<p class=”p1″>     Hi, I’m a new rabbit owner and my rabbit’s is Roli. We’ve only been together for just over 7 months. Before I got her I did a lot of research so that I could learn how to be a good rabbit mamma. I love her so much and I want to give her the best life possible. I am reaching out to you because I have run into a problem with Roli and I need some help.
Roli is a 100% free roam bunny. But recently we both came down with ringworm. The vet had me keep her in quarantine for just over 3 weeks. During that time I was unable to spent much time with her because I had to shower after every interaction. I also had to spend most of my evenings after work bleaching and cleaning the house to get rid of the fungus. I got new rugs and bedding and rearranged some furniture as well.
We were both so excited when the vet allowed us to end her quarantine. She has been very happy to be out and about again. However, after about a week of being free. Roli has begun to pee and poop on my bed. It started one morning when she was hopping around on top of me and kind of snuggling. I was so happy because I’ve been trying to get her to snuggle with me for months. But when I turned on my lights I discovered she had pooped all over my bed. Not just little bits here and there, but piles of droppings. This happened the next day as well. And then she began to pee on my bed also. She usually does this only when I’m in the bed sleeping. There’s only been one instance when she peed or pooped on my bed without me in it. This has been going on for about a week now. She is fixed so I didn’t think it was a territory issue.
I have been trying to research how to stop a rabbit from peeing on beds and some places said that I need to establish dominance as the alpha bunny. Other places have said that I need to be submissive and allow her to be the alpha. I feel confused and don’t know what to do. Most importantly I love her very much and want her to feel safe and cared for. If you would be willing to help us out with some advice if would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p class=”p1″>Disclaimer: I struggle with severe depression and anxiety. Sometimes it takes all of my energy to get through work (I’m a teacher) and I crash when I get home. Because of this, I know that I do not always keep up with changing her litter box as often as I should. I am trying to get better at this as well. I think that could be contributing to the problem of her using my bed as a litter box. I feel absolutely awful when I go through periods of depression and don’t take care of her the way I should. But I do try very hard to take the best care of her possible. </p>