BrittsBunny
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Wrangler has been exposed to many curious dogs that have checked him out from underneath my bed several times, and he handled the situation with several warning thumps and then would jump on my bed for further safety. From there, he would lay down and relax. For a little bit, Wrangler prefered to stay on my bed then be underneath, which was fine until he started pooping and peeing on the bed. So I kicked him off (not literally).
Anyways, up until this weekend, he stayed off my bed for the most part...my roomie's mom brought their lab up and well, either (A) Wrangler is peod that yet another dog trespassed his territory or (B) he is sick. The following list is of Wrangler's behavior:
- He would constantly jump on my bed even though I would set him down or push him off many times telling him "No" that he's not allowed on the bed (the dog was not in sight and in the other room). He simply would not get the idea.
- Like I stated above, I usually don't care if he wants to chill on my bed while we have a 4-legged, furry, drooling visitor that barks...but every time he would get on my bed for the last couple of days, he wouldn't sit still and would appear to be very aggitated. He kept chewing on my sheets and blankets. And he has been nippy with me as well.
- The first night he started acting strange, I lost so much sleep from waking up in the middle of the night from him jumping on my bed and me having to put him back on the floor, only for him to jump back on my bed and cause a disturbance. I had to do this literally 15 times it seems. Needless to say, I was tired at work the next day.
- Tonight leaves me quite concerned. I walked into my room and found him on my bed, he peed and pooped big time on my bed, on the spot where I sleep, and chewed my cell phone charger in half (which I guess was my bad for leaving it on the bed I guess. Luckily it wasn't plugged in). Immediately I put him back on the floor and told him that he was a "bad boy" for doing so. I honestly think that he doesn't understand and I have know idea how you can discipline a rabbit effectively.
- I am not sure what the normal color of his pee is suppose to be, but as I was soaking up it was almost a rust color...which I am hoping is not blood in his stool.
- He's currently in his cage for the meanwhile. He's been in his cage for the last couple of days almost every time I have left the house. I don't know what his deal is. He just seems so irritated, uncomfortable, and not happy. I've had him for over 2 years and this is the first time he has ever acted in such an extreme way. I don't know if he's trying to tell me something or what.
I am really tempted to take him to the vet. Or a rabbit specialist, which I just so happen to know. But I thought I might as well as for yall's opinions and advice. He's been a pretty darn good rabbit for the most part, but I can't continue to have him act this way. I'd hate to think that he has to be kept in a cage from now on.
Please note: Yes, my male rabbit is fixed and is probably about 3 years old.
Anyways, up until this weekend, he stayed off my bed for the most part...my roomie's mom brought their lab up and well, either (A) Wrangler is peod that yet another dog trespassed his territory or (B) he is sick. The following list is of Wrangler's behavior:
- He would constantly jump on my bed even though I would set him down or push him off many times telling him "No" that he's not allowed on the bed (the dog was not in sight and in the other room). He simply would not get the idea.
- Like I stated above, I usually don't care if he wants to chill on my bed while we have a 4-legged, furry, drooling visitor that barks...but every time he would get on my bed for the last couple of days, he wouldn't sit still and would appear to be very aggitated. He kept chewing on my sheets and blankets. And he has been nippy with me as well.
- The first night he started acting strange, I lost so much sleep from waking up in the middle of the night from him jumping on my bed and me having to put him back on the floor, only for him to jump back on my bed and cause a disturbance. I had to do this literally 15 times it seems. Needless to say, I was tired at work the next day.
- Tonight leaves me quite concerned. I walked into my room and found him on my bed, he peed and pooped big time on my bed, on the spot where I sleep, and chewed my cell phone charger in half (which I guess was my bad for leaving it on the bed I guess. Luckily it wasn't plugged in). Immediately I put him back on the floor and told him that he was a "bad boy" for doing so. I honestly think that he doesn't understand and I have know idea how you can discipline a rabbit effectively.
- I am not sure what the normal color of his pee is suppose to be, but as I was soaking up it was almost a rust color...which I am hoping is not blood in his stool.
- He's currently in his cage for the meanwhile. He's been in his cage for the last couple of days almost every time I have left the house. I don't know what his deal is. He just seems so irritated, uncomfortable, and not happy. I've had him for over 2 years and this is the first time he has ever acted in such an extreme way. I don't know if he's trying to tell me something or what.
I am really tempted to take him to the vet. Or a rabbit specialist, which I just so happen to know. But I thought I might as well as for yall's opinions and advice. He's been a pretty darn good rabbit for the most part, but I can't continue to have him act this way. I'd hate to think that he has to be kept in a cage from now on.
Please note: Yes, my male rabbit is fixed and is probably about 3 years old.
