Ella is not dominant she is clumsy

I was laying with Ella on my chest watching TV. This is a pretty common occurrence. Tonight, she started to slip and put a lot of pressure on my throat. Kevin swears it was a sign of dominating me. I am pretty sure something that cute was just a little clumsy.

Ella's New Vet

Like any good rabbit, Ella goes in for a physical once a year. This past Saturday marked her first day with a new vet. I cannot begin to tell you how unhappy I am with the service we received. Understandably, I only have her previous vet to compare to, but I am almost thinking the hour drive is worth it.

A list of what the vet did not do that I feel is standard:
Take her temperature
Request a stool sample
Check her teeth
Look at her underside

All the vet did do was a quick run over her body with her hands and weigh her. I made her look at her teeth (she recently chipped one); otherwise she would have blown right past this crucial step.

I will be paying another vet 40 more dollars. I am happy and confident Ella is in good health but I want a vet I trust before Ella gets sick. Cheers to the hunt for the new one.

Sweet Ella

This one of my favorite pictures of Ella, she is so sweet.

Ella stars as Lorlai Gilmore

For those of you interested in the Gilmore Girls, Ella, Bailey, and Kevin's attempt at you tube fame, this video is for you. Last summer he spent many of his minutes choosing a scene, shooting and editing this video, and of course, posting it. It is pretty cute, I am guessing it is Ella.

Silly Ella playing her games

Ella was downstairs playing with her tube. I simply had to share some of the pictures!

Your rabbit lives with your dog?

She sure does, and most of the time they make excellent playmates. Ella gets just as excited about "the rope", a big piece of rope with a knot in it, as Bailey. However, they do play with it differently, Ella likes to dig on it, chase after it, and sit on it. Bailey likes to pull it. That's it. Pull.

They both enjoy some leafy greens, and Bailey waits patiently until Ella has had her fill before cleaning up. They both beg for popcorn and run around your feet hopping you'll drop some down. Ella is a bit more aggressive about her love of popcorn and will jump on your lap and try to take it out of your hand as you bring it to your mouth.

Dogs and rabbits can be great friends, and if you are planning to have both here are some tips for socializing them properly.
You should know the breed

Monitor always
Introduce slowly, with dog on leash

Train your dog, encourage gentle behavior

If your rabbit has been harassed, not annoyed by the dog, remember shock can be fatal and CALL THE VET.

Know your rabbit's temperament as well. Ella is very social and is friends with many different family dogs. This may not be the type of company your rabbit wishes to keep. Watch for cues as to your pets needs, and consult your vet for more info on dog/rabbit introductions.

Welcome to 9 to 5 Hoppers

Welcome to 9 to 5 Hoppers! This is a place where you can chat rabbits, learn of Ella's crazy antics as she plots to take out Bailey, get advice on caring for your rabbits, and share cute pictures of bunnies!

Ella took a nap with her dad last weekend. He claims not to like her very much, but just look at the evidence. They spent a good hour together, just napping the day away.

You can clearly see how he despises her

Priceless. Kevin won't be pleased when the world knows how much he enjoys her snuggly company.

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