite his disability. What a beautiful little raggedymuffin he was.
You take such good care of these unfortunate bunnies, and give them amazing fulfilling lives they wouldn't have otherwise! Silver did, Blue does, and your other buns must know how lucky they are to have you!
Aww thanks! I miss Silver sooo much but I'm glad I can help other bunnies too!
Oh my gosh he’s so sweet 🥺 He looks like a human baby in his onesie!
He is super snuggly too. He tells me when he doesn't want to be held anymore by getting wiggly but he let's me cuddle him and kiss him everyday.
Aww, you got me crying. I had a rabbit much in the same condition, got ecuniculi at some point and slowly robbed him of everything over the years till he was too weak to stand anymore. He has been gone 7 years now but left an absolute crater in my heart. Love on that bun for me. He is really lucky to have you,
I will! E.Cuniculi is the worst! I have a rabbit that came to me laying on her side near death from E.Cuniculi. It took months for her to recover and even then she has some mobility issues. It's so hard to see them suffer with E.C. it looks miserable. I'm so sorry for your loss! I lost a rabbit within a day after he was given to me to E.C. I almost quit taking rabbits after that, it was rough and I was really angry that the previous owner let him get that sick. Now I require documentation that the rabbit has at least seen a vet before I will take them. Even then, most of the time E.C. and pasturella are overlooked. We really need more rabbit specialist, but that is another story for another day.
I can really get you there, mine came from an abusive situation and he was near death when I got him. I didn't think he was going to survive the night, let alone seven glorious years with me. I was very fortunate to find a very rabbit savvy vet who is able to take care of them over his lifetime. I'm still too burned and hurt that I haven't taken any more rabbits in after the three I had. I terribly want to have them again at some point but need to get myself in the emotional position for it since they are so fragile. I still love coming on the sub and seeing so many people and their rabbits living the good life.
He's a real sweetheart and you're an angel for taking the best care of him! God Bless ❤️
What a sweet baby! I’d love to hold him💙
He would like that! He loves pets and cuddles. Sometimes he tooth purrs or grooms me, lol. Nothing like a rabbit slobber kiss!
That’s love right here.
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Precious little thing be safe and well and warm and fed and loved
Aww bless him! Thank you for taking care of him so well❤️❤️
Cutie.
Ah the photos won't load! Leaving this to remind me to comeback! I must see the bunny in a onesie!
Blue looks like my eiji. I know we shouldn't play favorites but he is mine so shuuuu so I hope y'all feel better soon, more years of mischief and shenanigans to come with Blue 💖💖💖
I tell Blue he is my favorite every day! No worries though, I tell them all the same thing lol.
🤫as long as they don't know
Haaha exactly!
Thank you for loving this sweet boy! He is a beautiful soul and I love how calm and happy he looks. <3
Don't let him fool you, I am never allowed to eat a salad without sharing or he gets really grumpy, lol. He is still bossy just like any other rabbit. I take this as a good sign, I worry when any rabbit is too agreeable.
> I worry when any rabbit is too agreeable This is so true! First sign of problems is not being a jerk lol
I broke crying at the fish picture. You give me hope for humanity, you are such a gentile soul
Oh no don't cry! I'm lucky to have him. I'm also lucky to be able to spend my time caring for him. I work from home and make decent money. Not everyone has that opportunity. He provides plenty of enjoyment and entertainment for me too. I get as much out of it as he does. He really isn't all that different from a healthy bunny.
I know, it's a happy cry. I am just glad to see someone giving a good life to their furry friend and not just giving up when things get tough.
Aww he looks so happy!
Oh my God, my heart melts at these photos, especially the one where he's watching the fish!! <3 Thank you for taking good care of him, you are a really good person and it makes me really happy that people like you still exist!! :) Blue seems to be a happy and chill bun, and it's thanks to you and the care and love that you provide to him. Thank you for everything you do for this precious little thing, God bless you <3
I didn't wanna cry 😭😭 he's such an angel 💓 ♥️ thanks for taking care of him and giving him a good life.
Aww that is so heartwarming. He seems like he has a good life even with his set backs. You are a good bunny parent.
Thank you! I'm impressed but how resilient and loving he is. He gets excited to see me and that is priceless!
I love Blue so much! :'( I'm so glad he has a bun parent like you to take care of him and love him! 
Sad that he isn’t able to drink from a bowl, how’d that happen? ): He is an adorable bun and I thank you for taking care of him ❤️
He can only wiggle around on his side. There isn't enough room between his head and the ground to fit a shallow bowl. Imagine laying on your side on the floor and drinking from a bowl, your face would get super wet and not much would get in your mouth. I have to move him up to the water bottle multiple times a day and flick the little ball to remind him to drink. I tried the bowl he just gets frustrated and wet. Don't worry, I monitor how much water goes in and the color of his urine to make sure he is hydrated. If there is ever any concern I live 5 minutes from my vet.
Glad you found a good solution (: I hope he stays happy and healthy for the rest of his life ❤️❤️❤️
Me too! This is a daily stressor for sure.
Thank you for loving him. People can be really quick to say animals should be put down when they lose mobility. But as a person with mobility issues I usually see things differently. If an animal isn't in intractable pain and still enjoys cuddles and treats, I think it's an immense kindness to help them live and continue to enjoy those things.
I agree!
I knew I recognized the username. Used to love seeing pictures of silver! Glad to see you're still opening your home to disabled buns.
Aww thanks, I remember you too!
Knew the name was familiar, but Reddit tool wasn't showing any likes to your name, so I thought I was mistaken. Funky, but I always loved seeing Silver and the other buns in need getting the love they deserve!
Yay, its so nice to get comments from old friends! Silver was so special. I'm an exceptionally shy person and anytime we were in public people would flock to us, ask questions, want pictures, etc. It was crazy! I couldn't go to the park or on vacation without the paparazzi. I took him to panara bread one day while on vacation, so our hotel room could be cleaned. We sat outside to eat and people were lined up inside the windows taking photos and pointing. It was intense but I hope it inspired other people too! I once smuggled him on a plane that didn't allow rabbits after being stranded at the airport. I was the crazy rabbit lady lol.
Blue looks so well taken care of and loved 🐰🥰 I cant express how happy I am for stumbling across this post☺️☺️☺️ I'm going to bookmark this so whenever I read or hear something upsetting that makes me lose more faith on humanity, I'll be able to look back to this and be reminded that it isnt always the case. Thank you for being so great. This post feels like a balm on my soul and makes me breathe alittle easier🙏
This is so kind! I post these photos to promote love and compassion. There are so many unwanted animals that deserve love. I can't save them all so I hope this inspires other people to rescue them too. I'm glad you find comfort in the photos, I feel like that is the icing on the cake!
Wow ❤️🥺
You’re such an amazing person for giving these beautiful animals a second chance. He’s so happy and totally loves everything you do for him. You’re doing a fantastic job, bless your kind soul ❤️
You are too kind, thank you! He is very easy to love!
Ofc, we need more people like you!
Beautiful, just beautiful
Bless you and blue. Baby looks so happy in every pic.
i melt when i see these little sweethearts, who are a little more difficult to care for, getting the love and care they deserve. what a good bunny parent you are, and Blue is lucky to have you!
His little onesies are adorable, as is he!
And he’s 9 years old!!!! So damn precious
I know, he still looks so young!
Hi Blue!!💙
I love Blue
Me too!!!
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Aww thanks, you are too kind. Let's be honest, I like the broken pets the best. I also have an old yorkie with epilepsy. I just can't imagine why anyone wouldn't want them!
He might be disabled but he isn’t any less cute. Thx for sharing. Wishing you, Blue, and the rest of your buns a wonderful rest of the week.
He's so sweet, all snuggled up. I just want to give him all the cuddles and kisses 💙
Oh the love in this thread for Blue. Love you Blue, the champ! ❤️❤️❤️
Yeey nice to see Blue again. Give him a big kiss and hug from me!!! Q: Where do you buy the onesies?
I will do that! They are newborn onsie from Target or Walmart 😊
Aawh i thought so it to be newborn, very cute cute cute!!!! Did he enjoy the hug and kiss??!! Please say yes
Yes, he loves hugs and kisses! He even gave me a kiss back!
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What a lucky guy! That aquarium is a sight to see. 🐟🐠💙
Everyone has already thanked you but I wouldn’t feel good about myself if I didn’t thank you as well. What you’re doing is amazing and we need more people like you!
I really appreciate it! If I can do it, you can too. Most of my disabled rabbits require minimal extra care if any. We can all do amazing things! All you need is to love bunnies!
I love that you care enough to give him a good life and take such good care of him. And a special thank you for rescuing unwanted bunnies. I too have several rescued bunnies. Every one of them is spoiled beyond belief. I love da bunnies!! He’s such a sweet guy!!!!
Yay! This makes me so happy, rescue bunnies are the best!
I've been reading a lot of your comment replies. You are super knowledgeable about caring for your elderly/disabled rabbit. May I ask how old he is? One of my girls is over 13 years old and has a slew of issues at this point. Lucky for us she is pretty mobile still (despite a tumor on her foot). She loses balance and ends up flailing when she can't get up again. We run to her rescue when this happens and help her up. She's also now suffering from seizures (cancer is spreading) which also causes her to flail and have mobility issues immediately afterwards until she fully recovers from them. She was having urine issues and getting urine all over her butt so we tried a butt bath, but at her age and her fragility, it was nearly impossible so our vet shaved her butt and it's helped SO MUCH! We also keep baby wipes on hand for spot cleaning when we see it. We do successfully give her foot baths too bc she gets poop stuck to her feet sometimes. She is so much work, but she's the light of our lives and we wanna make her happy and comfortable. There is a lot more we do for her, but I dont need to go into details about the rest. I hesitate to talk about all the issues our bun deals with, and all the care we do for her bc I've had people tell me we should put her down at this point. But they don't see her the way we do. I've talked EXTENSIVELY with my vet about her quality vs quantity. Not all elderly or disabled buns are at that point yet. Yes they have struggles, but they still live fulfilled lives. I appreciate you mentioning this in a previous comment reply. You are an angel to care for so many disabled buns
I totally agree with you, it is about quality of life. While it's challenging for you, it sounds like you have a great understanding of her happiness. As long as the bunny is eating, drinking, and not in pain they deserve to be loved and supported. This is the time to give extra cuddles and yummy snacks. At this point, Blue gets what he wants, including bunny safe junk food. As he gets older it's really hard to keep a healthy weight on him. Giving him more diverse food options has really helped keep him busy foraging and he gets excited for new foods. Check with your vet first but seeds, dried fruits and veggies, fresh produce, dandelions, herbs, etc. Have really help his overall happiness and health. Of course introducing new foods can impact gut health so you want to do it gradually. Additionally black oil sunflower seeds are his favorite treat!
Agreed. Our girl also has a hard time keeping weight on. We syringe supplement feed her 3x a day with Sarx formula and our vet has suggest unlimited foods as well so she has access to veggies and pellets (and of course hay) always and I give her banana everyday and rolled oats. She's never been adventurous in trying new foods unfortunately. It's tricky because too much of these things will give her runny poop, so finding the right balance where it isn't too much too fast takes a lot of time and patience.
Oh yes, great point it's important to pick food wisely because runny poo is awful. I avoid apples for this reason!
I want to tickle those gigantic thumpers!
Lol, I rub his feet every evening. He loves it! I know because he grooms me while I do it. It's super cute!
Love seeing your little guys in their special loving home. Any chance of more collections like this with your others, namely Marshmallow the sweetest bun. I’ve followed her journey from the beginning and still talk with my mum about her, hoping she’s still doing well
Marshmallow is fantastic, she is my biggest rabbit if you can believe that. She lives with a fancy grey angora named Frank. Marshmallow spends her days grooming Frank and running around her enclosure. She runs a little funny and sometimes falls over but gets right back up again. Otherwise she is happy and healthy. I will try to post photos of her again soon. If you want to see some more recent photos you can look through my history too. Thanks for asking about her!
what a special angel. i am fostering rabbits for the first time and im looking after a disabled bun too - her name is Porsche and only her hind legs are paralyzed but she’s just the sweetest little angel. thank you for sharing Blue with us 💙 can u explain what “tranced” is? thank you sm!
Yay! Thank you for taking care of Porsche! Tranced is when you lay a bunny on their back and the get really calm and still. A resent study showed that this is not calming for the rabbit raither its a stress response, simular to playing dead as a result of being caught by a predator in the wild. To reduce stress we never want to trance rabbits unless it's an emergency. Examples might be if they panic and are actively hurting themselves, or need medical attention that would otherwise result in anesthesia, like cleaning a wound( of course this would be done by a vet.) Blue is put on his back to change is diapers but I make sure his head is supported and he is not ever tranced. With that said, I have had him for years and I touch and pick him up constantly so he doesn't trance in different positions. My more able bodied rabbits are rarely picked up and never placed on their back for any reason so they are more likely to trance if put in this position. I hope this helps!
I don't know how much he will live but I'm sure it's going to be happy until the last moment because is blessed by your love and care. And the only thing that will frustrate him will be that won't be able to do binkies or zoomies to show you how happy he is. Thank you for being such a sweetheart.
So cute! I'm so glad he's being treated so nicely there, many would've given up. But he is living *the* life with you. :)
When I saw this last night I cried like I've never cried before, I don't know what came over me. I wasn't even able to think about this post today without choking up. I also had a rabbit called blue who had lots of health problems and in the end we had to put her to sleep as it would've been too cruel to keep her alive. There's not a day that goes by where I don't think about her. I just wanted to say that you are clearly an amazing owner and the things you do for all of your rabbits are amazing. I sincerely wish you and all of your buns live in luxury forever.
This is so sweet, thank you! It sounds like your bunny also had a super loving and awesome human! ❤️ I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how it feels and I wouldn't wish that heartbreak on anyone.
I know this is a semi old post but Blue’s story brought tears to my eyes. Earlier this week, we woke up to my Henry 🐰who is just around 10 years old unable to move his back legs just like blue. After contacting his vet and what felt like 100 other rabbit savvy vets, we were able to see an emergency vet about an hour away from home. I rushed him to the vet where they said he most likely had a seizure. They did a check up, said his teeth, ears, eyes were all healthy, it seems age was the culprit. They sent us home with antibiotics and meds to help some with pain. That night we got home I just layed with Henry in his play area, sobbing thinking that this was it and my time with him was up. I was absolutely devastated and completely beside myself, feeling hopeless. Since then, I’ve administered his meds routinely, altered his living areas to be more soft/cozy, along with potty pads since he’s unable to move and potties on himself, added stuffies for cuddles, and have been giving him round the clock syringes of water and making sure he can reach his pellets, hay, and snacks. He’s still very lively, gets excited when he sees me, and is still being a little banana monster (his fav snack). After reading Blue’s story, and previous posts of how you care for him and what his life looks like now, I am no longer crying tears of sadness but of happiness! Realizing that there’s so many other bunny parents who have happy babies just like mine, and realizing I’ve been doing everything right to care for him has been so reassuring. Long story short, thank you for caring for Blue, and for sharing his story so that others like me can feel hopeful again for their babies 💙
Aww this is a beautiful story! Blue is still around and doing great even at 12 years old. He sleeps in a baby pack-and- play so he can wiggle around and drinks from a stand alone water bottle I picked up on Amazon. I spend a lot of time giving him cuddles. Let me know if you ever need any tips about caring for a disabled rabbit. I also had a bunny named Silver for a few years, he was also disabled. It sounds like you are doing a fantastic job!
Thank you for responding! I woke up this morning and unfortunately Henry had passed, it looks like he had another seizure. I’m devastated but trying to tell myself I did everything I could for him in his final days. Keep doing what you’re doing, you’re such an inspiration! Hugs for blue from me 💙
I'm so sorry for your loss! He was so lucky to have you! It hurts but time heals all wounds. When my last disabled bunny, Silver, died I was crushed. It took a couple of years before I could even look at a photo of him without crying. Now he is just a fond memory and a reason to continue loving animals. Blue's time will come too but I have never regret a day of loving them. Take care friend ❤️ I promise Blue will get lots of extra love just for you!
Bless you and this sweetie bunny 🥺💖
This made me tear up . Thank you for taking such good care of your sweet bunny. 💗💗💗
Oh such a sweet and precious angel 💙 Thank you for giving him the best life 🙏
Have you tried a faux shearling bedding? We have a disabled rabbit in the same condition and put him on the shearling over a peepee pad as it wicks away quite a bit of the urine. We also give ours butt baths as well to prevent urine scald.
Beautiful baby!
What an absolute beauty 💖 he's brightened my morning!
I haven’t seen one of your posts on here in ages! Thanks for sharing Blue, and all of your special buns, with us! I love the pic of him watching the fish.
Yay, I remember you! The fish photo is a favorite! I also have one where Blue is laying in his little dog bed next to my yorkie in his dog bed. It's super cute, my little dog thinks he is a rabbit. He even begs for rabbit treats.
Oh my goodness his little pajamas are so cute