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FORUM BEHAVIOR 6 Weeks post neuter still spraying

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    • Chrystie
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        I have a 2 year old male that was neutered 6 weeks ago. I know it can take some time to get all the hormones out but is 6 weeks still spraying normal? He is also still using his “girlfriend” frequently. His behavior has definitely mellowed but he still sprays a lot.

        He is a rescue so the age is approximate. He could be closer to 3. Will it just take longer for an older bun to get all the hormones out? He was previously not around any other bunnies and I am trying to get him into our brood but he keeps spraying in all their areas and it’s making them a bit aggressive. All our other buns were spayed and neutered when they hit 4-5 months old so the spraying stopped within a few weeks.

        Thanks for the help.

        Chrystie


      • Cinnabunn the bunny
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          It could be because he has learned the behavior so he keeps feeling the need to do so. How long have you had him at your place? have you been cleaning the spots well?


        • Q8bunny
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            It could be lingering hormones. It could be territorial (unbonded bunny smells). If the latter, you could try desensitizing him to the scents by swapping toys, litterboxes etc. You could also try petting him to reassure him while in his own space – to help him feel more secure?? Especially if you notice him start to lift tail.


          • Bam
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              It can take up to 8 weeks for the hormones to die down in a boy. But I suspect this has sth to do with the other rabbits. A neutered rabbit can pee mark when he’s confronted with the smell of other buns. If you manage to introduce him to the other buns properly, this is likely to get better with time. But I’d wait a couple weeks longer before making real bonding attempts. Things like bonding mustn’t be rushed.


            • Chrystie
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                Thank you all so much for the information. Wallace has settled down with his spaying and now we are working on bonding him to at least one of our other two bonded pairs. Yes Bam, VERY slow going indeed!!!

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            FORUM BEHAVIOR 6 Weeks post neuter still spraying