She is normally at school with me, and she is fine. She relaxes on the cage floor and plays in her playpen for exercise, but I'm home for the holidays now and she is acting very strange. She is trying to throw her litter box, she is "peeing" (it's more than what she usually does--a huge puddle) and she won't flop down and relax like she usually does. Will this subside as she gets used to it? She has her hay and toys, I don't know what else to give her. What can I do?
2007-12-13 17:16:42 · 8 answers · asked by angry 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Yea...the rabbit stew jokes weren't even funny the first time, let alone the 19th...
Anyone have a real answer?
2007-12-13 17:27:53 · update #1
When a rabbit is introduced to a new environment, it usually will need about a week of 'quiet time' to settle back down and get used to the new setting. Give her lots of hay, as it is a major stress reliever, and make sure she's in an area where it is free from other animals and lots of noise.
Spend time with her, but quiet time, let her choose what she wants... if she clearly wants out, give her some free time, heck, spoil her a little. It's Christmas break. <3
Anyways, I'm sure everything will be fine. It is just a new setting she has to adjust to, and this kind of thing is something you would expect to see in any animal not used to changes in environment. Show rabbits don't tend to have this problem since they are used to going on long drives, and being in buildings that are fairly crowded with lots of people and rabbits, but as a pet, this can easily be seen as an affect to the change. Relax, give her a lot of loving, and have a merry Christmas.
2007-12-13 17:43:48 · answer #1 · answered by Fire 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take it you've taken her from your student residence (dorm etc) to your parents?
It will take her a little time to get used to the new surroundings; normally 48 hours but depending on personality it can be quicker or longer. Just make sure she feels safe (and is if there are other pets around).
2007-12-14 01:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she may be just protesting the new surroundings. Keep and eye on her, don't change her diet, give her a new toy, play with her as you usually do. You're doing just fine IMO.
2007-12-14 01:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by Amber 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is just getting used to a change in surroundings, give her time and she will settle :)))
2007-12-14 05:31:14 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Aussie Jo ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i want a rabbit for christmas :333
2014-11-22 08:43:33 · answer #5 · answered by alison 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your rabbit needs a carrot.
2007-12-14 01:27:35 · answer #6 · answered by Carl 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Put him in a cozy, warm pot with some friendly carrots and potatoes to help warm him up to his vacation home.
Stir occasionally too.
2007-12-14 01:26:44 · answer #7 · answered by Gnizzle 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Wabbit stew.
2007-12-14 01:19:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋