The Herbivore Herd

02/02/2024

Photo of dog by Helena Lopes

01/02/2024

Vegan junk food will always have my 💜

20/05/2021

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19/05/2021

Bunny ✨🍑✨

15/05/2021

Look at this little squishy!!! 😍

14/05/2021

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05/05/2021

✨Stay safe, friends!✨

04/05/2021

I may be getting a bit too big for my gardening britches, but I’m sure as heck gonna try to grow some baby Bok Choy from these stalks 😂

25/04/2021

I call this: if Nox was a 90’s grunge musician 😂 Please pardon his mess, he’s still learning his way around a litter box.

Also I promise this isn’t a picture of a dead bun. This is just how this little twerp has decided he likes to nap. Which is equal parts adorable and terrifying...

18/04/2021

✨The Burrow is finally complete!✨ We’ve got loads more bunny-safe veggies and flowers coming in this week, and have quite a bit more we’ll need in the way of toys, but we’ve got the basics to start letting our herd enjoy the outdoors safely!

18/04/2021

We’re getting so close! After lunch is deck tiles and decor!!! 🥰

18/04/2021

Recently, we’d noticed that our little Nox had started to get a sore hock on his back left leg. I’m so glad we caught it early on, as he hadn’t seemed too affected by it yet and there wasn’t any broken skin. His vet advised that we’d just need to keep an eye on it, but no medical intervention was needed at this time. That was on April 8th. That day, I ordered Sheepette, a synthetic lambs wool pad, which I’d seen/read about many special needs rabbits using for cushion.

Well, lo and behold, only 10 days later with a pen of Sheepette and I’m so relieved at the improvement! He’ll likely always have the hair missing there (really common), but the swelling and a lot of the redness have all but disappeared! Way to go, Noxy!!! 🖤

11/04/2021

Greetings from Carrot Patch Campgrounds 🏕

09/04/2021

✨Fun Fact Friday!✨

Unlike cats and dogs, rabbits do NOT have paw pads! It may not sound like a big deal, but pads provide a good deal of protection from rough or unforgiving surfaces. Due to this, rabbits need to be kept on soft surfaces that mimic the give that would be found naturally outdoors.

Nox here is developing the start of a sore hock on his left back foot. Our vet isn’t terribly concerned yet, but if left to worsen it can bring with it lots of pain and the possibility for infection! We’ve opted to cover his area in “Sheepette”, a synthetic lamb skin pad that will help his hock heal. Some time on this super soft surface should see the redness and irritation dissipate 🤍

07/04/2021

These buns know how to give their momma a heart attack 😳 I call this one the “dead bun flop”. Took a good 15-seconds or so to rouse him from his slumber. He added the rolled back eye for some dramatic effect...

03/04/2021

✨Maximum Sploot✨

01/04/2021

We’re SO excited to announce the launch of our all natural, full fiber cocoa cereal - Bunny O’s! 🥣

27/03/2021

One of our sweet bunny friends is needing our help! 🤍 His momma is facing thousands in vet costs and can use any help we can give her. If you’re able to donate, it would mean the world to little Waffles and his family.

Waffles was clinically diagnosed with liver lobe torsion. In order to save his life he will need… Heidi Moreno needs your support for Waffles Liver Lobectomy

25/03/2021

✨The Burrow Coming Soon!✨ Please note, this is not my image, but the product image from where we’ve purchased the enclosure. Next weekend should have us assembling and laying the flooring for our outdoor bunny playscape!

Our burrow is fully enclosed, will be placed on a concrete surface with bunny-safe outdoor flooring, and feature a tarped, fully covered play area measuring 9’ x 18’ 💖 We are so excited to create this safe space for some outdoor enrichment for our herd!

24/03/2021

Prepare for the unexpected...with a fully stocked bunny care kit! With our herd of 8, we’ve had to expand into this ✨opalescent Caboodles beauty✨ Some of our emergency must haves are...

✨Recovery Food (Sherwood, Critical Care, etc.)
✨Sherwood Appetite Restore powder
✨Various mL syringes
✨Simethicone Gas Drops
✨Meloxicam and Cisapride (Rx only and vet-approved)
✨Nail Trimmers
✨Ear Cleaner (Only use w/ vet recommendation)
✨Benebac Probiotic Powder (or gel)
✨Laxatone Maple
✨Styptic Power
✨Assorted Combs and Deshedders
✨Digestive Tablets (Sherwood)
✨Saline Eye Flush Solution
✨Artificial Tears
✨Sterile Bandages/Wraps
✨Contact List of Rabbit-Savvy Vet(s) and 24-Hour Clinic(s)
✨Care Guides for Your Rabbit(s)

24/03/2021

Bunny Ear salad bowls with Dandelion greens and Baby Bok Choy 🥬

23/03/2021

Nox is working with momma again today while his area is deep cleaned 🧼 So far, he’s been doing really well with his meds! We’ve definitely seen increased energy and activity, which makes me hopeful that his antibiotics and anti inflammatory meds are doing their job. He’s got around 2-weeks left of antibiotics and one dose of the meloxicam remaining.

So far, there hasn’t been any change to the facial nerve paralysis. It’s becoming more likely that it will be permanent. Because of this, we are applying artificial tear gel directly into the unblinking eye every 4-6 hours. Our vet advised this will be lifelong to avoid ulcers or damage to his eye. He’s becoming more comfortable with his constant handling and medication administering, which makes me think he knows that we mean well and just want to see him better ❤️

We’ll be having a recheck in about 2-weeks to see what’s going on and gauge his progress, and we’re supposed to receive his CT scan interpretation within the next 24-48 hours.

22/03/2021

Clementine is easily one of our messiest buns. She’s developed a habit of kicking her litter ALL over the place, leaving nearly none in her box. We’d tried using only hay in her box, but we needed something to absorb urine and it wasn’t cutting it. We also wanted higher sides to help keep the mess in the box.

Cue the Breeze XL Tidy Cat box. It has a slotted bottom (small enough for no pressure on their feet, but urine still goes through), that collects all liquids in an absorbable pad tray below. I’ve ordered some Zorb fabric to make washable p*e pads to eliminate the waste of the one-time pads. I’ve also used a thin layer of hay as the only substrate. So far it seems to be a hit!!! 🙌🏻

19/03/2021

Nox seems to be gaining more energy day by day and it’s making my heart so happy! He finally started to show some more interest in hay, as I think he’s been wary to get too close being unable to blink. I decided to try some soft Timothy from RabbitHoleHay.com because the strands don’t stick out and cause as much of a poking hazard. I added some beautiful forage on top and served in an edible palm leaf heart bowl - both from Bunmommakes 🤍 It was a HUGE hit!!!

This momma is so ready to get him to our favorite vet tomorrow for a comprehensive diagnostics and ongoing treatment plan to make sure our little man can live his best life!

05/03/2021

Y’all. I am so happy I could cry! 😭 Little Nox was not having a good first night. He stayed in one place all night, didn’t eat, didn’t drink, and didn’t p**p. I gave him a syringe of recovery food + appetite restore to keep his gut active, but morning times brought us only one lonely p**p.

I decided to administer another feeding + appetite restore this morning to jumpstart his system, but still no luck. I called to get him on a wait list for our vet and planned on rushing him down by noon if no progress was made.

I also decided to move him to my room while
I work, away from any noise, dogs, etc. And I kid you not - not even 5 minutes in here with me and this little dude is gulping down water, eating hay, and rapid firing p**p like a pez dispenser! I am one elated bun momma right now and I’m so excited to see him start to let his guard down!!! 🖤

03/03/2021

Since we’re getting close...

Here’s some common misconceptions about buns!

1. A rabbit cage/hutch from the store is an appropriate housing for your rabbit. 🚨 Nope! Bunnies should never be housed in a cage or confined area. They require room to run, jump, and play. Would you want to be confined to a closet for your entire life?

2. Rabbits don’t require vet visits, vaccinations, etc. 🚨 Wrong again! As you should with a cat or a dog, a rabbit should see a rabbit savvy vet at least once a year. Depending on the health and condition of your rabbit, visits can be required as frequently as every few months to trim teeth, address gut slowing/stasis, and more. While it is still localized in the US, Rabbit Hemmorhagic Disease (RHDV2) has been found in multiple states and annual vaccinations are highly recommended for rabbits in these areas (not so fun fact: Texas is one of these areas). It is highly contagious and can wipe out an entire herd without protection.

3. Rabbits have a temperament similar to a cat or dog, like to be held, and love children. 🚨 Not so much. With patience, love, and some treats, you can certainly turn a timid bunny into one that hops to you for pets and tolerates being picked up, but this isn’t always the norm. Rabbits are prey animals and react as such. Most rabbits will do anything to avoid being picked up, instead preferring to remain on the ground. They can also be quite shy and can take a great deal of time to warm up to their parents. It is important to note that some bunnies may not be super outgoing to social. And that’s ok.

4. I only want one bunny. I don’t need to get him/her fixed. 🚨 Wrong-O! While spaying or neutering your rabbit certainly keeps unwanted babies out of the mix, desexing a rabbit can literally save their life. Females have an extremely high chance of developing uterine cancer as they age, but spaying can prevent it! Any type of surgery is a risk for rabbits, who can face complications when out under anesthesia, which is why partnering with a rabbit-savvy vet is key. Males don’t always face the same odds for cancers as females, but neutering is helpful in the prevention of testicular cancer later in life.

27/02/2021

Finally put some time into making a Linktree for all our favorites! ✨🐰✨

Follow us and our herd of rescue rabbits!

22/02/2021

She knows she looks good ✨🐰✨ Work it, Miss Olive!

09/02/2021

That’s when you know the hay is good...🌾 RabbitHoleHay.com

Note the mostly full bowl of pellets. Hay should be the biggest part of any bun’s diet, but often they end up eating a diet of too many pellets or treats. This is the equivalent of watching you child choose their bowl of broccoli over that slice of pizza 😂