PamsWarren
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Hello fellow bunny lovers.
Hereâs a bit of bizarre bunny behaviour that I'm hoping someone can help me to understand. I have a 13 yo neutered male with molar issues. I take him to the vet every 2-4 weeks for a molar rasp (done without anaesthetic). Iâve noticed that there seems to be a correlation between needing a molar rasp and an increase in humping. For example, two weeks after his last molar rasp he started humping again. He was humping a lot before the last molar rasp; the humping stopped after I had this teeth done. This isnât the first time Iâve noticed an increase in humping just before it's time for another molar rasp. Any ideas?:? One of my friends theorized that the increase in humping may be a response to pain or discomfort, but Fuzz gets daily metacam and I am not really seeing any signs of pain or discomfort. Heâs even still eating and behaving normally. Of course, Fuzz goes from eating normally to not eating at all very quickly when his teeth need to be done, so maybe Iâve just not yet noticed the decrease in appetite (despite the fact that I watch him very closely...my husband probably thinks I'm a bit neurotic; I prefer to think of it more as being vigilant ). Iâve actually booked an appointment for a molar rasp just based on the fact that it has been 2.5 weeks since the last one and heâs a humping machine again.
And while weâre on the topic of weird bunny behaviour, does anyone have any theories as to what teeth âchatteringâ means? Itâs not a grind or a tooth purr...itâs a chattering noise. Iâve had three rabbits who have made this noise; it seems to be in anticipation of something unpleasant, like receiving meds or sub-q fluids or being brushed. I do not think it is a pain response because the chattering starts before whatever Iâm about to do has started. Having said that, Iâve also heard one of the rabbits make chattering noises in her sleep. It may be coincidence, but all of my chattering rabbits were female (spayed).
Thanks!
Hereâs a bit of bizarre bunny behaviour that I'm hoping someone can help me to understand. I have a 13 yo neutered male with molar issues. I take him to the vet every 2-4 weeks for a molar rasp (done without anaesthetic). Iâve noticed that there seems to be a correlation between needing a molar rasp and an increase in humping. For example, two weeks after his last molar rasp he started humping again. He was humping a lot before the last molar rasp; the humping stopped after I had this teeth done. This isnât the first time Iâve noticed an increase in humping just before it's time for another molar rasp. Any ideas?:? One of my friends theorized that the increase in humping may be a response to pain or discomfort, but Fuzz gets daily metacam and I am not really seeing any signs of pain or discomfort. Heâs even still eating and behaving normally. Of course, Fuzz goes from eating normally to not eating at all very quickly when his teeth need to be done, so maybe Iâve just not yet noticed the decrease in appetite (despite the fact that I watch him very closely...my husband probably thinks I'm a bit neurotic; I prefer to think of it more as being vigilant ). Iâve actually booked an appointment for a molar rasp just based on the fact that it has been 2.5 weeks since the last one and heâs a humping machine again.
And while weâre on the topic of weird bunny behaviour, does anyone have any theories as to what teeth âchatteringâ means? Itâs not a grind or a tooth purr...itâs a chattering noise. Iâve had three rabbits who have made this noise; it seems to be in anticipation of something unpleasant, like receiving meds or sub-q fluids or being brushed. I do not think it is a pain response because the chattering starts before whatever Iâm about to do has started. Having said that, Iâve also heard one of the rabbits make chattering noises in her sleep. It may be coincidence, but all of my chattering rabbits were female (spayed).
Thanks!