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- 12/25/2017 at 11:55 PM
  Kyra
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  Hi everyone!
  
  I’ve been having some issues with my normally well-behaved bun. She is around 3 years old and is not spayed (I plan on having her spayed in the next month or so). I rescued her about a year and a half ago, and although very timid, she has always had pretty good behavior. She didn’t chew cords or furniture and she always used her litterbox. In fact, she was so good, I allowed her to have free range some days in the top level of my house!
  
  Now, I’ve found a few chewed cords and a few spots where she peed. I’m not sure what to do! I read somewhere that if a rabbit stops using their litterbox, you should decrease the size of their cage. I’m trying this, but my problem is that she’s normally free range – so how small do I make it? Its currently probably about 9 x 5 feet, but I ending up seeing another peed spot today.
  
  What can I do to make her stop chewing on wires again and start going in the litterbox again? Any advice? Thank you!
- 12/26/2017 at 5:28 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  Any health indicator changes, like posture, activity level, pooping, peeing, eating, and general demeanor? It could be hormones, or it could be expression of frustration due to emotional stress or she is not feeling well and is acting out to vent out the discomfort.
  
  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.
- 12/26/2017 at 11:12 AM
  Kyra
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  I haven’t noticed any bathroom or eating changes! Her general demeanor is a tad moody to begin with, so not much of a change there.
  Now that I’ve reduced her space, she’s been hanging out in her favorite corner more (I can tell she’s not very pleased with having limitations on her space put up).
  The family dog has been following me up to Priscilla’s level of the house more (the dog grew up around the rabbits and has zero interest in them – other than their poop ?), and I always make the dog go back downstairs, but I know it really bothers Priscilla that the dog would be upstairs.
  I’m kind of wondering if this is causing the behavior change, but I’m not sure!
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