lexingtons
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You know, I had to wait a couple hours before coming back onto the board and even think about posting about this afternoon's debacle. And a debacle it was - rest assured.
I was cleaning out rabbit cages today, feeding, and watering after spending much of the afternoon brushing and bonding with my buns. I've been struggling with socializing one of my newest bunnies, a 4-5 month old holland lop. He's not neutered yet and unfortunately I couldn't get an appointment until mid-January [eek]. He's been incredibly sweet at times, but is very hyperactive and possibly bordering on aggressive at others. I've chalked it up to the fact that he's in a new environment and overwhelmed with big, bad hormones. But I'm very frustrated and discouraged tonight. I'm not giving up or giving in, but I've had better days.
I left my new little guy's cage for last so that he wouldn't be too stressed and he was good - really good - and I was feeling good about things. But then I was having a rough time hooking his cleaned and refilled water bottle back into his cage. I dropped the little metal piece and it scared him so I made sure to coo and pat him to let him know it was okay. Things were okay but I was still fighting the water bottle. And...then...it...happened...
HE PEED AT ME. Okay, not at me - ON ME. IN MY EYE. IN MY HAIR. ON MY SWEATSHIRT. ALL OVER ONE SIDE OF MY FACE.
Yeah, can we tell I'm not a happy camper?! I know this has to do with the fact that he needs to go to the vet for the big snip snip, but this was horrible. Now, keep in mind that I'm as OCD as a person can get. That being said, pee and me are not friends. Not so much, no.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do? I know neutering is the next step, but it's not possible until mid-January. And I need to be able to socialize him in the meantime. So what can I do? I don't want to fear being sprayed each time I take him out, feed, clean, or water. I know it's an adolescence deal as he's chinning everything in the world...constantly...but that doesn't excuse this type of behavior. I've had males before and it's never been this bad. I'll be honest - I'm freaking out. Please help!
And please feel free to share your own pee pee nightmares. Sheesh! I can't believe I'm even writing this. Oh, and rest assured all - I've already taken a nice, steamy bath with lots of soap. Lots and lots of disinfecting soap. Oy vey.
I was cleaning out rabbit cages today, feeding, and watering after spending much of the afternoon brushing and bonding with my buns. I've been struggling with socializing one of my newest bunnies, a 4-5 month old holland lop. He's not neutered yet and unfortunately I couldn't get an appointment until mid-January [eek]. He's been incredibly sweet at times, but is very hyperactive and possibly bordering on aggressive at others. I've chalked it up to the fact that he's in a new environment and overwhelmed with big, bad hormones. But I'm very frustrated and discouraged tonight. I'm not giving up or giving in, but I've had better days.
I left my new little guy's cage for last so that he wouldn't be too stressed and he was good - really good - and I was feeling good about things. But then I was having a rough time hooking his cleaned and refilled water bottle back into his cage. I dropped the little metal piece and it scared him so I made sure to coo and pat him to let him know it was okay. Things were okay but I was still fighting the water bottle. And...then...it...happened...
HE PEED AT ME. Okay, not at me - ON ME. IN MY EYE. IN MY HAIR. ON MY SWEATSHIRT. ALL OVER ONE SIDE OF MY FACE.
Yeah, can we tell I'm not a happy camper?! I know this has to do with the fact that he needs to go to the vet for the big snip snip, but this was horrible. Now, keep in mind that I'm as OCD as a person can get. That being said, pee and me are not friends. Not so much, no.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do? I know neutering is the next step, but it's not possible until mid-January. And I need to be able to socialize him in the meantime. So what can I do? I don't want to fear being sprayed each time I take him out, feed, clean, or water. I know it's an adolescence deal as he's chinning everything in the world...constantly...but that doesn't excuse this type of behavior. I've had males before and it's never been this bad. I'll be honest - I'm freaking out. Please help!
And please feel free to share your own pee pee nightmares. Sheesh! I can't believe I'm even writing this. Oh, and rest assured all - I've already taken a nice, steamy bath with lots of soap. Lots and lots of disinfecting soap. Oy vey.
