Litter trained rabbit loses habits during bonding

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- 02/03/2021 at 11:16 AM
  Sydney
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  So recently I got my male Netherland dwarf a new friend, as they’re not bonded yet I have the cage split in half so they can socialize but not go after each other. I noticed the last time I had bonded him with a female (who sadly passed) he just stops peeing in his box. Which is so strange to me cause he’s typically super clean otherwise. He’s neutered but she’s not spayed yet as she’s only 4 months old right now. I’m assuming he’s trying to be territorial but how can I stop it?
- 02/03/2021 at 11:35 AM
  DanaNM
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  It might not stop until they are bonded, but might improve once the female is spayed. It’s very normal for un-bonded rabbits to mark a lot, and un-castrated rabbits around can definitely trigger marking in rabbits that otherwise have good litter box habits.
  
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  - 02/03/2021 at 7:04 PM
    Sydney
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    Thank you very much for replying! I’ll just keep trying to be patient in hopes once I get her fixed and them fully bonded things will finally change☺️
- 02/03/2021 at 8:47 PM
  DanaNM
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  You’re welcome! Yes the poop and pee wars can be challenging but once they are bonded it should go back to normal 🙂
  
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