My little mini-lop Clover escaped about ten months ago when two huge dogs attacked her hutch and ripped part of the roof off. Now, ten months later, she has come back - I don't know where she has been, as I searched for her for weeks everywhere I could think of, and had food out for months in case she came home. But back in her hutch she seems sad - maybe bad memories? She is cuddled lots every day, let roam on a bunny leash and given many treats and much affection and grooming. I now have two seal point mini-lops who are sisters, who I will introduce to Clover once she has been given the all-clear health-wise, but is there anything I can do to make her feel safe and at home again?
2007-01-14 18:15:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
well if shes back in the same cage as she was before she is probably scared. If she is an outside rabitt bring her cage indoors so she will feel more comfortable. also make sure she has lots of attention and sees you atleast a few times a day. If her cage is indoors try keeping a television set on in the room so she can here that someone is around so she feels safe. she will most likely always have bad memorys but you can try these things to see if they help. you also have to remember that she has been in the wild for 10 months she could be rabid so make sure you dont handle her too much until she is tested by a veterinan. also another good thing to do at a vet is make sure she doesnt have any other diseases and that she isnt injured because some wounds cant be seen without x-rays. Just make sure she stays in a safe warm environment and she should be just fine. good luck with your little bunny =)
2007-01-14 18:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by kitty45342 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would keep her indoors - albeit in a confined space due to the pending health check.
Having been free for so long, it culd just be her now confined accomodation making her sad. Can you put her in a run indoors - that way she has space, you are near her to let her gain trust in you as keeper of her safety and she will tame faster.
My rabbit is mad and happy when running around the house - as soon as i put up her barrier again the change in her temperament is shocking - in a second she is upset ... they like their freedom but at the same time they need to be kept safe!
2007-01-14 19:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by Dee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm so glad you found your bunny. Hopefully with lots of love like you've been giving her. But in my experience, sometimes, as with people, animals, after trauma, are not themselves for years, possibly ever again. But I wish you all the best, and it sounds like you're doing a great job recuperating her.
PS.
I'm so happy that your bunny came back to you, Clover must be very, very smart!
2007-01-14 18:37:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course she's sad. She's been spending the past few weeks tearing around, ripping and snorting, conquering the world, and finding lots of places to shag tasty tidbits. Now that you've grabbed her again, her wild and free days are over. She might have some little buns out there...
2007-01-14 18:21:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not confident why she did that yet i visit guess that because you reported that you're 'maximum cancers pals" per chance she knew you've been going via something else immediately and didn't want to burden you with this once you instructed her about your certain difficulty. per chance she didn't want you to 'experience sorry for her' or manage her in yet in a special way per chance she felt like immediately you necessary her to be there for you? not an excuse yet a proof. i ought to probable experience damage too. I doubt i ought to confront her about it yet i ought to likely re evaluate the friendship. P.S. The 'buddy' that instructed you need to be someone to stay faraway from. what type of bytch ought to run round and tell each person else that style of aspect?
2016-11-23 19:11:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put her in her old cage and snuggle her a lot and just be patient with her. She probably had a really hard time when she was lost and is still not sure what to do. So just give her time and love her!
2007-01-14 18:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by SuzyBelle04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you should talk to pet speciliast if you can afford it or maybe do something to make him feel more safer. there could be a possibility for it to go away since he's been away from home. Poor little animal he's beenn shooken up and probably doesn't feel safe.
2007-01-14 18:20:51 · answer #7 · answered by me m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes bring her inside. She will have a much better bond with you and won't ever have to worry about being attacked again. I garuntee this is the best for her. http://www.rabbit.org
2007-01-15 00:12:53 · answer #8 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give it a lot of love and it will be ok i think if that dose not work there is thing called a vet
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2007-01-14 18:19:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of love (which I'm sure you will do). What else can you do?
2007-01-14 18:18:44 · answer #10 · answered by the Boss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋