Bunny biting cage bars whilst on cage rest!

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- 10/01/2020 at 4:14 AM
  Charlotte
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  Hello,
  
  My bunny went to the vet on Monday with a sprained ankle and has been put on cage rest until he’s fully recovered. He’s currently confined to a fairly small puppy pen but has been biting non stop on the cage bars and shaking it furiously trying to open the door.
  
  Could anyone recommend something to help with this behaviour and keep him occupied whilst he’s on cage rest? I’m worried he will hurt himself more if he keeps trying to force the door open 🙁
- 10/01/2020 at 5:46 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  I recommend clipping a bed sheet or something along the outside so he cannot see outside the pen.
  
  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.
- 10/01/2020 at 7:42 AM
  Bam
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  Also, when you have the time to actively hang out with him, try to pet him and perhaps also talk to him a lot, in a low and fairly childish voice (animals respond better to childlike voices). Petting releases oxytocin, which has a calming effect and increases wellbeing- unless he’s a bun who actually dislikes be touched. Give him twigs (apple, willow), to gnaw on.
  
  If he has a bandage on his hurt leg, you need to watch it so he doesnt rip it off.
- 10/01/2020 at 10:48 AM
  DanaNM
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  Extra boredom buster toys will help too. Phone books and newspaper paper mats seem especially satisfying for frustrated bunnies to shred.
  
  . . . 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.
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