Behavioral Changes?

FORUM

What are we about? Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

This topic has 4sd replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 16 years ago by bunnytowne.

Viewing 4 reply threads

Author

Messages
- 03/07/2010 at 9:43 PM
  BUNNYFOOFOO823
  Participant
  104 posts
  It’s been a long while since I post on here, I hope everyone is doing well.
  
  I have had Tigerlily for almost two years now! My first housebunny, last year (Feb 2009) we had her bonded and she and Takoda are doing great. The last week or so Tigerlily has been very standoffish towards me. She does not hop on the sofa and lay with me as she always has, she hides in her box whenever i come near her cage. This is very odd behavior for her, she has ALWAYS been super sweet towards me and while she has shied away from my husband she always comes to me. Aside from this she seems to be well, her poop is normal and her eating habits have not changed. Takoda is still super friendly. I know bunnies will be bunnies but i feel heartbroken, i have been with her since she was 6 weeks old she has always been very close to me. Why is she being so standoffish now?
- 03/08/2010 at 5:06 AM
  Beka27
  Participant
  16016 posts
  Welcome back! I’m glad to hear the buns are doing well!
  
  As far as Tigerlily… changes in normal behavior can indicate a health issue, but if she’s fine in every other regard, I wouldn’t worry about it right now. She may just be having a mood. Moods can change with a different schedule, or if she’s going thru a shed. Keep an eye on her, but try not to worry so much.
- 03/08/2010 at 9:37 PM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
  Participant
  12067 posts
  Welcome back
  
  Ditto Beka-a big change like that can be an indicator something is wrong. She might just be shedding and super grumpy as it happens, but keep a close eye for eating and pooping-if anything big changes along those lines it might be time to get her in to the vet.
- 03/11/2010 at 12:16 PM
  RabbitPam
  Moderator
  11002 posts
  Or, the change may not be with her but with you. If you have done anything new, like a new perfume, shampoo or soap that makes your scent different, she may be reacting to that.
- 03/12/2010 at 1:19 PM
  bunnytowne
  Participant
  7538 posts
  When Cotton and Ruby were together Cotton stopped jumping up with me for pettings. He just hung with Ruby. Everywhere she went he went.
  
  They can get less sociable with you once bonded. Unfortunately.
  
  Also keep a watch on her as mentioned earlier. Health could be a factor. Doesn’t hurt to be cautious
Author

Messages

Viewing 4 reply threads

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.