Holland_Lop
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My male holland lop, who is about 8 months old, has always hated being picked up but otherwise was very sweet. I had to bring him to the vet about2 months ago because his eye was leaking due to teeth problems. While at the vet, she had suggested that we get him fixed since he would have to be put under to fix his teeth. I am still monitoring his teeth, and plan to take him back in soon for a check up, but have noticed that his behavior has gotten MUCH worse since he has been neutered. I understand that a lot of bunnies are upset about surgery, but I do not feel that his behavior is because of that. He is still excited about eating, plays and runs around all of the time, and lounges around as if he is very comfortable. The problem is that he still will not let me even attempt to pick him up, let alone try to trim his nails (his nails were trimmed before at the vet) he nips and chases me around the room, lunges, grunts and attempts to attack my broom everytime I sweep near him, and pees and poops on my bed. Im not sure if it is still his hormones balancing out, or what could be the culprit. He had never nipped at me to the point that he breaks my skin, but he has done so lately. I am really hoping this is just something that will get better with time, because giving him up is not an option. I try to soothe him and not scold him, and after he nips me I put him back in his cage for a mini time out. I have let out yelps so he understands it hurts but its either he doesnt mind or doesnt realize its me he is biting.
Any advice from someone who has dealt with this before please let me know. At this point I am clueless as of how to correct this behavior.
Any advice from someone who has dealt with this before please let me know. At this point I am clueless as of how to correct this behavior.