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Over time you will become accustomed to the normal behaviors and bodily functions of your bun, so you will know when something is off. I had this with Dutchess, she was also my first pet, so it’s normal. I’ve had her for 3 1/2 years now and know when something isn’t right and when things are normal. That’s also what we are here for
Ask away questions if you think something is amiss. I don’t think cuddling more quite warrants a trip to the vet 
What does is if he stops eating or pooping altogether for 10-12 hours or shows signs of clearly being in pain. The two times Dutchess had tummy impactions she was in a tight ball huddled away, didn’t eat her dinner,was squeaking/vocalizing, and was angry with me for even trying to touch her. Believe me, if your bun is ever in pain, you will know it. Your bun is cuddling with you more because he is getting to know and trust you, which means you are doing the right things with bonding -
Oh your post makes me giggle a bit because I posted an identical one a few months ago when I first got Albert. I have had him for 4 months now and I have calmed down considerably. I also make sure I spend as much time with him as possible. ( and admittedly, sometimes I don’t get to spend as much time as I’d like some days) When I spend enough time with him I feel more confident that I am being observant and fully understand where he is at. When I’ve had a few busy days I make sure to really focus on him when I am with him to make sure nothing is amiss. Overall, like others have said, it gets a lot better. I didn’t think I’d survive the first two months I had him. I was always on edge. I was always questioning my decision to put myself under such unexpected stress. Now I’m used to being a bun mom more and have really tried to educate myself so I know what I am looking for and what to expect. Of course you still think about the bad things but they are more in the back of your mind and turn into more of an awareness rather than a paranoia. Bunnies are such a special animal and I don’t know if anything compares to your first bun. You are just so overwhelmed with love because they are unlike any other animal, they are so enchanting and intoxicating in a way that you throw yourself into despair thinking of the what ifs at first (I know that sounded a bit over dramatic LOL) but really, what you’re feeling is normal and it will get better. Promise!
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Good.
And, no worries about going back to work. I am on vacation now too so Albert has been getting tons of time. But life gets in the way sometimes and there is nothing we can do about it. That is all part of having an animal really. When you get a chance to relax a bit you will be more accepting of this and you will just make sure to make it up to him as soon as you can. When I first got Al I wouldn’t leave the house if I absolutely didn’t have to. Then I realized that my life had to continue too in order for both of us to be happy long term.
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