Article: You want to avoid the cage moving around. Place the side of the cage toward the front of the car, so that the bunny won't hit his face if the car needs to brake suddenly. Never place a bunny carrier in the closed-in trunk of a car. It's too dark and scary, and he could run out of air! Bunnies can ride in a covered truck bed or trailer if they are well ventilated. However, avoid this if it's hot outside because rabbits are sensitive to heat. The rabbit carrier will need to be strapped in tightly. Run the AC if it's hot or even warm outside. Rabbits are more sensitive to heat than we are. Park in shaded areas when you stop and leave the windows down if it's cool enough outside; or if it's hot, leave the car on and the air conditioning running. You can bring two keys with you to be able to lock the doors while you're out of the car. If possible, travel during cooler parts of the day, like early in the morning or after the sun has gone down in the evening. It's not likely it will ever be too cold for a bunny in the car, unless the temperatures are below freezing outside. If it's safe enough for you to travel, it's safe for the bunny to stay in an unheated car. If you're staying in a hotel, check ahead of time to be sure that they allow rabbits in the room. If the hotel doesn't allow it, then be sure you wait to stop until after the sun has gone down and the temperatures have dropped. Lock the car doors and leave the windows down enough to provide ventilation overnight. Park in the shade so that the early morning sun doesn't stress or overheat your bunny. Be sure that there is a continuous supply of water in the water bottle. When you stop, offer treats like apples or carrots. You can leave these in the carrier during travel; he may not eat them, but it's nice to have them in there. Just remove them if they start to go bad. Offer a vitamin supplement such as Vita-Stress to help with the strain of transporting your bunny. If your bunny overheats, you'll need to immediately get him to a cooler place and be sure he's out of the sun. Dampen his ears with cool (not cold) water to help get his temperature back down to normal. Another trick to preventing overheating in a rabbit, if he cannot be kept in air conditioning, is to keep secured soda bottles full of frozen water in the cage. Signs of overheating in a rabbit are: Fast, shallow breathing Hot ears Listlessness Wetness around the nose area Tossing head back while breathing rapidly from an open mouth It's possible to travel by air with a rabbit. If you absolutely need to take your rabbit on a plane, because you are moving, find out ahead of time what his experience will be like during the trip. Find an airline that allows pets. A few popular ones are Delta, Continental, Frontier, United, and WestJet. Each airline has different prices and regulations regarding pets, however, so do your research. Get an airline approved carrier. You'll have to conform to the guidelines of the airline regarding the type of carrier you can transport your rabbit in. Again, this will depend on the airline. Check the dates. Many airlines only allow pet travel during certain months of the year, when the weather makes it safe enough for the animals to travel. Use a cart for walking around the airport with the carrier. Rabbit carriers can get pretty heavy with a rabbit inside, so at the airport be sure to use a wheeled cart and secure the cage onto it to wheel it around.
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Strap the carrier into the car with a seat belt or place it securely on the floor behind a seat. Keep the car cool at all times. Bring the bunny inside with you overnight if it's warm outside. Check on your rabbit during travel. Look for signs of overheating. Learn airline regulations ahead of time if you are traveling by air with your rabbit.
Article: Start twisting the ring gently back and forth, while slowly pulling the ring out.
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Place your index finger gently on the stuck ring, and thumb under.
Article: If your rabbit is suffering from heat stroke, you may notice something is wrong without realizing exactly what it is. Your rabbit may seem extremely stressed, listless, quiet, and confused. Take care when handling your anxious rabbit. Any rough handling or extra stress could cause health damage. Look for fast breathing that seems like your rabbit is panting. Your rabbit may only be able to take rapid shallow breaths while keeping his mouth open. This means he's breathing through flared nostrils. He may also toss his head from side to side while he struggles to breathe. If your rabbit concentrates very hard on breathing, he may forget that he needs to swallow. This causes him to drool or salivate. This difficulty breathing and drooling is a strong sign of heat stroke. The fur around your rabbit's nose and nostrils may also be wet if he has heat stroke. If your rabbit has heat stroke, he probably won't move around very much. When he does move, he might be slow and seem uncoordinated. Your rabbit might be wobbly or weak on his legs. Some rabbits tremble, shiver, or have convulsions because of heat stroke. Look at the thinly furred inner part of your rabbit's ears. You should be able to see small blood vessels in the skin which give the ears a pink, red, or flushed appearance. This is because heat stroke can cause the blood vessels to dilate (get larger). The ears will also feel hot to the touch. The rabbit's fur may seem dull and starry (ruffled or spiky). To decide if heat stroke is likely, ask yourself whether it's a hot day. If so, think about whether or not your rabbit has been in the direct sun. Think about if he has access to water and shade. These factors can help you determine how serious the risk of heat stroke might be and what you'll need to do to help your rabbit.
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Pay attention to your rabbit's behavior. Monitor your rabbit's breathing. Look for drooling. Watch your rabbit's movements. Check your rabbit's ears. Consider the weather.