Calming Advice

[tooty]

I have a lovey rabbit called Bugsy Bailey, but he is bonkers!!!! Would having him snipped calm him down in any way?:bunnydance:

 

[ddrahan]

Having him nuetered would help with a lot ofbehaviors, how old is he? He could also be going through a stage. Itsalways recommended to get a rabbit spayed or neutered. with males itwill help with a lot of behaviors like spraying and will aid in litterbox training. Darlene

 

[naturestee]

How old is he, and what are the problembehaviors? Some are caused by hormones and will be helped byneutering (which I recommend anyway). Examples would bespraying/marking, mounting your leg, defending his territory,etc. If he's young, he may have "baby behaviors," which are arabbit's version of being a naughty puppy or kitten. Forexample, he could dig your carpet up a lot. Others arelearned behaviors, because he figured out that if he does somethinghe'll get a reward or you'll respond in a certain way. Forexample, he may learn that nipping your ankle gets him attention.

 

[tooty]

i hav 3 cats that are 10,8 & 6 they rused to roamin round the house n garden just doin wot they please,butour rabbit will not leave them alone he mounts them any chance hegets!!! the cats hav become nerves of the rabbit n do not like goin outanymor incase they bump in2 bugsy{rabbit}!

 

[naturestee]

Ok, that's definately a hormonal issue if he'snot neutered. Rabbits do mountto show dominance,but not asfrequently. You'll need to find arabbit-savvy vet (if you don't have one yet)and ask aboutneutering him. How old is the feisty little bugger?

 

[bunnydude]

Neutering would be very helpful in yoursituation. They can be neutered as young as 3 1/2 mos. or so. Alot ofvets like to do it later, I think I had Devon neutered when he was 4mos.