I have a male rabbit and a 7 month old male kitten, they get on quite well in the garden, but have just noticed it seems the rabbit is spraying urine on the cat, does anyone know why?
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Urine spraying is different than scent marking. Your male kitten is near the age of sexual maturity, and he could be viewing him as "competiton". The rabbit is showing dominance by peeing on your cat.
"Scent Marking 鈥?Rabbits can use their feces to mark their territory and to communicate with other rabbits. In addition rabbits of both sexes have scent glands under their chin. They will mark important items (including other rabbits) in their territory with the clear secretion from this gland, which is undetectable to humans but very interesting to other rabbits."
"Urine 鈥?There are two methods with which rabbits urinate. One is simply to empty the bladder in a normal position and the other is lifting the hindquarters and spraying urine on a vertical surface. Most often spraying is done by intact male rabbits to mark another male rabbit or during courtship proceedings with a female rabbit. Animals neutered before or shortly after sexual maturity do not usually spray urine."
You may want to consider having your rabbit neutered.
I would assume it thinks the kitten is "his" so he is marking him
Nope. But it made me smile. Maybe the rabbit is jealous of the cat. Or, maybe he senses that the cat is a natural predator, and wants to make sure that the cat is used to 'rabbit' scents. Or maybe he just doesn't like the cat..
Perhaps he's just trying to p!ss the cat off.
maybe the rabbit thinks it,s bunny.
Your male rabbit is marking what is 'his'. If you get him neutered he will probably stop doing it.
im a pro at animals and i'm a assistant vet. your rabbit thinks your kitten belongs to someone else so the rabbit sprays urine on the kitten to claim property and keep them together.
That's weird... My cat keeps peeing on my bunny. Think they are related?
(Seriously though, my bunny's all yellowish)
Perhaps the rabbits just marking its "possessions"?
Keep your kitten away from the rabbit. The urine might get into his eyes and sting.
sounds like the bunny is a bit possessive! a bunny boiler!
I've got a boy rabbit to. He peeed on everything when he was little. Hes not marking his territory like a dog. Rabbits have scent glands under their chins, which they rub on items in which they wish to claim. Does he do that ? My rabbit rubbs his neck on everything. Maybe the cat responds to him peeing on him. Cats are usually rabbits biggest prey. So its weird that they like each other.
male rabbits do this when theyre getting horny!
You need to get him neutered !
Rabbits pee everywhere anytime and it stinks!! Poor kitten.I had an indoor rabbit and 2 cats and they got along well but the rabbit never knew when to back off...I think they are not the most intelligent of animals but good fun! Rabbit pee is very strong so I'd be concerned for the kittens health...may be worth mentioning to vet next time you visit
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
My rabbit keeps biting me?
how can i stop her from biting me. she bites when i feed her and hold her. i know some rabbits don't like to be held but we only hold her when necasary. any help here. she is not spayed and about 6 monthes old. plz don't suggest eating her cause i love her
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It sounds like your rabbit is aggressive! Rabbits do not typically bite for the fun of it. They have been known to bite if frightened or when attempting to defend either themselves or their belongings, including their space. Rabbits prefer to be on the ground. A rabbit that isn't being held correctly will become scared and could bite in order to get the handler's hands to release them. This is why it is very important that small children do not handle or carry your rabbit around. Small children just do not have the dexterity to enable a rabbit to feel safe and secure and this could easily cause either or both to end up seriously hurt. Whatever the reason your rabbit is biting for, there are several steps you should take consistently. Always give a loud 'eeeeep!' whenever they bite you. This is how rabbits communicate to one another that they have been hurt. Follow quickly with a firm "No Bite!" Once the behavior has stopped, be as quick to offer a praise and love to reinforce their good behavior. However, as soon as your rabbit stops biting you from the point you try to hold her, try to pet her, slowly and calmly. Don't let her see your hand, though, or she'll find it a threat. For a while, other than petting her head, pet her back until she is calm and does not think about biting you. When approaching a rabbit that bites use a flat hand, palm side down, with fingers spread as wide as possible. But, as you consider your rabbit safe enough to pet on the head, have the hand several inches above the head and bring it down gently onto the rabbit's forehead and nose from the front if possible. Never let anyone, or even you, poke their fingers at your rabbit's face. They're very likely to bite, even if the rabbit isn't a known biter. Depending on the intensity of your rabbit's bite and your experience, you may want to use a pair of thick gloves at first to prevent any bites. When you become more comfortable, you can start practicing without the gloves. In time, the behavior will improve as the rabbit unlearns it with your help, patience and love.
bite it back, that'll show it
approach slowly at the rabbit no sudden movements and pick it up
Is there any way you could get her spayed? It really does make a big difference for a lot of female rabbits in terms of behavior.
rabbits can be very dangerous!! watch the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail ,when you get a chance! You Will See!
Only holding her when necessary is the problem .. she isn't used to it. Hold her daily and let her learn you will not hurt her. And get her spayed ... does aren't always the best pets, but spaying helps.
Get her spayed I have worked with rabbits for years and that's the only way to solve the problem. Find a vet that specializes in small animals.
My rabbit when she was nearly one started biting. i was told by a friend who also owns a rabbit that we have salt on our skin that the rabbit can smell and wants. he told me to get a salt lick which you can buy at the pet shop. After that she never bit again ever. Give that a try but remember to always have fresh water available for your rabbit as it makes them thirsty.
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It sounds like your rabbit is aggressive! Rabbits do not typically bite for the fun of it. They have been known to bite if frightened or when attempting to defend either themselves or their belongings, including their space. Rabbits prefer to be on the ground. A rabbit that isn't being held correctly will become scared and could bite in order to get the handler's hands to release them. This is why it is very important that small children do not handle or carry your rabbit around. Small children just do not have the dexterity to enable a rabbit to feel safe and secure and this could easily cause either or both to end up seriously hurt. Whatever the reason your rabbit is biting for, there are several steps you should take consistently. Always give a loud 'eeeeep!' whenever they bite you. This is how rabbits communicate to one another that they have been hurt. Follow quickly with a firm "No Bite!" Once the behavior has stopped, be as quick to offer a praise and love to reinforce their good behavior. However, as soon as your rabbit stops biting you from the point you try to hold her, try to pet her, slowly and calmly. Don't let her see your hand, though, or she'll find it a threat. For a while, other than petting her head, pet her back until she is calm and does not think about biting you. When approaching a rabbit that bites use a flat hand, palm side down, with fingers spread as wide as possible. But, as you consider your rabbit safe enough to pet on the head, have the hand several inches above the head and bring it down gently onto the rabbit's forehead and nose from the front if possible. Never let anyone, or even you, poke their fingers at your rabbit's face. They're very likely to bite, even if the rabbit isn't a known biter. Depending on the intensity of your rabbit's bite and your experience, you may want to use a pair of thick gloves at first to prevent any bites. When you become more comfortable, you can start practicing without the gloves. In time, the behavior will improve as the rabbit unlearns it with your help, patience and love.
bite it back, that'll show it
approach slowly at the rabbit no sudden movements and pick it up
Is there any way you could get her spayed? It really does make a big difference for a lot of female rabbits in terms of behavior.
rabbits can be very dangerous!! watch the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail ,when you get a chance! You Will See!
Only holding her when necessary is the problem .. she isn't used to it. Hold her daily and let her learn you will not hurt her. And get her spayed ... does aren't always the best pets, but spaying helps.
Get her spayed I have worked with rabbits for years and that's the only way to solve the problem. Find a vet that specializes in small animals.
My rabbit when she was nearly one started biting. i was told by a friend who also owns a rabbit that we have salt on our skin that the rabbit can smell and wants. he told me to get a salt lick which you can buy at the pet shop. After that she never bit again ever. Give that a try but remember to always have fresh water available for your rabbit as it makes them thirsty.
My rabbit is loosing lot's of fur constantly.help?
she's an old rabbit and everywhere she goes, her white fur would fall out. Even when I stroke her fur it would falls out easly. She live by herself and she seem sad these few months...what can I do to make her happier?
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I had a rabbit for five and a half years and she never lost a lot of fur. She used to pull it out herself to build nests but she didn't have a male rabbit with her so she never had baby rabbits. She went missing a few months ago. Anyway, usually when i had a medical question I call the vet and speak to the nurse there. A couple of times she has given me great advise on what i can try at home and of course if that doesn't help to bring the pet in. If there is anything to worry about they will let you know otherwise if there isn't at least you can relax and not worry about it anymore.
About the carrot, I was told by someone in the pet shop that rabbits should only have one carrot a week as over time it will make their fur turn an orange tinge. Not sure about the banana though but since you are calling the vet you could ask about it then.
I had a rabbit and she had that problem once .I took her to the vet and she had fungus in her skin .it was treated with antifungus shampoo (medicated)
i don't know about the fur thing, but get another rabbit. get one with a lot of energy. energetic rabbits usually help sad rabbits. not sure how it works though.
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I had a rabbit for five and a half years and she never lost a lot of fur. She used to pull it out herself to build nests but she didn't have a male rabbit with her so she never had baby rabbits. She went missing a few months ago. Anyway, usually when i had a medical question I call the vet and speak to the nurse there. A couple of times she has given me great advise on what i can try at home and of course if that doesn't help to bring the pet in. If there is anything to worry about they will let you know otherwise if there isn't at least you can relax and not worry about it anymore.
About the carrot, I was told by someone in the pet shop that rabbits should only have one carrot a week as over time it will make their fur turn an orange tinge. Not sure about the banana though but since you are calling the vet you could ask about it then.
I had a rabbit and she had that problem once .I took her to the vet and she had fungus in her skin .it was treated with antifungus shampoo (medicated)
i don't know about the fur thing, but get another rabbit. get one with a lot of energy. energetic rabbits usually help sad rabbits. not sure how it works though.
My rabbit is chasing my husband round the garden baring its teeth !!help what shal i do?
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Play bright eyes on your HIFI at the same time.
Grab the camera, get some pictures, then go tackle the rabbit and save your husband!
trip him up to give the bunny a good chance before he gets tired
Sit back and enjoy!
I like Lady G's answer...take some pictures, and then go put the rabbit in the cage or something!
Lol!
-Lil' Princess
Grab the camera and then enter America's Funniest Home video, after that enjoy your free vacation and your reward. Dont forget to post on YouTube for the world to enjoy!!! No but seriously if the rabbit does not have rabies then I wouldnt worry about it, just laugh and enjoy the good time.
Are you serious? That is so funny!Tell your husband to stay out of the garden.
Video record it and put it on YouTube or send it in to America's Funniest Home Videos. Just kidding...Get a fishing dip net and scoop the rabbit up. Although you never know, a quick video could possibly make you some money or at least be good for a couple of laughs later on.
well you must stop this at once but how? Well lucky for you I know the answer. stop feeding him and let your husband do it. start by holding him and let your husband pet him for a long time then after doing this move on to letting him hold the rabbit if the rabbit wont let him do what I said before sooner or later it should be fixed
Spay or neuter your rabbit. This is common behavior that can usually be eliminated by removing hormones. If it is already 'fixed' talk to your rabbit veterinarian about other options.
Tell your husband to run away from the cave entrance.. that rabbit's dynamite!! He'll need to use the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch. Tis one of the sacred relics Brother Maynard carries with him. Make sure and consult the Book of Armaments, Chapter 2, vs. 9-21 for instructions on how to use it.
Oh dear, its taken a dislike to him! If he catches your husband he WILL bite him so tell your husband to stay out of his way until he's got over his tantrum. Its obviously a terratorial thing going on and you need to find the reason behind it! Does your husband do the cage cleaning ,feeding etc? Perhaps the rabbit doesn't like him doing it? You do it for a while and see if he calms down. I'm just assuming its a boy and it might be an idea to have him ' done ' if he continues with his bad behaviour.
Keep them out of the garden at the same time. The rabbit thinks the garden belongs to him, it is a territorial issue
Get the cooking pot ready.Not for your husband.
Keep hubby out of the garden! Another solution would be to keep your rabbit in a cage
get the camera out and have a belly laugh.
Seriously, separate them. Rabbits can be pretty aggressive.
Thanks 4 the laugh though.
get a husband thats not a wimp
Pull his gnashers out
call animal control
put the rabbit back in it's hutch quick
Send the video to America's Funniest Home Videos.
tell your hubby to stand still and take it like a man how much can a rabbit eat ?
get rid of the husband!!! xx
My rabbit hurt it's foot or possibly leg??
Last night my rabbit jumped out of her cage, her cage is about 4 feet off the ground. I picked her up and put her back in but she's not putting any pressure on her back right paw, when she hops she's holding it up. Is it possible that she could of sprained it, I don't think she broke it because their is no swelling or bones out of place. Thanks
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A rabbits back legs are very strong, but it is still possible that she may have injured it. You should take her to vet to have it x-rayed. If she did break or fracture it, they can put a cast on her. Good luck. I have bunnies too!
If your animal is limping then you need to get it to a vet, it may be bruised or it could be broken, its not worth taking the risk of not finding out.
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A rabbits back legs are very strong, but it is still possible that she may have injured it. You should take her to vet to have it x-rayed. If she did break or fracture it, they can put a cast on her. Good luck. I have bunnies too!
If your animal is limping then you need to get it to a vet, it may be bruised or it could be broken, its not worth taking the risk of not finding out.
My Rabbit has milk coming out of her.?
I was told she was pregnant when I bought her and she was due on august 19th but she hasn't had them yet. She has milk coming out of her is that a sure fact that she is pregnant?
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yes it is true she was. if this is her first litter then the odds are that they died. first time moms don't know how to take are of their babies because their motherly instincts haven't kicked in. if she hasn't had them then they will come any day now. the milk will go away as soon as she is aware she has no babies to feed. hope i helped!
Lactation doesn't usually start until after the babies are born. It's sounds like something is wrong. I suggest taking her to the vet immediately.
Best of luck to you %26 your bunny,
Jen
http://www.universal-pet-care.com...
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yes it is true she was. if this is her first litter then the odds are that they died. first time moms don't know how to take are of their babies because their motherly instincts haven't kicked in. if she hasn't had them then they will come any day now. the milk will go away as soon as she is aware she has no babies to feed. hope i helped!
Lactation doesn't usually start until after the babies are born. It's sounds like something is wrong. I suggest taking her to the vet immediately.
Best of luck to you %26 your bunny,
Jen
http://www.universal-pet-care.com...
My rabbit has just given birth to 8 kits. i have seperated the male but is it ok for her sister to access her?
they seem to get along fine no fighting or anything. would she be a threat to the litter?
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It's better to keep the doe and her kits separate form any other rabbits until the kits are weaned.
Otherwise the mother may eat the kits, she may kill her sister, or the sister could kill the kits.
I wouldn't do it..unless you want the mom 2 eat her babies or kill her sister.
Rabbits no matter if male or female can kill the bunnies. I would not put her in the cage with the mother and babies. Besides the mother may feel threatened and kill the sister.
I don't think the sister would be a threat to the little but the mom may be a threat to her sister.
The most docile and gentle have been known to be a little vicious when it comes to protecting the young. Especially if it is her first. I had a mini lop and she growled and jumped at me when I first went in to check on the kits.
The sister may be "jealous" as in they aren't hers and they are in her territory and as sweet as she may usually be could be a threat to the little ones.
If you can separate them it may be wise to do so, rather than wait to see if they will be OK together.
Your rabbit needs to be all alone with her babies. you need to keep the other rabbits out because the others may kill the babies
DONT DO IT MAN!
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It's better to keep the doe and her kits separate form any other rabbits until the kits are weaned.
Otherwise the mother may eat the kits, she may kill her sister, or the sister could kill the kits.
I wouldn't do it..unless you want the mom 2 eat her babies or kill her sister.
Rabbits no matter if male or female can kill the bunnies. I would not put her in the cage with the mother and babies. Besides the mother may feel threatened and kill the sister.
I don't think the sister would be a threat to the little but the mom may be a threat to her sister.
The most docile and gentle have been known to be a little vicious when it comes to protecting the young. Especially if it is her first. I had a mini lop and she growled and jumped at me when I first went in to check on the kits.
The sister may be "jealous" as in they aren't hers and they are in her territory and as sweet as she may usually be could be a threat to the little ones.
If you can separate them it may be wise to do so, rather than wait to see if they will be OK together.
Your rabbit needs to be all alone with her babies. you need to keep the other rabbits out because the others may kill the babies
DONT DO IT MAN!
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