Regaining Trust

[LuluRabbit]

Theo (almost 10 weeks old now!) recently went on antibiotics and probiotics for what seems to be so far a mild case of snuffles. We just got him but have to pick him up 2-4 times a day (depending on if he will willingly take the meds in his pen or if he must be burritoed). He always flicks his feet at us, and he won’t let us pet him much but yesterday I had a friend over and he let her pet him a lot! I’m worried this picking him up is ruining our trust in our budding relationship. I just want him to get better soon but I also don’t know how to do that without handling him more than he wants right now 🙁

[Wick & Fable]

He’ll forgive you, don’t worry! The instances where you’re giving medication are just a few moments compared to the remainder of the day and time you’ll be spending with him. I have personally given one of my rabbits shots (in the back for medication), oral medication, and lathered lotion with a q tip on his face for months on end and he got over it, haha. Remember that you may be the bringer of medication time stress…. but you’re also the bringer of treats and food 🙂

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.

[LuluRabbit]

Haha ok! Yes that is true… I’m looking forward to when he can eat more variety of things can I can lure him with treats.

[LBJ10]

I have no doubt he will forgive you. It depends on the bunny, but they usually come around on their own. I mean, who else is going to give them treats?

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