Barley N. Hopps
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Barley has been a little off lately, not eating as much as usual and not romping around as much as usual. It's time for his annual check-up so he will be seeing the vet soon, but I've recently suffered a loss in my family and, along with the mental anguish of grieving, am also dealing with some physical manifestations of acute grief as well.
Now, I know from experience that a dog will sense one's mood and try to sympathize and support. Would rabbits, being at the other end of the food chain, respond by being a bit fearful perhaps? Does Barley sense my sadness and fear it? We also own two chinchillas and they don't want to have much to do with me either at this time. It's been about 6 weeks since my loss and it's almost been getting worse rather than easier to bear. I've just seen the doctor and am on mild anti-anxiety meds.
Any thoughts? It would explain why our pets suddenly avoid me! :bigtears:
Now, I know from experience that a dog will sense one's mood and try to sympathize and support. Would rabbits, being at the other end of the food chain, respond by being a bit fearful perhaps? Does Barley sense my sadness and fear it? We also own two chinchillas and they don't want to have much to do with me either at this time. It's been about 6 weeks since my loss and it's almost been getting worse rather than easier to bear. I've just seen the doctor and am on mild anti-anxiety meds.
Any thoughts? It would explain why our pets suddenly avoid me! :bigtears: