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As I’m typing this, I’m laughing hysterically because it’s so cute and hilarious!
So yes, Toby and my dog LOVE each other! Btw, other than Toby, I have a 4 year old, female malti-poo named Lilly. Ever since we first got Lilly, she’s always acted like a rabbit. Sometimes, instead of walking, she’d hop. When we play fetch with her, instead of chasing her toy, she hops to the toy. Then there was this wild rabbit in our back yard, and Lilly became friends with it. They would chase each other and the same rabbit would always come to our yard looking for Lilly. Then we got Toby (a Holland Lop bunny). Oh my gosh, they go crazy for each other! Every morning, Toby and Lilly hop to each other to say good morning. They even share a water bowl! Is it ok that a rabbit and a dog share a water dish?
Toby is mostly free-roamed during the day, so they run and chase each other. Sometimes, I get a little concerned cause they get too roudy, and I often wonder if Toby really enjoys her company. He’ll mostly play with Lilly, but I often see him hiding under the bed when she’s around like he’s hiding from her. Today, Toby was free roaming in my room with me, and the Lilly walked in. He took a big jump and charged at her. When I say charged, I mean he literally jumped right at her. Lilly started playing like she usually does, and then Toby made a weird snorting sound. At first I thought it was Lilly, but I then saw that it was Toby! I didn’t know that such a noise would come from a tiny lil bunny! I couldn’t tell if he was mad, or just playing. He then flopped next to her, and with rabbits, that means they’re comfortable. After that, Lilly went and laid next to him, and he cuddled with her. I was planning on bonding him with another bun, but now with the Lilly situation, I’m not quite sure.
Can u guys tell me if this dog/rabbit behavior is normal? I also wanna know what that snorting/grunting sound from Toby was. Should I still bond him with another bun? And lastly, is it ok if they share a water dish? Lilly has her own and Toby has his own, but they just like to share the same one lol
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Thx for the replies
Lilly is a very sweet puppy (she’s small) ad has never harmed Toby. Whenever they’re together, it’s always under my supervision. if she starts getting too rowdy with him , I’ll say “Lily no!” and she’ll stop. But my confusion was when he charged at her, and then flopped next to her later in the day. With that said, I still can’t tell if he’s scared, angry, or just having fun. I will keep on eye on his behavior towards her, and I will let you know what I see. Hopefully I see only positive things haha!
@bam, lol Toby also has several water bowls, and Lilly does too, but she doesn’t seem to like her water. Only Toby’s!
So yes, I’m sure bunny water must taste better!
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