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Forum DIET & CARE Taking my rabbit in a stroller?

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    • MoosetheBun
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        My bunny Moose loves going outside, but I unfortunately no longer have a backyard where I can safely take him. I’ve taken him on a few car rides before (only out of necessity) and he is always quite curious, trying to stick his head out of the carrier.  I thought maybe he would like a stroller because of that, and it is a safe way to take him outdoor. I bought one and have taken him on two walks, but I really can’t tell if he likes it. I’ll attach some videos videos, and would love input based on if it seems enjoyable to him based on his body language. He seems happy to me, but when we get back both times he’s gone right under the bed. I don’t want to be putting any unnecessary stress on him!

        The stroller is also fully enclosed once I bring down the top and zip it up, I only had it open for the videos.

         

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      • Wick & Fable
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          In general, it is safe to assume that nothing unique to a public outing via stroller is something a rabbit would actually enjoy. If you are looking for ways to engage and stimulate your rabbit, the safest recommendation is to forgo any stroller outings and do activities indoors, such as re-arranging the space or creating DIY mazes and such to encourage exploration.

          Outside whether a rabbit “enjoys” it or not, there are so many things that can go wrong completely outside your control when taking a rabbit outside in a not-secure vessel (i.e., not a hard-sided carrier), so many rabbit owners, myself included, don’t believe the risk is worth the benefit, especially again since you can equally if not more engage with your rabbit in the safety of your secure home space.

          The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.


        • BZOO
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            Seems like he’s enjoying it.  I think as long as you stay very aware of your surroundings, as long as he’s not obviously stressed, go for it!

            You might also consider carrying doggie mace, just in case you come across an aggressive dog.


          • LBJ10
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              I would be worried about him jumping out. Are you able to close it up? Most pet strollers I’ve seen have a screen that zips shut and secures the pet inside.

              Otherwise, he doesn’t look stressed in the videos. He seems to be curious about what’s going on. Some bunnies do seem to settle in and enjoy the ride a little bit. I don’t know if it’s the surroundings or simply the motion of being in a stroller.


            • prince dorian the bun
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                He actually looks quite curious about it and not scared. If you decide to keep doing it I would just make sure the top is closed (realize you said you just did it for filming) as all it would take was something to startle him. And avoid dogs and areas with loud noises such as construction or busy streets as much as possible.


              • DanaNM
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                  I know someone who would use a stroller to take one of her buns to visit a senior center as a therapy bun. He was super relaxed and would lounge in it. So I think it’s really rabbit dependent.

                  It does look like he’s not too stressed, but if you notice he seems exhausted after, he may not be enjoying it as much as you’d hoped. There is such a thing as “good stress”, which can be enriching, but of course we don’t want to over stress our animals or put them in danger. I think you could continue to feel it out.

                  Another good measures of how a rabbit is feeling is whether they will eat. If he munches on some hay while you are strolling, he’s probably not too concerned.

                  Another test of how he really feels could be to see how he reacts when you get the stroller out for a walk. If he runs and hides, he’s probably not a fan!

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