Callaway
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I have a 1.5 year old intact male Holland Lop. I have never had an issue with him smelling at all ever. After googling it, do not tell me I am a lazy rabbit owner as so many have called individuals asking about odors. I clean out his cage and his litter box every day. We recently moved to another state and in the moving process he stayed with my in-laws for two weeks. Now, let me tell you. Prior to this move he was not a friendly rabbit, didn't like to be held, coddled, petted, etc. Throughout the entire time he was with my in-laws, he literally begged for attention. If they were sitting on the couch, he would periscope until he could make eye contact and continue till one of them got down on the floor with him. He cuddled them. Still didnt enjoy being picked up but would allow it without freaking out. When he rejoined us, he still was cuddly and lovable, even sits on the couch with us. I have noticed, when he gets excited and begins running around he gives off this foul odor. Sort of smells like a skunk. After researching, I noticed he does his little honking love dance around my feet and that is more or less when I smell it. Is he spraying? It is just absolutely disgusting. Would getting him neutered help with this odor? I dont know if he just randomly peaked sexually. He has also began trying to hump our arms when we are on the floor with him. Any advice?? Its just absolutely foul and I love him to pieces, I would just prefer when he is running around me that he doesn't stink. It's enough to make me gag.
I will note that about 6 weeks ago we noticed him having what looks like seizures. We took him to the vet and they put him on Baytril. While on it, he still had the "seizures". After looking at rabbit seizures online and watching him more closely, I do not know if he was actually having seizures. I think he is just grooming himself and flops over. But that's another issue, He began the above behavior three weeks into the medicine. Could that have had anything to do with it?
-A concerned mommy
I will note that about 6 weeks ago we noticed him having what looks like seizures. We took him to the vet and they put him on Baytril. While on it, he still had the "seizures". After looking at rabbit seizures online and watching him more closely, I do not know if he was actually having seizures. I think he is just grooming himself and flops over. But that's another issue, He began the above behavior three weeks into the medicine. Could that have had anything to do with it?
-A concerned mommy