I can't let my rabbit out freely because he marks his territory everywhere but I bring him out everyday for about 3 hours more than once a day. I had just brought him in and he was in his cage fine but when i got back from taking a shower he looked sooo sad! Idk what happened he just lays there and he used to play with his toys and he had a good old time in there but he seems so depressed! How can I change this seeing him like this has made me miserable like maybe i wasnt cut out to be a rabbit owner :[.
Depressed?
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elrohwen
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Sometimes my bunny has off days where he just wants to lay around and be lazy. At first I thought he was a little depressed, but now I think that's just how he looks when he's tired. Lol. His face isn't as expressive as a dog, for example, so it's easy to read too much into his expressions.
With that said, check and make sure your bun is eating. Sudden changes in behavior can indicate a health issue. It may be just be part of his nature to act lazy sometimes, or it could be the sign of a bigger issue. If he stops eating or scrunches up in pain, I would call the vet.
And I don't think you're a bad rabbit owner at all! You obviously care about him a lot and want to do the best for him. I'm sure he'll be playful again in no time.
With that said, check and make sure your bun is eating. Sudden changes in behavior can indicate a health issue. It may be just be part of his nature to act lazy sometimes, or it could be the sign of a bigger issue. If he stops eating or scrunches up in pain, I would call the vet.
And I don't think you're a bad rabbit owner at all! You obviously care about him a lot and want to do the best for him. I'm sure he'll be playful again in no time.
SweetSassy
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I think my bunnies look sadder after I put them back after their time out. They bite on the cage, lay around. I think they just enjoy being out more. 
^^^ Like elrohwen said, i wouldn't worry. just watch and make sure the bunny is eating.
^^^ Like elrohwen said, i wouldn't worry. just watch and make sure the bunny is eating.
mardigraskisses
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I know Bayou looks really sad when he's sleepy. And as much as you bring him out, I'm sure he's fine.
Saudade
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Please ignore the troll people, responding to him will only encourage him.
Anti-depressants are not metabolised the same in rabbits and will lead to liver and kidney break down, resulting in the death of your rabbit.
Anti-depressants are not metabolised the same in rabbits and will lead to liver and kidney break down, resulting in the death of your rabbit.
Saudade
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helo9 wrote:
please ignore yet another troll.
NorthernAutumn
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Dear god, I need MORE PICTURES!
He is GORGEOUS!!!!!!
He is GORGEOUS!!!!!!
CKGS
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He is gorgeous! Must have more pics...
SweetSassy
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Beautiful bunny
kirbyultra
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He is absolutely gorgeous! More more pics please
is he a palomino?
is he a palomino?
CKGS
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I am going to need more pics. I need more of his adorableness.
jewelwillow
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He is sooooo pretty!!!!!!
Definitely need lots of pix as you have them.
What breed/colour is he officially?
AWWWW, so cute- washer bunny alert!!!!!!!
Definitely need lots of pix as you have them.
What breed/colour is he officially?
AWWWW, so cute- washer bunny alert!!!!!!!
