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FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Starting to get used to me or sick?

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    • SaisyDaisy
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        So my rabbit Charloette (5 months old now) has always been a little skittish since I rescued her, or jumping, struggling when being picked up, and occasionally growling. Although she’s much more friendly to me now (no more growling!!) she’s been oddly relaxed and patient with me lately, like letting my run her, snuggle and pet, and pick up, all without as much as a squirm, I’m probably overreacting since she eats and drinks plenty, but is she sick? Or just finally used to me? I don’t know if her patience is she’s just sick? I’m kinda confused on wether it’s a good thing she’s patient and lax now, or if I should be concerned?


      • puffs-of-fluff
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          Just keep an eye on her; as long as she is eating and drinking okay, going to the toilet, and not making any signs of pain (loud grinding, hunched up etc) then there is nothing to indicate she is sick.

          So enjoy your new bond with your pet and only worry if you see any of the above.

          I’m not an expert on bunny maturity, but it may be that she is starting to get hormones etc, as she is now 5 months, so that can change their behaviour a little bit. so she might have different moods over the next few weeks, so don’t be suprised if she is cuddly one minute, and grumpy the next. When she goes in for her spay, that should settle down though


        • Bam
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            I agree with puffs of fluff. Her age is consistent with bunny puberty. Your description is rather the opposite of what bun owners most often describe when their girl bun is starting puberty – a sweet and cuddly baby suddenly turns into a suspicious, skittish, even aggressive young lady. Your bun seems to do it the other way around. But a swift change in behavior is still typical of a girl in bunny puberty.

            Appetite, poop and pee are the major clues to our buns’ health, so keep an eye on that. And enjoy cuddling with her


          • SaisyDaisy
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              Thanks! I’ll enjoy it!

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