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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 06/27/2009 at 1:24 PM
  bunnytowne
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  Since we moved things around Cottons has been staying under the computer. He peed there too. I took him to his house he ate a little bit and went to his litterbox by the door.
  
  I am worried cuz he hasn’t finished his breakfast or eaten hay yet. It is 4:30 pm and he still has pellets left.
  
  How do I make him more comfy with his new surroundings?
  
  At the moment I locked him in his house thinking that might help. I brushed him already and gave him treats and pettings.
  
  He did run around on the rug early this morning. Til he went to hide under the desk. He asks for pets there too standing on his little legs with his front paws on m.e
- 06/27/2009 at 3:10 PM
  RabbitPam
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  Well, you know bunnies are creatures of habit, so I imagine Cotton is taking some time to adjust to the changes.
  
  I also wonder if he could use a familiar hidey hole until he gets used to the new arrangement. Do you have a favorite basket, or box for him that you could make comfy? Maybe put the outer litter pan next to it. Something that makes him feel safe, and you might not move around.
  
  If he isn’t eating or pooping by tomorrow AM, then it’s more than just the changes.
- 06/27/2009 at 3:40 PM
  bunnycutie
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  does he have a favorite mat or towel that smells like him? that might give him more comfort. keep an eye on him. if he doesn’t eat or poo by tomorrow, call the vet asap!
- 06/27/2009 at 4:57 PM
  bunnytowne
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  He leaves a poop here n there. He nibbled at his pellets. He has nibbled some hay.
  
  I brushed him gave hiim treats harnessed him took him outside a little bit.
  
  He is now out exploring under the table. I put him a towel in the middle of the wicker thingy for him to lie on. He got up there and I gave him treats. I have been giving him more treats than he should have. I am trying to make him feel more comfy
  
  OH great guess what. He just went into his cage on his own and ate some pellets. HE is back on top the litter container. I had his food bucket up there and I took it off to where it was b4. He is lying up there now. Oh good. That is a safe spot to him
  
  This morning and last nite he still comes to the couch for me to pet him.
  
  He was on top his house by the couch last nite. I petted him til he flopped over. We moved his house next to my spot on the couch.
  
  I think he is going to be ok now. A little adjustment period for him poor little Cotton Boo. Then next week the vet. I am freezing him a water bottle for his a/c for vet day.
  
  Thanks for the help BB friends.
- 06/27/2009 at 6:29 PM
  Furface
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  Glad to hear he’s adjusting to his mommies furniture arranging compulsion, Just Kidding
- 06/28/2009 at 1:25 AM
  PEPPA GEORGIE
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  Arrr poor cotton, maybe his bunny feng shui was out of balance xx Glad all back to happy bunny times xxx
- 06/28/2009 at 3:43 AM
  RabbitPam
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  Sounds much better. Cotton Boo is feisty, yet sensitive.
- 06/28/2009 at 12:17 PM
  bunnycutie
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  glad i could help
- 07/02/2009 at 3:41 PM
  Dee
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  Glad he’s feeling better. BunBun/Ludicris is the nervous type- he hides all day after we go to the vet’s for him and Nelli’s pedicure. God forbid I change the furniture- he just about has a breakdown. It’s scary when they’re so upset they refuse food. Wish I could get that upset- lol.
- 07/03/2009 at 3:39 PM
  bunnytowne
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  OH I know yikes. Cotton settled down on the 3rd day fortunately. Now he is upset cuz I give him his meds 2x a day. OH yi. Poor guy. He can’t seem to get a break.
  
  He is doing good though. Eating and such.
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